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Lady Roadrunners Move to 6-0 with Win over Cedar Valley Mack Offense, Team Defense Keys in AC’s Home Debut

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Britney Thompson (11) pushes the ball up the floor during Wednesday’s game against Cedar Valley College. The Lady Roadrunners moved to 6-0 on the season with an 87-51 win at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
Angelina College’s Natasha Mack (10) scoops in two of her game-high 28 points in Wednesday’s game against Cedar Valley College. The Lady Roadrunners moved to 6-0 on the season with an 87-51 win at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

Fresh off this week’s news that she’d earned the NJCAA Division I Player of the Week award – her third such award in her career – Angelina College’s Natasha Mack led all scorers with 28 points.

But the Lady Roadrunner defense put up some pretty impressive numbers as well.

AC’s overall team defense clamped down hard on the Cedar Valley College Lady Suns, leading to the Lady ‘Runners’ 87-51 win Wednesday at Shands Gymnasium.

The win, AC’s first home game of the year, pushed the Lady Roadrunners to a 6-0 start to the season.

Swarming the Suns’ offense all night long, the Lady Roadrunners forced 21 turnovers and swiped 11 steals. AC held Cedar Valley to just six field goals the entire second half.

Along with her 28 points in just 20 minutes of action, Mack collected nine rebounds and blocked four shots. Simran Mayfield and Britney Thompson each added 13 points, with Thompson dishing out five assists. The Lady Roadrunners got 22 points off the bench as well.

Cedar Valley’s Jaryanna Ward led the Lady Suns with 19 points.

The Lady Roadrunners will host the Angelina Classic on Friday and Saturday at Shands Gymnasium. Tyler College and Hill College tip off the action at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by AC and Eastern Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Tyler and Eastern Oklahoma play at 12 p.m., and the Lady Roadrunners and Hill College square off at 2 p.m.

The e-mail address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

November is National Adoption Month

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Ezra McMullen
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November marks the start of National Adoption Month. For over twenty years, communities have celebrated National Adoption Month throughout the United States. The awareness month highlights the work our state agencies, local foster and kinship care, and adoptive family groups do.

According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), there were 5,674 children adopted from foster care in Texas during fiscal year 2018. Of those, 1,024 were finalized last November as part of National Adoption Month. The annual number of adoptions has increased by 25 percent in the past decade; however, the need for safe, loving, and permanent adoptive homes has not diminished as children continue to enter foster care. When these children cannot return home, many of them will need adoptive families.

As of September 2018, there were more than 3,700 children available for adoption. During National Adoption Month, there are adoption events across the state that highlight the critical need for permanent families. This need is even greater for teens, older youth, and those with special needs. All children deserve a safe and loving home. You do not have to be perfect to be an adoptive parent. This November and throughout the year, CPS asks “Why not you? Why not adopt?” Find out more at AdoptChildren.org.

“We have many adoptive and foster parents in Southeast Texas. These folks have stepped up to provide loving homes to these Texas children,” said State Representative James White. “I am also thankful to DFPS and many of the local groups that help promote adoption and provide the necessary supports to ensure that these families flourish.”

Please do not hesitate to contact Saul Mendoza, Chief of Staff with questions regarding this release at 512-463-0490.

FINALLY HOME: Lady Roadrunner Basketball Hosting Home Opener on Wednesday AC to Play Three Home Games this Week

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Mia Williams (22) leads the Lady Roadrunners into Wednesday’s home opener against Cedar Valley College. AC has opened the season with five straight wins on the road. (Gary Stallard photo)
Angelina College’s Natasha Mack leads the Lady Roadrunners into Wednesday’s home opener against Cedar Valley College. AC has opened the season with five straight wins on the road. (Gary Stallard photo)

Most college basketball teams have played at least one home game by now, given the season started nearly two weeks ago.

Not the Angelina College Lady Roadrunners. AC’s ladies have spent the past two weeks on the road, and while the traveling may have been a bit of a grind, the on-court performance has been home-game worthy.

The Lady ‘Runners have opened the season with a spotless 5-0 record, beating Southwest Mississippi and Baton Rouge College at the Baton Rouge Classic, LSU-Eunice in Louisiana and Collin County College and No. 22 Odessa College last weekend in Tyler. Over those five games, AC’s ladies scored nearly 80 points per game while allowing fewer than 70.

“We’ve gotten off to good starts in every game, and we hadn’t been behind until the Odessa game,” head coach Byron Coleman said of his road warriors. “We had to play through a little adversity in that game, but the kids showed they can bear down and they pulled through.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the way we’ve started. We’ve played a tough schedule, and I know it’s going to help us down the road.”

AC finally will host its first home stand of the season, facing Cedar Valley College on Wednesday night before playing host to this weekend’s Angelina Classic. Friday’s games will include Tyler Junior College vs. Hill College at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Lady Roadrunners and Eastern Oklahoma College at 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will see Tyler against Eastern Oklahoma at noon and the Lady Roadrunners and Hill College at 2 p.m.

Lady ‘Runner Natasha Mack has led the team thus far with 23.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and six blocks per game, but Coleman ensured Mack wouldn’t carry the season load alone. Mia Williams is averaging 11.8 points per game, connecting for 41.8 percent of her three-point attempts. Williams hit six three pointers in AC’s win over Collin County.

In addition, Mia Perkins is scoring at a 9.2 points-per-game clip while pulling down seven rebounds per game, Simran Mayfield is averaging 8.8 points per contest and Teeonna Barkley is chipping in with 7.6 points per game.

An even more telling statistic shows how the Lady Roadrunners are spreading the wealth: AC is averaging a whopping 18.2 assists per game.

Wednesday’s game with Cedar Valley tips off at 6 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. The half time show will feature first-responder students competing in a shooting challenge.

Fans can watch the game via live streaming by visiting the AC Athletics web site at angelinaathletics.com.

The e-mail address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

Drug-Free All Stars Meet with Rep. Trent Ashby

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Ezra McMullen
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Pictured, left to right: Alex Sanchez, Kellen Kruk, Representative Trent Ashby, Riley Latham, and Jenna Flournoy.

Four Drug-Free All Stars recently met with Representative Trent Ashby to discuss topics of interest for the upcoming 86th Texas legislative session. Riley Latham of Lufkin High School and Jenna Flournoy of Huntington High School presented the dangers of powdered alcohol to Representative Ashby and discussed the problems that could arise if the substance was allowed to be sold in Texas. Kellen Kruk of Pineywoods Community Academy and Alex Sanchez of Diboll High School discussed Tobacco 21, a statewide initiative to raise the sale age of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to age 21. Since these topics directly affect high school students, the Drug-Free All Stars wanted to share their thoughts with Representative Ashby before the legislative session begins. The Coalition, Inc. would like to thank Representative Ashby for meeting with our All Stars and listening to problems that will affect their futures.

Since 1988, The Coalition has focused on eliminating the use of harmful substances by affecting public policy, laws, attitudes and behaviors, all in an effort to foster healthy life-long choices for the local community. The Drug-Free All Stars are a group of high school seniors throughout Angelina County that are hand selected to serve as role models in their community by living tobacco, drug, and alcohol free. For more information about the Drug-Free All Stars contact Abby Baker at The Coalition at 936-634-9308.

Great Tips for an Outdoor Winter Adventure

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Statepoint
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There’s no need to resign yourself to the gym all winter long. Outdoor adventures are the perfect way to stay fit and have fun, even during the chilliest months of the year.

All it takes to stay comfortable is the right gear and a bit of preparation. With that in mind, check out these tips for a great season.

• Get an Early Start: Remember that winter means early sunsets. So, get your journey started early in the morning to take advantage of the limited sunlight. Plan your hike or other outdoor adventure carefully, knowing how long you expect it to take and be sure your pack includes a flashlight or headlamp. In the event you are still on the trail as the sun sets, you’ll be happy you did.

• Stretch: Before getting started, be sure to give your muscles time to warm up. To avoid injury, it is always important to do a dynamic stretch workout before embarking on a workout, but it becomes especially important in cold weather.

• Stay Informed: High-quality wearable tech is crucial for today’s outdoor enthusiast. Seek out a durable watch specifically designed to help you make the most of outdoor sports. The WSD-F20AGN from Casio, boasts a variety of popular outdoors and sports apps, including ViewRanger, Hole19, Ski Tracks, and more. Additional features include water resistance up to 50 meters, a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and an activity tracker. And with Wear OS by Google technology, you can use your timepiece to learn about your surroundings and support you in the things you want to do, for a safer, more connected journey.

• Cover Up: You may be working up heat but you’ll still want to keep your head, fingers and toes well-protected in cold weather temperatures. These are the areas of the body most vulnerable to frost bite. Select socks, gloves and a hat specifically designed for sports that offers moisture wicking, comfort and warmth. Be aware of the signs of frostbite and take care to get indoors at the earliest sign.

This winter, don’t shy away from the great outdoors. A little preparation can help you make the most of an outdoor adventure.

-Statepoint

Asphalt Application Scheduled for US 69 South Project

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Rhonda Oaks
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Contractors will begin placing the final hot mix asphalt (HMA) surface on US 69 South in coming days that will have traffic slowed through a major construction project. Motorists are urged to obey all traffic control as this phase of the project begins.

The work is part of the US 69 widening from two to four lanes from Huntington to Zavalla/Jasper County line, which is divided into three construction projects.

The HMA application is scheduled from Huntington to FM 844. Work is scheduled to begin in the center turn lane and continue southward. The HMA application will be placed on all lanes. The asphalt application is scheduled to take up to two weeks, weather permitting. This $11 million construction project is scheduled for completion in December, 2018. Pinto Construction, Nacogdoches TX, is the contractor.

Work will also continue on the US 69 South project from FM 844 to Zavalla as crews prepare for construction of the overpass and additional widening of the roadway. This $68 million project is estimated to be completed in July 2022. Johnson Brothers Corp., a Southland Company, Roanoke TX, is contractor. Motorists should stay alert to trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
The third section of the US 69 South construction will be located from SH 63 in Zavalla to FM 1270. The $35 million project is scheduled to be approved for funding in June 2019.
US 69 South is heavily traveled and motorists are urged to stay alert for slowing traffic and/or flaggers that may be stopping traffic near and through these work zones.

“We can’t stress enough how motorists should use caution throughout these work zones,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “From day to day, depending on the work, traffic could be redirected, stopping in front of you or suddenly slowing down. Please remain alert and reduce speed as this work continues.”

For more information about construction/closures statewide, visit drivetexas.org. For more information regarding Lufkin District projects, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

Angelina College and SFASU Create Articulation Agreement

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Nancy Reynolds
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Angelina College and Stephen F. Austin State University have created an articulation agreement that will allow AC Human Service graduates to transfer to earn their Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree at SFASU.

Patricia Wars, AC Human Services program lead instructor, said, “We worked with Dr. Robbie Steward, chair of SFA’s Department of Human Services, to provide a seamless transition for our graduates to move on to earn their bachelor’s degree. This agreement ensures that there are no gaps for students transfering to SFA after completing their associate degree at AC.”

Human Services students at Angelina College have the option of earning first earn their Level 1 Basic Certficate, or their Level 1 Intermediate Certificate before earning their associate degree. “This is especially helpful for students who have not been in school for a long time and want to build their success in college studies,” Wars said.

AC’s Human Services program prepares graduates for case management careers as social services specialists, advocates for sexual assault victims, family advocate specialists, faith-based case workers, Texas Works advisors at HHS, CPS

human services technicians, career advisors for those in correctional facilities, and at-risk youth workers.

Those earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Services can expect to find employment as probation/parole officers, child/adult protective services specialists, family services specialists, mental health clinicians, social services coordinators, disability counselors, ombudsmen, correctional services counselors, and health prevention specialists.

For more information about the Human Services Program at Angelina College, contact Patricia Wars at pwars@angelina.edu or call (936) 633-5351

McLennan Pulls Away from Roadrunners Late Scoring Run Keeps Highlanders Undefeated

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Draylon Brown (13) pushes past a McLennan College defender during Wednesday’s game. The undefeated Highlanders held off the Roadrunners 92-78 at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
Angelina College’s Yosani Clay (3) drives past McLennan College’s Xaiver Armstead during Wednesday’s game. The undefeated Highlanders held off the Roadrunners 92-78 at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

For most of Wednesday’s 40-minute contest between Angelina College and McLennan College, AC’s Roadrunners were able to keep pace with the undefeated Highlanders, never allowing McLennan to build a big lead.

Over the game’s final seven minutes, however, the Highlanders showed why they’re perennials in the national rankings every season.

McLennan put together a 14-5 run late in the game to hold off the ‘Runners 92-78 at Shands Gymnasium, keeping the Highlanders spotless on the season at 4-0 while handing AC its third straight loss.

AC’s Kevin Norman led his team with 24 points, connecting for four of his seven three-point attempts. Deedy Gauno added 21 points and Draylon Brown 11 points in the loss.

The Highlanders’ Xaiver Armstead led all scorers with 28 points. Teammates Mike Adewunmi and Dayante McClellan finished with 15 points each.

The Roadrunners trailed 70-67 following a pair of Walter Prevost free throws with 8:49 to play, but McLennan’s Javen Hedgeman, Jordan Skipper-Brown and Devyn Brewton teamed up to score MCC’s next 12 points to build a lead too large for AC to overcome.

The Roadrunners (1-3) will travel to Arkansas Baptist College on Tuesday. Game time is 6 p.m.

AC then will host Arkansas Baptist at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Shands Gymnasium.

The e-mail address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

Angelina College’s Hunter Janacek (15) releases a three-pointer in front of the AC bench during Wednesday’s game. The undefeated Highlanders held off the Roadrunners 92-78 at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

An Update From Rep. Trent Ashby

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Rep. Trent Ashby
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With Election Day behind us, I want to convey my sincere appreciation to all of the people in House District 57 that have entrusted me to once again serve as your State Representative. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as a voice at our Texas Capitol for those of us who are blessed to call this area home. Our state faces lots of challenges in the upcoming legislative session, and I look forward to working every day to promote and protect the interests of our region and our state.

With that, here’s an update from your State Capitol. . .

House Interim Charge: General Investigating & Ethics

This week, we’ll be diving into the interim work of the Texas House Committee on General Ethics & Investigating. This seven-member procedural committee has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the ethical conduct of state and local officials – whether they’re elected, appointed, or employed. And while the General Ethics and Investigating Committee does not have oversight over any state agencies, they are in charge of maintaining transparency standards for the financial reporting of government officials.

Specifically this interim, the committee plans to review the conflict of interest standards for government officials. While they search for adequacy within the law, their main goal will be to ensure that our government is never self-serving. Another issue I expect to hear more about in their committee report is maintaining the integrity of the legislative process by having an appropriate amount of regulation over the lobbying profession. As an elected official, it is very important to me that we maintain the highest level of ethical standards as we do the work of our constituents.

The committee, like all others, will also spend some time dealing with Hurricane Harvey. More to the point, they’ll monitor how charitable funds were used in response to the disaster. In a situation such as this, the state has a responsibility to ensure these charitable donations were spent helping folks get back on their feet and not for other purposes that could be considered nefarious or wasteful.

Reminders

The mobile office is on the road this month and looks forward to seeing you on the following dates, in the following locations: November 14th at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett from 9-11am, or at the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton from 1:30-3:30pm; November 28th at the San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine from 9-11am.

3 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Holidays

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Statepoint
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It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the busyness of the holiday season — from perfecting your home décor to searching for gifts for everyone on your list to creating a delicious holiday menu.

To help simplify the holidays, Dollar General is offering easy tips, so you can spend more time enjoying the most magical time of the year.

Deck the Halls

Get festive this season by creating a holiday wonderland in your home. Pick a color theme like red and green or blue and silver — whatever best fits your taste. Carry the theme throughout your home as you decorate the tree, holiday table, mantle and gifts. Consider adding a wreath to greet guests as soon as they arrive, as well as candles. With varieties like salted caramel and amber spice, those from Dollar General’s private brand trueliving will capture the scents of the season. Small touches like a table runner or a floral centerpiece can also make your home feel like the perfect holiday escape during this busy season.

Holiday Meal Prep

Cooking for a big crew can certainly be stressful. This year, use digital recipes to help you plan for the big event. Holiday sweets are always a favorite, so consider gifting your favorite desserts. If you plan to spend a lot of time prepping for a big holiday party or just a special dinner for your family, don’t forget the snacks to tide everyone over as you await the main course. For snacking you can feel great about, consider wholesome choices like roasted almonds or granola with less sugar.

Gift-Giving

The holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends and loved ones to exchange presents in celebration of the season. If you’re worried about finding something affordable for everyone, consider shopping at a discount retailer, like Dollar General. With deals throughout the store on picture frames, books, candles, coffee mugs and more, you can treat everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Plus, they are offering an instant 25 percent savings on any qualifying toy purchase of $75 or more through December 24, 2018. By downloading the store’s app, you can access DG Digital coupons. New customers automatically receive a digital coupon for $1 off their first purchase of $1.01 or more.

Don’t forget the giftwrap! Get creative with your gift trimmings by choosing a unique theme for each person on your list. With so many wrapping paper, gift bag and ribbon options, you can make every gift as special as the person receiving it.

This season, keep your sights on the essentials. Simplify your shopping by creating a signature theme for home décor, finding deals on gifts for everyone on your list, and baking up something easy and delicious for the whole crew. Plan ahead this year and enjoy the extra time celebrating the season with friends and family.

-Statepoint

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