Did You Know? Financial Benefit of a College Education

A college education is an investment in one’s future. But the costs associated with attending a college or university can vary greatly, particularly based on the type of institution, so it benefits students to shop around.

O.H. Ivie Produces First Legacy ShareLunker of 2023

O.H. Ivie Lake claimed the first Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season Sunday for the second consecutive year. Tom Nilssen of New Braunfels landed ShareLunker 633, which registered at 13.52 pounds on the scale. O.H.

OUTDOORS

It seems only yesterday that I was climbing into my ladder stand with bow in early October. The leaves were just beginning to change colors, a stark contrast to the winter woods that are now dormant with trees ‘sleeping’ a couple more months until the sap rises and nature’s cycle begins anew.

How Could I Have Forgotten The Weekend Mesquiter?

Sunday, November 21, 1965—Volume 1, Number 1—Mesquite, Texas, 75149….. marked the first issue of the combined issue, or so it was advertised! *I have edited a little, but not much!* “This was a red-letter day for the Mesquiter and the Messenger, as the week-end edition was launched.

The Basics of Pickleball

A court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn’t tennis or basketball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, 4.8 million people played pickleball in 2021, marking a nearly 15 percent growth in the total number of players from the year prior.

OUTDOORS

WITH LUKE CLAYTON 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.

Crandall Falls to Midlothian Heritage in Area Round 37-45

The streets in downtown Crandall were lined with parents, students, CISD administration, and plenty of locals to send the Pirates off in fashion. Both police and fire escorted the buses out of town and stopped for high fives and confetti cannons in front of the police station.

Forney Falls to Barbers Hill in Playoffs

The Forney Jackrabbits and some very dedicated fans made the four-hour road trip all the way to Mount Belvieu, Texas last Friday night for their firstround playoff matchup against the Barbers Hill Eagles.

Crandall Advances to Area on Final Play of Game Against Marshall

It was a cold rainy day as the Pirates loaded the charter buses for Marshall, Texas. Crandall would be taking on the 6-4 Marshall Mavericks in an exciting first round playoff matchup. The Mavericks are a run heavy team and would test the Pirates defensive line all night.

There Was No PEE-WEE FOOTBALL Back in the OLD DAYS.....

FHPL Board Member I can only relate from my memories of early experiences and what I heard and still hear from other folks, young and old. We couldn’t wait to be involved with football in one way or another.