January 2023

Tigers drop District 14-5A opener

Body The Terrell Tigers shook off the rust of the lengthy holiday break on Tuesday night, playing host to the Crandall Pirates. Terrell would struggle to find its way in the contest, falling behind early and never fully recovering in a 67-44 loss.

LOOKING BACK AT 2022

Body Like all of you I’m sure, the past year provided great times in the outdoors that we will never forget as well as a few challenges. Looking back on the past twelve months, it’s the many positive experiences that I best remember.
Luke has had some great times in the outdoors this past year but hunting with his friend Kenneth Shepherd close to home was one of the highlights. Kenneth took this heavy horned mature ‘home buck’ during rifle season. Photo by Luke Clayton

EDUCATION

Body Milaness among fall graduates Angelo State University conferred 643 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 640 graduates during the 2022 fall commencement exercises on Dec. 10, 2022, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

Rainy weather helps soil moisture levels

Body Recent rainy weather improved soil moisture conditions for many wheat and cool-season forage producers, but most of Texas remains below normal rainfall, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
A puddle gathered in the corner of a pasture from rain. Photo by Adam Russell

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Body TPWD opposes listing prairie chicken as endangered The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reiterated its opposition to a decision by the U.S.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

Abbott, HHSC announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits

Body Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January. The allotments are expected to help about 1.

Chester Gregory to perform salute to music of Jackie Wilson

Body Critically acclaimed actor/ singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory brings a rousing salute to the musical legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree Jackie Wilson to the E! Terrell stage at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26.
E! Terrell’s 2022-’23 entertainment series will welcome critically acclaimed actor/ singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory to the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center Jan. 26. Courtesy photo