November 2022
Bell, Chastain claim Championship 4 spots in Martinsville
Christopher Bell had another miracle in his pocket, but Ross Chastain stole the show with a scarcely believable video-game move in the final corners of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. For the second time in as many rounds in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Bell won a race he had to win.
Gibbs wrecks teammate Brandon Jones for Xfinity win
Ty Gibbs took no prisoners Saturday with a race-winning move that dramatically altered the composition of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 field. On the final lap of the third attempt at overtime, Gibbs rammed soon-to-beex- teammate Brandon Jones so hard the contact buckled the hood of Gibbs No.
Lady Panthers close out with sweep
The Class 5A No. 10-ranked Midlothian Lady Panthers closed out their successful District 8-5A championship run last Tuesday with a straight-set 25-16, 25-13, 2516 sweep over Burleson Centennial on Senior Night at MHS Arena.
Jags make playoffs, drop seeding match
JOSHUA — Battling all the way back from an 0-3 hole to begin district play — and a 2-1 set deficit in last Tuesday’s match — the Heritage Jaguars grabbed a playoff berth with a thrilling five-set victory over the Lady Owls in the regular-season finale, 19-25, 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 15-11.
The opening day of deer season
There is something very special about the opening day of deer season. Campfires from all across the state will be burning bright at deer camps from the Panhandle to the Pineywoods.
Waterfowl hunters can help control invasive species
The new waterfowl hunting season is just around the corner and hunters across the state are gearing up in anticipation for opening day. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds waterfowl hunters to join the fight against the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Hunters play a key role in this preventive effort when they clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting gear, before traveling from lake to lake.
Ovilla native picked for Alabama Freshman Forum
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama has named Hannah Hamilton of Ovilla among its annual cohort of students for the 2022-2023 Freshman Forum.
A time for fun, a time for seriousness
I’m a social media guy. Facebook is not my jam but other platforms are a blessing to me and my ministry. I love the church but can we talk? Sometimes, maybe most of the time the church looks weird online. Here’s what I mean. Last time I checked the church was about Jesus (Acts 2:42 - 47), you could throw some other things on the list and you would probably be right but that’s not what I see. I guess a picture of people praying doesn’t get that many “likes?”
Local journalist’s art on display in Dallas
DALLAS — An award-winning author, travel writer, crime/politico journalist, film producer, and former State Rep staffer recently added artist to her list of accomplishments. Dallas (Bishop Art) resident/ Ellis County journalist and PIO Rita Cook says the idea to paint has been brewing in her soul for many years.