Athens Daily Review

12/26/2025

Behind our Sunday cold front, temperatures will be near to below average. The days, particularly Monday and Tuesday, will stay chilly with highs likely remaining in the 40s. Expect near or sub-freezing temperatures at night, particularly Monday night into Tuesday morning where the entirety of North and Central Texas will likely dip down into the 20s. As we move closer to mid-week, temperatures moderate some and become more seasonal with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.

12/26/2025

Mamma Mia, here we go again!

We can’t wait to showcase the incredible talent East Texas has to offer in the hit musical Mamma Mia!, featuring the unforgettable music of ABBA.

12/26/2025

12/26/2025

Here at Athens Animal Services, we are humbled and amazed by all that has been accomplished this year — and just like something straight out of a Hallmark movie, we pulled off a last-minute Christmas miracle. ✨🎄

We are beyond excited to share that we have secured 27 boarding passes on a last-minute, end-of-year Wings of Rescue flight leaving tomorrow morning. 🛫🐾

That brings us to an incredible 105 animals flown out of Henderson County to their waiting forever homes in the month of December alone. 🤍

This was no small feat — it required coordination, dedication, long hours, and unwavering belief that these lives were worth fighting for. And they absolutely were.

From our staff who never stopped pushing forward, to our volunteers who stepped up again and again, and our community donors who made the impossible possible — thank you. This success belongs to all of you.

Because of you, 105 animals will wake up warm, loved, and home.
And that is the very best kind of Christmas miracle. 🐶🐱❤️🎁

12/25/2025

A very Merry Christmas to our readers from your friends at the Athens Daily Review. May you have a blessed day with family and friends in the spirit of the season.

12/25/2025

Wondering where Santa is now on his gift delivery route? Follow his path here:

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve from all of us in The Valley!

12/23/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

From our families to yours, the Athens City Council and City staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are thankful for the people who make this community home and for the opportunity to serve Athens each day.

As you make plans for the holidays, here are a few schedule reminders:

City Offices

City offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

Trash Pickup Schedule

Republic Services will run its normal trash pickup schedule Monday through Wednesday during both holiday weeks. No trash service will be provided on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

On Friday and Saturday, Republic Services will run Thursday and Friday routes, respectively.

The city’s collection station at 500 Aaron Street will be open both Saturdays with normal hours.

All schedules will return to normal on Friday, Jan. 2.

12/23/2025

PHOTOS: Santa Claus has been busy in Athens this month, visiting local children on the Square. - Photos by Jennifer Browning

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Championship success continues in The Valley for the internationally known TVCC Cardettes!

Competing at The College Classic on April 13 in Orlando, Florida, the Showgirls claimed not one but two national titles, capturing both the Jazz Division and Open Pom categories. What can we say? It's a Cardettes Thing! 😉

12/23/2025

Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue throughout the week, with afternoon temperatures anywhere from 15 to 30 degrees above normal. Highs will be in the 70s to mid 80s each day this week, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 80° in DFW would mean this would be the 2nd warmest Christmas on record. For Waco, the high temperature would have to be 78° or higher to be a contender for at least the 3rd warmest.