Athens, Texas, is the seat of Henderson County. The Texas Legislature declared it the "Original Home of the Hamburger" in 2007. The city also hosts a black-eyed pea festival each year.
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The AARC is a membership organization comprised of amateurs, SWLs, scanners, spotters, emergency responders and anyone else interested in radio communications. Meeting places and times are posted, along with other information, such as a technical index, event calendar, and club membership.
http://www.athensarc.org/
Official website of the Athens Chamber of Commerce. Find out about retiring to Athens or visiting. Provides a member directory and regular meetings, along with a guide to the city's services, organizations and businesses.
http://www.athenscc.org/
The web edition of the print newspaper based in Athens, Texas features local news, sports, obituaries, opinion, and other articles, as well as the publication's advertising and subscription policies.
http://www.athensreview.com/
Athens Independent School District
The AISD operates a high school, middle school, intermediate school, and two elementary schools, each of which is profiled with details about its curriculum, programs, administration, and school calendars. The school board and chief administrative personnel are identified, with contact data.
http://www.athensisd.net/
Athens Scuba Park is a location for divers to come out and spend a day or weekend away from the city, featuring twelve docks along a torch-lined shore, shaded pavilions, and camping areas, as well as a range of wrecks to explore. A full-service dive shop is also available, with many products available for purchase online.
http://www.athensscubapark.com/
Features an Athens, Texas retailer representing a variety of manufacturers of agricultural, lawn and garden, and outdoor handheld power equipment. Details are offered for its featured new and used equipment, parts, service, and rentals.
http://www.athens-tractor.com/
Maintained by the Department of Tourism for the City of Athens, this guide to the city includes suggestions on what to do and where to stay in Athens, Texas. A history of the city, and directory of area arts, dining, golf, and shopping venues are also available, and visitors to the site may request a printed brochure.
http://www.athenstx.org/
The official municipal website offers information about city council meetings, code of ordinances, employment, bidding on contracts, and access to a variety of public documents, reports and forms.
http://www.athenstexas.us/
East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society
The history and an overview of the botanical gardens and arboretum in Athens, Texas are presented, including a schedule of events, a gallery of photographs, and information about volunteer opportunities.
http://www.eastexasarboretum.org/
Situated on twenty-eight acres in Athens, Texas, this recreational vehicle park has forty-six spaces with full hookups, including city water and sewer, most able to accommodate forty-foot rigs with two slide outs. A map and description of the facilities is featured, including its on-site restaurant and other amenities.
http://www.lakeathensmarina.com/
Offering private cottages, peaceful surroundings, and a full country breakfast in the East Texas woods in Athens, the guest accommodations are described and depicted in photographs, along with its policies, guest services, and reviews.
http://www.oakcreekbnb.com/
Trinity Valley Community College
TVCC is a community college, headquartered in Athens, but with campuses in Palestine, Terrell, Kaufman, as well as its main campus in Athens, Texas. A catalog and schedules of courses offered are presented, including its electronic courses.
http://www.tvcc.edu/
