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The Hemphill Hornet Little Green Band traveled to Waco for State UIL Military Marching Band competition after making straight ones in Longview to earn their way. They had a great performance in the prelims to advance to the top 5 finalist.

The West Sabine Tigers looked to clinch a playoff spot November 1 versus the West Hardin Oilers in Pineland after a scoreless first quarter the Tigers finally broke the ice as Kameron Striegel busted one for a62 yard TD gallop and Jakobe Harris’s PAT made it 7-0. After a quick three and out by the Oilers the Tigers struck again as Peyton Bourque found paydirt from 20 yards out to make it 14-0 West Sabine. The Oilers got on the board on their next possession with a swing pass from 64 yards out and the missed PAT narrowed the score to 14-6. The Tigers struck right back before halftime as Bourque shot up the middle for a 43 yard score to make it 21-6 at halftime. The Tigers would put the pedal to the metal in the third period, putting up 29 points against a beleaguered Oilers defense to make the score 5014 after three. With the clock running in the final period, the Oilers would have the only points as Wyatt would hit a 37 yard field goal to make the final 50-17.

Everything is coming along beautifully at the SRA Pendleton Bridge Park. Texans should be excited and proud of this new area. When spring rolls back around, we can already see this recreation area bustling with family and friends.

From switching food brands, to limiting exposure to certain ingredients, to introducing new medications, uncovering the cause of your dog’s fluctuating digestive upset can be exhaustive and confusing. Interestingly, hormones may be at the root of the problem, as conditions such as Addison’s disease are known for affecting the production of hormones, which might be the source of your pet’s gastrointestinal discomfort.

When I was in high school during the 1950s, the game of washer pitching (Texas horseshoes) was a favorite pastime of us students. Before school, during the lunch break, and even after school one could see boys pitching washers.

I am quick to criticize other people’s luxuries. “Buying a latte every day?” I say.