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Angelina College Graphic Arts Student Exhibition Opens Nov. 6

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Nancy Reynolds
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Ashley Rhodes
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Angelina College Graphic Arts students will exhibit their work beginning Nov. 6 in the Angelina Center for the Arts gallery. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Students from Lufkin who will exhibit works are Ra’Nese Canada, Terry Gould, Guillermo Gutierrez, Kylie Haggard, Abigail Hernandez, Tyler Law, Stacey Parry, Kaitlyn LePage, Karen Machain, Eliana Padilla, Holly Stephens and Gabriel Tovar.

Students from Nacogdoches participating in the show are Hector Castillo, Alisia Lozano, Joshua Norment, Lizeth Rodriguez and Desirea Spiecher.

Huntington students exhibiting works are Jennifer Banks, Brandin Brewster and Elora Flowers.

Other students exhibiting works are Hector Lopez of Diboll, Amber Weaver of Hemphill, Francisco Lopez of Carthage, Jacob Vinton of Zavalla, Joshua Weeks of Jasper, and Halle Washington of Dallas.

Libby Stapleton’s Editing and Layout classes will be showing booklet covers, résumés and business cards with logos, and sports story layouts that the students designed. Editing and Layout is the beginning design class for visual communications for both graphic arts and journalism students. The students begin by learning about the history of design, typography and the principles of design before they start applying those

concepts to their designs. The projects the students complete in class begin with very basic designs, like booklet covers, and end with complex multi-page designs, like a four-page newsletter.

Students from Jan Anderson-Paxson’s black and white, wet chemistry basic photography class will exhibit photos that demonstrate their knowledge of the creative controls of the camera, controlling depth of field, understanding directional lighting as well as paying particular attention to the photographic composition. They will also show a project that involved printing a cell phone image, where they combined new technology with traditional darkroom photography techniques.

Students in Anderson-Paxson’s Digital Publishing II class will show projects including original calendars, flyers for the Fine Arts Preview Day, and advertising campaigns for a company, service or product.

Reg Reynolds’ Digital Art I students worked on projects involving painting with light, 3-D imaging, and scanning and overlaying graphics.

Reynolds’ Digital Imaging II students worked with video, food photography, and fashion photography.

The Design and Applied Arts program prepares students for employment as entry-level graphic artists with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform desktop publishing, photography, computer layout, graphic arts, digital imaging, web design and video production.

For more information about the Graphic Arts Program at Angelina College, call 936-633-5233.

AC Jazz Combo and AC Big Band in Concert Nov. 13

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Nancy Reynolds
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The AC Swingin’ Roadrunner Jazz Combo and AC Big Band, both under the direction of music instructor Larry Greer, will present a concert Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Hudgins Hall. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 seniors, students, and children.

The jazz combo set list includes such favorites as “Comin’ Home Baby,” “Basin Street Blues,” “Harlem Nocturne,” “All Blues,” “Girl From Ipanema,” and “Tenor Madness.”

The big band set list includes “Just Friends,” “Night in Tunisia,” “Night and Day,” “Cold Duck Time,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “Dr. Blues.”

AC Jazz Combo performers are Morgan Robertson of Groveton on the trumpet, Andrea Leaman of Crockett on the trumpet, Trevor Curtis of Hudson on tenor saxophone, Kara Glover of Huntington on alto saxophone, Daniel Kiesel of Lufkin on trombone, Earl Howell of Corrigan on guitar, Qurdale Huff of Clarksville on bass, David Evett of San Augustine on drum set, and Director Larry Greer on piano.

The AC Big Band is made up of community members who share a passion for big band music. The saxophone section includes Dixon Shanks, Trevor Curtis, Jimmy

Simmons, Michael Parrish and Bethe Girardi. The trumpet section includes Eduardo Rocha, Scott Williams, Mel Miller and Ricky Gay. The rhythm section includes Luigi Lazareno, Phil Rumbley, Mark Saldana and Director Larry Greer.

For more information about this event, contact the Temple Theater box office at (936) 633-5454.

Keeping Your Health on Track During the Indulgent Holiday Season

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Statepoint
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The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the merriest time of year, there are simple ways to keep your health on track during this indulgent holiday season.

• Stick to Routines. To the best of your ability during this hectic time of year, attempt to stick to routines that promote wellness. Set a bedtime and honor it. Hit the gym. Meditate. Do whatever it is that keeps you grounded and feeling your best.

• Drink Up. Many people associate dehydration with the warmer months. But in winter weather it can be especially easy to forget to stay well-hydrated, especially when you’re indulging in alcoholic beverages at all those holiday parties.

Remember, water doesn’t need to be the only source of hydration you think about this season. Soups and purees made from hearty winter vegetables, as well as citrus fruits do the trick, too, and their nutritional properties can help keep you healthy in winter.

• Keep Things Organically Sweet. Staying on track doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sweetness of the season. Instantly boost the flavor of your favorite meals with organic honey. One great option is Organic Honey In The Raw. USDA Organic Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified, it’s made from pure nectar collected from exotic wildflowers found in the remote Caatinga region of northeast Brazil. The hand-harvested, sustainable honey is raw (never heated above 117 degrees) and unfiltered, so it retains the benefits of bee pollen.

And just one tablespoon of organic raw honey provides the right amount of sweetness and flavor for any dish or drink, including year-round staples like oatmeal, yogurt, tea, and more. You can also consider giving a honey makeover to all your favorite holiday recipes, including glazes and sauces for meat and poultry, cocktail recipes, and of course baked treats.

• Make Substitutions. Other healthful substitutions you can make this holiday season include topping pies with Greek yogurt instead of cream, using apple sauce in place of oil and nut flour instead of white flour in baking, and serving vegetable mash as an alternative to mashed potatoes.

• Be Mindful. The holiday party circuit can be dangerous when it comes to making nutritious choices. When you enter a party with a buffet set-up, it can be tempting to reach for the richest foods first. Before indulging in the canapes and Swedish meatballs, try filling up a plate with crudité first. While you’re doing so, get a good look at all the options available. This way, you’ll be more likely to savor choice items you’ll truly enjoy.

A joyful holiday season doesn’t mean you must pack on pounds or feel under the weather. By keeping your health on track throughout this indulgent time of year, you can start 2019 with your best food forward.

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Angelina College Receives Donation from ACCHD

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Nancy Reynolds
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Angelina College recently received a bike rack from the Angelina County & Cities Health District (ACCHD) and the Texas Healthy Communities team.

Physically active people have less risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity among other chronic diseases. Additionally, worksites that provide adequate, secure bike parking promote bicycling safety and physical activity in the community.

Pictured from left are ACCHD representatives Paula Botsford, BSN, R.N., and Sharon Shaw, Administrator; Todd Farmer, Angelina College biology instructor and bike commuter; and Dr. Michael Simon, Angelina College president.

AC Basketball Holding Holiday Food Drive Fans Asked to Exchange Non-Perishable Items for Admission

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Gary Stallard
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The Angelina College Roadrunner basketball team will open its regular season at home on Thursday, and the players and coaches are asking attending fans to assist in making the holidays better for families in need.

Fans are asked to bring non-perishable food items such as canned or boxed goods in lieu of admission fees to Thursday night’s game against Victoria College. Those items then will be distributed to area families in time to ensure they have a Thanksgiving meal.

The drive is one of several community service-driven events the Roadrunners and Lady Roadrunners will hold throughout the season.

Game time for Thursday’s matchup is 7 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium.

Celebrating Halloween Safely With Dogs

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Statepoint
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Over half of pet parents plan to dress up their dogs for Halloween, according to a Wag! survey.

Is your pup getting in on the Halloween fun? The experts at Wag!, on on-demand dog walking company, say that it’s important to keep Halloween activities safe and comfortable for dogs. A Halloween dog costume should never cover eyes, ears or noses or be a choking hazard.

While all those sweet treats are exiting for kids – and even some adults — it’s important to stash such trick-or-treating loot safely away from pets, as common candy ingredients can be toxic to dogs.

You can help ensure a spooktacular Halloween for the entire family, including pets, by taking precautions to keep the celebration hazard-free.

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New Projects Approved For Lufkin District

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Rhonda Oaks
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The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $511.2 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $19.1 million approved for the Lufkin District. Also approved was the re-designation of two roadways in Nacogdoches and two local maintenance contracts.

In the nine-county Lufkin District, three counties received approval for construction, including Houston, Trinity and San Jacinto. Work was also approved that will include district-wide locations.
A $1.3 million construction project that will include the installation of profile pavement markings was approved for various locations throughout the district. The project is designed to enhance the safety of the roadway. PMI Markings, Inc., Tempe, AZ, will serve as contractor. No timeline for completion has been set.

A $2.2 million construction project was also approved for various locations throughout the district that will include the installation of profile edge markings. Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., Grand Prairie, TX, will serve as contractor. No timeline for completion has been set.

In Houston and Trinity counties, a $4 million construction project was approved that will include the reconstruction and widening of existing pavement on FM 2781 from US 287 to FM 1280. Pinto Construction, Nacogdoches, TX, will serve as contractor. No timeline for completion has been set.

In San Jacinto County, an $11.5 million construction project was approved that is designed to reconstruct and add passing lanes on SH 150. The project includes construction from the Walker County line to SH 156 and from the Walker County line to FM 945 North. Work will also include improving guardrail to design standards. Angel Brothers Holdings Corp., Baytown, TX, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

Commissioners also approved the re-designation of SH 7 and SH 21 in Nacogdoches. SH 7 was re-designated as BS 7-N from the intersection of US 59/SL 224 northeastward to the intersection of BU 59, east to the intersection of SH 21 and SH 7 and to the intersection of SL 224, a distance of 4.3 miles. The approval re-designates a section of SH 7 to be concurrent with BU 59, US 59/SL 224 and with SL 224.

SH 21 was approved for re-designation as BS 21-P from the intersection of US 59/SL 224 eastward to the intersection of SL 224, a distance of 4.1 miles. The designation of BS 21-P will be concurrent with US 59 and SL 224.

Also approved were two routine maintenance projects. Smith & Co., Conroe, TX, will serve as contractor for a $1.47 million maintenance project and Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin TX, will serve as contractor for a $1.39 million maintenance project. Both projects will include mill and inlay on various roadways in the Lufkin District.

For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

AC Softball and Baseball Teams Hosting Halloween Game on Tuesday

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Gary Stallard
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Indiana Jones (a.k.a. Angelina College head baseball coach Jeff Livin) made an appearance the last time AC’s baseball team held a Halloween game. AC softball and baseball players will face off in costume at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus. (Gary Stallard photo)

The last time this happened, the coaches were Indiana Jones and Buddy the Elf, and the leading hitter was Peter Pan.

Angelina College softball and baseball teams will square off on Tuesday for a Halloween Game grudge match. Players and coaches will play while dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, meaning there’s no way to predict what fans might see.

Game time is 2 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.

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

Roadrunners Win Thriller in Pre-Season Finale Late Defensive Stops Key for AC

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Hunter Janacek (15) drives around an LSU-Alexandria defender during Saturday’s game. The Roadrunners pulled out a 96-94 win in the team’s pre-season finale at Shands Gymnasium. AC tips off the regular season at home on Thursday. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
Angelina College’s Draylon Brown (2) tips the ball away from an LSU-Alexandria player during Saturday’s game. The Roadrunners pulled out a 96-94 win in the team’s pre-season finale at Shands Gymnasium. AC tips off the regular season at home on Thursday. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

Angelina College’s Kevin Norman and Draylon Brown teamed up for 48 points, but their defensive play in the final seconds were the difference in the game, as the Roadrunners took a highly entertaining 96-94 win over LSU-Alexandria in AC’s final scrimmage of the pre-season Saturday at Shands Gymnasium.

With the scored knotted at 94-94 and just eight seconds remaining, Norman and Brown pulled off a tag-team steal leading to an LSU-A foul and sending Brown to the free-throw line, where he sank both attempts for the two-point Roadrunner lead.

The Generals moved the ball down court looking for the final shot only to have Norman pick up another swipe to secure the win.

Norman finished with 30 points, earning 23 of those in the first half. Brown added 18, getting seven of those from the free-throw line. Walter Prevost finished with 12, and Riley Dewitz and Braxton Foreman chipped in with six points each.

The Roadrunners open the regular season at home on Thursday. AC will host Victoria College in a game scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium.

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

An Update From Rep. Trent Ashby

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Rep. Trent Ashby
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With temperatures dropping across the state, it’s important that we keep in mind our fellow Texans who are without food, shelter, and clothing. We are so blessed to live in communities that help organize programs aimed at providing these basic necessities to the less-fortunate, and I want to encourage you and your family to seek out a local food bank or clothing drive where you can donate canned food and warm clothing to those in need. If you need help finding a local program or charity, please contact our state office and we will be happy to assist you.

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

House Interim Charge: Elections

The next stop on our journey of interim committee charges takes us to the House Committee on Elections. This seven member committee has the critical duty of overseeing the Texas Ethics Commission and the Texas Secretary of State. Throughout the interim, the committee has been focused on three main issues: maintaining the integrity of our election process in the event of a natural disaster, strengthening security protocols while also encouraging greater voter participation, and establishing enhanced voting opportunities for those who are unable to get to the polls – people at a residential care facility, for example.

As you head to the polls on Election Day, here’s some information that I hope will be helpful:

* Election Day is November 6th!

* You can vote early through November 2nd. Early voting is easy, and should save you some time. Please be aware that during the early voting period, you may vote at any location in your county, regardless of your precinct.

* When you arrive at the polls, you will be asked to present ONE of these seven forms of approved photo identification: (1) Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); (2) Texas personal identification card issued by DPS; (3) Texas handgun license issued by DPS; (4) United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph; (5) United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph; (6) United States passport; or (7) a Free Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS.

* The address on an acceptable form of photo identification presented by the voter does not have to match the address on the list of registered voters.

* For more information about voter identification requirements and additional information such as election deadlines, visit www.votetexas.gov. You can also call the Texas Secretary of State’s toll-free hotline, 1-800-252-VOTE.

In addition to these resources, please do not hesitate to call my office for any other information regarding the election.

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 7th at the Leon County Courthouse in Centerville from 9-11am, or at the Madison County Courthouse Annex in Madisonville from 1:30-3:30pm; 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.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can help you in any way. Our district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762, or you can call my Capitol office at (512) 463-0508

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