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Roadrunners Take Two from TCS AC Bats Make Some Noise in Doubleheader Sweep

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Sam Haley grabs a piece of the plate while scoring a run during Monday’s doubleheader. The Roadrunners took two games from TCS Post Grad Academy, winning 9-7 and 12-2 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

By GARY STALLARD

AC Athletics

Angelina College’s Taylor Meaux rips a long double off the wall in right field during Monday’s doubleheader. Meaux added a three-run homer in the opener, and the Roadrunners took two games from TCS Post Grad Academy, winning 9-7 and 12-2 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

The Angelina College Roadrunners took a break from conference play on Monday to host TCS Post Grad Academy, and the AC bats were hot in a 9-7, 12-2 sweep at Roadrunner Field.

Taylor Meaux and Sean Bergeron each homered in the opener, and Alec Paz and Alex Ashby went deep in the nightcap as part of AC’s 21 combined hits in the two games.

Meaux scraped a three-run homer off the top of the right field wall in the first game, and Bergeron followed Meaux’s fifth-inning double with a long blast over the left-field wall in the fifth. Nic Garza and Dylan Rivers drove in a run each for the Roadrunners.

Pitcher Chandler Reece threw three scoreless innings, and reliever Jeremy Rodriguez earned the save with his work in the seventh after retiring two of the three batters he faced.

In the nightcap, Paz got the ‘Runner scoring started with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first. Ashby added a solo shot in the third, and Garza drove in two more runs with a double in the same frame. Garza added his third RBI with a single in the fourth.

AC closed out the game in the sixth with Brett Mugavero’s RBI sacrifice fly and a walk-off double from Euro Diaz.

Roadrunner starting pitcher Tanner Sembera went four innings and allowed two earned runs; Clayton Hill threw one scoreless inning in relief; and J.T. Migues struck out two of the three batters he faced in his one inning of work.

The Roadrunners (18-13, 5-6) resume conference play Thursday afternoon against Paris College. The single, nine-inning game starts at 3 p.m.

The teams will wrap up the series with Friday’s doubleheader scheduled for a 1 p.m. start. All three games will take place at Roadrunner Field in Lufkin.

Angelina College shortstop Dylan Rivers has the ball waiting for a TCS runner during Monday’s doubleheader. The Roadrunners took two games from TCS Post Grad Academy, winning 9-7 and 12-2 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

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

Applications for TxDOT’s Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Are Open

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Rep. James White
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(Austin, TX) – State Representative James White reminds students in House District 19 that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is accepting applications for the Don’t Mess with
Texas Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes the achievements of Texas high school seniors who take a leadership role in maintaining clean communities and preventing litter on their school
campuses and their neighborhoods.

The scholarship is open to any public, private, or home school student who plans to attend an accredited Texas college or university this following year. Student essays should describe creative
and/or sustainable solutions to prevent litter and build awareness of TxDOT’s Don’t Mess with Texas Initiative. Students may apply online by April 20th at 5 p.m. at http://www.dmwtscholarship.org/ or print a physical application at: http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/docs/DMWT_Scholarship_Application.pdf.

“I am thankful to TxDOT for providing an opportunity to not only raise awareness of maintaining our communities clean and beautiful but for provided young minds with the support they need to
further their education. I encourage our school district staff to encourage students in the district to apply for this terrific scholarship,” said Rep. White. Please do not hesitate to contact either Saul Mendoza, Chief of Staff, or Shawn Dunn, District Director, with questions regarding this release at 512-463-0490 or 409-283-3700.

Roadrunners Split Doubleheader with NTCC to Take Series Haley Homers in Each Game for AC

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College third baseman Dylan Murphy (35) backhands a throw as a Northeast Texas Community College runner slides into the bag. The Roadrunners earned a split with the Eagles, losing 7-3 and winning 6-5 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

By GARY STALLARD

AC Athletics

Angelina College second baseman Hayden Baker goes high for the ball during Saturday’s doubleheader against Northeast Texas Community College. The Roadrunners took the nightcap by a 6-5 score after dropping the opener 7-3 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

Hagan Hartman entered in the ninth inning of a tense, one-run game already filled with plenty of fireworks.

Angelina College’s sophomore pitcher helped douse the fire in a hurry.

With the Roadrunners clinging to a slender, one-run lead, Hartman worked around a one-out error to shut down the Northeast Texas Community College Eagles and preserve AC’s 6-5 win in the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader at Roadrunner Field.

The Eagles took the opener by a 7-3 score, but AC’s win at Mount Pleasant on Thursday, combined with Saturday’s split, gave the ‘Runners the 2-1 series win.

Sam Haley homered twice on Saturday, once in each game. His two-run shot in the first helped AC build a 3-0 lead early. Hayden Baker went 3-for-4 with two RBI, and Nic Garza and Dylan Murphy each drove in a run.

NTCC’s Hunter Thomas blasted a mammoth two-run homer in the top of the eighth to cut the Roadrunner lead to 6-5, but AC pitcher Jarod Sprinkle retired the next Eagle to maintain the lead before giving way to Hartman in the ninth.

AC starting pitcher Sean Bergeron earned the win, striking out six Eagles in six innings while allowing three earned runs. Spivey entered in the seventh and recorded three outs with three pitches. Hartman earned his first save of the season with his work in the ninth.

The Roadrunners (16-13, 5-6) will host TCS Baseball in non-conference action on Monday. The doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games, will start at 2 p.m. at Roadrunner Field.

Angelina College’s Sam Haley (20) gets the home-plate greeting following his homer – his second of the day – against Northeast Texas Community College on Saturday. The Roadrunners took the nightcap by a 6-5 score after dropping the opener 7-3 at Roadrunner Field. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

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

Lufkin Alert

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Rhonda Oaks
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SL 287 East between Tulane Drive and South First Street in Lufkin will be confined to one lane from 5 pm to 6 am tonight for water blasting asphalt residue from concrete surfaces. Prepare for possible delays. This will be an active TxDOT work zone. Reduce speed and be alert to workers and moving equipment in the area.

Closures On US 59 South Direct Connector

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – Night work will continue for the coming week that requires the US 59 southbound direct connector to be closed near SL 287/South First Street in Lufkin. In addition, a mid-morning closure is scheduled on Monday.

Crews have worked nightly on the flyover to remove asphalt residue from concrete pavement and the work has progressed across the bridge deck and will require the night closure to continue on the 25th and 26th before moving further south to the Whitehouse Drive area. The work has been ongoing on the flyover since March 18th and includes water blasting the concrete bridge deck. Work is also scheduled on Monday that will require a brief daytime closure.

Motorists needing to access US 59 South during the closures will be required to take the South First Street exit. Motorists are asked to reduce speed near the work area and be alert for workers and moving equipment.

This is an active TxDOT work zone. When workers are present, drivers are required to move over if another lane of travel is available. If it is not, speed should be reduced by 20 miles below the posted speed limit.

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

Wellness Tips for a Busy, Active Lifestyle

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Statepoint
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A busy lifestyle can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic aches and pains. Whether the cause of your pain is due to injury, stress, or poor sleep, there are many ways to feel better while avoiding future pain.

To stay well and naturally manage muscle pain, consider these tips from professional ballroom dancer Tony Dovolani, who’s no stranger to the subject of pain management.

• Stretch. Stretching is not just for before or after a workout. Stretch throughout the day to keep blood flowing, particularly if you have a job that keeps you sedentary.

• Eat right. Your diet should include lean protein and healthy carbs. “And I eat my vegetables, too!” says Dovolani. “Mainly spinach, string beans and broccoli.”

Figure out which vegetables you like best, and be sure to incorporate them into your diet.

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Water is necessary for muscle repair. Drink water throughout the day and especially when you’re active.

• Apply heat. Heat is a timeless remedy, and it’s clinically proven to relieve pain associated with muscle tension and stress, helping to relax muscles and improve blood flow. The increased blood flow restores oxygen and nutrients to inflamed areas to help accelerate healing.

“After every rehearsal and performance, I use heat to soothe aches and pains and improve blood flow to my neck and shoulder muscles,” says Dovolani, whose pain relief routine includes using The Sunbeam Renue Neck Wrap. “It’s great for providing relief to the back of my head, neck and shoulders.”

Because it features an adjustable neck collar that contours to the shape of the neck of the user, it can provide high-level, concentrated heat for targeted relief.

Don’t let aches and pains set you back. With a healthy, active lifestyle and simple, natural remedies, you can feel your best.

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What to Know About Your Drinking Water

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Statepoint
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Having clean, uncontaminated water to drink at home and on-the-go is one of the most essential components to keeping your family safe and healthy.

Unfortunately, safe water is not necessarily a given. A recent study, published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that in 2015, nearly 21 million people relied on community water systems that violated health-based quality standards. What’s more, the risks to your tap water are heightened during special circumstances like natural disasters and other emergencies.

To help ensure you are hydrating healthfully all the time — at home, in your community, on trips or in emergencies – consider investing in an easy-to-maintain water filtration device that can be used anywhere in order to improve water quality.

One example is LifeStraw, first introduced for people in developing countries without access to safe water and for victims following natural disasters. The company now makes a range of water filters and purifiers designed for uses like emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation, travel and everyday hydration. The refillable LifeStraw Go 2-Stage water bottle features a built-in filter, and removes 99.9999 percent of waterborne bacteria (including E. coli and salmonella), 99.999 percent of protozoa while also reducing chlorine organic chemical matter and bad taste. Suitable for kids, the LifeStraw Play model, a 10-oz water bottle designed for everyday use, incorporates the same technology with a sturdy kid-friendly leak-proof design. LifeStraw is available online and at your local Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club.

What’s great is this is also a company that gives back — for every LifeStraw product purchased, a school child in a community in need receives safe water for an entire school year. So far, the program has supported more than one million school children.

Keep in mind that access to clean water is a persistent and global issue. By 2050, at least one in four people is likely to live in a country affected by chronic or recurring shortages of fresh water, according to the United Nations. This highlights the growing need to take precautions both at home and when you travel, and to invest in products that give back.

To do everything you can to keep your family healthy and safe, start by taking steps to improve the water you drink.

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The 5 Browns Deliver an Exciting Performance

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Ezra McMullen
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LUFKIN, TX. The Angelina Arts Alliance is proud to present The 5 Browns on Thursday, April 12, at the Temple Theater on the Angelina College Campus. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns reveal a deep connection to the intent of their material while bringing a fresh energy and dynamic character to the color and tonal spectrum of their sound.

The 5 Browns – Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae – all attended New York’s Juilliard School. In fact, they became the first family of five siblings ever accepted simultaneously. The quintet enjoyed their first wave of critical attention in February 2002 when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” at about the same time they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. The 5 Browns have released 3 CDs that each went to #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years…When these kids do Rachmaninoff, they’ll make you forget about Marshall amps.” The quintet has garnered extensive coverage from media outlets ranging from The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The View, to CNN, Fox and Friends, Public Radio’s Performance Today, as well as The New York Times, Parade, People, the Los Angeles Times, the Sunday London Telegraph and Entertainment Weekly.

“The Angelina Arts Alliance strives to bring the best in touring entertainment to Lufkin! It’s how we fulfill our mission to enrich, entertain and educate by presenting and promoting the performing arts. Don’t miss this show!” said Jennifer Allen, Executive Director of the Angelina Arts Alliance.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Temple Theater Box Office on the Angelina College Lufkin campus, Monday through Friday 11 am – 5 pm or call (936) 633-5454, or go online at www.angelinaarts.org. Details and video clips for this performance and the entire new season are on the Arts Alliance website. Follow Angelina Arts Alliance on Facebook for late-breaking news, photos, videos and ticket giveaways.

Angelina College offers FREE RUSH tickets to every AC student (with a valid student ID) for all Performing Arts Series performances this season. Students may obtain their free tickets by arriving at the box office no earlier than one hour before show time. All AC Faculty and Staff receive a 15% discount on 2017-2018 Premier Series performances. The Angelina Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to present a wide array of diverse, quality performing arts, along with educational and family performances which collectively enrich, engage and educate
the community.

Residents To Recieve Notice of Impending Construction in Nacogdoches

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – Nacogdoches area residents will begin receiving notification of impending construction next week for a construction project scheduled to begin by fall on a busy city street.
FM 2609/Austin Street will be widened to a four-lane roadway from North Street to Raguet Street and demolition for that construction has already begun. The notice of impending construction will be sent to provide nearby residents and property owners key construction facts ahead of construction beginning.

The $2.9 million construction project is on schedule to accept construction bids in July.
“This project has been in the planning phase for several years,” said Rhonda Oaks, Lufkin District public information officer. “Once demolition along the right-of-way is complete, utilities will then be relocated prior to construction beginning, which we believe will be in late summer or early fall.”

TxDOT held an Open House in August 2014 and an opportunity for a public hearing in 2015 to gain input on this project that is designed to widen FM 2609/Austin Street from two to four lanes with adjacent sidewalks and ADA curb ramps to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. A traffic signal will also be installed at the intersection of Raguet Street and Austin Street. Construction should be completed in about 18 months, weather permitting. The roadway will be closed to through traffic during that time. This project is designed to enhance safety, increase mobility and alleviate traffic congestion.

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

How to Give Back to Your Community this National Volunteer Month

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Statepoint
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April is National Volunteer Month and a great time of year to roll up your sleeves and get active in your community.

Here are a few ways to do your part.

• Donate blood. You don’t have to wait until the next blood drive to donate, as many hospitals and non-profits collect blood at centers year-round. Call ahead to ensure you meet the requirements and take some time out of your day to potentially save a life with your donation.

• Collect Books: Local libraries can always use more books and most households have at least a few they don’t need or want anymore. Make it easy for friends, family and coworkers to donate their used books to a good cause by organizing a book drive at your workplace, church or community center.

• Take a walk: Did you know that many animal shelters are in need of volunteers to spend time with pets? From walking dogs to feeding newborn kittens to manning mobile adoption events, you can help improve the lives of animals that have not yet been adopted.

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