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Daingerfield blanks Hooks in district contest
, The Tigers hosted Hooks last Friday night but didn’t show their visitors much hospitality. After a first quarter mostly filled with unrealized opportunities the Tigers’ Chase Johnson ran for a 7 - yard touchdown. Eric Ballasteros kiced the PAT. with 40 seconds remaining to take a lead they never relinquished. In the second quarter Daingerfield stretched their lead to 14 - 0 when Johnson scored again on a 29-yard scamper for a touchdown. That was the score at halftime but the third quarter was looming. Johnson was a oneman wrecking crew in the third as he threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mason Williams and four minutes later hit Reign Wallace for a 50-yard score. Johnson cappred off the quarter with a touchdown run of 23 yards to bring the Tiger lead to 35 - 0 with 3:50 remaining. With 10:05 remaining in the fourth quarter the Tigers’ Isaiah Parker ran for a 3 -yard touchdown that was the last score of the game. After that he Tigers coasted to the district win 42 - 0.
Write Hope with a Story
At a recent trade show in Paris, Texas, I explained my love for words and discussed details about some of the 28 books I’ve written with a mother of two girls, who bought several copies. One of the girls, who must have been seven or thereabout, exclaimed, “ You wrote all of these books?” Before I could answer, she shook her head and replied, “Doesn’t your head hurt?” I laughed and said, “Not anymore; I’ve let a lot of words escape and now the several stories are trapped inside the pages of these books.” Then, a young teen boy came by my book...
A piece of paradise in Northeast Texas: Twin Lakes Resort officially opens to the public
, , , , If you drive along the country roads of Titus County, you may not think it would be the typical ideal vacation spot for most people. However, if you head east of Mount Pleasant on Interstate-30 and explore County Road 3227, you’ll find a resort filled with tranquil lakes, cozy tiny houses, and lovely vessel homes to welcome people from all over. Twin Lakes Resort cut their red ribbon on Thursday, October 17, and officially opened its gates to the public. General Manager Renae Hayes explained that the planning for the resort started over a year ago, but she...
A kickback of country: Grammy Award-winning singer Pam Tillis performs at NTCC
, When the stage lights of NTCC’s Whatley Center dimmed and country music singer and Grammy Award-winning artist, Pam Tillis, strutted onto the stage on Tuesday, October 8, the auditorium roared with ecstatic applause. While younger generations might not know her, Pam’s sweet falsetto voice likely struck a nostalgic chord for the older members of the audience. From a young age, Pam was familiar with country music by the age of 7– due to her father being the Country music legend, Mel Tillis. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and took part in band, chorus, talent shows, church, and much more....
Tigers thump Queen City
, The Daingerfield Tigers traveled to Queen City Friday, Oct. 11 and started the game hot on offense. Barely two minutes into the first quarter Tiger Trent Boyd ran for a 15-yard touchdown. Eric Ballesteros kicked the PAT with 9:27 remaining in the opening frame. After the Tiger defense stopped the Bulldogs Chase Johnson ran for a 44 yard touchdown. Ballasteros kicked the PAT with 5:17 remaining. Only 44 seconds into the second quarter Queen City’s Jason Joffrey ran for a 4 yard touchdown but the 2 point conversion attempt was no good. With 8:43 remaining in the frame the Tigers...
A song. A trench coat. And the Old Rugged Cross
The man stood near the street sign, wrapped in a trench coat, as I drove through the intersection, his eyes following me and mine gazing at him. I had plans to deliver some drinks to my homeless friends, who lingered in a group at the next corner, so I kept going. After much laughter and chatting, the group dispersed, and I drove back up the same street. That’s when I noticed a guitar case resting upright by the stop sign, waiting for someone to come back and claim it. I tried to remember if the man in the trench coat from earlier...
A moment in the parking lot
The bearded man stopped me in the shelter’s parking lot. His face seemed weighed down by troubles, or so it seemed, maybe those he could no longer carry alone. As he approached, he began to unload his story, each word falling heavy. He hoped I held the answer he sought—a bus ticket to another town. I listened. He longed for a fresh start in a new place, with the idea that the move would fix everything. But as he offered his list to me, something inside me told me to challenge him with a few questions. I knew deep down that leaving...
Daingerfield resident and her band ‘Birds of a Feather’ nominated in Josie Music Awards
, , A resident of Daingerfield and her band are being recognized in the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards coming up on October 27. Jesica Peacock and her band ‘Birds of a Feather’ were nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ in the Southern Rock/Country Rock category. This honor goes to their original song, titled ‘Feeling Cheap’. They were also nominated for Vocalist of the Year in the Rock category. Peacock is a Daingerfield resident and travels all over East Texas to perform with her band. She is the lead vocalist and explained the meaning behind the name, “It’s simple really. I’m Jesica...
Feasibility study deemed flawed by experts
The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir has been opposed by water planners in Northeast Texas since it first became an issue more than 20 years ago. Region D (Northeast Texas) has repeatedly fought and lobbied against the efforts of Region C (Dallas area) water planners to keep the reservoir out of the state water plan, and local landowners and businessmen like Ward Timber have gone as far as filing, and winning, a lawsuit to block the reservoir’s construction. The behemoth project in the Sulphur River basin is projected to take an approximate 250,000 acres including the 66,000 acres in the footprint of...
Pursuit through 3 counties leads to arrest of Memphis man
, On Saturday, September 21, the Morris County Sheriff’s Department took part in a chase that began in Sulphur Springs– racing through Titus and Franklin County, before fleeing on foot and eventually tracked down and taken into custody near Omaha. According to Sulphur Springs police, the suspect was traveling eastbound on Interstate-30, going 86 mph in a 75 mph zone. When the officer tried to stop him, he began to evade. Once the chase entered Morris County, the vehicle left the road west of Omaha and the suspect fled into the woods. Law enforcement established a perimeter and Hopkins County law enforcement, Texas Game wardens, the Morris County Sheriff’s office, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) - Telford unit, and several other departments became involved in the search. The TDCJ was deployed on horseback, along with their K-9 unit. After a few hours of searching, the hound dogs found the suspect hiding in a barn. He was tased and arrested. The suspect of the chase was found to be Louis Wakefield of Memphis. He was processed by the Morris County magistrate, then transported to Hopkins County. Wakefield is charged with Evading Arrest and Eluding in a Motor Vehicle.
Talking to Yourself
In Hot Springs, Arkansas, I rested on a bench in the park on the Arlington Lawn as I snapped photos of the area doing research for a novel. A man shuffled up, wearing droopy shorts and no shirt, the sweat pouring down his back like a river. He held a tethered backpack with his fist—while muttering words under his breath. One couple hurried on, darting around him, and another woman, running for her morning outing, rushed by, unaware of his presence. He now circled inside the shade of the gazebo next to me, chattering to no one—but himself. After all, I didn’t...
First Autumn Sip n’ Shop sets up at Naples winery
, , , , , , , , , The Red Road Winery in Naples held its first Autumn Sip n’ Shop on a cool Saturday, September 28. About a dozen local businesses, crafters, and artisans set up shop and sold their handmade products. Deborah Grove, co-owner of the Red Road Winery, said, “This is our first Autumn Sip n’ Shop. We have one in the other seasons of the year, but this is our first Autumn one. It feels good to know that you’re bringing more people together and we’re also getting our name out there. It’s really good to see everyone enjoying themselves and having fun.”
Notes for the sober and not-so-sober
It’s not every day that you find yourself sitting on the side of the road, having a heart-to-heart with someone who’s had a little too much to drink. But there I was, talking to a friend in a moment that might seem strange to some. Now, before you jump to conclusions, let me explain— whether he’s sober or not, he’s a friend. I’ve always believed that if we care about someone in their best moments, we should care about them in their worst ones, too. And that’s exactly what I was doing. He sat on the ground, his body slumped, and he...
Lone Star approves new property tax rate, lifts burn ban, hires new police officer
, Two council meetings took place in Lone Star on Monday, September 16, and Thursday, September 19. During these meetings, several big decisions were made– like the approval of a new property tax rate, the city burn ban lifted, a new police officer hired, and many other agenda items. The new property tax rate will be .408925 per hundred dollars of value. Mayor Brianna McClain said, “This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $2,168 or .68 percent and of that amount, $2,298 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax...
Ladies of Lone Star working to preserve history of Lone Star Steel
, , , , , , , In the town of Lone Star, there sits a small– but not quite forgotten– chapel. Hidden behind towering pines, the light that shines through the stained glass at just the right time of day is a radiant sight to behold. A visitor’s book sits on a pedestal in one corner, scrawled with the names of the occasional visitor who comes to sit in the tranquil silence. The pews are kept clean of dust and a bible lies open at the dais. Unbeknownst to many, another small building connects to the chapel. A group of...
Writers conference welcomes budding writers of all ages
, , , , , , On Saturday, September 14, several published authors who are locals of East Texas met with budding writers of all ages for the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Conference at NTCC, hosted by the Northeast Texas Writers Organization. According to a member of NETWO, Jeanette McDermott, the group was founded in the 80s for new writers and seasoned writers. They started having monthly meetings and it blossomed from there. Among the authors who came to the conference was C.I Chevron, Michael Wigington, and Michael Scott Clifton. Chevron, otherwise known as Lisa Simmons, writes science fiction and steampunk novels. Under her...
Tinted view from the Crayon box
Imet a man on the street whose sad eyes told a story of pain hidden behind the smell of his drink and the slur of his words. His voice was like a desperate cry for help, though it came out in jumbled, silly phrases. And then, a lady appeared by my side, concerned. “Watch out for your car. Your trunk’s open. He’ll take your things.” I smiled and said, “It’s just a car. I’m not worried. What’s your name?” She looked nervously at the man and said, “Never mind me. He’s getting close—do something, or you’ll lose your things.” I handed her two small...
Police searching for Omaha man missing since mid-August
The Omaha Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has not been seen since mid-August. According to Omaha Police Chief Billy Weatherford, it was on August 15 that Dustin Perkins was seen at a smoke shop at 405 W.L. Doc Dodson W. in Naples. Police could not confirm if he left the area walking or found a ride, but they said he generally walks wherever he goes. Perkins is about 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He was last seen in a gray shirt and blue jeans. Officials said that Perkins is not a threat to the public and no foul play is suspected at this time. However, police said that Perkins told his mother that he was afraid to go to jail, following his recent release from Morris County jail on August 13. According to Omaha police, he could be hiding in the Marietta area of Cass County. They ask that if anyone has information that can lead police to Perkins, they should call the Morris County Sheriff’s Office at 903-645-2232 or the Omaha Police Department at 903-844-2305.
Cypress Bank donates laptop for Honors student
For the seventeenth-straight year in a row, Cypress Bank has presented a high-end laptop for the use of Northeast Texas Community College honors students. This year’s Cypress Bank Scholar is Yahir Garcia, who is also serving as the producer of the program’s yearly film project. Garcia is a computer- science major. Cypress Bank President, B Gooding, presented Garcia with this gift (pictured). Cypress Bank has five locations: two are in Mount Pleasant with the main bank in Pittsburg. The two other branches are in Lone Star, and Commerce.
Read a book and ride a train
Imet her a few years ago, and she told me she’d ridden into town on a train. That’s right, a train, but she hadn’t purchased a seat; she had hidden in a boxcar. Now, in the 40s and 50s, you might have witnessed train-hopping, but we don’t see much of it these days. But on that day, I’d met Trish (not her real name), and I’d given her the first three novels in my “Annie Grace Kree Chronicles” series after she saw the books in my trunk. She’d asked, “Why would you write about a hobo girl? And why make her ten?” I...
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