Join the AC Chorale and Friends for our 8th annual holiday concert honoring our veterans US-style! Special guests include The East Texas Praise Symphony, Chorale alumni, and local children’s ensembles. Directed by Beckie Compton.
Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update
This week saw the end of the Angelina College soccer season, as the Roadrunners were squeezed out in pool play at the national tournament. Both AC basketball teams were busy, and the AC baseball team has a big evaluation camp coming up in December.
Here’s how the week went, along with what to expect next week:
Roadrunner Soccer:
It’s hard imagining a more agonizing end to a season. The Roadrunners competed in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Melbourne, Florida starting last Sunday.
Competing in Pool C with No. 3 Monroe College and No. 6 Jefferson College, the 10th-seeded Roadrunners pushed Monroe to a scoreless draw after regulation and two overtime periods. In the shootout, the Roadrunners lost 3-2 on penalty kicks.
On Monday, AC used a goal from Shamour McLean and a stellar defensive effort to shut out Jefferson College 1-0, giving AC the lead in pool standings by virtue of a win and a goal scored.
Tuesday is when things got weird for the ‘Runners.
Monroe and Jefferson squared off in the final match of pool play, and there were a couple of scenarios that would have allowed the Roadrunners to advance to the semifinals: A Jefferson win by no more than one goal, or a Jefferson win in a shootout. A Monroe win would send both Jefferson and Angelina College packing.
The agonizing part came as the Roadrunners and supporters attended the Monroe/Jefferson match. Jefferson led by a single goal twice – the ideal situation for AC – before falling late, leaving Monroe as the pool winners and ending the ‘Runners’ incredible season.
Making the pill even harder to swallow? AC left the tournament as the only team of 12 to play two matches without conceding a single goal (penalty kicks don’t count toward official goals).
The ‘Runners finished with a program history-best 16 wins in 2022.
‘Runners ended their season despite the 1-0 win over Jefferson. (Daisy Brumley/AC Athletics photo)
Lady Roadrunner Basketball:
AC’s ladies hosted the Angelina Classic starting this past Friday, with three other teams joining the Lady Roadrunners over two days of competition.
The Lady ‘Runners handled LSU-Eunice on Friday, winning 67-45 at Shands Gymnasium. Aaliyah Campbell led the team with 16 points, Shandbriah Rule added 13 and Marie Kenembeni finished with a double-double after scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Makenzie Paul also scored 11 points, and Matilda Gordon added 10 rebounds.
On Saturday against McLennan College, the Lady ‘Runners fell to a good Highlassie team, 79-60. Kenembeni led AC with 15 points; Rule added 10 points.
This week, the Lady Roadrunners will travel to LSU-Eunice for a 5:30 p.m. start. Then, starting Friday, AC’s ladies will participate in the TVCC Classic at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. The Lady ‘Runners face Northwest Florida State College at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Saturday’s (Nov. 26) game against Columbia State Community College will be televised nationally on ESPN+.
Roadrunner Basketball:
After last week’s busy travel schedule, the Roadrunner men finally returned home on Saturday to face Loyalty College Prep at Shands Gymnasium. AC rolled to a 70-49 win behind 13 points each from Braiden Wagner and Kanaan Holder and 11 more points from Hugi Hallgrimsson.
The team will take a few days off over the Thanksgiving Break before returning to Shands Gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 28 against Lonestar College-Tomball. Game time is 6 p.m.
Roadrunner Baseball:
The AC baseball team will hold an evaluation camp for prospective players ages 16 and older in December. The session will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Poland Field on the Angelina College campus.
The fee for each camp is $40.00, and there is no requirement for pre-registration. Athletes may simply walk up and pay (via cash or check) at the gate starting at 9:15 on the morning of the camp.
The camps will focus on skill evaluation only; there will be no game. Staff will grade on running, arm strength, fielding, hitting and power. Pitchers will throw brief bullpens in order to grade pitches and velocity.
The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.
Understanding and Abiding by the Texas Cottage Food Law
Do you make cookies, bread, jam, or other non-refrigerated treats so delicious that friends and family often suggest, “You should sell this stuff”? Are you or others you know considering this but are wary of confusing regulations, expensive permits, and red tape? If so, you will want to get familiar with the Texas Cottage Food Law, which explains in a straightforward manner how to legally sell several homemade foods.
Following the Texas Cottage Food Law requires just three simple steps. First, know what foods you can sell and how you can sell them. Second, get a food handlers certificate. Third, create and use a required label.
This law that was first passed in 2013 and updated in 2019 allows the sale of foods that are prepared in residential homes as long as gross sales do not exceed $50,000 annually. This type of business is not regulated by a local or state health department, which means that your kitchen will not be inspected by a health inspector (unless there is concern about the public’s health).
The food you can sell basically includes any food, excluding meat, that does not require time or temperature control to prevent spoilage. Some foods include baked items that do not require refrigeration (breads, rolls, biscuits, sweet breads, muffins, pastries, cookies, cakes, fruit pies). Also candy, coated and uncoated nuts, unroasted nut butters & fruit butters, or dehydrated fruits and vegetables (including beans). Additionally, consider popcorn (and popcorn snacks), dry mixes, mustard, vinegar, cereal (granola), and dried herbs/herb mixes. If you are a coffee or tea aficionado, you can sell roasted coffee or tea as well.
And yes, if canning is your thing (as it is for many) you can sell canned jams and jellies as well as pickles so long as the pH is below 4.6. You can find an exhaustive list at Texascottagefoodlaw.com.
A significant change from the original law is that you can now sell at any type of event; it doesn’t matter if the sponsor is for-profit or non-profit. You can sell your food directly to the end consumer anywhere in Texas. Any of the approved list of foods can be sold at the individual’s home, a farmers’ market, a farm stand, or at municipal, county, and non-profit events. Foods can also be delivered to the customer, where the sale can then take place. Foods cannot be sold over the internet, by mail order, or wholesale to other vendors who would then retail sell your product.
As always, be aware that local ordinances apply and may supersede the Cottage Food Law. If a local ordinance says you can’t set up a tent by the side of the road in a particular city, then you must follow that law. Although the law precludes local government authorities, including health departments, from regulating the production of food at a cottage food production operation, if a local government has a general ordinance — such as you have to get a permit to sell any product at some location, that is still valid and applicable.
Next, be sure the food you sell is properly labeled. Labels should include the name and physical address of the operation, the name of the product, possible allergens that are in the food, and the following statement: “This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department.”
Lastly, you must have a food handler’s card. Individuals interested in receiving their food handler card can do so online in less than a couple hours at prices ranging from $8 to $15. One site is http://foodsafety.tamu.edu/. Your food handler’s card is good for two years and must be kept current as long as you are selling cottage foods.
So if you are ready to make some extra money by selling items you cooked from your home, be sure to check out the excellent website Texascottagefoodlaw.com and you’ll find all the answers to begin your home cooking business.
Cary Sims is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Angelina County. His email address is cw-sims@tamu.edu
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Wassail Fest (Nacogdoches County)
Drop on down and give the wassail a whirl! Downtown merchants will once again be competing for bragging rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest!
The event will be from 11AM to 3 PM Saturday, November 26th in honor of #SmallBizSaturday! Wassail will be served at various locations inside the Nacogdoches Historic Downtown District. A list of participating merchants can be picked up at Visitor Center in the square.
Once you try all the wassail you can handle, make sure to drop your vote in the ballot box of your favorite brew. Wassail winner will be announced on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook Page!
Once you try all the wassail you can handle, make sure to drop your vote in the ballot box of your favorite brew. Wassail winner will be announced on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook Page!
Don’t forget: While you are here, finish up your Christmas shopping at downtown stores and get your loved ones those items you can only find when you shop local! This FREE EVENT is a great way to warmly welcome the holiday shopper into the festive season.
Weekend Festivities
This weekend, we hope that you can enjoy yourself to the fullest! With Thanksgiving coming up soon, you all will be plenty busy preparing wonderful feasts for your families. So, we thought you could use a break from all the hard work of preparing and have fun this weekend with friends and family!
Holiday in the Pines is a three day select vendor market event sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum!
Thursday night is a special ticketed event that includes free beverages and appetizers. Friday and Saturday are general admission market shopping days! Nacogdoches Junior Forum volunteer members, working in shifts throughout the weekend, provide customer service assistance to both vendors and shoppers. You will not want to miss out on such a fun time!
Babes in Toyland is a 3 day event starting on November 17th, with the last one on November 19th. Start off the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland! Please join us for some classic family holiday fun! And remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.” Registration and reservations are free, so be sure to reserve a spot before it all fills up!
Go down to Crockett, Texas to stay and enjoy Christmas festivities! There will be food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, and over 200 booths to shop and enjoy!
Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann. We encourage you to attend this wonderful musical this weekend!
Find out more about these events on our event page! If these featured events don’t pique your interest, we have plenty more on our event page. We truly hope you can relax and have a good time this weekend!
Our event page gets updated quite frequently, so keep an eye out for any new events on our website that you may not want to miss out on!
Milam Settlers Day 5k (Sabine County)
The 5k will be set up at the old Milam Texaco (near the 4-way stop) at the intersection of Hwy 87 & 21. All proceeds go directly to the upkeep and maintenance of El Camino park and The 1830’s Causey House! All runners and walkers welcome, and participants are encouraged to register on getmeregistered.com or through milamsettlers.org. Please try to register one week ahead to guarantee race swag!
“Babes in Toyland,” Presented by Angelina College Theater Department (Angelina County)
Start off the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland. Please join us for some classic family holiday fun. And remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.”
A Dog Man Afternoon (Nacogdoches County)
Come celebrate everyone’s favorite crime fighting dog/human with games, crafts, and all things Dog Man! This is a free event for ages 11 & under. Register here!
Kids-Only Christmas Movie Day (Angelina County)
It’s that time of year again! Time for 3rd grade and younger to wear their PJ’s to church, eat cookies, drink hot cocoa, and watch a movie! See Dawn for any questions.
Roadrunners Kick off National Tournament This Weekend: Check Here for Tourney Information
Angelina College’s Roadrunner soccer team has safely arrived in Florida, where the team has already begun preparation for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament scheduled to kick off on Sunday at Orlando Health Stadium in Melbourne, FL.
The 10th-seeded ‘Runners are part of Pool C with No. 3 seed Monroe College (New Rochelle, NY) and No. 6 seed Jefferson College (Hillsboro, MO). AC faces Monroe at 2 p.m. CST on Sunday, Nov. 13 and Jefferson at 2 p.m. CST on Monday, Nov. 14. Monroe and Jefferson square off on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to wrap up the first round and determine which team(s) advance.
One can find full championship tournament information at https://www.njcaa.org/championships/sports/msoc/div1/index.
All matches will be live-streamed on the NJCAA-TV network. Cost to view one match is $10; for $25, one can purchase viewing for the entire tournament. One can open the link located at https://www.njcaa.org/network/landing/index for options.
There will be match updates during and after each match on the Angelina College Athletics Twitter page (@ACAthletics) and on the Angelina College Athletics Facebook page.
For further information, contact AC’s Sports Information Director at gstallard@angelina.edu.