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Angelina College Weekly Update 

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Gary Stallard
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Hey, sports fans,

Basketball’s here, and soccer’s not finished.

Both AC basketball teams tipped off their regular seasons this weekend, with a Lady Roadrunner coach earning his very first win as a head coach. 

The men’s soccer team won on Tuesday to advance to the Region XIV Conference Tournament semifinals taking place this week in Tyler. A win likely would earn the Roadrunners a berth in the upcoming national tournament for the third straight season. 

And on Saturday, the Roadrunner men’s basketball team opened the new season with a win at home. 

Here’s a quick rundown of the week’s events, along with what’s coming up next: 

No. 13 Roadrunners Blank Paris in Tournament Quarterfinal

Before the 2024 season began, the Angelina College men’s soccer team had as its goal another trip to the national tournament. Having been there the previous two seasons in succession, the Roadrunners were looking for a “three-peat.”

On Wednesday, the ‘Runners took their first big steps toward another trip to Wichita, Kansas.

AC, currently ranked No. 13 in the national polls, blanked Paris 2-0 in the Region XIV Conference Tournament quarterfinals at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.

Alek Melo received a nice feed in the box and used a hesitation move to freeze the Paris keeper for the first goal of the match. The Roadrunners led 1-0 in the 17th minute.

Later in the first half, Melo had his shot attempt blocked, but teammate Samuel Bouable was there for cleanup duty, ripping the nets for the 2-0 AC lead.

Thanks to a sticky ‘Runner defense and stellar goalkeeping from AC’s Casper Madsen, AC’s men were able to finish off the match and eliminate the Dragons from the postseason.

Next up for the Roadrunners is a road trip to perennial postseason rival Tyler Junior College. AC will face the No. 10 Apaches on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Tyler. A win would have AC hosting a finals match (date and time TBA) and could possibly cement a berth in the upcoming NJCAA Division I Soccer National Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. 

Kickoff time is 6 p.m. The match will be live-streamed on Tyler’s YouTube channel (TJCApacheAthletics). 

Lady Roadrunner Basketball Splits Games at McLennan Classic in Waco

The Lady Roadrunner basketball team got off to a nail-biting start to the season on Friday, beating Weatherford College 50-49 at the McLennan Classic in Waco – despite suiting up just eight players, with others on the roster sidelined with injuries. First-year head coach (and long-time assistant coach) Randy McKelvey earned his very first win as a head coach.

India McMahon led AC in scoring with 20 points, and Maria Andrade notched a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Andrade also added three assists, three steals, and two blocks to her totals. Alicia Rivera-Scott added seven points in the win.

On Saturday, the short-handed Lady Roadrunners pushed the host team McLennan College hard before falling in a 61-56 loss.

AC’s ladies will host their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 6 against Hill College. Tipoff at Shands Gymnasium is 6 p.m., and the game will be live-streamed on TSBN Sports.

Roadrunner Basketball Opens Season with Win over Strength ‘N Motion

The early part of a basketball season features a “mix and match” approach from the coaching staff, as teams strive to identify which players can do what when the bright lights start shining.

In Saturday’s season-opening win, Angelina College head coach J.J. Montgomery made sure every available player had the opportunity to show what he can bring to the team.

The Roadrunners got double-figure scoring from five different players on the way to a 94-55 win over Strength ‘N Motion at Shands Gymnasium.

Freshman Qasim Boyd led the ‘Runners with 16 points and four steals, while Jordan Mathews (14 points), Kanaan Holder (13 points), and Kyle Morgan and Milton Rice III (10 points each) all reached double figures. 

Chris Carpenter added five assists in the win. 

Boyd was 4-for-5 from the field and 8-for-9 from the free-throw line, and Christian Jones hit both of his three-point attempts. The ‘Runners finished with nine treys, with Morgan, Holder, and Rice drilling two each.

The Roadrunners will host Dallas College-Eastfield at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Shands Gymnasium. The game will be live-streamed on TSBN Sports. 

Live Streaming Reminder: 

All AC Athletics regular-season home games will be live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)

Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link. 

TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)

Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.  

Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates, visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). 

Upcoming schedules:

Tuesday, Nov. 5:

No. 13 Roadrunner Soccer at No. 3 Tyler Junior College, Region XIV Conference Tournament Semifinals, 6 p.m. in Tyler. 

Wednesday, Nov. 6:

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Hill College, 6 p.m., Shands Gymnasium

Roadrunner Basketball vs. Dallas College-Eastfield, 7:30 p.m., Shands Gymnasium

Friday, Nov.8:

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Collin County CC, Tyler Classic, 3 p.m. in Tyler

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. South Plains CC, Tyler Classic, 1 p.m. in Tyler 

For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu. 

We’ll see you at the games.

Gary Stallard
Email: gstallard@angelina.edu.
Phone: (936) 465-4614

Roaches Getting into Your Home

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Cary Sims
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Talking with a dear friend at church earlier this week, the subject of roaches (cockroaches) trying to get into our homes as the winter approaches became our topic of discussion. Perhaps few pests bring as much disdain as these! I think even termites receive more love than roaches. 

And that’s not without just cause. Cockroaches carry diseases that can cause food poisoning or diarrhea. Their saliva, feces, and cast skins can irritate allergies and asthma in people, especially children. From restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and any building with food-handling areas, roaches can be major pests. In addition to disease and, they secrete a substance that stains surfaces and produce irritating odors. 

Some of the more common ‘roaches’ in our area include the German cockroach, a Smokey-brown cockroach, the American cockroach, and the Oriental cockroach. There are more variants and a new one to the list is a Turkestan cockroach, scientifically known as Blatta lateralis.  

During extreme temperatures, all manner of insects (including cockroaches) try to find a more comfortable environment, preferably one where they can also locate food and water. Yes, your home is generally a great place to find food and water.  

Thought tempting as your home may be, there are several steps one can take to keep these insects (and others as well) outside your house.

First, keep debris and firewood away from the house. Stacking firewood against the side of your residence provides a “ladder” for roaches and other pests (termites for example to reach above a treated foundation and make an entrance.

Be sure to also prune any trees or shrubs touching or hanging over the house. Again, these overhanging branches might not only damage the roof, but provide a conduit for entry.

Take some time to check and replace weather-stripping around doors and windows as necessary. A quick trip to the hardware store and you’ll be armed with all you need to seal up your house. While you are at it, seal cracks, crevices, and areas of pipe penetration in exterior walls with a recommended sealant. 

For brick homes with weep holes, fill that up with a breathable barrier such as steel wool, copper mesh, or screen wire. While it is important for your house to ‘breath’, we can allow the “breathing” to not permit insects to enter. 

The obvious first step is to keep your home clean. If you limit access to food and water, roaches cannot survive and reproduce.

Keep all food stored in a refrigerator or in insect-proof containers made of plastic, metal or glass with tight-fitting covers. Do not leave pet food and water out overnight. Wash your dishes, pans and utensils as soon as you are done using them. Remove all food or spilled drinks from countertops, and clean counters, sinks and tables with soapy water.

Vacuum floors and all cracks and crevices to remove debris and food. Take garbage out daily in closed plastic containers. Keep waste containers clean. 

Repair any leaky water pipes or faucets.

Recycle cans and bottles on a regular basis. Letting them build up provides just enough residue for roaches to feed upon. Additionally, wash and clean recycling those bins.

Baits are a fantastic next step. Baits can be placed in hidden locations in warm damp rooms, as well as those close to food sources, within the home. For most, you don’t event have to touch the pesticide to put it out. 

Boric acid is a pesticide considered by many to be organic. In truth, you will find it categorized as inorganic, because of its chemical make-up. Boric acid does not contain carbon, leading to the chemical category of ‘inorganic.’ However, it is a low toxicity pesticide, and therefore many call it ‘organic.’ 

Place boric acid in isolated places, such as behind and under refrigerators, stoves and sinks. Do not apply boric acid where children and pets can reach it.

As with any pesticide, there are safety precautions to take. Just because a product is considered ‘organic’ or has low toxicity, it is still a pesticide! In humans, and when ingested in high doses, boric acid can harm the stomach and intestines. It can also irritate the respiratory tract and skin, so be sure to wear gloves and a mask to prevent inhaling the powder. 

The final step was probably what many thought should have been first- treat the foundation of the home with a pesticide labeled for exterior home insect control. Some good options include any product with ingredients such as permethrin, cypermethrin or deltamethrin.

Apply pesticides around doors, windows, eaves, and other potential points of entry. Indoor treatments should be directed at potential points of entry as well as corners, cracks and crevices. Follow label directions for dosage, mixing and application methods.

Should your infestation become serious and your efforts do not control them, do not hesitate to contact a professional exterminator. 

Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Manufacturing Industry In Corrigan

By
Diana De Leon Bon
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(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 10/30/2024)

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of the new Corrigan OSB, LLC (“Oriented Strand Board”) facility and lauded Texas’ robust manufacturing industry at the opening ceremony in Corrigan.

“We are proud that Texas is home to a booming manufacturing sector,” said Governor Abbott. “Corrigan OSB’s expanded manufacturing facility will be the largest OSB facility in all of North America. It will provide needed, high-quality building materials to Texas’ growing economy. Thanks to our strong manufacturing sector, ‘Made in Texas’ has never been a bigger brand. This $211 million expansion of this facility is an important investment in the future of Corrigan and an important piece in the economy of a bigger, better Texas.”

Following a tour of the new facility, Governor Abbott touted the booming Texas economy while addressing a crowd of more than 200 entrepreneurs and workers, pointing to the state’s Best Business Climate ranking and reasonable regulations as primary factors for Fortune 500 companies flocking to the state and CEOs continuing to rank Texas as the Best State for Business for 20 years in a row. The Governor also praised Texas’ young, diverse, growing, and highly skilled workforce as a major draw for employers from across the world to continue to do business in Texas.

The Governor was joined at the opening ceremony by RoyOMartin Chairman & CEO Roy Martin, Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy, Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons, Polk County Commissioner Milt Purvis, Polk County Constable Ray Myers, City of Corrigan Mayor Johnna Gibson, and other business leaders and local officials. 

In 2021, Governor Abbott awarded Corrigan OSB, LLC a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $278,000, which included a $3,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.

Learn more about Corrigan OSB, LLC.

(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 10/30/2024)
(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 10/30/2024)
(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 10/30/2024)

No. 13 Roadrunners Blank Paris in Tournament Quarterfinal

By
Gary Stallard
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AC to Face No. 3 Tyler in the Semifinals

Before the 2024 season began, the Angelina College men’s soccer team had as its goal another trip to the national tournament. Having been there the previous two seasons in succession, the Roadrunners were looking for a “three-peat.”

On Wednesday, the ‘Runners took their first big steps toward another trip to Wichita, Kansas.

AC, currently ranked No. 13 in the national polls, blanked Paris 2-0 in the Region XIV Conference Tournament quarterfinals at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.

Alek Melo received a nice feed in the box and used a hesitation move to freeze the Paris keeper for the first goal of the match. The Roadrunners led 1-0 in the 17th minute.

Angelina College’s Alek Melo prepares to slam home a goal during Wednesday’s match against Paris Junior College. The No. 13 Roadrunners blanked the Dragons 2-0 in the Region XIV Conference Tournament quarterfinal match on the AC campus. (Clara Sonet photo for AC Athletics)

Later in the first half, Melo had his shot attempt blocked, but teammate Samuel Bouable was there for cleanup duty, ripping the nets for the 2-0 AC lead.

Angelina College’s Samuel Bouable (3) works around a Paris Junior College defender during Wednesday’s match. The No. 13 Roadrunners blanked the Dragons 2-0 in the Region XIV Conference Tournament quarterfinal match on the AC campus. (Clara Sonet photo for AC Athletics)

Thanks to a sticky ‘Runner defense and stellar goalkeeping from AC’s Casper Madsen, AC’s men were able to finish off the match and eliminate the Dragons from the postseason.

Next up for the Roadrunners is a road trip to perennial postseason rival Tyler Junior College. AC will face the No. 10 Apaches on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Tyler. 

The tentative kickoff time is 7 p.m. The match will be live-streamed on Tyler’s YouTube channel (TJCApacheAthletics). 

The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu. 

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Endangered Classification Downlisted

By
Lee Allen Miller
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas—After 54 years of being classified as a federally endangered species, the red-cockaded woodpecker classification status has been downlisted to threatened as a result of decades-long conservation efforts.

This reclassification was announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after reviewing several years’ worth of data and other information from their partners and the public. Many of the populations of these woodpeckers are currently stable or increasing.

The red-cockaded woodpecker is a unique, non-migratory woodpecker species that resides across the southeastern United States. The species was originally classified as endangered in 1970 when it was estimated that there were fewer than 10,000 individuals and between 1,470 active clusters—family groups of one or more individuals. Today, it is estimated that there are 7,800 active clusters ranging from Virginia to Texas.

Over 1,800 red-cockaded woodpeckers are dwelling in East Texas. Red-cockaded woodpeckers are located at the W.G. Jones and I.D. Fairchild State Forests as well as Texas’ four National Forests and a few private lands.

Texas A&M Forest Service collaborates with state and federal agencies, as well as private landowners, to implement rigorous red-cockaded woodpecker conservation efforts. Donna Work, Texas A&M Forest Service Biologist and Red-cockaded Woodpecker Coordinator, has led these efforts for the agency since 1996.

“I’m glad to see that many of the populations are improving enough across this bird’s range for them to be downlisted,” said Work. “All the wonderful partners I have worked with have helped me tremendously with knowledge and management of these special birds. Together, we can continue to keep our Texas populations healthy and thriving.”

Work has collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate unrelated juvenile birds from other populations – Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana and Sam Houston National Forest in Texas – to the W.G. Jones and I.D. Fairchild State Forests. This helps enhance the gene pool of these isolated populations of the red-cockaded woodpecker.

Other management activities conducted on these two state forests include habitat improvement through underbrush reduction, tree thinning and prescribed burning; adding artificial cavities where needed; and monitoring for nesting and banding the nestlings at times.

Red-cockaded woodpeckers are the only woodpecker species in North America that construct cavities in living pine trees. As a result, they face many natural challenges and stressors such as a lack of suitable dwelling and foraging habitats, natural disasters and the effects of small population sizes. Rapid urbanization surrounding forests has been identified as one of the factors that create barriers for red-cockaded woodpeckers to travel and mate.

“Red-cockaded woodpeckers, like other woodpeckers, help to keep insect populations in check, including the destructive bark beetles that also live in the Pineywoods,” said Work. “The cavities of the RCW can benefit other cavity dwellers (small birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, mammals) when these trees die, or when the RCW abandons a cavity.”

Work expressed that red-cockaded woodpecker conservation efforts will continue as she helps educate landowners and the public on the importance of good forest management.

“The good thing is, when we follow good forest management practices, we are not just helping the RCW, but also a host of other wildlife, insects and plants that are associated with the same ecosystem,” said Work.

As part of this reclassification, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is finalizing a 4(d) rule of the Endangered Species Act for the species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stated that this rule will provide flexibility to reduce regulatory burdens by exempting certain activities that do not significantly harm threatened species. More information about this rule can be found here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-R4-ES-2019-0018-0001.

Work said that while the classification has changed, red-cockaded woodpeckers will still be protected, adding, “Texas A&M Forest Service, along with many other land managers with these woodpeckers, have committed to continue managing these woodpeckers in the same way.”

Learn more about Work’s efforts to promote healthy, diverse red-cockaded woodpecker genetics and habitat on Texas State Forests here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uAA9cbLIM9w.

Provalus Announces Crockett, TX Expansion, Expecting to Create Over 100 Jobs in Houston County

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Lee Allen Miller
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Today Provalus, the mission-driven 100% U.S.-based outsourcing organization dedicated to creating technology opportunities in areas where few traditionally exist, proudly announces its expansion into Crockett, Texas.

Scheduled to commence operations in the coming months, the opening of Provalus’ third facility in Texas is a meaningful stride in our mission to revitalize rural American communities by providing meaningful employment opportunities in the technology sector. Provalus plans to create over 100 jobs in Crockett within the next five years, with an expected economic impact of more than $10 million annually.

“Opening our third Texas location marks another significant step in our mission to bring life-changing opportunities to rural America,” said Provalus President Mike Keogh. “This expansion in Crockett allows us to continue tapping into the incredible talent found in Texas, creating jobs that will fuel both local and regional economic growth. We’re excited to strengthen our presence here and deepen our investment in the local community.”

“The expansion of Provalus into Crockett marks a historic milestone for our community. By creating an unprecedented number of jobs and setting a new standard for tech industry employment in rural East Texas, Crockett has the opportunity to become a beacon city amongst its peers,” said Dr. Ianthia Fisher, City of Crockett Mayor and Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (CEIDC) President. “Provalus has a proven track record of success in other small towns across America, providing local jobs that bring back employment often outsourced overseas. This is a powerful step forward for our economy, and we are proud to welcome Provalus. We ask for the unwavering support of our citizens to ensure the company’s success, as we continue to grow and thrive together.”

As Provalus continues to expand its footprint, recruitment announcements for the Crockett location will be forthcoming later this year. Interested individuals are encouraged to stay updated on opportunities by visiting provalus.com.

Join us as we embark on this journey to fuel a new era of technology talent equipped to strengthen America’s future.

Part of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, Provalus is a 100% U.S.-based outsourcing organization dedicated to creating technology opportunities in areas where few traditionally exist. By leveraging a unique approach that includes creating talent in rural, veteran-heavy American communities, Provalus is generating a dedicated and superior workforce while fueling a new era of technology talent equipped to strengthen America’s future. Provalus hires and develops the best and brightest talent in every small town they call home to deliver a remarkable experience for their technology clients and end-users alike.

Blessing Bags for N.A.C.: Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal

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Rachel Lauren
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Graphic by Blessing Bags for N.A.C. on Facebook

Blessing Bags for N.A.C. has a Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal at the HOPE Center in Nacogdoches on November 23rd at 12 p.m. They will be offering a hot Thanksgiving meal, toiletries, and other necessities. They are desperately needing donations for this upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Turkey’s, Dressing or Boxed Stuffing, Boxed Potatoes, Rolls, Gravy, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Pies, or any other food item you can bring. They also accept monetary donations to help buy what is needed. If you would like to donate anything Stephanie and everyone at Blessing Bags would greatly appreciate it. Nacogdoches residents can drop off their donations at Blue Eyed Cocos – 412 E Main from 10-6, Tuesday – Saturday. If Lufkin residents would like to donate please contact Stephanie Hess at her office number, 936-875 8706 or her cell at 501-504-3077. If Stephanie is not available, call Gabriel Hernandez at 936-240-8641.

Cash APP: $BBags4nac

PayPal: @BB4NAC

Checks; blessingbagsfornac.com

EMAIL: blessingbagsfornac@gmail.com

Lady Roadrunner Season Ends in Semifinal Loss

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Gary Stallard
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No. 10 Tyler Hands AC’s First Loss in Eight Matches

The Angelina College Lady Roadrunners saw their eight-game win streak come to an end, but it took the 10th-ranked team in the nation to issue the loss.

AC hosted No. 10 Tyler Junior College Sunday in the Region XIV Conference Tournament semifinals, and the Lady ‘Runners gave the Lady Apaches all they could handle.

After fighting to a scoreless draw in the first half – thanks to a trio of diving saves from AC goalkeeper Deanna Boon – the Lady Roadrunners saw Tyler score a pair of goals in the second half for a seemingly insurmountable 2-0 lead.

Angelina College’s Brenda Izaguirre heads a ball to a teammate during Sunday’s Region XIV Conference Semifinal at AC. The Lady Roadrunners saw their season come to an end in a 2-1 loss to No. 10 Tyler Junior College. (Gary Stallard/AC Athletics photo)

But with just two minutes remaining in the match, AC’s Estephany Aguilar banged home a spectacular goal to give the home team some hope.

Angelina College’s Estephany Aguilar (10) fights around a Tyler Junior College defender during Sunday’s Region XIV Conference Semifinal at AC. The Lady Roadrunners saw their season come to an end in a 2-1 loss to the No. 10 Lady Apaches. (Gary Stallard/AC Athletics photo)

Two late charges, however, fell short, and the Lady ‘Runners saw their incredible season come to an end.

AC’s ladies finish the season with an overall record of 11-5 and a Region XIV South Zone championship in head coach Sergio Gardea’s first year at the helm. 

The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu. 

Angelina College Weekly Update

By
Gary Stallard
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Hey, sports fans,

Another hustling/bustling week at Angelina College Athletics, with our women’s and men’s soccer teams closing out their regular seasons, Lady Roadrunners winning a first-round tournament match (and the men revving up for the first round this Wednesday), basketball teams steaming toward their regular-season openers and our diamond folks (baseball and softball) putting away their cleats until January.

The Lady Roadrunners soccer team’s first-round win on Friday also marked the first JUCO postseason win for first-year head coach Sergio Gardea. 

Here’s a quick rundown of the week’s events, along with what’s coming up next: 

Lady Roadrunner Soccer Tops Paris in Tournament Opener

Their ninth straight win was a doozy.

AC’s Lady Roadrunners hosted Paris College on Friday in the quarterfinal round of the Region XIV Conference Tournament. The Lady ‘Runners notched a 2-0 win, giving first-year head coach Sergio Gardea his very first postseason win as a JUCO head coach. 

The defense and goalkeeper Deanna Boon pitched their sixth shutout in the past nine matches, and Luna Berushi and Paula Suarez provided the scoring.

Berushi banged home a goal off a deflection just six minutes into the match for a 1-0 AC lead, and Paula Suarez proved the “try, try again” approach when she slammed a shot toward the goal and then scooped her own rebound for the score.

Earlier in the week, the Lady Roadrunners topped Jacksonville College by a 3-1 final, getting goals from Suarez, Brenda Izaguirre and Estephany Aguilar (with the assist from Suarez).

Before the kickoff, the team recognized its sophomores in a Sophomore Day ceremony. Those players included Camila Rico, Tannia Diaz, Luna Berushi, Clara Sonet, Estephany Aguilar, Evelyn Cornelio, and Catherine Rivera. 

The Lady Roadrunners hosted Tyler Junior College on Sunday in Tournament Semifinal action. 

No. 14 Roadrunners Win Season Finale, Set to Open Tournament at Home

For their regular-season finale and Sophomore Night celebration, the Roadrunners on Tuesday brought out all the fireworks.

The men hammered Jacksonville College by a 6-0 final, with Alek Melo knocking home three goals for the hat trick to lead the squad in scoring. Patricio Villalobos, Yanis Diakhate and Filliph Kamfjord also scored, with Elias Taj accounting for two assists, and Luis Perez and Enrico Singh each adding another. 

The team honored its sophomores in a pre-game ceremony, with Adam Gallagher, Abdallah Traore, Filliph Kamfjord and Danny Smith receiving recognition.

The Roadrunners host Paris College in Region XIV Conference Tournament Quarterfinal action at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.  

The winner of Wednesday’s AC/Paris match then will face the winner of the Tyler/Jacksonville match in the semifinal round. Date, time and location will be announced as soon as possible. 

Roadrunner Basketball Holds Final Home Scrimmage

The Roadrunner men’s basketball team held its final home scrimmage in a closed session this past Wednesday against Legacy Prep. AC took the 83-61 win (again, not stats kept for a scrimmage) and now will focus on the regular-season opener on Saturday, Nov. 2, when AC will host Strength ‘N Motion at 4 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. 

Lady Roadrunner Basketball Hosting First Home Scrimmage

It’s not as if the Lady Roadrunner basketball team is trying to be mysterious considering local fans haven’t seen them in action yet.

It’s just that the entirety of the team’s scrimmage season has been spent on the road.

Finally, on Monday, fans will get a peek at the new squad –and its new head coach.

AC’s ladies will host Western Gulf Collegiate in a scrimmage set for a 6 p.m. tipoff at Shands Gymnasium. It’s the last pre-season game for the Lady ‘Runners, who open the regular season Friday and Saturday at the McLennan Classic in Waco.

AC faces Weatherford College at 2 p.m. on Friday before facing McLennan College at 6 p.m. on Saturday. 

Roadrunner Baseball, Softball Close Out Fall Seasons

Both denizens of the diamonds (the Roadrunner baseball and Lady Roadrunner softball teams) wrapped up their fall schedules this past week. 

The next time they’ll hit their respective fields will be in January when the Spring 2024 season experiences its first pitches. 

Baseball opens the season on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Galveston, with the first home stand against the same Whitecaps on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The Lady Roadrunners open the season at home on Wed., Jan. 29 against Cisco College.

Roadrunner Baseball Works Zoo Boo, Dodgeball Tournament

AC’s baseball guys continued their commitment to the community while having about as much fun as one is allowed this week.

The Roadrunners helped out the annual “Zoo Boo” at Ellen Trout Zoo, then hosted an intense HyJinx Dodgeball tournament. 

Head coach Jeff Livin promises the Halloween costumes the guys donned will not become part of the official team uniforms. 

Live Streaming Reminder: 

All AC Athletics regular-season home games will be live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)

Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link. 

TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)

Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.  

Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates, visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). 

Upcoming schedules:

Monday, Oct. 28:

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Western Gulf (Scrimmage), 6 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium

Wednesday, Oct. 30:

Roadrunner Men’s Soccer vs. Paris College, Region XIV Tournament Quarterfinal, 7 p.m. at Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus. 

Friday, Nov. 1:

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Weatherford College (regular-season opener) at McLennan Classic, 2 p.m. in Waco. 

Saturday, Nov. 2:

Roadrunner Basketball vs. Strength ‘N Motion (regular-season opener), 4 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. 

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. McLennan College at McLennan Classic, 6 p.m. in Waco. 

For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu. 

We’ll see you at the games.

Gary Stallard
Email: gstallard@angelina.edu.
Phone: (936) 465-4614

Ensuring Fair Elections: Texas House Interim Charges on Voting Integrity

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Rep. Trent Ashby
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With early voting currently underway, Texans are busy casting their votes to determine the future of our cities, counties, state, and country. While election season can spur a feeling of contention and strife, I encourage all of us to step back and reflect on the fact that we, as citizens of the greatest country and state ever known, are so blessed to have the ability to freely express our desires for our candidates of choice at the ballot box. No matter who you cast your vote for, what’s most important is that you exercise your right to vote. For more information about early voting locations, what you’ll need to bring with you to the polling locations, or any other questions you may have, please visit www.votetexas.gov.

With that, we’ll step back into our examination of House interim charges. . . 

House Interim Charge: Elections

The House Committee on Elections has jurisdiction over all matters related to all elections in Texas, changes to the Texas Election Code, and campaign finance. The Committee also has jurisdiction over the Texas Secretary of State’s office which oversees the elections process across the state. 

During the interim, the Committee will monitor the implementation of Senate Bills 1070 and 1750. SB 1070 ensures an efficient interstate “crosscheck” system, which the Secretary of State uses in coordination with other state’s election offices to ensure voters are not voters registered in Texas who are also registered to vote in another state. The bill, which protects the integrity of Texas’s voter rolls, also expands the criteria a public crosscheck system can use to compare voter registration information.

SB 1750 requires all counties with a population over 1,000,000 to have their elections administered by an elected official, the county clerk, rather than an appointed elections administrator. This requirement allows for more accountability and transparency to the voting public in our state’s most populated counties. 

Additionally, the Committee will study the adherence to Texas election laws throughout the state. The Committee will evaluate the Secretary of State’s Election Audit Program’s findings and seek information regarding additional election issues in Texas. Afterwards, the Committee will make recommendations to ensure counties followed Texas election laws and that those tasked with administering and enforcing the law receive the appropriate resources and training. 

The mobile office is on the road again in November, and our District Director looks forward to seeing you on the following dates at the following times: November 6 at the San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; November 13 at the Polk County Commissioner’s Courtroom in Livingston from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the Tyler County Commissioner’s Courtroom in Woodville from 1:30-3:30 p.m.; and November 20 at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett from 9:30-11:30  a.m. and the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can help you in any way. My district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762 and my Capitol office may be reached at (512) 463-0508. Additionally, I welcome you to follow along on my Official Facebook Page, where I will be posting regular updates on what’s happening in your State Capitol and sharing information that could be useful to you and your family: https://www.facebook.com/RepTrentAshby/.

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