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Special Members-Only Meeting on Aquatic Vegetation in Lake Athens

There will be a special MEMBERS-ONLY meeting to discuss the aquatic vegetation situation in Lake Athens.  The meeting will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2017, 6:30 pm, at the Hart-Morris Conservation Center of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). The address is 5601 CR 4812 (enter from CR 4812/Peninsula Point Drive, not the TFFC main entrance).

Hart-Morris Conservation Center Map

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Richard A. Ott, Inland Fisheries District Management Supervisor of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).  Dr. Ott is a biologist and the Management Supervisor who manages Read More

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2015 Skiin’ with the Galilean – Athens

How would you like to be a part of giving 220 orphans, foster children, children with special needs and their families one of the greatest days of their lives?

It’s easy, just join 70 other Lake Athens residents and others at Skiin’ with the Galilean (SWTG) 2015!

Skiin’ with the Galilean is a water ski/Bible camp that combines the thrill of water sports with a Biblical message to give them hope in their circumstance. Read More

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Big changes for AMWA and LAPOA

AMWA Board of Directors Meeting, February 11th, 2015

The AMWA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday ushered in some significant changes for the Authority, including the resignation of Executive Director Wylie Pirkle and the introduction of new staff members Darlene Forshage (Office Manager/Interim Executive Director) and Joshua Joplin (Police Chief/Building Inspector/Lake Patrol Officer).

Wylie Pirkle, Executive Director, A.M.W.A.

Wylie Pirkle, Executive Director, A.M.W.A.

The meeting was attended by around 70 people, including County Judge Richard Sanders, County Sheriff Ray Nutt, County Attorney Clint Davis, and Precinct 4 County Commissioner and LAPOA member, Ken Geeslin, all of Henderson County, and Mayor Jerry Don Vaught, City Councilmen Joe Whatley and Charles Elliott, and Police Chief Buddy Hill, all of the City of Athens. After introducing these distinguished guests, AMWA Board of Directors President and LAPOA member, Steve Sparkman, administered the oath of office to AMWA Police Chief Joplin. Read More

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AMWA and Lake Athens Marina update

Greetings LAPOA Members,

Your LAPOA Board of Directors believes it is important for all of us to keep abreast of the happenings at Lake Athens, particularly as pertains to the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA) and the Athens Marina facilities. The following article appeared in the Athens Daily Review on Saturday, January 17, 2015. It summarizes some of the topics discussed during the AMWA Board of Directors meeting on January 14, 2015. Four of your LAPOA Board members attended the AMWA Board meeting.

AMWA clarifies status

Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 4:59 am
By Rich Flowers News Editor

The Athens Municipal Water Authority held an executive session at its meeting on Wednesday to answer a question that came up during the dispute with the City of Athens last year. Read More

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Important Message for Texas Boaters

Zebra Mussel

On May 23rd, 2014, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent this important bulletin regarding zebra mussels.

“Dear Boater,

Our lakes and rivers are under attack by zebra mussels. This destructive invasive species damages boats, harms aquatic life, litters beaches with their sharp shells and clogs water intakes – increasing bills for both boat owners and city taxpayers. Lake Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville, Bridgeport, Belton and Lavon are already infested – and without your help, zebra mussels could spread throughout the state. Watch this short video to learn more. Read More

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First Annual LAPOA Property Owners Weekend – June 14-15

Dear LAPOA Members and other Lake Athens property owners,

You are invited to participate in the First Annual LAPOA Property Owners Weekend on beautiful Lake Athens. Not a member of LAPOA? No problem! You can join on the Members page.

This is the beginning of a new tradition for property owners at Lake Athens that will provide a wonderful opportunity to build community with your fellow owners, hear the latest news, and help beautify the lake.

Schedule of Events

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