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Tira News Jan 11th 2019

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Tira News Jan 11th 2019

By Jan Vaughn

Kim and Lee Beck traveled to Lubbock to surprise son, Jackson Daily, on his 25th birthday. They stayed at the Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast that is owned by Jackson’s in-laws. Kim shared, “A big birthday celebration and New Year’s party rang in the new year with family and friends.” She adds, “Son, Jason Beck, came to visit last week on a break from Naval assignment in Washington, D.C. We are having a happy start to 2019!”

Joyce Dodd reports, “The Tira Bible Study Group met on Tuesday, January 8th, at the Tira Methodist Church for our biweekly Bible study. We had a very good lesson led by our teacher, Beth Hargrave. She and Rex drive from Tyler every other week for our study group. We would love to have anyone who might be interested to come and join us at our next study time on January 22 nd at 1:00 at the church. Everyone is welcome.”

Our granddaughter, Jaidyn, and great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden, came on Saturday afternoon and stayed until Sunday afternoon. The kids took advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoyed playing outside. They all went to church with us on Sunday morning. Chip’s mother and sister, Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn joined us for lunch on Sunday.

I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected] .

Plant Protection in Winter By Mario Villarino

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Plant Protection in Winter By Mario Villarino
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In much of the state our winters are brief with lots of moderate to cool temperatures interrupted by a few killing freezes. If we can take steps to help our plants through those cold snaps we can cheat the hardiness zone a bit in the landscape and keep a vegetable garden going all winter long. There are a number of techniques we can use to help avoid freeze damage to our plants. Here are a few of the more common ones.

Watering: There are two ways that water can help protect plants. First of all plants under drought stress can be more susceptible to cold damage. By watering plants several days or more before cold weather threatens you can relieve stress if they are suffering from drought. Water is also a great “heat sink.” That is, it holds warmth and releases it slowly, more slowly than plant surfaces or air. Watering your plants right before a freeze creates a source of warmth that will slowly lose its heat over the course of a long cold evening.

Another method is to cover the plants. Covering plants is the simplest, most practical way to protect against a frost or freeze. Gardeners head out with sheets, blankets, plastic, rowcovers and anything else that they can get their hands on to wrap up plants for a cold night. Keep in mind however that a blanket doesn’t keep a plant warm, at least not to any significant degree. Blankets keep us warm because our bodies produce heat that the blanket helps hold in. If you wrap up the branches of a small tree or shrub with a blanket you aren’t doing it much good.

The main source of heat for a plant is the soil. On a cold night heat from the soil rises up around the plants. If you use a blanket to trap this heat within the plant’s canopy you can make a very significant difference on a cold night. 

When I talk about trapping heat I don’t necessarily mean warm air, just air that is warmer than freezing. If you keep the temperature around plants from dropping below freezing you have accomplished your goal. Even cold soil is actually significantly warmer than freezing and thus a source of “heat” on a cold night.

To cover plants effectively, lay the cover over the plant and allow it to drape down to the soil on all sides. Then secure it with boards, bricks, rocks or soil to hold in the air. This is especially helpful in preventing a breeze from cooling things down faster. The next day, remove the covers to allow the sun to warm the soil surface a little and then replace the covers as the sun goes down. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].

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Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 1200B Houston Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903-885-3443

Off to a Healthy Start By Johanna Hicks

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Off to a Healthy Start By Johanna Hicks
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               You have probably heard, “New Year, New You.”  I, for one, prefer being myself, but there are some improvements that can be made. The start of the new year is the perfect time to establish new goals, habits, and a healthy lifestyle.  Teas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recommends starting this year off on the right foot by getting active and eating right!

               Lack of time or a busy life doesn’t have to stand in the way of healthy habits.  According to Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” program, 30 minutes a day is all it takes to start the journey of improving your health.  Physical activities that increase your heart rate and get you moving can range anywhere from moderate to vigorous, depending on the level of intensity you want to achieve.  Everyday activities such as cleaning, gardening, taking the stairs, or even raking the leaves counts as exercise.  Additional exercises include:

  • Walking
  • Mowing the lawn
  • Water aerobics
  • Biking on level ground
  • Running or jogging
  • Swimming laps
  • Shooting basketball hoops with the kids

Besides aiding in weight loss, exercising regularly can increase energy levels and strength, and reduce stress.  In addition to helping you feel better overall, physical activity has also been proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, while helping to maintain healthy blood pressure, or reduce high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.

If you’re new to the active lifestyle, remember to start slow and set manageable goals for yourself.  Like losing weight, getting in shape doesn’t happen overnight.  Here are some recommendations for those just beginning their fitness journey:

  • Get out of your comfort zone.
  • Establish specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely goals.
  • Try different workout activities to minimize boredom and increase muscle strength.
  • Keep your body fueled properly with healthy foods.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Dress for comfort.
  • Get up and stretch at work to prevent being sore or stiff.

In order to achieve maximum results and become healthier, supplementing your exercise with healthy foods is key.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s “Dinner Tonight” offers a variety of delicious snacks, meals, and desserts that are low in calorie and high in nutrition.  Sometimes even small changes in your favorite recipes make tremendous differences in terms of calories and fat.  Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up flavor.  “Dinner Tonight” offers some substitutions for healthier ingredients:

–        Replace butter with unsweetened applesauce in recipes

–        Reduce sugar by 1/3 cup

–        Use 2% or fat-free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream

–        Use whole grain flour instead of all-purpose

To find recipes and more ingredient substitutions, visit https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu

New Master Wellness Volunteer Training approaching

               If you would like to learn more about becoming healthy and helping others do the same, the 2019 Master Wellness Volunteer training is for you!  The Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office will be hosting two face-to-face sessions, beginning Tuesday, January 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..  You’ll have the opportunity to hear from Extension Specialists from across the state and learn about some of the programming that takes place in Hopkins County.  Lunch will be provided.  A face-to-face wrap-up session will take place on Tuesday, February 19 at the Extension Office.  The three weeks in-between can be used for on-line study to complete the training at your own leisure.  Cost of the training is $75.  To register, go to: http://agrilife.org/mwv.  Deadline to register is January 14.  Please contact our office at 903-885-3443 if you have questions about the training.

Closing Thought

Never regret anything that has happened in your life.  Take a lesson learned and move on. 

Recipe of the Week:

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 6 slices low-sodium turkey bacon, minced
  • 1 ½ cups onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 cabbage leaves, thick veins trimmed

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375ᵒF.
  2. Brown turkey and bacon together.  Add onion and cook until softened; mix in rice, carrots, and seasonings.
  3. Warm water in a large pot over medium heat – do not boil.  Core head of cabbage and place in pot until tender and wilted, about 5 to 10 minutes.  Gently peel leaves off as they soften, being careful not to tear them.
  4. Measure about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into the center of each cabbage leaf.  Tuck in sides and roll up.  Place rolls folded side down on a baking dish.
  5. Mix together all the sauce ingredients and pour evenly over cabbage rolls. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories, 7 g total fat, 45 mg cholesterol,  15 carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 11 g protein

Source:  Dinner Tonight

Johanna Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences 1200-B W. Houston P.O.Box 518 Sulphur springs, TX 75483 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax [email protected]

Hearts of Life Presents Butterball for Adoption

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Hearts of Life Presents Butterball for Adoption

Butterball is still searching for his forever home!  Butterball is a 2 1/2  year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix.  His size and his bark may be big, but he is as timid as a mouse.  He loves to prance and play in the yard and search for hidden treats!  He is still very shy with new people so he will need someone who is patient and understanding to help build his security and confidence. 

His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot.  Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected]www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or find us on Petfinder.com

Soccer: Wildcats Win First Game in Pool Play at Lobo Invitational

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Soccer: Wildcats Win First Game in Pool Play at Lobo Invitational

“Played Amazing”. That was Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton’s reaction to his team’s 5-0 victory over New Summerfield Thursday evening (January 10) at the 2018 Lobo Invitational at Longview.

Kevin Yanez scored the first Wildcats goal and then assisted on the second scored by Alejandro Diosdado. Nabian Ramirez scored the third Wildcats’ goal. Isaac Gutierrez scored the fourth Wildcats’ goal assisted by Alexis Escobedo. Gutierrez also scored the fifth Wildcats’ goal. Diosdado and Gutierrez now both have 3 goals for the season.

The Wildcats improved their season record to 2-1-1. The Wildcats continue pool play Friday in the Longview tourney. They play Jacksonville at 10:45 a.m.

Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 2-8, 2019

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 2, 2019 to January 8, 2019

January 2nd

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Cumbie Street in Hawkins; at approximately 12:06 a.m. Courtney Taylor, 32, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2502 near Mineola, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 8:51 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:06 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on FM 2088 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3600 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:36 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the owner of the building and everything was OK.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 1:49 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1660 near Alba; at approximately 2:28 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:14 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s mailbox. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2168 near Quitman, at approximately 7:43 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 10:33 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.

January 3rd

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:08 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4930 near Quitman, at approximately 11:51 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Joes Wrecker towed the vehicle and the scene was cleared.

At 4:09 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 4:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Courtney Menne, 21, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:16 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Carly Loughmiller, 18, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:11 p.m., in reference to a dispute that occurred on PR 6963 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 69 near Alba; at approximately 10:49 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.

At 10:50 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:33 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

January 4th

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 6:41 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse that occurred on FM 49 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

At 6:50 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 2460 near Mineola.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1540 near Alba, at approximately 9:42 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the property owner and determined it was an accident.

At 10:55 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2205 near Mineola.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:07 p.m., in reference to a terroristic threat on CR 2944 near Alba. Deputies made contact with the actor and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from a store. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3457 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 4:03 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 near Mineola, at approximately 5:16 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

At 5:59 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 69 near Mineola.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:04 p.m. Deputies located the individual and the incident was cleared.

Deputies were dispatched to Mesa Verde Path near Hawkins, at approximately 9:08 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into and stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

January 5th

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Lake Holbrook point; at approximately 1:28 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:47 a.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on HWY 37 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:31 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 12:59 p.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies located malnourished horses and this case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1804 near Mineola; at approximately 1:37 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to Holly Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 2:36 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2843 near Mineola, at approximately 2:40 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 64, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:44 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

At 4:05 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.

At 5:37 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4890 near Quitman, at approximately 8:14 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4750 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:01 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Stevie Needham, 22, of Winnsboro, was arrested for 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Stephen Pyron, 27, of Winnsboro, was arrested for 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

At 10:59 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2935 near Alba.

January 6th

At 9:16 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 182 near Quitman.

At 11:58 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3138 near Quitman.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 1:27 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4290 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:56 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3130 near Quitman; at approximately 5:15 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 5:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 7:32 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located fireworks and determined that was where the shots were coming from.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 5454 near Quitman, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.

January 7th

Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola, at approximately 1:31 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies made contact with the individual and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2840 near Mineola, at approximately 1:36 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, took the reporting party’s vehicle without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:19 a.m., in reference to harassment that occurred on CR 2279 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

At 10:30 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1590 near Alba, at approximately 11:04 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1947 near Yantis, at approximately 11:52 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies located the individuals and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Mark Zaloga, 32, of Alba, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 2:31 p.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to Concho near Quitman, at approximately 5:19 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Brandy Upchurch, 32, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault By Physical Contact.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:23 p.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.

January 8th

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1681 near Alba, at approximately 1:45 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and the incident was cleared.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Quitman, at approximately 2:06 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies located an electric fence battery pack that was indicating the battery was low.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2353 near Mineola, at approximately 4:16 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:30 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 8:12 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

At 8:20 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3114 near Quitman, at approximately 10:56 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Shawn Warren, 36, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault and an outstanding warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3598 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:06 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

At 3:59 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 4930 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3990 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:03 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:07 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 8:05 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a camper trailer from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Between the dates of January 2 and January 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Mineola Police Department, Terrell Police Department, Adult Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services, Mineola Fire Department, Game Warden and Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office.

Between the dates of January 2 and January 8, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators filed 4 cases with the District Attorney.

Total Jail Count –127 inmates – 102 males and 25 females.

Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.

Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood.  Please be aware of your surroundings.

Channel 18 News: Thursday, January 10, 2019

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Channel 18 News: Thursday, January 10, 2019

Powerlifting Meet Set for Saturday at Multipurpose Building

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Powerlifting Meet Set for Saturday at Multipurpose Building

The Wildcats’ powerlifting team opens their season Saturday (January 12) at the annual Sulphur Springs Meet held at the high school Multipurpose Building. The Wildcats will have 18 lifters competing. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter highly recommends the Sulphur Springs Meet as a spectator sport. He says it’s a great meet.

Coach Jeter says Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens does a great job putting on the meet. He says the coaching staff and others who help put on the meet do a wonderful job. Coach Jeter adds the Sulphur Springs Powerlifting Meet is probably one of the biggest meets in Texas. He expects over 400 lifters, both boys and girls, from more than 30 different schools.

Competition begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m. for the squat. Bench press competition is expected to start after lunch to be followed by dead lift. Coach Jeter says it is exciting to see kids lifting weight way over what you would think they should be able to lift. He uses veteran Wildcats lifter Carson Bridges as an example. Coach Jeter says Bridges, who lifts in the 181-pound weight class, is expected to squat 500 pounds, bench press 300 pounds and dead lift 550 pounds.

He says the Super Heavyweight lifters are popular but he says he finds fun in all classes. Coach Jeter says lifters in the 114-pound weight class may be lifting 3 to 4 times their weight. He says girls in the competition are very passionate about the sport. There will be action at 10 different platforms.

This will be the first meet for just about every school so expect a lot of new competitors to be attempting to establish base lines for each of their lifts.

Game Day: Wildcat Soccer in Lobo Invitational

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Game Day: Wildcat Soccer in Lobo Invitational

The Wildcats’ soccer team opens play Thursday (January 10) in the 2019 Lobo Invitational Tournament in Longview. The Wildcats open against New Summerfield of Jacksonville at 6:15 p.m. on the grass soccer field at Longview High School.

Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton says the Wildcats also have Jacksonville and Tyler Chapel Hill in their pool. He says he feels the pool group are teams the Wildcats can be competitive with and ones they can beat. Coach Upton says he is confident about what the Wildcats can do.

The Wildcats come in with a season record of one win, one loss and one tie. Tuesday the Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie with Nevada Community at Gerald Prim Stadium.

Soccer: Lady Cats Lose First Game in Princeton Tournament; Play Two Games Friday

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Soccer: Lady Cats Lose First Game in Princeton Tournament; Play Two Games Friday

The Lady Cats’ soccer team continues to play strong competition to open the 2019 season. Thursday morning (January 10) in their first game in a Princeton tournament, the Lady Cats lost to Flower Mound Marcus, 3-0. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey describes Marcus as a Class 6A powerhouse every year. That being said, Coach Bailey added the 3-0 loss was a good result for the Lady Cats.

The Lady Cats are now 0-3-1 for the season. After a season opener tie, 0-0 against Mesquite Poteet in a Terrel tournament, the Lady Cats have lost three straight matches against very tough teams, Red Oak, the Highland Park JV and Flower Mound Marcus.

The Lady Cats play two games Friday in the Princeton tournament. They meet the A-Plus Academy of Dallas at 9:15 a.m. and then face San Angelo Lake View at 4:45 p.m. More games for the Lady Cats are possible Saturday depending on earlier results.

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