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NTCC Honors students advance film research in Austin
, Vanessajane Bayna’s state Caldwell-Award winning essay on toxification and big oil in Texas may not only result in a publication. The NTCC Presidential Scholar now awaiting her sophomore year may see her work one day as a cinematic premiere. This past May, four upcoming scholars of Honors Northeast--Rebeca Martinez, Ariana Tagg, Isabel Tresidder, and Avery Woods, and as well as Title V Director Athena Hayes, and Honors Director, Dr. Andrew Yox, journeyed to Austin for research on modern Texas political leaders and their relation to the petroleum industry. The group pursued research both at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential...
Baseball seat and my need for tape
E ach time I sit in the seat of a current season of baseball, the chance to impact a life is at hand. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it is that what matters is how I can influence someone for good and God. But I know I can always do better. Recently, the mother of a boy on my grandson’s baseball team turned to call me over from my lawn chair to where she sat by the fence with other moms. She said, with a rather pronounced tone, “I noticed Kade being negative before the game tonight. I’ve never...
Horn Nail-Haggard opens new funeral home in Daingerfield
, A red ribbon was cut in Daingerfield as Horn Nail-Haggard Family Funeral Home opened for business on Thursday, June 20. Family, friends, and guests were able to take a tour of the brand new facilities to see the memorial event hall and the chapel. The Horn Nail-Haggard Family Funeral Home is located at 400 Webb Street in Daingerfield.
Melon Patch Market grows the fun in Naples
, , , , , , , , , , On Saturday, June 22, Naples welcomed Northeast Texans for their Melon Patch Market. The market had food trucks, vendors, drinks and– of course– plenty of melons. There were also tons of business owners who set up shop to sell fruits, vegetables, handmade and hand grown items, and so much more. If you missed out, don’t worry! The Naples Melon Patch Market is set to happen on the 4th Saturday of every month.
Morris County Collaborative creating young entrepreneurs
, , , The Morris County Collaborative has been helping towns across the county for a number of years. Now, they’re helping children in the community become young business leaders. Beverly Austin, a volunteer who does marketing for the MCC, said, “We build healthier communities and increase people’s well-being. That’s our main goal. I’ve always wanted to work with the youth and I was inspired to do this.” Morris County Collaborative is a non-profit and partners with dozens of businesses in Daingerfield, Lone Star, Omaha, and Naples to provide people with whatever they might need help with. With their new Biz Kids program, Austin said she wants to help prepare kids for the future from a young age. “It teaches kids the basic principle of business and money,” Austin said. “How to save money and how to spend it smartly. These skills can transfer to other skills, jobs, careers over a lifetime. Teaching young entrepreneurs the basics of business ownership is not only valuable, but also inspiring.”
Unusual storm season effects across Northeast Texas
, , , , , , , , , , , Northeast Texas has always experienced a rainy season, but many residents agree that the past few months have been particularly eventful. The region has been slammed with storm after storm, causing floods and destructive winds mowing down trees and power lines. It wreaked havoc on people’s homes, businesses, roads, and blew out power for thousands. Carly Kovacik, Science and Operations Officer with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, confirmed that the back-to-back storms we’ve been experiencing is unusual. She explained what exactly is causing these weather patterns, “The way the...
The life and legacy of Barry Telford
, Whether it was as a state representative, a business owner, a community member or a friend, Barry Bradford Telford was a man respected and revered by those who knew him. Telford died Saturday, June 1, in a Mount Pleasant, Texas, hospital. He was 77. Telford served the citizens of Texas House District 1 from 1987 until his retirement from politics in 2005. “He was a man I dearly loved, and the one who shaped my idea of what a servant leader should be. Barry represented my hometown in the legislature as well as all the residents living among the red dirt and...
Wrapped in warmth and comfort
, , , Special to The Bee Project Linus is an organization that was first established in 1995 in order to donate blankets to children in need. In 2022, Debra Beaumont started a new Project Linus chapter for the Northeast Texas area, covering seven counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Morris, Titus, and Hopkins. The Northeast Chapter of Project Linus will have its second anniversary on June 10. After last speaking to the Pittsburg Gazette, there has been a lot of growth for this organization’s chapter and Beaumont was able to give an update about the chapter’s current status. Beaumont shared that since...
HOPE Initiative signs agreements with Region 8, local districts to launch middle school program
After signing on the dotted line, the Region 8 Education Service Center and three area school districts are the first to officially join forces with the HOPE Initiative, Inc. seeking to close both academic and social gaps while addressing mental wellness one student at a time. With a mission to increase the number of Northeast Texas districts participating in the new program, representatives for the HOPE (Helping Others Prioritize Education) Initiative and Region 8 recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This official agreement paves the way for continued collaboration between the two East Texas educational entities. “The HOPE Initiative gives us...
Hicks wins first place at shootout, nets scholarship
, Senior sharpshooter Seth Hicks has accumulated quite a lot of accolades during his time at Hughes Springs High School. The talented Mustang plays tennis, constructs items in FFA and is on the Hughes Springs’ trap shooting team. In February of this year, Hicks competed in trap, doubles trap and sporting clays during the 2024 San Antonio Junior Shootout. Not only did he make the championship in sporting clays, but he also won a 3-way tie shoot off for first place in boys’ FFA and netted a $10,000 scholarship in the process. Shooting clays is nothing new to Hicks. In his sophomore year he...
Northeast Texas Miss Juneteenth pageant turning heads for a third year
, , , , , , , , , , In the darkness of the Whatley Center for Performing Arts on the NTCC campus, excitement and admiration filled the air as friends and family cheered on the talented young ladies who held their heads high and showed their radiance beneath the spotlight for the annual Northeast Texas Miss Juneteenth Pageant. It was on Saturday, June 1, that the pageant ran for its official third year in a row. It splits into four categories: Petite Miss Juneteenth, Young Miss Juneteenth, Junior Miss Juneteenth, and Miss Juneteenth. Karrie Hargrave, founder and coordinator for the...
Presidential Scholar wins $12,000 scholarship at Dallas Baptist University
, Northeast Texas has had a strong connection to a leading evangelical center of higher learning, Dallas Baptist University. From 1979 to 1987, W. Marvin Watson, a former chief of staff for President Lyndon Johnson and long-term resident of Daingerfield, served as the university’s president. In 2009 DBU dedicated its landmark chapel, an 8-million-dollar gift from Lonnie (Bo) and Patty Pilgrim of Pittsburg. Five years later, one of the top Presidential Scholars of NTCC honors history, Noah Griffin, a member of the All-USA, top-twenty national team, transferred to DBU. This spring, Luke Mitchell McCraw, another top NTCC Presidential Scholar, is the...
Life’s ride on a dirt bike
In California, I experienced a one-time event of soaring off a mountain on a dirt bike and into a ravine; I was barely out of college, young, and anticipating my future. However, that day, my world flashed out of control. And I thought my life might end when I’d taken the seat on the dirt bike when courage (or, in my case, a little insanity) played out, as I’d never ridden a dirt bike alone in my life. Somehow, I’d convinced my friends on our camping trip I could maneuver the motorcycle up the mountain trail. So, we took off, three...
Finding Your Way Home
My homeless friend appeared weak as she sipped on a Gatorade. She turned to me. “I’ve tried to stay dry, but it gets so humid lately.” I asked, “Are you okay? You look a little pale. Are you sick?” “Something’s bothering my stomach.” “Let me go to the store. I’ll get something to calm your stomach.” After driving to the store, I returned with several bags: some crackers, pink medicine, Sprite, and tissues. As I approached, she pointed. “What out for that guy. He’s been watching me.” “Oh my! I hate snakes.” “He’s a little green snake. He’s just watching us,” she said, opening a...
A Cookie for a Friend
As I pulled into the convenience store parking lot, I couldn’t help but notice a man with gray hair sitting in his wheelchair. I parked my car, ready to find someone who could benefit from a little company. At first, I kept staring at the man as he skillfully maneuvered his wheelchair and how he avoided colliding with others and rolled his wheelchair to the edge of the parking lot, away from the vehicles. I also noticed him tightly clutching a bag of chicken nuggets as he alternated one hand with the other to move closer to the end of the...
City council's gift to fire department, approval of several agenda items
, The evening of April 22, the Daingerfield city council consented to an updated agreement for the city water treatment and a development project for bathrooms at a local ballpark. Before the meeting began, the council presented the fire department with a wall hanging in appreciation of their dedication to the city. The agenda items approved are as follows: • The updated agreement with Northeast Texas Municipal Water District for treated water See council Page 3 • Resolution to authorize the Daingerfield Economic Development Corporation to complete the Irving Ballpark Facility Bathroom project • Request from parents of graduating class of 2024 to set off fireworks, as long as certified firework company handles the display One of the agenda items was the request from Daingerfield 259 LLC to assist in replacing an existing city sewer line across 201 Cotton Street. Councilmember Mike Carter expressed the concern that a quote should be presented for the request to be approved or rejected, and the issue is tabled until that quote can be presented to the council.
The bloom of Wildfiower Trails Festival ushers in Spring
, , , , , , , , Rain or shine, the Wildfiower Trails Festival bloomed from April 25 - 27 and East Texans gathered in Hughes Springs to usher in a new season. For those not familiar with the area, the Wildfiower Trails Festival is celebrated in Hughes Springs, Avinger, and Linden. According to the City of Hughes Springs, it all began in the early 1970s. An East Texan botanist, Peggy Amerson, shared her love of photographing wildflowers in the Hughes Springs, Linden, and Avinger areas. After sharing her slides with the Historical society, she made a statement about wishing...
Lone Star unable to hold quorum, city council meeting to be rescheduled
The Lone Star Volunteer Fire Department was full of concerned residents as several council members’ seats sat empty and Mayor Brianna McClain made a statement. “Over the past month, I have been approached numerous times regarding concerns involving our city employees. The supposed issues at hand were not brought to myself or the employees directly, the issues were circulated around until I got wind of them. Regardless of the employee or the issue, I have made it a priority to address each concern promptly,” Mayor McClain said. The city council meeting on the evening of April 18 had a full agenda, planning...
Traveling food truck Smashing through their first anniversary
, , A traveling food truck known for hopping town to town in East Texas and serving tasty smashburgers and crisp, perfectly golden fries is celebrating their first anniversary on April 29. If there’s one thing any Texan knows by the smell and taste, it’s a good burger. In one town alone, there’s various options of burgers to choose from. From Hughes Springs, Robert Nelson and his wife, Heather, bought a trailer and fired up their own grill, capturing local taste buds with their smashburgers. “I bought a blackstone griddle and started cooking burgers at the house,” Robert said. “Cooked for some...
Gatsie Grace’s and Glory Be Hat Company open for business
, Home goods, decor, and gifts, oh my! After dedication and lots of sewing, Gatsie’s Grace cut the ribbon for their brand new location. What started as a simple joy for sewing grew into something more. The owner, Clair Terrell, said, “This all started because our family grew quickly. We had five little great nieces and nephews born within a couple years. So I just started sewing and I love it. It’s my passion and I just wanted to turn it into a business.” The name of the business is inspired by Terrell’s grandmother, Gatsy Grace. Clair and her husband are both...
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