August 2021

District 7-4A Breakdown

Body The Terrell Tigers will have their work cut out for them in 2021, competing in a district that contains three teams ranked in the top-7 of the state according to Texas High School football and two others that should be much improved once the season kicks off.

Phelan appoints BJones to ERCOT Board Selection Committee

Body To improve oversight of the ERCOT grid in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, Senate Bill 2 (87 R) requires the Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House to each appoint one member to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board selection committee.

Camp fajitas 101

Body This past week while at camp with my friend Jeff Rice filming a segment for our weekly video titled “A Sportsman’s Life”, I spent some time preparing over the campfire a couple of dishes that have become staples over the years; fajitas and a modified method of blackened fish.
Here’s a wok full of tasty camp fajitas Luke prepared last week. Yes, they are as tasty as they look and Luke tells you how in today’s column. PHOTO BY LUKE CLAYTON

Ideas to build school spirit and foster community

Body Schools are often at the heart of a community. Schools are centralized places where people gather and friendships are formed. Creating an environment where school spirit is strong can be crucial to building a thriving community.
Ideas to build school spirit and foster community

Tigers ready to take next step

Body The Terrell Tigers experienced expected growing pains on the gridiron in 2020, fielding a team heavy on underclassmen getting their first taste of Friday night football and the speed of the varsity game.
Tigers ready to take next step

TERRELL Meet The Tigers

Body Terrell High School Meet The Tigers was held August 18 at the Terrell Athletic Complex. TERRELL ISD/FACEBOOK PHOTOS.
TERRELL Meet The Tigers

Avoid head injuries during sports play

Body Participation in scholastic sports can be great for students, making a positive impact on their school careers both on the field and in the classroom. Sports can keep athletes physically fit, help develop confidence and assist students with making friends.
The average high school football player experiences 592 head impacts in one season, says the CDC. COURTESY PHOTO