Jordan, Bussell, Dunavant Elected to MVISD Board
In the Mount Vernon ISD Board election saw 12 candidates vie for three seats on the board. In unofficial results, Brook Bussell (533), Josh Jordan (673), and Mellisa Dunavant (538) were elected. Votes for other candidates include: Bill Travis (425), Jeremey Monroe (132), Sal LaBlanc (96), Cloudio Telles (25), Allison Rios (293), Colin Clasby (27), Marie Latortue (350), Stewve Asay (329), and Lyle Swavel (43).
Como Pickton School Board
With three positions open on the Como-Pickton CISD Board at stake, unofficial results for the Como-Pickton School Board election are below. The top three garnering the most votes were elected. Mark Humphrey 186 Greg Anglin 144 Jessica Pegues 130 Jim Murray 114 Brittney Wright Smith 70 Kim Attaway Wright 46 Ronny Nabors 40 Kyle Peeks 33 Jennifer Griner 32
Flynn’s House Bill 45, American Law in American Courts Passes House 135-8
AUSTIN- Representative Dan Flynn’s (R-Van) American Law in American Courts bill passed by a vote of 135-8 on the House Floor Saturday, May 6. The bill will now move on to the Senate to be voted on before going to the Governor’s desk for signing. “English Common Law has served this country since its foundation, and I do not intend to see any kind of foreign law affecting the sovereignty of our State in the future....
City Council: Sellers Re-elected; A Run-off Set for Place 6
John Sellers will return to his Place 7 seat on the Sulphur Springs City Council following Saturday’s vote that gave him a 267 to 53 vote margin over challenger Andy Lowen. However, Place 6 becomes very interesting. With the incumbent for Place 6 not seeking re-election, three had filed for the seat. The three, Brad Burgin, Dan Froneberger, and Charles Oxford find their names on the ballot even though Oxford had formally withdrawn...
Wildcats Win Game One; Host North Forney Saturday at 11:30 AM
The Wildcats’ baseball team took the first game of a best two out of three bi-district playoff series using solid pitching from Ryan Humphries and some clutch hits to defeat North Forney, 7-3 at North Forney Friday night. Humphries got the pitching win going all seven innings allowing only two earned runs while scattering five singles. He struck out nine and walked five. Meanwhile the Wildcats had nine hits. Triston McCormick...
Detroit Takes Game One Over North Hopkins in Bi-District Play; Game Two At North Hopkins Saturday
Detroit took game one of a best two out of three bi-district series winning at home over the North Hopkins’ baseball team, 10-4 Friday afternoon. The Panthers scored a run in the top of the first inning to lead 1-0. Detroit scored the next nine runs and lead 9-1 after four innings. North Hopkins fought back to within 9-4 after the top of the sixth. Detroit scored the games final run in the bottom of the sixth and the game ended...
Halfway Mark for Spring Football Practices
With three practices this week, the Wildcats’ football team is just about at the halfway mark for spring practice. It was an interesting three days this week. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said Tuesday was a little sloppy. It was the first outdoor practice and Coach Owens said the team did not adapt well to the humidity plus he said they had a hard time getting their rhythm back after having four days off. He said coaches...
Wildcats in Gilmer for Seven on Seven
The Wildcats’ seven on seven teams will open the season Saturday against several teams at Gilmer. Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats would take six teams to Gilmer, two high school teams and four middle school teams. About 80 to 85 players are expected to go. Ryan Humphries and Brady Crouse will miss the seven on seven competition because of baseball bi-district action. With prom Saturday evening, Coach...
