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Eustace Senior U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence Finalist

Michael Irvin takes a selfie with Eustace senior Taylor Peebles.
Michael Irvin takes a selfie with Eustace senior Taylor Peebles.

Former Cowboy and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin was at Eustace High School Wednesday to recognize senior Taylor Peebles as a finalist for the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence.

The award honors the nation’s top sophomore, junior, and senior high school male and female athletes who excel academically, athletically, and are active in their communities. A total of 20 finalists are selected.

All 20 finalists will be honored during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend in Canton, Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 8. The 2015 Award for Excellence winner will be selected during the Enshrinement Weekend.

Birth Announcement: Aubrey Jade Wallace

babyAubree Jade Wallace was born on May 13, 2015 weighing in at 5 pounds 3 ounces. Parents are Kevin and Shelby and big brother Briar Wallace. Grandparents are Dana Logan and Nick Hall and the late Jeff Tucker, all from Cross Roads. Brian and Dana Wallace of Arp and Lyn of Longview. Uncle Devin of Longview and Aunt Sayde of Longview, Aunt Brittney and Trinity of Cross Roads. Great Grandparents are Mary Tucker of Athens and the late Buster Tucker and two Great Uncle’s, Doug Tucker of Athens and Charlie Tucker of Carthage.

Malakoff First Grader Wins Multiple Buckles

brantMalakoff first-grader Brant Cookston, 7, competed at the Lonestar High School Rodeo Finals last weekend. He won five buckles and his first All-Around Saddle. He also competed two weeks ago in Ranger, Texas for the Mini Bareback World Championship where he has qualified for the semi finals to be held in August at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Co. Brant competes in multiple events: Calf Riding, Mini Broncs, Poles, Goat Tying, Roping, Straight Away Barrels, and Barrel Racing. (Courtesy Photo)

Texas Right to Life Contest Winner Congratulated by Spitzer

1 (1)Mabank High School senior and winner of the Texas Right to Life Oratory Contest Caleb Lowry visited the Capitol with his parents Chris and Robin recently. Representative Spitzer, along with Representatives Smithee and Hughes met on the House Floor to congratulate the young pro-life leader. Coming this July, Caleb will be representing Texas in the National Right to Life Oratory Contest taking place in New Orleans during the National Right to Life Convention. (Courtesy photo)

Long to Receive PTK Continued Excellence Advisor Award

Nancy Long
Nancy Long

Press release

Trinity Valley Community College’s Nancy Long has been named one of 31 recipients of the 2015 Phi Theta Kappa Continued Excellence Advisor Award, it was announced Monday.

Long, the college’s Math and Science Division chair, will be honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society annual convention April 16 -18 in
San Antonio.

The Continued Excellence Award for Advisors recognizes advisors who have served at least four years and have previously won a Distinguished Advisor Award. Continue reading “Long to Receive PTK Continued Excellence Advisor Award”