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Athens council approves air-show authorization, appoints ZBA member and awards CDBG-DR grant administrator
Summary
The Athens City Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing a 2028 air show request for military aerial support, extending interim fire chief services, granting an easement to Oncor for North Pinkerton restoration, entering an MOU for a cemetery pavilion, and awarding Traylor and Associates grant-administration services for CDBG-DR; the council also confirmed Kelley Townsend to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
The Athens City Council on March 9 approved several resolutions and an appointment during a regular session largely characterized by unanimous votes and limited debate.
The council authorized the Cedar Creek Foundation to host a Thunder Over East Texas air show at the Athens Municipal Airport on June 30, 2028, and authorized the City Manager to execute Form 2535 — the Request for Military Aerial Support. Kevin Lilly, director of the Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation, told the council the committee is working on the 2026 airshow effort and stated that $880,000 has been raised for veterans in Henderson County. The council approved the resolution on a motion by Councilwoman Katha Lawyer, seconded by Councilmember Bryan…
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