City of Athens, Texas Government

06/23/2026

The Athens City Council approved four agreements Monday, June 22, intended to help bring new single-family homes to the former R.C. Fisher School property in North Athens.

The agreements are with JAB Realty Investments, LLC, and cover four City-owned lots in R.C. Fisher Estates. Each agreement is tied to construction of one home.

R.C. Fisher Estates was created after the City purchased the former school property to remove the aging building for safety reasons and prepare the site for residential use.

Under the agreements, each lot serves as the development incentive, with the value estimated at $25,000 per lot.

City officials have said additional housing is an important part of planning for future growth, supporting neighborhoods and helping make Athens a place where more people who work here can also live here.

06/23/2026

Athens residents are invited to stop by The Texan on Thursday to share feedback on the City’s long-term plan.

The City of Athens and GrantWorks will host the next Athens 2037 comprehensive plan workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at The Texan, 209 E. Tyler St.

The come-and-go workshop is part of the City’s effort to update its Athens Tomorrow plan. Thanks to a federal grant, the update will include strategies to help Athens become stronger and better prepared for natural disasters.

Residents will be able to review information, ask questions and share input with members of the project team.

Stop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday. Your input will help shape the work ahead.

06/23/2026

The City of Athens is applying for up to $21 million in state grant funding to help improve major parts of the City’s water system.

If awarded, the funding could be used for aging water infrastructure, including the raw water intake at Lake Athens, the water treatment plant and the high-pressure plane.

In plain terms, these are parts of the system that help move water from Lake Athens, treat it and send it through the City with the pressure needed for reliable service.

The City Council approved the application process Monday, June 22, through the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Supply Infrastructure Grant program.

More about this topic here: https://www.athenstx.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/232

06/22/2026

The Athens Texas Economic Development Corporation was on hand last week at the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference in Plano.

Community Development Manager Donna Meredith (right) and Athens Economic Development Corporation Board member Beverly Peek represented Athens this week at the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference in Plano.

The conference brought economic development professionals from across Texas together for training, networking and discussions on issues affecting local communities. Topics included workforce development, infrastructure resilience, small business support, entrepreneurship, aerospace, artificial intelligence, site selection and data centers.

Athens Economic Development Corporation also served as a breakfast sponsor for the conference Friday, June 19.

Opportunities like this help Athens stay connected to statewide trends and bring useful ideas back home as the community continues planning for future growth.

06/22/2026

The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms this morning. Nothing severe in the forecast, but still be safe on the roads.

The forecast calls for wet weather this morning, so remember to turn on your windshield wipers and headlights when driving in the rain. This will help you see the road clearly and make your vehicle visible to other drivers. Let's all do our part to stay safe on the road.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the City of Athens.

Today, we recognize the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who help care for families, support neighbors and make our community stronger.

Thank you for the steady example you set and the many quiet ways you serve.

06/19/2026

Today, the City of Athens joins communities across the country in recognizing Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom reached enslaved African Americans in Texas more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a time to recognize the continued importance of freedom, equality and justice.

06/19/2026

Good planning helps a city prepare before problems become bigger.

Thanks to a federal grant, the City of Athens has an opportunity to update its 2020 Comprehensive Plan with new strategies to help the community become stronger and better prepared for natural disasters.

Residents will have another opportunity to take part in that work during the next Athens 2037 comprehensive plan workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at The Texan, 209 E. Tyler St.

The workshop will be held in an open-house format, so residents may stop by at any time during the event. Residents will be able to review information, share feedback and speak with members of the project team.

Your input can help the City better understand local priorities, concerns and opportunities as Athens plans for the years ahead.

06/18/2026

The Athens City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, in Civic Hall, Room 216, at the Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine St.

This is a regular Council meeting, with updates from City departments and items related to water infrastructure, the Athens Municipal Airport, housing, zoning requests and City projects.

Residents can view the full agenda on the City website here. https://www.athenstx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-719

The meeting is open to the public.

06/18/2026

Sweet Streets Saturday!

🍪🧁 SWEET STREETS ATHENS BAKERY CRAWL IS THIS SATURDAY! 🧁🍪

Get ready to explore Athens one sweet stop at a time from 10 AM to 2 PM during the Sweet Streets Athens Bakery Crawl!

Visit any 6 of our 9 participating bakeries and sweet shops to be entered for a chance to win gift cards generously donated by the participating businesses. Along the way, you'll discover delicious pastries, cupcakes, breads, cookies, specialty treats, and surprise samplings available at select locations.

Participating Stops:
☕ Callaway's Coffee & Bistro
🥐 Cherry Laurel Bakery, Cafe & Catering
🍰 KaraBoo's Bakery
🍬 Munchies Mexican Treats
🥖 Panaderia Athens
🍪 Shenanigan's Deli
🍮 Tilos Cuisine and Bakery
🧁 Treehouse Cupcakes and Frozen Treats
🌻 Athens, Tx Farmers Market

PLUS! Stop by Tea Garden Bake Shop at Meadowlark Fields from 10 AM to 2 PM for BONUS POINTS during the crawl!

Whether you're a lifelong Athens resident or visiting for the day, this is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Grab your friends, pick up your crawl card, and see how many sweet stops you can make!