Avery News

Charlsie Fay Stiles Nations, 21, of Avery passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, near Malta from the results of an automobile accident.

Northeast Texas has been blessed with near record rainfall this year. But when the rains stop and the sun comes out, the danger of wildfires quickly rises.

Marcia Thomas remembers the day Jefferson flooded. It was early April 1945. She was a young girl living with her grandparents.

Howell V. Potts, 80, of Avery passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his residence.

Jimmie Ann Warthan, 72, of Fort Worth and formerly of Avery passed away Saturday, Aug.

Macy Alex Basham Alex and Lacy Basham of Lewisville announce the birth of their daughter, Macy Alex Basham, born March 12, 2009.

Berry Dale Ellis, 87, of Clarksville passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at East Texas Medical Center in Clarksville.

Are you an artist? An art lover? Are you looking for that painting for over the fireplace, the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved one, or perhaps that sculpture for that empty space in the corner? Or maybe you just like looking at interesting and beautiful things.

By Janlyn Echols Thaxton/Hardin-Simmons University Originally published 08:20 p.m., May 9, 2009 Updated 08:20 p.m., May 9, 2009 Jared DeMartini of Merkel pops his knuckles as he puts his game face on and gets ready for the big finish.

The Lennox Foundation recently announced its 2009 scholarship recipients. The scholarships, valued at $12,000 each, are awarded to 10 graduating seniors each year from Red River County schools.

Betty Gean Flowers, 66 of Avery died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Paris Regional Hospital.

The Agriculture Department at Northeast Texas Community College hosted approximately 300 high school Area VI FFA members for a judging contest on April 7. Students had the opportunity to participate in forage, land or woodland competitions which included significant involvement of area Natural Resource Conservation Service offices and their ...