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City
Sept. 2018
Sept. 2017
2018 Year-to-date
2017 Year-to-date
$16,333
$18,704
$223,791
$216,973
Overton
Mt. Enterprise $10,826
$11,520
$104,819
$97,816
$501,007
$442,431
$4,916,856
$4,435,072
RUSK CO.
12 that California’s electric-
Other East Texas cities saw
cent compared to an 8 per-
However, Governor Jerry
There is no way of knowing
a
Chote was the city’s last inter-
Eastern Star Chapter 597
SPECIAL TO THE HENDERSON NEWS
/
erans and other eligible persons
guished Citizen of the Year in
School of Business Foundation
Charlene McCarter
1302 Briarwood Trail
Lender
4
Rusk County Sales Tax Figures for September 2018
$456,005
$373,533
$4,364,384
$3,896,097
HENDER80N
$17,187
$37,772
$218,988
$218,278
Tatum
$655
$901
$4,874
$5,909
Reklaw
Must have an appointment for Spa\ Neuter surgeries.
LIQUIDATION
& MOVING SALE
• A Bank with a drive-thru open 7:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. with a 24-hour ATM.
By Art Rousseau
On Behalf Of
• A Bank where real estate, home mortgage
and automobile loan approval decisions are
made locally.
• A Bank with all the conveniences: ATM, Debit
Cards, On-Line Banking, Safe Deposit Boxes,
Automated Account Information Line.
• Chair of the KLRU Pub-
lic Television Communications
from the same period in 2017.
Tyler also saw its rebate
ity of its electricity from petro-
leum.
Meetings Act, V.T.C.S. Sec. 2 (e), Art.
551.074 state time meeting is closed
• Approve budget amendments and/
or transfers
• Approve Rusk County payroll
•Discuss and possibly approve a burn
ban for Rusk County
• Discuss and possibly approve to
Courtesy photo
The Henderson Eastern Star held its monthly meeting
at Clinton Mason Lodge, Henderson on Monday. The
meeting was opened in due form by Dee Smith, Wor-
thy Matron. There were several business items that the
membership voted on. Jalisa Barron was installed as
Electa. There was a service in the celebration of Nelda
Lrene Rhodes, who died on Aug. 28. Brian and Jennifer
Graham’s application to become members of the Hen-
derson Eastern Chapter was approved. Pictured, are,
from left, Dr. J.B. Morris, Worthy Patron; Gayle Wilson,
Associate Matron; Smith, and Adam Wilson, Associate
Patron.
ALEX
MILLS
Alex Mills is the former President
of the Texas Alliance of Energy Pro-
ducers. The opinions expressed are
solely of the author.
nia’s electricity rates were 27
percent higher than the nation-
consign to Auctioneer Express a John
Deere 310SK
• Approve payment of bills
•Adjourn.
Tatum - Family Dollar
265 N. Hill St.
Every 2nd Monday of the month
Kilgore - Atwoods 1811 US 259
Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Get ready to decorate and dress well! Living,
Dining, Bedroom, Outdoor and Miscellaneous
Furniture, Decorative Items, China, Crystal,
Holiday Fare, Mirrors, Art, Oriental Pottery and
Porcelain, Figurines, Serving Pieces, Linens,
Oriental Carpets and Karastan Room-size Rugs.
Then the CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES
And COSTUME JEWELRY - two rooms full.
OBITUARIES
ARE AVAILABLE
24/7 on our website.
www.thehendersonnews.com
Obituaries also print
on Wednesday & Sunday.
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Member
FDIC
>1
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a. Precinct 1
b. Precinct 2
c. Precinct 3
d. Precinct 4
• Discuss and possibly approve for
Commissioner Bill Hale Pct. 1 to go off
. ' > J over
a part of his homecoming day CR 146
and the new zoning ordinance Festival,
is going to change Henderson
forever.”
administered by the Texas Department
of Agriculture
► Discuss and possibly approve
appointing the following members
to the Selection Review Committee
for selecting and rating proposals for
•President of the Austin Area professional services for the County’s
Research Organization.
As an active member of
ing the previous year by 21.5 under last year or 27.3 per-
percent.
Other East Texas towns of
Department of Veteran Affairs grants KC re-approval
2018-19 KC Academic Catalog developmental/remedial.
and several continuing educa- ]
“California’s 100 percent
mandate will require utilities to
pay even more for new renew-
than coal’s 30 percent share,”
EIA stated in its report issued
Sept. 10.
ed States Code.
The re-validation
^DEHART VET SERVICES
' * SPAY/NEUTER&
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• A Community Bank with 89 years of serving
Henderson and Rusk County.
/ IenpersoA
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
130 North Marshall St. - Henderson, Texas
903-657-2577
www.hendersonfederal .com
Sales tax up in Henderson, down elsewhere in RC
Continued from Page 1 2017. In September Reklaw than 7 percent,
returns in 2018 have now sur- collected $655 in rebates, a
passed the same period dur- decrease of more than $200 increases as well.
hope is that they Auditor, Assistant Auditors and Court
Reporter
Discuss and possibly approve the
transfer of Ground Lease 11 from John
Forshee (estate) to Rickey King
• Discuss and possibly approve trans-
I1
> 1 i
involvement. Specifically, activi-
ties have included:
• Member of the University of Holt’s throughout his career
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Sept. 20th, 21st and 22nd
8 am to 5 pm
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD
View photos at www.estatesales.net
(Just enter Henderson Zip Code)
compared to last year. Overton also saw a decrease
Rusk County was up for the in September of 12.7 percent increase in September, up 8.4
month of September bringing below 2017, collecting $16,333 percent to $3.5 million. So far
in $501,007. Only one Rusk for September. Overton is 3.1 in 2018, Tyler has collected
County town saw a decrease percent over 2017 at $223,791 $32.6 million, an ncrease of
for its year to date total. for 2018. 7.1 percent.
Reklaw had the only per- Mount Enterprise saw a The comptroller’s office
we have accomplished here,” projects. She said no interim city
Kelty said. “From the new ani- Kelty also oversaw the manager has been chosen yet,
mal center to the fire station, completion of the Pocket Park but the city should actively
new firetrucks, improvements downtown and the recent begin searching for a replace-
in community development addition of the Mardi Gras ment soon. Fire Chief Rusty fotiie public"
" " b Chote was the city’s last inter- • Reconvene to open court — state
“I think that I’ve worked im city manager following for- time meeting is open to public and vote
hard to build and maintain mer city manager Mike Bar- for/against taking action regarding the
Kelty helped coordinate strong relationships with the row’s resignation in 2013. subject discussed in executive session
• Adjourn.
Agendas
RUSK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS lowing pipeline/utility changes: c. Maintenance Report
77777 ..7 ... - a. City of New London proposes to • Discuss and possibly approve the fol-
Brack sion 8:15 a.m. Thursday in the County place a water line along/within the lowing Commissioner Court minutes for
Courtroom, First Floor, Rusk County right-of-way of CR 4122 in Pct. 4, Rusk August 2018:
Courthouse. County a. Special meeting on Aug. 30
• Executive Session • Discuss and possibly approve the fol- • Discuss and possibly approve to
a. Personnel Matters — Texas Open lowing reports for August 2018:
a. Rusk County Justice of the Peace
Pct. 3, 4, 5
b. Rusk County Constable Pct. 4
"LOWCOST”
Call for info:
903-590-7722
903-312-6422 ’
www.dehartvetservices .com
Elderville - VF 16713 FM 1716,
Henderson, TX 75652 - First Sun-
day of even numbered months.
Mt Enterprise - Fire Department
103W. Gregg -TBA
While wind Even though the law
and solar have requires renewables share to
increased double by 2030, utilities will be
their market faced with the task of provid-
share in elec- ing a reliable source of electric-
tricity genera- ity during periods when wind
tion, they only and solar cannot meet those
provide about demands. Currently, natural
10 percent gas is the primary source, but
nationwide, the utilities are researching
according to lithium-ion batteries to help
provide backup.
The Wall Street Journal
horn Foundation
• Member of Advisory Coun- Economic Development Corpo-
cil of the UT Austin McCombs ration
School of Business • Chair of the Opportunity Ash Field House and pregame donatio ® security syste s )^each
• Current Chair of the Board Austin Economic Development homecoming festivities will take
of Trustees of the McCombs Campaign place 7 p.m. at Lions Stadium
• Chair of the Austin United prior to the Henderson Lions
• Member of the National Way Campaign football games against Rusk.
Leadership Council of the Blan- • Chair of the Austin March
ton Museum of Art at the Uni- of Dimes Campaign
versity of Texas • Chair of the Campaign for
• Former Chair of the Austin KLRU Public Television
Chamber of Commerce • Chair of the Capitol Area
• Serves on the Executive Council (15 counties) of the Boy
Board of the Austin Economic Scouts of American
Development Corporation • Chair of the Greater Austin
• Serves on the Executive Crime Commission
Board of the Greater Austin
Crime Commission
A Bank You Can Count On...
A Bank You Can Trust.
• A Bank where our customers are our friends
and neighbors, not just account numbers.
SALT walk happening Saturday
Continued from Page 1 donations are encouraged as
Registration begins at 8 a.m., this is SALT’S only fundraiser,
and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. If you are not able to walk
at each location. in person, you may sponsor a
There is no fee charged to walker, or sign up as a virtual
participate in a walk; however walker online.
Wednesday, September 19,2018 — THE HENDERSON NEWS — PAGE 3
Natural gas becomes major source of electricity generation
Natural gas has become the
major generator of electricity
in the U.S. during the past 10
years.
The Energy Information
Administration (EIA) reports
that natural gas became the
largest source of electricity in
the U.S. in 2016 for the first
time. Natural gas generated
1,378,307,000 megawatts com-
pared to 1,239,149,000 for EIA.
coal. During the past 10 years, California
natural gas has increased 69 lawmakers are committed to stated in an editorial on Sept,
percent compared to a 38 per- providing more opportunities
cent decline for coal. for renewable energy sources, ity rates have “surged 30 per-
“For the United States as a California’s House and Sen-
whole, natural gas provided 32 ate passed and the governor cent increase nationwide” since
percent of total electricity gen- signed legislation last week in 2011. “Seven years ago Califor-
eration in 2017, slightly higher an attempt to make it a fossil-
fuel-free state for electricity.
The bill sets a 60-percent al average. Today, they are 53
target for renewable energy by percent higher.
However, coal remains the 2030 and too percent carbon-
dominant energy source in 18 free energy by 2045.
states, primarily in the Mid- The bill does not address
west, compared to 16 states emissions from transporta- able generation, battery storage
using natural gas, primar- tion and industrial uses, which and transmission,” the editorial
ily southern states and Califor- account for 40 percent. stated,
nia. Nine other states obtain However, Governor Jerry How much will the future
their electricity primarily from Brown issued an executive changes cost?
nuclear plants and six states order seeking a reduction in
use hydroelectric. Hawaii is emissions from other sectors of for certain, but in the future
the only state that gets a major- the economy by 2045. electricity will be even more
California says 29 percent expensive in California than
of its electric power came from today.
Ten years ago coal was the renewables last year. Natural
primary source in 28 states gas provided 34 percent along
compared to 11 for natural gas, with 15 percent hydro and nine
percent nuclear in 2017.
Longview received $2.6
cent. million in September, an
Tatum saw the largest increase of 12.2 percent com-
similar size as Henderson saw decrease of 54.49 percent, col- pared to a year ago. So far in
improvements in September, lecting $17,188 for September. 2018, Longview has received
Mount Pleasant, Jacksonville, For the year, Tatum has now rebates totaling $24.5 million,
Athens and Sulphur Springs received $218,988 a 0.3 per- which is above by 10.7 percent
were all up for September cent increase over 2017.
compared to last year. C. ~ U
RUSK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT special session 10 a.m. Thurs-
day in the County Courtroom, First
For re-approval, the Texas Floor, Rusk County^Courthouse.
Kilgore College has been tion courses are approved by the Veterans Commission looked * "
reapproved by the Department federal government for veteran for precise record-keeping,
of Veteran Affairs to train vet- education. academic progress of students,
KC is approved to offer quality of the instruction/train-
under the provisions of Section courses to veterans through ing and educational experience
3675, Chapter 36, Title 38, Unit- the following types of training: qualifications of the instruc- issue requests forproposals and quail-
resident, independent study, tions. Approval was granted for fications for services related to 2019-
means practical training, cooperative all programs listed in the KC 20 Community Development funding as
that all programs listed in the training, open-circuit TV and 2018-19 Academic Catalog.
Holt to be recognized during HHS homecoming ai
Continued from Page 1 , §erves on qie Board and Corporation, and
have benefited from he and his Executive Committee of the
wife Sonja Smith Holt’s contin- Austin Symphony
ued involvement over the years. • Serves on the Executive
Henderson Alumni Associa- Board of the Capitol Area Coun- Tarrytown United Method-
tion is not the first to recognize cil of Boy Scouts of America ist Church, Holt has provided
his talent, his involvement and (Was a member of Henderson direct leadership in various
his successes. Inducted into the Troop 316 as a Star Scout work- roles from Chair of the Admin-
prestigious University of Texas ing toward his Life Scout level)
• Serves on the Board of the Finance Committee (multiple
2019-20 TxCDBG Community Develop-
ment application on behalf of Good-
springs WSC: Commissioner Harold
Howell, Precinct 4, Rusk County; Patty
Sullivan, Administrative Assistant to the
Commissioner Court, Rusk County; and
William “Bill” Beard, Manager of Good-
istrative Board to Chair of the springs WSC
McCombs School of Business • Serves on the Board of the Finance Committee (multiple • Approve the following Annual Road
Hall of Fame in October 2016 American Heart Association, times) and Board member of Reports:
and selected as Austin Distin- and the District Board for the United
• Member of the President’s Methodist Church (Central to
2010, these recognitions came Council for Seton Medical Cen- South Texas and Valley).
because of his success and his ter at the University of Texas. We welcome the Holts back
This type of community to Henderson to receive this ~
involvement has been a trait recognition. We know that as Of right-of-way to cut tree leaning
• Member of the University of Holt’s throughout his career a part of his homecoming day CR 146
of Texas at Austin’s Develop- and adult life. Those listed activities, he will be talking to • Read into the minutes the order set-
ment Board above are current and active students at Henderson High ting the compensation of the ^County
• Serves on the University involvements. To list those from School - our ]
of Texas System Chancellor s all previous years would not be see the potential and learn that Rl
Council Executive Committee critical; however, key leadership they too can learn to succeed *
and is Past Chair of that com- activities have included: and distinguish themselves by
mittee • Chair of the Greater Austin giving back and being involved ~
• Life member of the Long- Chamber of Commerce in their community wherever fer of title of 2004 Dodge Sprinter from
• Chair of the Greater Austin they go. Rusk County to the Henderson Rescue
A reception will be hosted at Unit
5:45 pan. Sept. 28 in the Grady • Discuss^ and possibly ^approve the
of the Rusk County Sheriff Officers
from State Farm insurance program
Protect the Protectors as presented by
Dave Powell
• Discuss and possibly approve the fol-
for 2018.
Mount Enterprise saw a
centage decrease in " Rusk decrease in September as well, returned rebates in September
County for the year, receiving of $10,826 or 6 percent. So far totaling $476 million a 9 per-
$4,874 from the comptroller, in 2018, Mount Enterprise has cent increase to cities, coun-
17.5 percent decrease below received $104,819 a little more ties and other taxing entities.
Kelty announces resignation, taking job on coast
Continued from Page 1 emergency response during chamber, the school district six nuclear and four hydro,
in northeast Indiana before the 2015 tornado, completed and the county,” Kelty said.
that. nearly $4 million in street Mayor Pat Brack said they
Since being Henderson’s reconstruction and resurfac- have enjoyed having Kelty in
city manager, Kelty’s “servant ing, helped mobilize the con- Henderson and are sad to see
attitude” carried over into a struction for the new city hall him go.
multitude of projects in the annex and completed millions “We wish him the best in all COURT will meet in executive ses-
last four years. of dollars of water and sewer his future endeavors,”
“I’m very proud of all that infrastructure improvement said.
projects.
Kelty also oversaw
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