DAILY BRIEF: Legislation brings attention to county lawmakers

Tuesday, Feb. 12, was Athens Day at the Capitol. Above, State Rep. Lance Gooden poses with members from the Athens community. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Tuesday, Feb. 12, was Athens Day at the Capitol. Above, State Rep. Lance Gooden poses with members from the Athens community. (COURTESY PHOTO)

HOT TOPIC: Henderson County’s two representatives in the State House have both drawn attention for legislation they have filed.

State Rep. Lance Gooden (District 4) has gotten considerable coverage this week for the fight against what he calls “indiscriminate surveillance.” Gooden has filed legislation to outlaw the use of unmanned vehicle and aircraft — drones — to take photos on private property. Since the technology has been available, the commercial drone market has exploded and people can easily buy machines, like the DJI, online. The Law has so far struggled to keep pace with this rapid increase in technology.

“Why should the government or anyone else be able to watch my every move?” Gooden asked the Texas Tribune.

Gooden is also carrying a bill, prompted by Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee, to close a loophole in the penal code with regard to intoxicated assault and “bodily harm.”

The county’s other representative, State Rep. Jim Pitts (District 10), has filed two bills important to Henderson County residents:

Pitts has also filed legislation to expand the no-texting-and-driving zone around schools, something we support.

WHAT YOU MISSED

The Athens Hornets will be headed to the playoffs after a big win last night.

Results from the TVCC rodeo last weekend.

Macie Marshall is the Athens High School Student of the Month.

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WHAT OTHERS ARE TALKING ABOUT

There are some Palestine, Texas residents on that crippled Carnival cruise ship.

The Tyler Paper caught up with Henderson County Judge Richard Sanders and asked him how things were going in the new Annex building.

State Rep. Lance Gooden had an interview with The Texas Politics Project (video).

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TVCC Sports Notes: Basketball at home Saturday

Benny
Benny Rogers, TVCC Sports Information

By Benny Rogers, TVCC Sports Information

BASKETBALL

The Lady Cardinals and Cardinals are both scheduled to face Panola in Region XIV Conference action Saturday, but at different locations. The Lady Cardinals will be in Carthage for a 4 p.m. tipoff and the Cardinals will be at home, also for a 4 p.m. tipoff.

The nation’s third-ranked Lady Cardinals are 19-1 on the year and 6-0 in conference. The Cardinals are 13-7 overall and 4-5 in conference.

Next Wednesday will again find the two teams facing the opponent. The Lady Cardinals will be at home against Paris at 5:30 p.m. and the Cardinals will be in Paris for a 7 p.m. start.

CARDINAL PRIDE LUNCHEON

The Cardinal Pride Luncheon is going on the road.

The January edition of the event is scheduled Monday at Ole West Steak House. The meal will begin at noon and the program at 12:30 p.m.

Featured speakers will be basketball coach Kris Baumann and Elena Lovato and softball coach Ashley Johnston.

Also, the student-athlete of the month will be announced.

The cost of the meal is $9.

PLAY 4 KAY

The annual Play 4 Kay game to raise awareness and money to help fight the battle against cancer is scheduled next Wednesday, when the Lady Cardinals take on Paris in a 5:30 p.m. game

The Lady Cardinals are scheduled to make a public appearance to promote the event today from 4-6 p.m. at McDonald’s in Athens.

The Lady Cardinals will have pink t-shirts and other pink items for purchase. They will also have sharpies and will be available to sign any item fans would like signed.

Join the Lady Cardinals at McDonald’s today and then make plans to be with us next Wednesday when we participate in the the national Play 4 Kay campaign for a sixth consecutive year.

TVCC Sports Notes: Men, Women sweep Blinn

 

TVCC Lady Cardinals
TVCC Lady Cardinals

By Benny Rogers, TVCC Sports Information

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

In a game played under the national spotlight, the third-ranked Lady Cardinals scored an impressive 89-72 road win against the 12th-ranked Blinn College Lady Buccaneers Wednesday night.

The win upped Coach Elena Lovato’s squad to 15-1 overall and 2-0 in Region XIV Conference. The loss was the first of the season for the Lady Bucs, who dropped to 16-1 and 2-1.

Five players scored in double figures for the Lady Cardinals, led by Shannon Smith with 20. Adut Bulgak and Shlonte’ Allen added 19, Savannah Carter finished with 11 and Krystle Henderson 10.

Blinn’s top scorer was Aarika Reyna with 17 points.

The Lady Cardinals are scheduled to be back on the road Saturday, going to Paris for a 4 p.m. tipoff. Paris is 6-9 on the year and 1-2 in the conference.

The next home game for the Lady Cardinals is Wednesday, Jan. 16 against Kilgore.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Jhaustin Thomas and Karon Phillips poured in 20 points each to lead the Cardinals to an 82-73 win against Blinn College’s Buccaneers Wednesday night.

Thomas was the steadiest of scorers for Coach Kris Baumann’s squad, scoring 10 in each half. Phillips gave the Cardinals a spark to pull away in the second half, pouring in all his points in the final 20 minutes.

The score was tied 30-30 at the half.

Octavius Ellis and Jarion Henry also scord in twin figures for the Cardinals with 13 and 12, respectively.

Blinn was led by Rashaun Stimage with 18 points. Donald Moore had 17 and T.J. Berry 14.

The Cardinals will be at home again Saturday against Coastal Bend Community College (10-3, 4-2).

Game time is 4 p.m.