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Head-to-Toe Winter Fashion Tips for Men and Women

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We all need solid, traditional staples in our wardrobes when the weather cools. But be they scarves, jackets or socks, the trend in this winter’s clothing staples is all about putting a fun twist on classics when dressing for seasonal weather.

Here are some head-to-toe fashion tips for both men and women, as brands and designers focus on basics with an interesting edge.

Scarves

Extra-long scarves and blanket scarves are in style this season, worn in just about any way you can dream up. They are being worn as wraps, shrugs, head coverings and more. Wrapped around your shoulders and crossed behind your back, blanket scarves become a wrap or shrug-like experience to keep you toasty. Worn over the head a traditional scarf will keep your ears protected from chilly breezes.

And looped traditionally around your neck, longer scarves become, well, simply scarves designed to keep your neck and upper body warm when the mercury dips.

Jackets

Belted jackets for women are on point this season, according to experts, enabling the wearer to style them with versatility to create different looks with the same garment. And making a bold resurgence are denim jackets, as this rugged fabric proves to be a nice defense against cool breezes, especially with a proper lining. Denim jackets are now coming in a variety of styles and lengths — from short to long, straight edged to frilly.

For men, outerwear is trending towards quilted or padded, and traditional jackets are being outfitted with a bit more of an edge in oversized proportions. Think classic with a twist or business attire with attitude.

Socks

In keeping with the theme of basics with a twist, think fashion-forward socks. Whether it’s rich shades, jewel toned patterns, knit boot socks, or not so basic black, brands like iconic Gold Toe, are churning out on-trend accessories for the season. For instance, everyone has heard of the Little Black Dress, so Gold Toe is introducing the Little Black Sock — a collection of women’s socks that offer styles featuring scalloped edges, stripes and subtle patterns. These wardrobe staples come in a variety of toe covers, luxury trouser socks and lavish crews, with styles made from lace, prima cotton and microfiber, to name a few. And the brand’s new Fairisle Crew is a traditional boot sock that has a touch of bright colors as a fun nod to sweater season.

When it comes to men’s socks, the season is bringing with it a blend of style and innovation. For instance, the Gold Toe Fashion Singles feature a number of bold autumn shades that incorporate Fresh 24/7 technology to help prohibit the growth of bacteria that causes odor. These styles are fashionably flexible and can be dressed up or down no matter the occasion. With colorful stripes, novelty prints and winter patterns, these socks can step up your wardrobe this season. More information about men’s and women’s socks for the season is available at www.goldtoe.com.

Head-to-toe fashion trends for cool weather are all about new takes on classics to kick wardrobe basics up a notch.

(Statepoint)

Roadrunners Looking to Get Back on Winning Track AC Hosting Lamar-Port Arthur on Wednesday

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Gary Stallard
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Simply put, the Angelina College Roadrunner basketball team has hit a rough spot in its conference schedule.

Since beating a good Navarro College team back on Jan. 5, the ‘Runners have dropped three straight in Region XIV play, with two of those games taking place on the road. Bossier Parish College, currently undefeated in league play, bested AC 93-84 Saturday in Bossier City to hand the Roadrunners their longest losing streak of the year despite a 20-point effort from Kevin Norman and 16 more from Bryan Mitchell.

Lamar-PA’s Seahawks have also struggled lately, losing three of their past four games to fall to 1-6 in the standings. Rodney Brown leads the Seahawks in scoring at 13.1 points per game, but he’s the only player averaging in double figures.

The ‘Runners and Seahawks will face off on Wednesday night at Shands Gymnasium. A Roadrunner win will keep the team near the top of the South Division standings, while a loss would drop it into a tie with the Seahawks.

The team will also recognize students and educators from Brookhollow, Trout, Herty and Coston schools, with teachers competing at half time in the “Teacher Tussle 2018” basketball game.

Game time for the Roadrunners and Seahawks is Thursday 1/18/2018 at 7 p.m. Fans can view the live stream at angelinaathletics.com.

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

Flanagan, Sandlin join Angelina College staff

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Nancy Reynolds
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Susan Flanagan is the new coordinator of Angelina College’s Polk County Center. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the center, including community development and distance learning. “Community development supports the establishment of strong communities and helps to improve the quality of community life. My involvement is with virtual communities, geographic and special communities of interest in the Polk County Region,” she said.

Flanagan earned a bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology and Health Care Administration from Siena Heights University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and E-Learning from Northcentral University.

She has worked in higher education and management for more than 10 years with a diverse medical background and successfully established several highly effective educational programs using an evidence-based approach.

“My goal is to facilitate and promote the actions that help people develop their abilities and potentials for a healthy community,” Flanagan said.

Mike Sandlin is Angelina College’s new coordinator of Grounds and Transportation. He earned bachelor’s degrees in landscape architecture and park administration from Texas Tech University.

Sandlin has 40 years experience in the green industry and previously worked for Custom Landscape Design.

Teacher Tussle 2018 Heating up at Angelina College Basketball Games Teachers, Staff from Area Schools Wage Hoops Competition

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Gary Stallard
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Krista Donovan of the Brandon/Dunbar team breaks free while Anderson/Kurth players give chase during a recent game at Angelina College. The Roadrunner men’s basketball team is hosting “Teacher Tussle 2018” to honor area schools and educators during half time of specified AC home games. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
Members of Anderson, Kurth, Brandon and Dunbar schools pose for a group photo following a recent “Teacher Tussle 2018” game at Angelina College. The Roadrunner men’s basketball team is hosting the event during specified home games to honor area schools and educators. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

The basketball action at Shands Gymnasium is getting heated – and that’s while the Angelina College Roadrunners are in the half-time locker room.

AC is continuing the “Teacher Tussle” begun during last season. Teachers and staff members from area schools compete in a full-court basketball game during half time of Roadrunner men’s basketball games. Last year, the games were merely for fun.

This year, the games got serious. Teams will now compete for a shot at a championship at the end of the AC season.

The games tipped off during last week’s showdown between players from Dunbar/Brandon and Kurth/Anderson schools. Dunbar/Brandon earned the hard-fought win in the first round.

The events are an effort to honor area schools and educators for their contributions to the community.

The remainder of the schedule, along with the accompanying Roadrunner games, is as follows:

Wednesday, Jan. 17: Brookhollow/Trout vs. Herty/Coston. Roadrunners vs. Lamar State College-Port Arthur, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27: Burley/Slack vs. Hackney/Garrett. Roadrunners vs. Lee College, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17: Quarterfinals. Roadrunners vs. Jacksonville College, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24: Semifinals. Roadrunners vs. Blinn College, 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 3: Championship. Roadrunners vs. Coastal Bend College, 4 p.m.

For further information, contact AC head coach Kyle Manary at kmanary@angelina.edu or Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.

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

Invitation to a Dedication/Reunion AC Looking for Former Roadrunner Basketball Players

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Gary Stallard
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Former Angelina College head men’s basketball coach Guy Davis (left) accepts the trophy after winning the 1998 conference championship and booking a trip to the national tournament. On Feb. 3, AC will honor the long-time coach and his wife Dorothy by naming the Shands Gymnasium floor for the couple. Former players under Davis are invited to attend the ceremony and a reception scheduled to take place after the 4 p.m. game featuring the Roadrunners vs. San Jacinto College. (AC Press photo)
Members of the 1997-1998 Angelina College Roadrunner basketball team pose for a photo before departing for the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. On Feb. 3, AC will honor long-time coach Guy Davis and his wife Dorothy by naming the Shands Gymnasium floor for the couple. Former players under Davis are invited to attend the ceremony and a reception scheduled to take place after the 4 p.m. game featuring the Roadrunners vs. San Jacinto College. (AC Press photo)

From 1976 until 2007, Angelina College basketball had just one head coach.

Guy Davis accumulated 507 wins and 16 winning seasons in his 31 years on the Roadrunner sidelines. At most of those games, his wife Dorothy sat not far from the bench. The coach and his wife were just as much a team as the guys wearing the “Roadrunners” jerseys.

On February 3, 2018, the couple will be honored in a ceremony dedicating the Shands Gymnasium floor to the man and woman who touched countless lives as “Coach” and “Mrs. Coach.” More than 150 of Davis’ former players went on to play at the collegiate levels, with some of those advancing to various professional leagues. Many of them refer to Dorothy Davis as a “second mom.”

When the current crop of Roadrunners face San Jacinto College on the 3rd, the college will recognize the Davis’ contributions, and the hope is to have as many former players on-hand as possible. Following the game, there will be a reception for those former players inside the gym.

AC is inviting any of Davis’ former Roadrunners who played from 1976-2007 to attend. Those interested in attending and participating are encouraged to contact Lawrence Purke (l_purke@yahoo.com) or Gary Stallard (gstallard@angelina.edu) ahead of time.

The game featuring the Roadrunners and Ravens is scheduled for a 4 p.m. tipoff.

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

CREWS PREPARE TO PRETREAT ROADWAYS

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – Crews are scheduled to pre-treat roads and bridges throughout the Lufkin District on Sunday and Monday, ahead of possible rain and freezing precipitation that is forecast for Monday night and Tuesday morning.

The brine treatment that will be applied to overpasses, major structures and bridges will discourage ice or snow from sticking to the pavement in the case of winter precipitation. The treatment will be applied in each county and crews will continue to respond to snow or ice conditions as needs arise and roads allow.

Motorists are urged to use caution on bridges and overpasses, since these are the first to freeze.

“We will again take the precaution to protect motorists by pre-treating roads and bridges with the anticipation of freezing precipitation,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “We advise motorists to be extra cautious and alert if they must drive Monday night and Tuesday morning. Watch for icy patches and reduce speed.”

The Lufkin District will continue to monitor the National Weather Service for updates and potential winter weather conditions for East Texas. Safety of the traveling public is priority and crews will continue to work to prepare and respond to weather conditions.

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

EXIT RAMPS SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE BEGINNING JAN. 22

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Rhonda Oaks
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LUFKIN – Two busy exit ramps on SL 287 in Lufkin are scheduled for closure beginning Monday, Jan. 22, for rehabilitation of the roadway.
Northbound exit ramps located at US 69 South and at FM 841 (Ford Chapel Road) will be closed starting on Monday, the 22nd, as crews work to resurface the ramps. Work is expected to be completed on the two ramps by Wednesday, Jan. 24, weather permitting.

“These two exit ramps stay extremely busy as motorists access the ramp that leads to Lufkin High School and the ramp at US 69 South where there is a lot of truck traffic at a nearby truck stop,” said Rhonda Oaks, spokesperson for the TxDOT Lufkin District. “We are asking motorists to remain alert to these closures throughout the week of Jan. 22. Prepare ahead as to which route to take. Parents should alert their student drivers that the exit at Ford Chapel will be closed. Alternate routes will have to be taken to access the high school as well as US 69 South.”
Motorists are urged to reduce speed in these areas and prepare for possible delays in peak travel hours. Work schedules are subject to change in inclement weather. Other work planned for the coming week in the nine-county Lufkin District includes:

ANGELINA
US 69: Crews continue to clear the right of way on the north and south ends of the future construction project from FM 844 to FM 1270, south of Zavalla.
US 69: Wing walls are being constructed in the project area that will widen the roadway from two to four lanes from the city limits of Huntington to FM 844.
SL 287: Crews are working to upgrade metal beam guard rail at Hurricane Creek.
US 59 North: Final clean-up of this project is being done after resurfacing the roadway from the Angelina River Bridge to just north of FM 2021 in Redland.
FM 1194: Construction signs are being placed at each end of the project that will widen the paved surface from SL 287 West to FM 3150.

NACOGDOCHES
US 59/SL 224: Removal of old concrete pavement north of SL 224 at the intersection is scheduled to begin mid-week.
SH 103: Crews are expected to begin work to improve guardrail to design standards from the Angelina County line to the San Augustine County line and on SH 7 from the Angelina County line to BU 59.
FM 95: This project has been placed on vegetative establishment at Parallel Creek and Dog Creek after new bridges and approaches have been completed.
FM 1878/LaNana Creek Bridge: Construction of the bridge railing will continue and pavement applications are scheduled on bridge approaches.
FM 1087: Culvert and cross structure upgrades are underway from US 259 to FM 95.

SHELBY
US 96: This project to add passing lanes and reconstruct pavement has been placed on vegetative establishment from the Shelby County line to FM 3451.
SH 87: Work is scheduled to begin to upgrade guardrail to design standards and safety treat fixed objects from SH 7 to SH 147.
CR 4789: Bridge railing has been placed and approach work is underway at the tributary of Buckwater Creek.
CR 4620: Crews are preparing the right of way and are scheduled to continue to set a detour bridge at Risinger Creek.

SAN AUGUSTINE
SH 21: This project to safety treat fixed objects has been placed on vegetative establishment and cleanup is continuing from SH 147 to FM 1.
SH 21: Bridge decks and railings for bridge replacements at Venado Creek and Perkins Creek are complete. Crews are scheduled to continue constructing the approaches and placing flex base and cement treatments at both locations.
SH 21: Embankment is being hauled and crews are preparing to place the deck for the bridge replacement at Niciper Creek.
FM 705: Drainage work is complete and upgrades to metal beam guard fence is scheduled to be completed this week from SH 147 to the end of pavement.

POLK
US 190: Work to clean up the project is continuing on this project that added passing lanes between the city of Onalaska and FM 2457.
FM 356: Traffic has been detoured to the new section and crews continue to work on other areas of subgrade, storm sewer drains and cross drainage structures on this project that has reconstructed and widened the pavement with a two-way continuous left turn lane and 10-foot shoulders from 1.1 miles north of US 190 to US 190.
CR Old Highway 35: The newly constructed bridge and approaches at the tributary of Long King Creek has been placed on vegetative establishment.

SAN JACINTO
US 59: Crews continue to work to place signage and monitor vegetative establishment on this project that added southbound frontage roads and reconstructed main lanes from just south of the UPRR in Shepherd to just north of FM 2914.
US 190: Project cleanup is underway on this project to safety treat fixed objects and upgrade metal beam guard fence to design standards from the Walker County line to the Polk County line.
FM 3128: Crews are scheduled to level up pavement in various locations.
FM 1127: Work is scheduled to continue removing culverts and placing safety end treatments from US 59 to the end of the pavement.
Various locations: Work on drainage issues, along with removal of debris, repair signs, delineators and potholes.

HOUSTON
US 287: Crews are scheduled to repair and level pavement in both north and southbound locations inside SL 304.
SH 21: Crews are setting barricades and preparing to drill at the Trinity River Bridge where the bridge substructure will be repaired. This project will move to SH 7 in coming months for a second phase of repair work on the bridge.
SH 21 East: Crews are scheduled to extend cross culverts and install safety end treatments at driveways from just south of SL 304 to 2.5 miles south of FM 1733.
SH 21 West: Base material is being hauled and cement treatments are scheduled on this project west of Crockett that will reconstruct the pavement and add passing lanes from 2.3 miles east of FM 2967 to SH 7.
FM 3187: Base work and pavement sealing are scheduled from the end of pavement to the intersection of SH 21 East.
FM 227 East: Ditch rehabilitation is scheduled from Augusta to FM 3016.
For more information regarding projects and/or closures across the state, visit drivetexas.org. For more information on these or other Lufkin District projects, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

Education Tools to Help Kids Succeed at School in 2018

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In today’s tech-driven world, the classroom is evolving rapidly. Students equipped with the right tools will get a leg up on their studies and long-term success.

So, what’s effective in the world of educational tools today? Check out these innovative items.

Music Made Easier

Music has always helped children learn and succeed in their other classes. However, it can now be easier than ever before, as new tools have made learning to play easier. For example, the LK-265 keyboard from Casio has 61 full-size, touch-sensitive keys with a Key Lighting System that illuminates keys to indicate which notes to play, making learning easier. Combined with its intuitive Step-Up Lessons, kids can quickly learn to play both built-in songs, as well as favorites downloaded through a free compatible app called Chordana.

Science on Your Phone

The scientific process has never been so user-friendly. Check out free apps for Android and iPhone that support science education — from tools that give young scientists an opportunity to organize their hypothesis, notes and observations on self-driven scientific trials, to those that offer step-by-step directions and video demonstrations of experiments.

Math Support

To not only survive today’s math classes but to thrive in them, students will need the advanced features of a next-generation graphing calculator, such as Casio’s fx-CG50 Prizm, which will support their education through middle school, high school and into college. With Natural Textbook Display and an intuitive icon-based menu, students will find it easy-to-use, and its brand-new 3D Graph Drawing and improved catalog function allow for greater engagement and real-life application in the classroom.

Taking it Down

Notetaking, a once manual often disordered endeavor, has gotten a facelift thanks to the modern age. New desktop and mobile apps make it easier for students to organize, sort and share notes, as well as quickly reference them later when it’s time to cram for that exam. Many platforms offer free basic accounts, with the option of upgrading for more features. However, doing so may come with a subscription fee, which may be worth it depending on a student’s note-taking style and needs.

Keeping up with the classmates is often like keeping up with the Joneses. Having the latest educational tools can mean a better learning experience.

(Statepoint)

Lady Roadrunners Drop Heartbreaker to No. 5 Trinity Valley Mack Finishes with 25/15 Effort in Loss

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Mia Williams (22) gets ahead of a Trinity Valley defender during Saturday’s game. The Lady Roadrunners dropped a 58-57 heartbreaker to the No. 5 Lady Cardinals at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
With teammate Rexesha Hollis breaking around her, Angelina College’s Natasha Mack (10) posts up during Saturday’s game with Trinity Valley Community College. The Lady Roadrunners dropped a 58-57 heartbreaker to the No. 5 Lady Cardinals at Shands Gymnasium. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

The Lady Roadrunners had their chances to pull off the upset.

But against the nation’s 5th-ranked team, “almost” means nothing more than a heartbreaking loss.

Angelina College fell 58-57 to No. 5 Trinity Valley Community College on Saturday despite 25 points and 15 rebounds from the Lady ‘Runners’ Natasha Mack.

AC opened the game on fire, taking a 13-2 lead in the first quarter. Then the Lady Cardinal defense shut down the Lady Roadrunners completely, forcing turnovers on six straight AC possessions to set off a 19-0 TVCC run.

The Lady ‘Runners settled down and battled back in the fourth period. Mack scored nine points in the quarter, and Angelica Darcus hit a turnaround jumper with 18 seconds to play to tie the game at 57-57.

On the ensuing Trinity Valley possession, Lady Card Michal Miller drew a foul and hit one of two free-throw attempts with a little more than three seconds to play. AC’s desperation heave at the buzzer was off the mark, dropping the Lady Roadrunners to their second straight loss.

Mercedes Brooks led TVCC with 23 points. Miller added 16.

Charisma Shepherd finished with seven points for AC, while Williams finished with six.

In Bossier City, the Roadrunner men lost to Bossier Parish Community College 93-84.

The Lady Roadrunners (13-4, 5-2) travel to Brenham on Wednesday to take on Blinn College. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

The Roadrunners will host Lamar State College-Port Arthur at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shands Gymnasium.

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

Lady Roadrunners Face No. 5 Trinity Valley at Home

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College’s Charisma Shepherd (3) drives around a San Jacinto defender during a recent game. The Lady Roadrunners host No. 5 Trinity Valley College Saturday at 4 p.m. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)
Angelina College’s Natasha Mack hits a jumper over San Jacinto defenders during a recent game. The Lady Roadrunners host No. 5 Trinity Valley College Saturday at 4 p.m. (Gary Stallard/AC Press photo)

Every year, it seems the women’s Region XIV conference title goes through Athens.

The Trinity Valley Community College Lady Cardinals, currently ranked No. 5 in the nation, have compiled quite the resume, including eight national championships dating back to 1994 – the most recent of which occurred in 2014.

Angelina College head coach Byron Coleman has faced the Lady Cards at least twice every season for the past 16 years – 12 as the Lady Roadrunners’ head coach and four more as an assistant. He knows the quality of play his teams will face every time they square off against TVCC, and he’s notched a few wins along the way.

This year just feels different, as if this may be the season the Lady Roadrunners could supplant the Lady Cardinals at the top of the standings. Heading into Saturday’s showdown, both teams are 4-2 in conference play, and both teams are sporting nearly identical stats: AC scores at a 72.3 points-per-game clip, while the Lady Cards average 70.3 points per contest. Both teams average close to 40 percent shooting from the field, both teams hit on 28 percent of their three pointers and both team shoot close to 65 percent from the free-throw line. AC allows 55.4 points each game, while TVCC gives up just 56.4.

Looking at stats, it’s hard to see much difference.

The difference might just be right in the middle of the paint.

The Lady ‘Runners’ Natasha Mack leads the league in blocks, helping her team to a 7.0 blocks-per-game average – more than enough to keep AC (12-4, 4-2) at the top of the leaderboard in that category. The 6’4” Mack is swatting nearly six attempts per game, meaning opposing offenses have to shoot over or around her. Often, her blocks result in AC’s specialty, the transition game, leading to layups on the other end.

The Lady Cardinals (14-2, 4-2) boast two players to match Mack’s length: The 6’4” Dajah Daniel and the 6’3” Jada Wright. Neither of those players, however, are employed as much offensively as Mack is in the Lady Roadrunners’ scheme.

Saturday’s game will, of course, come down to how effective Mack can be both offensively and defensively, and how much help she’ll get from her teammates. In last Saturday’s loss to San Jacinto College, Mack was the only AC player to score in double figures. In Tuesday’s loss at Jacksonville College, Mack finished with 18, Anjelica Darcus added 13 and Mia Williams contributed 12 – but AC allowed four Lady Jaguars to hit double digits.

No matter what happens this Saturday, it’s a safe bet the two teams will see each other again come March, when the conference tournament again decides who makes the trip to the national tournament.

Maybe this year, the road to Lubbock will go through Lufkin instead of Athens.

Saturday’s game tips off at 4 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. Fans can view the action via live stream by logging onto angelinaathletics.com.

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

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