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Brookesmith seeks answers on school district’s future

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BROOKESMITH — The gym was hot, and emotions were hotter Wednesday night as Brookesmith community members expressed anger, frustration and sorrow at the possibility the small Brookesmith school district will be unable to have school next year.

The issue: enrollment is down by about 35 students, resulting in

a state shortfall of $350,000. The district — which currently has about 140 students — has cut its budget by about $400,000 and eliminated four teaching jobs, and has the funds to remain operational for the rest of the school year, but next year is a question, Superintendent Guy Birdwell and school board president Terry Been told about 150 community members who packed the un-airconditioned gym.

Students and teachers were among

community members who listened to what Birdwell and all seven school board members had to say, and fired numerous questions at Birdwell and the board during a public meeting that lasted nearly two hours. Audience members, Birdwell and school board members passed around a single microphone so speakers could be heard over a sound system.

There were no definitive answers on the district’s future, but it was clear the community is passionate

about the school district and will fight for its future. Community members shouted out ideas including having fund-raisers and volunteering to help in the classrooms to make up for reduced staff.

“Finance is the main thing right now,” Been said. “Finances are driven by the number of students that we have. … we’re still looking at every avenue we can.”

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Howard Payne University Honors Academy students watch Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during the third presidential debate.

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‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ is the name of the musical as well as the amazing 1910-era automobile in the Brownwood High School production of Ian Fleming’s adventure fantasy opening tonight at the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center.

Brownwood students premiere ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

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The Brownwood High School Fine Arts Department is bringing to stage Ian Fleming’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” with shows tonight, Friday and Saturday evenings and again Sunday afternoon.

Described as “the most ‘fantasmagorical’ stage musical in the history of everything,” high school Director of Theatre Shannon Lee quoted the promotional poster for the musical as she expressed excitement with what the students have accomplished.

“The kids have worked so hard,” Lee said. “It’s such a fun and different show.”

Performances will be held at the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center auditorium at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, and the final show will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door or online at https://bhs-lion-varsityplayers.ticketleap.com/.

In one of the world’s most famous musicals, the lovable but wacky inventor Potts, along with his two children and Truly Scrumptious, outwit the

Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom. But the children are caught and imprisoned with other youngsters by the villainous Child Catcher.

The Brownwood High production showcases a host of student talent as performers act, sing and dance through the fun-filled production.

The stage show is based on a 1964 novel by Fleming, best known for his James Bond works, and the novel was the source material for a 1968 British musical film starring Dick Van PLAY, 10

Meet and greet Friday for Texas Senate Democratic candidate Jennie Lou Leeder

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The Brown County Democratic Party will host a meet and greet with Texas Senate candidate Jennie Lou Leeder on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brownwood Art Association building.

Leeder is running against Republican candidate Dr. Dawn

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“My goal is to visit with everyone that’s there and better get to know the people of Brown

County and what’s important to them in their next senator,” Leeder said.

Central issues for the Leeder campaign include public education and preserving rural communities. Leeder worked as an educator for 11 years, teaching agriculture and physical education. Her background also

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The American Political Culture class at Howard Payne University’s Newman Honors Academy hosted a watch party for the third presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump Wednesday evening.

From a large room on the

third floor of the academy building, students ate pizza and played “Debate Bingo” as the candidates made their final pitch to become President of the United States.

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Deputies find felon who fled traffic stop hiding under trap door

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Wanted felon Reynaldo Salazar fled on foot from a traffic stop last week, but Salazar had no where to go when deputies found him hiding under a trap door in a Brownwood home Tuesday night.

Deputies arrested Salazar, 29, of Reynaldo Salazar Brownwood, on a charge of evading arrest and on a failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance, Brown County Jail records state.

Deputy Terry Sliter said earlier he didn’t know Salazar — who had a felony drug warrant from another county — was among the occupants of a vehicle Sliter pulled over in Early on Oct. 13 on a seat belt violation.

Sheriff’s Cpl. Carlyle Gover said deputies had information that Salazar had been staying at a house on Sharp Street. Tuesday night, deputies and Brownwood police went to the home, and a deputy saw Salazar run into the home. Deputies knocked on the door, and the “cooperating person who lives there” allowed deputies to come inside and search, Gover said.

Salazar was located in a compartment under a trap door, Gover said.

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

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Services today CROSS PLAINS — Thelma Grider, 2 p.m. at Higginbotham Funeral Home in Cross Plains. Burial at Cross Plains Cemetery.

Inge White Inge White, 69, of Early passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2016 at her residence.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood.

Inge was born to Paul and Soffie Kammer on Nov. 20, 1946, in Obbornhafen, Germany. She married the love of her life, James Eugene White on June 7, 1966, in Germany. Inge and James moved to Early seven years ago. She worked at the Brownwood Public Library for a few years before completely retiring. She was a member of Owens E.E. Club.

Inge is survived by her husband of 50 years, James White of Early; son, Darren White of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; grandchildren, Alex and Maddlin White of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; sister, Ranate Hoffman of Germany; sister-in- law, Pearl Maynard of House Springs, Mo.; and brother-in- law, John White and wife JoAnn of Early. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service for Braulio Arriaga Jr., 59, of Brownwood, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Brownwood with the Rev. Joe Franklin officiating.

Mr. Arriaga passed away Oct. 15, 2016 in Brownwood.

Braulio was born on July 11, 1957 in Pearsall to Braulio Arriaga Sr. and Carmen Castaneda Arriaga. He resided in Brownwood since 1967 and attended the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria Haggerton Arriaga of Brownwood; siblings, Natividad Ruiz and husband Augustin of Brownwood, Max Arriaga and wife Juanita of Brownwood, Jose Angel Arriaga and wife Sylvia of Brownwood, Arnold Arriaga of Brownwood, Rebecca Bauer of Wisconsin, Emilia Gonzales and husband Baleranio of Wisconsin, Juliana Navejar of Brownwood. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive him.

Charles William Wristen Sr., 95, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Abilene.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Eastlawn Memorial Park, 1921 Early Blvd., in Early.

Charlie was born in Coleman County on Sept. 30, 1921 to the late Thomas and Mamie Wristen. Charles served his country in WWII with the United States Army Air Corps. He spent time in Egypt, France, Italy, and Africa.

Preceding him in death were his parents; loving wife, Ellis Edna Wristen; sister, Vivian Eubank; brothers, Thomas Wristen Jr. and Daniel Wristen.

Survivors include his sons, Charles William “Bill” Wristen Jr., and Russell J. Wristen; grandchildren, Zachary Charles Wristen and wife Aimee, and Chad and wife Rachel Wristen and Cole Wristen; and great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jaxon and Jarett Wristen, and Ayden, Damon, and Raylon Wristen.

You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamil.com.

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Betty Jones Funeral services for Betty Jones, 67, of Brownwood, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Heartland Funeral Home.

She died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at her home.

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Andrew Jay Perez Funeral services for Andrew Jay Perez, 31, of San Angelo and formerly of Brownwood, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct., 22, 2016, at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Francis Njoku officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. Friday with visitation to follow from 6 to 7 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home.

He died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 in San Angelo.

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Angel with graceful wings has taught us as a family many things.

He is known well as husband, brother, uncle and friend.

Please know this isn’t goodbye or see you soon.

He will forever be in our hearts and so much more.

For we will see his beautiful face again, for our loving God tells us we will soon be hand and hand, this is not the end.

Heartland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenny Butler A graveside memorial service for Kenny Butler, 50, of Brownwood, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Jordan Springs Cemetery, with Bill Slaymaker officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

He died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016.

He was born Dec. 15, 1965 in Abilene, to Wayne and

Shearin Butler.

Survivors include his father, Wayne Butler and wife Penny of Brownwood; and his brother, Richard Butler; and his children, Jacob and Jessie, of North Richland Hills.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shearin Butler.

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Charles William Wristen Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Antonio Arriaga; and one sister, Virginia Alvarado.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. heartlandfuneralhome.net

SAN SABA — Funeral services for Glenn “Skeeter” Grumbles, 73, of San Saba, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba. Burial will follow at Goldthwaite Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the funeral home.

He died Oct. 19, 2016 in San Antonio.

Survivors include one son, Glenn Grumbles Jr. and wife Deanna of Harper; two daughters, Cheri Kelley and husband Mike of Sealy, and Michelle Cole of Itasca; and one stepson, Jody Eden and wife Baylee of Alvord.

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Arkley T. ‘Bud’ Bell SAN SABA — Funeral services for Arkley T. “Bud” Bell, 64, of San Saba, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba. Burial will follow at Sloan Cemetery in San Saba. Visitation will be held from 10

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CONTINUED FROM 1 tendees about their impressions of the night and how it related to their classroom learning. Overall, the students seemed put off by the tenor of the election in general but optimistic about how it could improve once this campaign ended.

McNiece asked his students why they should remain politically engaged in an election cycle that suffered from everything from corruption to allegations of voter fraud to historically unpopular candidates.

Academy student Isaac Sommers said the election had motivated him to get more involved at every level of politics. “If you don’t like one candidate and you think that they might win,” Sommers said, “I think that’s going to motivate people, myself included, to say, ‘Well, I’m going to go out and try to have as much of an impact as I can in the other races’ — local elections, state elections, congressional elections. Those can be a way to counter something that I don’t like.”

Sky Schoolfield said the election had caused many of her peers to look toward alternative options. “I’ve

BROOKESMITH CONTINUED FROM 1 Factors that caused the district’s situation include its deficiencies in academics the year before last, which cost the district about $50,000 when it was placed under a conservator and a state plan known as a personal service provider. The district has been released from both. There are also maintenance issues,

to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He died Oct. 18, his wife, Celia Bell; and son, Jantzen Bell.

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actually seen a lot of participation, on campus and on Facebook, of people leaning toward more third-party candidates,” Schoolfield said, citing Evan McMullin and Gary Johnson. “I think it shows that … there are more options than just the two.”

Rachel Hughes said the election had engendered a greater political apathy in some of the younger Howard Payne students. “I’ve also seen several students — interestingly, a lot of them are freshmen — that just are kind of in the mindset of, ‘What does it matter? I don’t like anybody,’” she said. “The student government was running a voter registration table. A lot of people walked by, and we just couldn’t convince them that it was worth their time.”

Three of the participants at the post-debate discussion were roommates who had attended the watch party together. They described the way they argued with each other over politics and how, ultimately, it made them more informed voters who were better able to understand the other side.

One of the roommates, Cailtlin Wood, said that her friends and the Howard Payne community in general had made her more knowledgeable about other points of view. “Since

equipment is old and the air conditioning is going out, Been said.

Birdwell took the microphone, saying the district overspent its budget in the 2014-’15 school year — the year before Birdwell became superintendent — by $250,000. “The state came in and made us do a bunch of stuff that we had never had to do, that we didn’t have budgeted,” Birdwell said.

After the district was released from conservatorship and the personal service provider, Birdwell said, he thought that would help enrollment. But Birdwell said that didn’t happen, and spending money to advertise and tout the district’s advantages in an effort to bring in transfer students yielded few results.

“After meeting with our business manager, it became clear our future was in ques-

being in college, my mind has just been opened and I’ve been able to appreciate opinions, beliefs and perspectives a whole lot more than I could have four years ago,” Wood said. “For that I’m very thankful, and I’m thankful I live with people who disagree with me on a lot of different things.

“It’s challenged the way I think,” Wood said.

Moving forward, Tyler Olin said it was up to the American people to select candidates who would do a better job of debating substantively rather than running negative campaigns.

“Our job is to pick individuals who can debate topics and aren’t just going to mudsling,” Olin said. “It’s more on us. It’s always been on us.”

Rebecca Puente still expressed faith in the process after a difficult campaign season. “After watching this, it’s hard not to become a cynic about the system,” she said, “but I think because I admire our form of government … I don’t lose faith in the fact that this is how our system has worked all this time and, as disappointed as I am in the choices that we have, it’s still a really good system.”

Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

tion,” Birdwell said.

The state recommended consolidation, and Birdwell and Beam had consolidation talks but Rochelle school officials opted out, and Birdwell said he decided it was time to let Brookesmith school employees know what was happening.

Birdwell said he has also met with the Brownwood and Bangs superintendents and discussed consolidating with one of those districts.

Several community members expressed anger that it seemed the decision had already been made to close the Brookesmith district. A speaker asked board members to say if they are committed to trying to keep the district open, and all seven answered affirmatively.

The speaker said she hears “negativity” from Birdwell and asked Birdwell if he is committed to keeping the district open. Birdcall said

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Community members asked about other options including selling off property and combining classes to further reduce staff. Birdwell and several teachers answered, saying that would mean larger classes, negating the advantage Brookesmith school officials are proud of: small class size.

It would also mean academics would suffer, several teachers said, as teachers would struggle to teach subjects to different grade levels in a combined classroom. That could put the district back in academic trouble with the state, teachers said.

Other ideas: appealing to foundations and billionaires including Bill Gates and even Donald Trump for help.

Several high school students took turns with the microphone, making emotional statements about how important it is for them to graduate from Brookesmith High School.

Near the end of the meeting, a man asked a question that Been said couldn’t be answered Wednesday night.

“Is this school going to keep on going?” the man asked.

A few minutes later, a woman called out, “we’re not closing because this community doesn’t want us to close.”

A man called out, “Sounds to me like we’ve got a community that cares. Y’all put a hold on shutting the school down. We’ve got to try.”

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‘Business After Hours’ today at new First Central Credit Union location

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The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours” event from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the site of First Central Credit Union’s (FCCU) new Brownwood branch office. FCCU is open for service with grand opening festivities taking place throughout the week, with special loan, checking, and credit card offers in celebration of the move.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location at 1602 Austin Avenue was held Tuesday. Guests can also enter a drawing for a chance to win a “Cruise Vacation for Two” and enjoy refreshments in the newly renovated facilities.

“This new location truly feels like paradise for our members,” shared Branch Manager Ethel

Cooney. In July of 2008, First Central merged with Brownwood’s Superior Community Credit Union and had been operating out of Superior’s existing credit union building (2101 Fisk) since the merge. “Our members are excited about the more convenient location and the available automated teller machine (ATM) on site,” said Cooney.

At the time of the merge, area residents Donna Wilhelm and Glenn Williamson served on the Superior Community Credit Union

Board of Directors. Wilhelm was the Chairman of the Board and Williamson served as Secretary/ Treasurer. Both have continued to serve as First Central board members since the merge. “I was glad to contribute to this most recent project,” said Williamson, “transforming the building with stateof-the art technology makes for an improved banking experience.”

First Central officially opened at the new location Oct. 11 and the quick coin sorter will be arriving soon.

New drive-through hours have services available at 7:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday. This full–service credit union offers affordable auto, home equity and mortgage loans as well as the most current advances found available on credit cards. Applications can easily begin online

at www.FirstCentralCu.com and through the free FCCU mobile app online banking and remote deposits are readily available.

“You are eligible for our benefits if you or someone you’re related to lives or works in Brown County,” added Cooney. “Through Friends of Consumer Freedom, we can also provide service to our neighbors in Callahan, Eastland, Comanche, Mills, San Saba, McCulloch, Coleman, Bosque, Falls and Coryell counties too. It’s not just Superior employees anymore. ” Credit unions are member owned and federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

Local membership allows for financial products and services with few fees.

“As a not-for-profit financial

cooperative, we are in a better position to know our members and find solutions to their needs,” stated Cooney. “We are big on referrals,” she said, “when we help you — we hope you pass your satisfaction with us onto your family and friends.”

First Central is also one of a few state-wide Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designated financial institutions. This program signifies that First Central has a long-term vision and commitment to serving the needs of the Hispanic market. At the same time, this designation lets the Hispanic community know they can receive friendly, affordable financial services at its branches.

First Central has served its membership since 1937 and also has branch locations in Hillsboro and Waco.

Coleman rodeo nominated for prestigious award HPU’s Homecoming Play fun for the entire family

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COLEMAN — For the third time in four years, the Coleman PRCA Rodeo has been nominated for Rodeo of the Year in the Medium Rodeo Category by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The awards banquet will be held immediately preceding the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Nov. 30.

Nominees are voted on by contestants, contract personnel licensed by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, stock contractors and other committees. Other rodeos nominated in the Medium Rodeo category are Abilene, Kan.; Deadwood, S.D.; Stephenville; and Lufkin.

The Coleman PRCA Rodeo features nightly performances, concerts, Exceptional Kids Rodeo, Cowboy Camp, a downtown parade, as well as the Cowgirls Breakfast and single steer roping. Specialty acts this year included Cody Sosebee and the Coleman County Cowgirls.

At this year’s rodeo 411 contestants competed for $84,170 in prize money.

Many of these contestants have since qualified for the National Finals Rodeo.

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The 80th annual Coleman PRCA Rodeo will be held June 8-10, 2017.

Concerts included Turnpike Troubadours and William Clark Green.

The following is a quote from the PRCA Post Rodeo Report from Judge and crew chief Scot Quick: “It is great to see that pro rodeo is alive and well in Coleman County. The Coleman PRCA Rodeo is a huge event in this small Texas community. People came from miles around to enjoy a great rodeo. This

is one of the finest rodeo committees that I have had the pleasure of working with. These are cowboys and they are no stranger to what it takes to put on a top level PRCA Rodeo.”

This year’s rodeo was produced by Stace Smith Pro Rodeos who was also nominated for his 12th Stock Contractor of the Year Award. Stace brings to Coleman each year top level specialty acts, announcers

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and contract personnel.

Other Coleman PRCA Rodeo officials nominated for Year End Awards were: Cody Sosebee for Clown/ Comedy Act of the Year, Brenda Crowder for Rodeo Secretary of the Year, and Jason Bottoms and Shawn “Too Tall” Calhoun for Pickup Man of the Year.

In 2017, Coleman will celebrate its 80th annual PRCA Rodeo, June 8-10.

In keeping with Howard Payne University’s Homecoming theme — “The HPU Family Tree” — this year’s theatrical production is something the entire family can enjoy. HPU’s Department of Theatre will present “Bone-Chiller!” by Monk Ferris in four performances throughout Homecoming Weekend.

Show times are Thursday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. each evening and Sunday, Oct. 30, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased through the Homecoming website, www.hputx.edu/homecoming, or at the door on the evenings of the performances. Those who purchase tickets online for Thursday’s performance should contact the Office of Alumni Relations prior to the event at (325) 649-8044.

Despite its name, the play is not “spooky or ooky,” says Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld, director, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre.

“The play is definitely family friendly,” she says. “Thirteen people have gathered for the reading of a will on Friday the 13th. The will, however, has been formulated as a rebus or word puzzle. Along with the characters, the audience will try to untangle the puzzle. It should be a lot of fun.”

Cast members include Michael Bell, freshman from Sonora; Jake Bowren, freshman from San Antonio; Brooklyn Britton, freshman from Brownwood; Nathan Brockett, sophomore from Copperas Cove; Katie Cravey, freshman from Huntsville; Hailey Green, junior from Kennedale; Hayden Jacobs, junior from Lytle; Rachel Lilley, freshman from Comanche; Bryce McWhirter, junior from Pflugerville; Gabrielle McWhirter, senior from Crosbyton; Deejay Moses, freshman from Bynum; Ashleigh Moss, sophomore from Alvarado; and Cassia Rose, junior from Winnsboro. Nick Ewen, assistant professor of theatre, serves as designer and technical director.

For more information, contact HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts at (325) 649-8500.

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Even by the standards of liberal Democrats, Hillary Clinton is running the most frankly redistributionist presidential campaign in years. She promises massive new spending initiatives and balanced budgets, achieved by raising taxes on higher-income Americans in ways that other Democrats have rejected in the recent past.

At a fundraiser in Seattle Friday night — with her growing lead over Donald Trump, Clinton holds few actual campaign rallies — Clinton described her spending agenda: the “biggest investment in jobs since World War II,” higher spending on prescription drugs, billions more for Obamacare, pre-school, family leave, college affordability, roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, airports, a new electric grid to “distribute all the clean, renewable energy we’re going to be producing,” half a billion new solar panels, advanced manufacturing, climate change, and more.

Clinton conceded that was a lot to pay for, but argued America’s wealthy have more than enough cash to hand over to the government. Chief among them, Clinton said, is her billionaire opponent, Donald Trump, whom she promises to target after the election.

“When people ask me, so how are you going to pay for infrastructure jobs and paid family leave, I say well, I’m telling you I’m going to pay for everything,” Clinton told the fundraiser audience. “I’m not going to add a penny to the national debt. We’re going to go where the money is. We’re going to make the wealthy pay their fair share.

And we’re going to finally close those

corporate loopholes.

And it would be a good idea to start with my opponent.”

It’s not clear whether Clinton meant there might be some specific retaliation against Trump under her administration Byron York or whether Trump would simply pay more taxes along with other wealthy Americans.

Clinton often uses the phrase “go where the money is” to describe her tax-raising proposals. (The phrase comes from a legendary 20th Century criminal, Willie Sutton, who was asked why he robbed banks and supposedly replied, “Because that’s where the money is.”)

Clinton used the phrase at three separate rallies last month, as well as over the summer when she was asked on CBS’s “60 Minutes” what the term “middle class” means to her. “Well, we say below $250,000 because here’s what we want to do,” Clinton said. “We want to go where the money is. Most of the wealth increase, the increase in income, both active and passive, has gone to the very top of the income scale.”

Of course, $250,000 per year, while more than the vast majority of American households make, is also not the “very top of the income scale.”

A household bringing in that amount would be in the top 3 percent of American earners nationwide. In some areas of the country, like Secretary

Clinton’s home, the New York metropolitan area, it would be in the top 5 percent. In any event, Clinton’s precise figure, $250,000, is one that has given Democrats fits in their previous efforts to raise taxes.

In 2008, candidate Barack Obama pledged to raise taxes on couples making more than $250,000 a year and individuals making more than $200,000.

The idea was that in 2010, when the Bush tax cuts on all U.S. earners were set to expire, taxes on the wealthiest would go up.

It didn’t happen. By the time the Bush cuts expired, Obama had already raised taxes on higher earners through Obamacare, and some key Democrats joined Republicans in opposing another hike. Clinton’s old New York colleague in the Senate, Charles Schumer, and the Democratic leader in the House, Nancy Pelosi, proposed to raise taxes only on households above $1 million. With the economy still in a terrible trough in late 2010, Congress declined to raise taxes on anybody.

In 2012, Obama came back, with a proposal to further extend the great majority of the Bush cuts but again to raise taxes on families with income above $250,000. Schumer and a bunch of other Democrats facing re-election balked. Obama compromised, and the final deal raised taxes on families making more than $450,000.

Now Clinton, with an eye on her left flank after a primary fight with Bernie Sanders, proposes to go back to the old $250,000 threshold for tax increases.

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The U.S. Economy is a mess. If I have heard that comment once during the political campaign I have heard it a dozen times, maybe three dozen.

In 2008, the stock market was in the 9,000 range, unemployment was approaching 8 percent, and we were fighting two wars in the mid-east. In addition, several of our largest industries were facing bankruptcy and key financial institutions were facing insolvency. We were, indeed, facing a serious economic situation. However, today the stock market is in the 18,000 range, unemployment is below 5 percent, and most of our soldiers are home. General Motors and Chrysler are doing fine and the banking industry just celebrated their best financial year since before the Great Recession.

I let a nice lady bait me into a discussion of U.S. economics last week. I thought quoting the statistics of how well we have recovered would end the discussion. Her response? “You don’t believe all those numbers do you?” As is often true in political and/or economic related discussions, reason is an early casualty.

Reducing taxes will stimulate our economy and help us eliminate the national debt. This seems to be a “standard” of the campaign trail. However, both the Bureau of labor Statistics and the Tax Policy Center show that for the past 60 years whenever tax rates were the highest more jobs were created than when tax rates were lowest. Our highest tax period was from the mid50s to the early 80s. During that period, the government created the Interstate Highway System, made massive invest-

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ments in education and science, created smallbusiness incubators and built bridges to the rest of the world for trade. The results were major developments in science and business; major improvements in the education and health industries; 50 years of economic growth; and the highest living standard in the world.

Make America Great Again Surely, I’m not the only one who believes that America has never stopped being great. I know that Proverbs of the Old Testament tell us that “Pride goeth before destruction.” Still, I have traveled the globe and everywhere I went I carried a goodly amount of American pride with me. Let’s review the facts and you can correct me if you think I am wrong.

Who created for the world the United Nations that still makes its home in New York City? Note the presence under its umbrella of UNICEF and The World Bank who share benevolent services and money with countries around the globe? Who rebuilt all of Europe and Asia following the great wars?

Anywhere in the world where there is a disaster four out of five aid workers, medical doctors, fire and rescue personnel on the scene working with the people are from the U.S. It always amazes me that wherever the tragedy

occurs, within hours it is Americans who suddenly appear with picks and shovels, white coats and stethoscopes, hot food and encouragement. That didn’t start just last week, though we tend to forget each time until the next. Who leads the world in providing humanitarian aid after earthquakes and hurricanes? Who indeed, the people of the United States of America, that’s who, the country built on the great ideal, the country that continues to fall short of its promise but is head and shoulders above every other that ever existed in taking care of the needs of hurting people both here at home and around the world.

When the chips are down you can count on Americans. A great people make a great country.

I enjoy watching the rough and tumble of politics that we get into every four years, like now. Campaign slogans stand out over the years such as “I like Ike,” “Change we can believe in,” “Make us Proud Again,” or even “Ross for Boss.” Unfortunately, every time I hear “Make American Great Again,” my mind rebels and says, “Wait a minute, AMERICA HAS NEVER STOPPED BEING GREAT.” Dr. Mark L. Hopkins writes for More Content Now and Scripps Newspapers. He is past president of colleges and universities in four states and currently serves as executive director of a higher-education consulting service. You will find Hopkins’ latest book, “Journey to Gettysburg,” on Amazon.com. Contact him at presnet@presnet.net.

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Woman’s disappearing act ends four-year relationship

DEAR ABBY: I was “ghosted” by a woman I had been in a long-distance relationship with. It lasted four years until one day she just never responded again.

We are both parents, both 30, so it’s hard for me to understand how someone could do this to a person you’ve had a history with and claim to love. It seems like a child’s reaction. I’m finding it hard to move past this, because I have no idea what happened.

I feel blindsided. Could she have been hurt or died? I have no one to contact and no way to know.

My question is, how does one go about moving past this, since it wasn’t a typical breakup? I would really appreciate your thoughts. — CAN’T GO FORWARD DEAR CAN’T GO: What the person did was cowardly, but I’m

area briefs The Brown County Republican Party Headquarters, 1113 Clements St. (old Wendy’s building) is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Election Day, Nov. 8. Contact Robert Porter, Brown County Republican Party Chair at (325) 646-9586 for information.

The Brown County Democratic Party Headquarters, 304 W. Commerce, is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Contact Mike Bullard, Brown County Democratic Party chair, at (325) 643-2881 for information.

Chili’s is hosting a ‘Give Back Event’ for Chris Schell from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Brownwood franchise located at 210 E. Commerce.

Call (325) 641-1314 for more information.

Story Time at the library will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesdays it will be for ages 18 months to 36 months and be led by Pat Cunningham, library aide. On Thursday it will be for ages 3 to 5 and led

by Jan McLaughlin, children’s librarian. It will include songs, stories and movement. There will also be one guest reader a month.

Brownwood Writers Club has begun. It meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on second and fourth Saturdays at the library. All genres and skill levels are welcome. Bring your poems, plays, short stories, chapters, graphic novels, essays or lyrics. No experience necessary.

A Night for Nathan, a brisket supper benefit, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at City Limits City Hall. Food is $10 per plate and there will also be a live and silent auction. Nathan Beatty, 8, was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable brain tumor called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Giloma (DIPG). His parents, Texas State Trooper Clint of Stephenville/Glen Rose and Tara, wish to enjoy every moment with him. For donations, call the Highway Patrol Office at (254) 965-7893.

sorry to say it isn’t that unusual these days.

What IS unusual is that during the four years you were in a relationship, you never met any of her friends or Dear Abby family, and have no idea how to contact her. Are Abigail you absolutely Van Buren sure she is who she claimed to be and not a catfisher?

I agree that for someone to do what she did was childish. It was also brutal, and you may need counseling to help you get over it and learn to trust again.

The Brownwood Art Association is partnered with A.M.P. (Art, Music,People) to host a monthly Open Mic Night for musicians on the third Thursday of each month.

The Brown County Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. at the Brownwood Public Library’s meeting room on Carnegie Street. For information, call Donnie Lappe at (325) 643-3322. Its website is www.browncountyhistory.org.

The Lake Brownwood Lions Club meets at 7:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. at 6751 Highway 279, North Lake Brownwood.

For more information call (325) 784-6817.

The Bangs Food Pantry, 104 County Road 183, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Brownwood Garden Club meets at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Southside Baptist Church, 1219 Indian Creek Road.

Academy Lanes will host the Thursday Night Mixers bowling league at 6:15 p.m.

The Heart of Texas Cyclists have regular rides during the week. For more information, visit hotcyclists. com or call Matthew Hinman at (325) 203-7926.

Lakeside Christian Center will be showing a Christian DVD tonight at 6 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. All who are struggling with life’s hurts, habits or hang-ups are invited to attend. For more info call Stacy at 325-642-3085.

The 279 group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday night at Lake Brownwood First United Methodist Church, 5751 Hwy 279. Call (325) 646-9621 for more information.

Ron Allen leads a Bible Prophecy Study Thursdays at 10 a.m. Meetings are held

DEAR ABBY: My question may seem odd, but your advice would be appreciated.

I have family who live in another city and have a medium-sized active dog. I have invited them to visit me in my newly built home, which has soft pine floors throughout. I mentioned to them that I would like to supply dog booties when they visit so their dog’s claws — and the grit that gets caught up between its toes — would not scratch my brand-new floors. We are a family who has always removed our shoes when we enter a home.

I have tried inviting them numerous times over the past two years, but they always have an excuse why they can’t visit.

Another family member told me

at the Milton Avenue Baptist Church at 702 Milton Ave. SilverSneakers free fitness classes for adults 55 and older are held at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays every week at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, 1815 Coggin Ave. For more information call (325) 642-3049 or visit their website at www. silversneakers.com. All equipment provided. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. This class can be adapted by the student depending on their fitness level and abilities. It is suitable for beginning to intermediate skill levels.

The Brownwood Kiwanis Club meets at noon at the Brownwood Country Club every Thursday.

The Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 a.m. at Brandin’ Iron, 1501 Market Place.

that a comment was made that, “If we have to put booties on our dog and they want a showcase home, then it will be empty of us.” Am I being silly and too particular with my request and thereby causing ill feelings within the family? — DOG BOOTIES IN CANADA DEAR DOG BOOTIES: Your request is neither picky nor “silly.”

After paying top dollar for a new floor, I know I certainly wouldn’t want somebody’s pet scratching it up. A considerate guest would either comply or leave the dog at home. If they prefer not to accept your invitation, LET THEM. DEAR ABBY: I love to cook for my family. My granddaughter has now become a vegan. It has taken away my enjoyment for the fun meals we used to have. I can no

Service Center of Brownwood Loaves and Fishes program is open from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays serving a hot lunch at 403 Lakeway Dr. Everyone is welcome. Come by at 11:45 a.m. for a short devotional held daily prior to the lunch. Call the Salvation Army at (325) 646-5369 for information.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program, meets at 7 p.m. at 1715 Coggin Ave. This group is for those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. For information, call (325) 641-0308.

The Good Samaritan clothing room and food pantry are open from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 305 Clark St. Bangs Senior Citizens meet for a noon meal at TexasBank in Bangs.

Brownwood Group of Alcoholics Anonymous

longer cook for her, and it has changed the family dynamics.

How can I cope with this without being angry? — SAD DOWN SOUTH DEAR SAD: Allow me to offer two suggestions. Either have your granddaughter bring food with her that she can eat, or widen your repertoire by learning to prepare one vegan dish the entire family can enjoy along with her.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

meets from 8 to 9 p.m. daily at 700 E. Baker St. Call (325) 646-5842 for information.

New Way Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. daily at 602 W. Commerce St. The Browntowner Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 a.m., noon, and at 6:30 p.m. at 502 W. Austin Ave. For information, call (325) 646-4144.

Brownwood Al-Anon family group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Family Services Center, 901 Ave. B, downstairs. Child care is available at no charge. Call (325) 647-5749.

Would you like help improving your parenting skills?

Contact Family Services Center of Brownwood at (325) 646-5939. Details on class times are available at www.familysc.net. Family Services Center offers classes in English or Spanish, daytime or evening, and to parents of

teens or younger children. The program is evidence-based, effective and fun. “Building healthy families. . . together” is the FSC motto. They are funded in part by PEI, Prevention and Early Intervention.

Anger management classes are held at 5:15 p.m.

Thursdays at the Family Services Center, 901 Ave. B. Anger is a basic human emotion, and expressing it appropriately is necessary to maintain healthy relationships with loved ones, keep a job and succeed in today’s world. Anger is not necessarily a bad thing; it can be used in a positive way.

However, when unleashed without control, anger can have devastating results. Call Billy for orientation information at (325) 646-5939.

Experience Works provides paid training for employment for those ages 55 and older. We pay you to learn new skills. Contact Klaus Szabo at (432) 352-2106 or visit 1500 Dublin St. in Brownwood between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Grand Starz Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays (non-smoking), and 7 p.m. Fridays. Sponsored by Toys for Kids and Redmen Lodge.

Bring Everyone In the Zone support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Building 1, Room 133, at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), 305 Booker St. The group is for anyone who has served in the military and/or their family members. All veterans and active duty members, guard and reserve members, dependents and surviving spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Clarence Hobbs at (325) 642-1246, or go to http://www.cflr.us.

Women’s Winner Circle Peer Support Group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. at 408 Mulberry St. in the Center for Life Resources Building. Winner Circle Peer Support will meet from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Salvation Army

Brown County Museum of History will have a fallthemed Kid’s Fun Day for $5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 where the kids can create their own real pumpkin and then take it home or to grandma’s.

The Brownwood Masonic Lodge will be having an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, located on Baker Street behind the post office.

Call (325) 998-4710 for more information.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 The Family Services Center of Brownwood at 901 Ave. B holds Gathering Grounds from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Thursday, downstairs. Come share snacks, coffee and conversation.

Contact (325) 646-5939 for more information. The event is funded by PEI: Prevention and Early Intervention, a United Way agency.

The Brown County Coin Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ at 1020 Austin Ave. For more information, call Bill Cooper (325) 642-2128 or John Adling (325) 669-6537.

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Obamacare enrollment is expected to grow by just 1 million next year

BY NOAM N. LEVEY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON — Under pressure to stabilize wobbly insurance markets nationwide, the Obama administration is making a new push to sign up Americans for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, aiming to increase enrollment by about 1 million in 2017.

With insurers canceling health plans or raising premiums by double digits in many parts of the country,

that represents only modest enrollment growth over 2016.

And it means that next year, average enrollment on HealthCare.gov and other state-run insurance marketplaces such as Covered California will be about 11.4 million, according to projections from the Department of Health and Human Services. That compares with 10.5 million this year.

The enrollment tally fluctuates through the year as

people join plans and drop them; the tally is usually highest at the beginning of the year and then declines by the end of the year.

“Building a new market is never easy,” Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said Wednesday in remarks at the agency.

“And as I’ve said before, we expect this to be a transition period for the marketplace. Issuers are adjusting their prices, bringing them in

line with actual data on their costs. And at HHS, we’re enhancing the stability of the marketplace, and making it stronger for the future.”

But Burwell renewed calls on Congress to help make adjustments to the law to make the marketplaces more sustainable.

Open enrollment on insurance marketplaces created by the law begins Nov. 1 and runs through January.

The enrollment period, the fourth since the law’s cover-

age expansion began, comes at a critical moment for the marketplaces and the health law that President Barack Obama signed in 2010.

The coverage expansion has recorded historic gains over the last three years, as some 20 million previously uninsured Americans gained health insurance and the nation’s uninsured rate dropped to the lowest level ever recorded.

At the same time, healthcare costs have been rising

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at historically low levels.

This year, for example, the annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance — which some 150 million Americans rely on — rose an average of just 3 percent, according to an annual survey by the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust.

And since 2011, premiums have increase just 20 percent, far lower than in the previous five years, when they jumped 31 percent, and even lower than in the five years between 2001 and 2006, when they shot up 63 percent.

Medicare has seen a similar slowdown, as the cost per enrollee has grown by an average of just 1.4 percent annually since 2011, according to the program’s trustees. That was the lowest growth rate in Medicare’s history, dating back to 1965.

But the health insurance marketplaces — an important pillar of the law — have proven more challenging to establish than their architects envisioned.

In 2017, enrollment is expected to grow only 9 percent.

This year, several dozen insurers have either pulled back from the marketplaces or shuttered completely, citing unsustainable losses from covering patients who were much sicker than they anticipated.

Those that remain in the marketplaces for 2017 in many cases are seeking large rate hikes.

That has strained many consumers, even in states like California that have been more successful in building functioning marketplaces.

Though most Californians will have multiple insurance choices for 2017, a substantial number of 2016 customers are facing very large rate hikes unless they switch health plans.

Federal health officials note that subsidies available through the law should protect most consumers from the rate hikes.

Consumers making less than four times the federal poverty level — about $47,000 for a single adult or $97,000 for a family of four — qualify for subsidies.

Insurers must provide a basic set of benefits and cannot turn away consumers, even if they are sick.

But many insurers and state regulators have been urging adjustments to the health law to speed enrollment growth and bring in younger, healthier customers “The time is long past due for state and federal policymakers to move past the politics and come together and make substantive corrections to the law,” Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer Jr. told a House committee last month.

“The markets are suffering. Let’s roll up our sleeves and fix them,” he said.

According to a recent analysis by the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation, more than 5 million people who are currently uninsured could get federal subsidies to buy coverage. Other research has suggested that many of these people do not know they can get the aid.

More challenging to reach will likely be Americans who make too much to qualify for assistance.

The White House last month announced a new effort to use social media and other tools to convince more younger Americans to sign up for health plans.

Younger consumers are viewed as critical to sustaining the marketplaces because they are typically healthier and less costly to insure.

Administration officials have taken several additional steps to make shopping for health plans more appealing to consumers as well, including allowing Americans to more easily compare plans.

New plan designs being debuted this year will also allow consumers to get a health plan that exempts some physician visits from deductibles, a step that California and several other states have already taken to draw in healthier customers who may be reluctant to pay for a health plan that doesn’t offer any coverage until they pay thousands of dollars out of pocket.

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DUSTIN ® by Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

THE GRIZZWELLS® by Bill Schorr

MARVIN® by Tom Armstrong

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE® by Lynn Johnson

PEANUTS® by Charles Schultz

FRANK & ERNEST® by Bob Thaves

GARFIELD® by Jim Davis

THE BORN LOSER® by Art and Chip Sansom

ALLEY OOP® by Dale Graue and Jack Bender

ASTRO*GRAPH Thursday, October 20, 2016

By Eugenia Last Your birthday — You’ll learn readily and experience all sorts of personal changes this year.

Your interest in others and in different cultures and lifestyles will help you make choices that will lead to better health, less stress and new beginnings. Stick to your budget and enjoy the journey.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Express your thoughts and feelings, and react graciously to constructive criticism. Don’t feel the need to do what others say, but do consider incorporating suggestions that work

for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You’ve got everything going for you, so don’t falter now. Your actions should be calculated and precise, but not pretentious. Doing what you want without an audience will lead to success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Stay neutral, no matter what happens today.

The less you divulge about your particular views, the easier it will be to keep the peace and manipulate the situation at a crucial moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Ulterior motives, emotional manipulation and poor information will surface if you don’t take a time-out to digest what’s

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transpiring. Nothing is as bad as it seems, so chill out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Making travel plans or reuniting with old friends will lift your spirits.

Self-improvement projects will make you feel good about your appearance and potential.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Look for an opportunity to get ahead. Good fortune is within reach if you don’t get sucked into other people’s dilemmas. Protect against insult or injury.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A change will result in good fortune and new opportunities. Discuss your thoughts and plans with a loved one in order to come up with a good solution and a workable plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A clear mind will lead to good choices. Don’t let others’ actions phase you. If you follow your instincts, you will enjoy the benefits of a winning situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t question what you need to do; just do it.

It’s important to put the past behind you so that you can move forward without hesitation, worry or regret.

Love is highlighted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Emotions will flare up, and restraint and discipline will be required. Find unorthodox solutions instead of getting angry and making matters worse. Choose love and peace over chaos.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Business or pleasure trips will give you greater insight into ways you can exploit your skills, knowledge and expertise. Mix business with pleasure in order to advance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Put everything you’ve got into doing the best job possible. Don’t let an emotional incident make you less productive or cause damage to your reputation. Be true to yourself.

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HERMAN® by Jim Unger

THE FAMILY CIRCUS® by Bil Keane

bridge

Which finesse or both finesses?

By Phillip Alder Stacy Keach said, “I can’t think of anything that requires more finesse than comedy, both from a verbal and visual point of view.”

In bridge, everyone is taught how to finesse very early, and — no joke — almost everyone, especially below the expert level, loves to finesse. But do you know anyone who was warned that unless the contract is on the line, not to finesse when the failure of that finesse would result in more tricks being lost than if the finesse had never been taken?

Today, South is faced with two minor-suit finesses.

Which should he take, if any, in either six no-trump or seven no-trump after West leads the spade jack to declarer’s ace?

North’s weak-two opening promised a good six-card suit and 6-10 high-card points. South, wishing to protect his ace-queen minorsuit holdings at trick one, jumped to six no-trump.

South starts with 11 top tricks: three spades, six hearts, one diamond and one club. To get a guaranteed 12th trick is easy: Cross to dummy with a heart and run the diamond jack. Even if the finesse loses, declarer gets a second diamond trick to bring his total up to 12.

In seven no-trump, though, South seems to have a choice — but he doesn’t. If the club finesse is winning, that only gets him up to 12 tricks. Declarer needs to assume that the diamond finesse is working. Then he gets three diamond tricks and 13 in all.

If you are think-

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ing about contracting for a grand slam that needs a finesse to work, bid it when the finesse is winning and do not bid it when the finesse is losing!

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CONTINUED FROM 1 The Brownwood High production includes the following cast: Caractacus Potts, Mitchel Doud; Trym Scrumptious, Kylee McCloy/Katie Griffin; Grandpa Potts, Logan Dick; Baron Bomburst, Liam McCraw; Baroness Bomburst, Kamrey Windham/Jennie Wagner; The Childcatcher, Rachel Arrington; The Toymaker, Paul David Quillin; Jeremy Potts, James Williams; Jermima Potts, Jordan Roberts; Boris, Tim Crawford; Goran, Austin Haynes;

REEDER

CONTINUED FROM 1 includes stints in business and 11 years as a Democratic elected official in Llano County.

“I’m a seventh generation Texan,” Leeder said. “I am very passionate about this state and what it means to me. My father inherited our family farm … it’s been in our family since the mid1800s.”

Concerning education, Leeder said schools needed to find an equitable replacement for the so-called Robin Hood plan that reallocated money to school districts with smaller tax bases.

Susan, Sarah Boyette as Toby, and Sidney Ivey as Martz.

The children’s ensemble include Maritz Morin, Heather Williams, Daisy Green, Amanda Montalvo, Shelby Denny, McKenzie Adkins, Alyssa Salazar, Hunter Trowbridge, Ariana Rodriquez and Jeremiah Sanchez.

Crew members include Mariah Solis, stage manager; Sidney Ivey, choreographer; and Hunter Wall, Jesse Bennett, Macy De La Cruz, Zach Barron, Lundy Maninger, Emma Norz, Jordan McMillian, Aubrie Harris, Bethany Williams, Laisha Woods and Zachary Fields.

Lord Scrumptious, Quade Infinger; Coggins, Ethan Perea; Junkman, Jacob Ruiz; Miss Phillips, Mary McIver; Assistant, Bri Rodriquez; Sid, Hunter McMillian; Violet, Emily Beane; Turkey Farmer, Tyler Del Toro; “Voice,” Jacob Ruiz; Captain, Gilbert Trevino; Soldier No. 1, Jason Sanchez; Soldier No. 2, Jesse Sanchez; Chef, Daja Holbert; and inventors Mary McIver, Jarod Vedrode, Sarah Church, Hunter McMillian, Rebekah Greenhaw, Bri Rodriquez, Paul David Quillin, Austin Haynes, Tim Crawford and Madi Gosch; children, Brendan Stephens as Steven, Khloe Tobien as Greta, Caitlin Tucker as

“My home county of Llano gave $18.9 million back this year, and we were allowed to keep $18.4,” Leeder said. “We kept less than we returned … but yet, our school attendance, over 65 percent is on free or reduced lunch. That’s a direct correlation to the household income. We’re considered a wealthy school district, but our students aren’t wealthy.”

Leeder also said the state should scrap its current model of standardized testing and protect the current teacher retirement plan which, if diminished, Leeder said could lead to a “mass exodus” of teachers from Texas schools.

The candidate also said she wanted to create better conditions for small businesses and help family farmers who faced rising costs and extreme expenses.

Brown County Democratic Party member Carol McSwain said Leeder could be a bipartisan choice for the senate seat. McSwain said Leeder was committed to working “with those on both sides of the aisle.”

“This really shouldn’t be partisan, this particular vote,” McSwain said.

McSwain contrasted Leeder’s education plan with Buckingham’s, saying the Republican candidate was in favor of expanding vouchers and charter schools.

She said such a plan would direct money away from rural public schools and toward metropolitan areas in an effort to provide more options for urban students.

“It would really hurt the rural schools if they did this,” McSwain said. “I think that’s really unfair to Texas taxpayers. Your tax money is going to fund a school that’s for-profit.”

McSwain also emphasized that Leeder was a hunter and committed to Second Amendment rights.

Leeder said her ultimate goal was to be a more responsive politician for District 24.

“I am committed to being hired by Senate District 24 to work for them,” she said.

“Whoever wins this senate seat is representing our senate district, and they need to understand what our district needs, and wants, and their values and concerns.”

The Brownwood Art Association is located at 215 Fisk Ave. McSwain said the Association was renting out the facility for the evening and did not intend to endorse any particular candidate.

Baylor under investigation for alleged Title IX violations WACO (AP) — Baylor University is under federal investigation after its former coordinator responsible for preventing gender discrimination filed a complaint over sexual violence on the university’s Waco campus, a federal agency spokeswoman said Wednesday.

The investigation by the Office for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education began after the agency received a complaint from Patty Crawford, Baylor’s former Title IX coordinator, said agency spokeswoman Dorie Nolt. The office “will collect and analyze all relevant evidence to develop its findings,” she said in a statement Wednesday.

As Title IX coordinator, Crawford was entrusted with enforcing federal standards meant to prevent discrimination based on gen-

der at Baylor. She resigned as Title IX coordinator early this month and said publicly that top campus leaders undermined her efforts to investigate sexual assault claims and were more concerned with protecting the Baylor “brand” than the students.

“I never had the authority, the resources or the independence to do the job appropriately,” she said during an appearance on “CBS This Morning” the day after her resignation.

A Baylor spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the federal investigation but said in a statement in response to Crawford’s resignation that Crawford went public with her grievances only after the school rejected a demand for $1 million and retention of book and film rights.

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CONTINUED FROM 1 Jail log Others booked into the Brown County Jail between 8 a.m.

Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday were: n Adrian Clark, 46, Voss, resisting arrest, criminal trespass. n Alice Gunter, 32, Brownwood, failure to appear, traffic warrants. n Jami Hunter,18, Brownwood, failure to appear, traffic warrant. n Christopher Salazar, 35, Brownwood, DWI, driving with invalid license, violating promise to appear.

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CONTINUED FROM 4 Whether that will succeed is anybody’s guess; on the other side of the Democratic divide will again be Schumer, this time leading the party in the Senate, either as minority or majority leader.

Even if all Democrats agree to “go where the money is,” it seems unlikely they’ll be able to agree on precisely how to do it.

At about this time in the 2008 campaign, Barack Obama had a brief encounter with an Ohio man named Joseph Wurzelbacher, who later became known as Joe the Plumber.

“Your new tax plan is going to tax me more, isn’t it?” Joe asked the Democratic candidate at a stop in Holland, Ohio.

“It’s not that I want to punish your success, I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you, that they’ve got a chance for success, too,” Obama answered. “I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

For Republicans, Joe the Plumber became the embodiment of opposition to Obama’s redistributionist plans. But Obama back then was vastly more subtle than Clinton is today; rhetorically, “We’re going to go where the money is” is a hardedged threat compared to “spread the wealth around.”

Clinton doesn’t need subtlety. With the political world fixated on all things Trump, she could resurrect Willie Sutton himself, and threaten to sic him on everyday Americans, and it’s possible nobody would notice. Clinton is being blunt about her intentions because she can.

Byron York is chief political correspondent for The Washington Examiner.

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Quarterback Trace Evans (10), running back Hayden Turner (21) and the Early offense averages just 11 points per game, but the Jim Ned Indians are producing only 15 points on average as the two teams square off Friday night in Tuscola.

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EARLY — The toughest portion of the Early’s District 3-3A Division I schedule, at least on paper, is now behind them. And despite a winless start to the season, the postseason is a still a possibility for the Longhorns — but defeating the one-win Jim Ned Indians Friday night is crucial to their chances.

The Longhorns (0-6, 0-2), coming off a 72-14 loss to No. 12 Clyde, visit the Indians (1-6, 0-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Following Friday’s contest, Merkel (2-5, 0-2) and Comanche (4-3, 2-0) remain on Early’s schedule “The playoffs are something we’ve talked about since the beginning of the offseason last

year,” said Early second-year head coach Blake Sandford. “But in reality, it’s all about playing the snap and that’s truly been our focus, to win a snap and go on to the next one. Anything that ever happens after that is a benefit and a bonus.

We’re worried about the here and now, not trying to forecast our future.”

While Clyde and Brady were considered the class of the league during the preseason, and thus far in district competition, Sandford stated Early is in no position to breathe a sigh of relief over the final three weeks of the regular season.

“I don’t know that it gets easier,” Sandford said of the closing schedule. “From all indications from the start of district, Brady and Clyde were the two best teams. But these other three teams are pretty good, too. Comanche, Jim Ned and

Merkel are all well-coached and they’re playing good ball. The only indication we have is their record, but as far as personnel goes we have our work cut out for us this week, next week and the week after. There are no easy days.”

Looking back at last week’s loss to Clyde, the Longhorns surrendered 36 points in the first period, 58 in the first half and 566 yards — 296 passing and 270 rushing — for the game. Offensively, Early tallied a touchdown in each half and generated a season-high 281 yards of total offense — 170 through the air and 111 on the ground.

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BANGS — The Bangs Dragons took their second District 4-3A Division II loss on the chin last week, suffering a 60-18 home loss to the Tolar Rattlers. The schedule gets no easier this week as the Dragons hit the road for the first time in district action to visit the Cisco Loboes.

Kickoff between the Dragons JIM P. (2-4, 0-2) and Loboes BIRD (5-1, 2-0) — who are ranked No. 2 in Class 3A Division II by Harris Ratings Weekly — is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Cisco is coming off a 42-21 victory over Coleman, which knocked off Bangs, 22-6, in the 4-3A Division II opener for both squads.

“What we talk to our kids about is having the opportunity to go over there and get after a team that’s one of the Top 5 in the state,” said Bangs second-year head coach Jim Bird. “We’ve talked about going over there and giving them our best. We played with Coleman, it was a tight game for a long time, and we want to continue to raise our level to the teams that are considered top tier teams in the district. We want to get to the point where we’re in that mix. The only way you can do that is by raising your level, and that’s hard to do if you’re never confronted with that level.”

Looking back on the loss to Tolar last week, the game started on a positive note for the Dragons — who tallied the first touchdown — but the rest of the contest was dominated by the Rattlers.

“The game started off in the right way. We put a drive together and scored on a big play, but Tolar did a good job of coming back and answering pretty quick,” Bird said.

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With three weeks remaining in the regular season, all Bulletin coverage area teams have reached the district portion of the schedule as Blanket, May, Zephyr, Rising Star, Santa Anna and Richland Springs join the fray Friday night.

For those teams with a few district games under their belts, a pair of battles for first place are on deck. In District 12-A Division II, the undefeated Panther Creek Panthers visit the upstart Brookesmith Mustangs, winners of three straight, for sole possession of first place.

Also, in District 7-2A Division I action, the No. 2 Crawford Pirates invade Goldthwaite to face the Eagles in a clash for the league’s final two unbeaten squads.

The following is a glimpse at the Week 9 schedule:

Panther Creek (7-0, 1-0) at Brookesmith (4-4, 2-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

On the cusp of their first postseason appearance since 2006, the Brookesmith Mustangs have the opportunity to put themselves in the driver’s seat for the District 12-A Division II championship as they host the undefeated Panther Creek Panthers Friday.

Brookesmith is in the midst of a threegame win streak, their longest since 2011 when the Mustangs finished with a 4-6 record. The Mustangs are coming off a 54-36 district triumph over Mullin last week, own a 51-38 victory over Gustine and started the streak with a 69-50 road win over Paint Rock.

Panther Creek, which is coming off its bye week, has downed Robert Lee (28-22), Trent (46-0), Rising Star (59-0), Paint Rock (60-14), Veribest (49-0), Benjamin (45-38) and Sidney (via forfeit).

The Mustangs are averaging 33 points and 287 yards — 244 rushing and 43 passing — per outing, while allowing 45 points.

Brookesmith’s ground game is led by Phoenix Burns (968 yards, 15 TDs), J.W. Smith (583 yards, 10 TDs) and Cade Stephens (445 yards, 6 TDs).

Through the air, Mason Brummett has completed 18 of 25 passes for 250 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Smith and Burns have also thrown one touchdown apiece and combined for 92 yards passing.

Smith (9-135, TD) leads the Mustangs in receptions followed by Ryder Nelson (6-51), Burns (4-59, 2 TDs) and Stephens (4-54, TD).

According to sixmanfootball.com, Brookesmith is a 45-point underdog.

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Cameron King (center) and the May Tigers will attempt to improve to 8-0 as they visit Gorman in the District 11-A Division I opener for both teams Friday night.

May (7-0, 0-0) at Gorman (5-2, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Class A Division I No. 7 May Tigers, coming off their bye week, will attempt to remain undefeated as they open District 11-A Division I action against the Gorman Panthers, who have lost their last two contests.

May has defeated Santa Anna (54-20), Eden (64-12), Throckmorton (61-42), Blanket (65-20), Rising Star (54-0), Water Valley (56-6) and Knox City (50-0).

Gorman opened the season with wins over Mount Calm (78-35), Throckmorton (96-48), Lometa (61-48), Iredell (68-60) and Bryson (78-58), but has since lost to Stephenville Faith (56-16) and Zephyr (66-46).

In May’s most recent outing, the 50-0 win over Knox City, the Tigers ground game featured 99 yards and two touchdowns from Cameron King and 75 yards and two scores from Jacob Brown.

Through the air, Wyatt Mote connected on 5 of 9 passes for 97 yards and two scores, Brown was 2 of 2 for 38 yards and King completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Self.

King also recorded a team-high four receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown while Brown hauled in three receptions for 52 yards with a trip to the end zone.

Defensively for May, Daniel Salinas led the way with 13 tackles followed by King with 12 and Kaleb Simpson with 10.

In Gorman’s loss to Zephyr last week, the Panthers finished with 438 yards — 237 rushing and 201 passing — but fumbled the ball away twice. Defensively, Gorman yielded 510 yards, including 400 on the ground.

Trent Padron completed 12 of 20 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns, Ismael Herrera rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, and Garrett Bell caught four passes for 79 yards with a trip to the end zone to pace the Gorman offense. Sam Rainey also added three receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown.

According to sixmanfootball.com, May is a 43-point favorite.

Evant (4-3, 0-0) at Zephyr (6-1, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Class A Division I No. 8 Zephyr Bulldogs open their District 10-A Division I schedule in search of a fifth consecutive victory as the Evant Elks come calling.

Since a 52-6 loss to Richland Springs in Week 3, the Bulldogs have responded with victories over Santa Anna (56-0), Lingleville (66-12), Cherokee (62-12) and Gorman (66-46).

Evant enters district action having won

two of its last three games. The Elks, who are coming off their bye week, knocked off Nueces Canyon (72-36) on Oct. 8 and Morgan (54-6) on Sept. 23, with a loss to Santa Anna (57-20) sandwiched between on Sept. 30.

In Zephyr’s 20-point win over Gorman last week, the Bulldogs tallied 510 yards of total offense, with 400 coming on the ground. Nicholas Moody rushed for 226 yards and three touchdowns of 24, 10 and 32 yards, while Bishop Norman added 169 yards and three scores from 58, 26 and 25 yards.

Through the air, Kason King was 4 of 9 for 80 yards with scoring tosses of 30 and 18 yards to Devin Williams and 7 yards to John Paul Gowin. Williams finished with three catches for 73 yards and Gowin added two receptions for 37 yards, also hauling in a 30-yard pass from Norman.

Defensively, Zephyr gave up 438 yards — 237 rushing and 201 passing — but forced and recovered a pair of fumbles.

Brayden Malloy and Zack Miller led the Bulldogs with 16 tackles apiece, Hadley Spieckerman followed with 13 and Norman finished with 12 and both fumble recoveries. Moody chipped in nine tackles followed by Williams with eight, Robert Clark with six, and King and William Simpson with two apiece.

According to sixmanfootball.com, Zephyr is a 45-point favorite.

Jonesboro (7-0, 0-0) at Blanket (5-2, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Blanket Tigers begin their bid for a fifth straight postseason appearance against the Class A Division I No. 5 Jonesboro Eagles, who bring an undefeated record into Friday night’s District 10-A Division I opener.

Blanket’s only losses this season have come at the hands of unbeatens May (65-20) and Strawn (46-22), with victories over Rising Star (54-6), Rochelle (48-0), Brookesmith (55-8), Lometa (28-22, OT) and Sidney (by forfeit) Jonesboro has knocked off Iredell (54-8), Milford (34-16), Avalon (69-41), Cherokee (78-13), Coolidge (60-12), Dallas Lutheran (70-22) and Oakwood (60-12).

In Blanket’s most recent outing, its overtime win over Lometa, the Tigers overcame a 14-point first-quarter deficit and, after a scoreless second half from both squads, tallied the only points in overtime on a Blake Hood touchdown.

Blanket generated 266 yards, with 236 coming on the ground, while allowing 163 yards — 91 rushing and 72 passing — and GLIMPSE, 7

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recovering two fumbles.

Logan Wheeler rushed for 90 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown that evened the score at 22. Eddie Hernandez chipped in 59 yards while Isaac Pedraza added 43 yards and a trip to the end zone. Quinton Alexander also contributed 35 yards on the ground.

Through the air, Luke Kinkade completed 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards with a touchdown. Alexander led the team with two receptions for 21 yards.

According to sixmanfootball.com, Blanket is a 45-point underdog.

Victory Life (2-5, 0-1) at Waco Live Oak (4-3, 1-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Victory Life Academy Warriors are looking to notch their first TAPPS Six-Man Division II District 2 win of the season as they visit Waco Live Oak Friday.

The Warriors are coming off just their second victory of the season, a 44-24 road triumph over Temple CenTex Home School last week. Victory Life also owns a win over VLA-Durant (68-32) with losses against Gustine (29-28), Orange Community Christian (73-24), Mullin (58-14), Fredericksburg Heritage (66-20) and Weatherford Christian (56-8).

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Comanche (4-3, 2-0) at Clyde (6-0, 2-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Comanche Indians and Clyde Bulldogs are both looking to remain atop the District 3-3A Division I standings as the two squads square off Friday night.

Comanche has started its league campaign with victories over Merkel (38-14) and Jim Ned (21-6) while Clyde has flattened Merkel (50-0) and Early (72-14).

Despite the Bulldogs’ 58-point win over the Longhorns last week, Clyde slipped from No. 9 to No. 12 in this week’s Harris Ratings Weekly Class 3A Division I poll.

In Comanche’s triumph over Merkel last week, the Indians surrendered the game’s first two touchdowns, but answered with 38 consecutive points to coast to the victory.

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each scored on 1-yard runs, Ethan Wilson added a 10-yard touchdown carry and Alfred Cervantes booted a 22-yard field goal.

Comanche surrendered just 164 yards — 80 of which came on a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes. The Indians allowed just 84 yards on the other 36 snaps and recovered three fumbles.

In Clyde’s win over Early last week, the Bulldogs generated 566 total yards — 296 passing and 270 rushing — while yielding 281 yards. Clyde led 36-0 after one quarter and 58-6 at halftime as Tanner Riley completed 12 of 15 passes for 283 yards and five touchdowns. Brandon Berry led the way with four receptions for 159 yards and three scores while Payton Burton rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.

According to Harris Ratings Weekly, Comanche is a 24-point underdog.

Coleman (5-2, 1-1) at Eastland (5-2, 2-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Coleman Bluecats will attempt to rebound from their first District 4-3A Division II loss and remain in the championship picture as they visit the Eastland Mavericks, who are flawless in league action thus far.

Coleman suffered a 42-21 loss to Cisco last week in a game that was deadlocked at 21 at halftime. The Bluecats allowed 416 yards of total offense — 307 rushing and 109 passing — and did not force a turnover. Offensively, Coleman generated 264

yards — 148 rushing and 116 passing — but tossed three interceptions.

Bryson Hammonds finished with 82 yards rushing while Riley Harris chipped in 51 for the Bluecats. Hammonds completed 7 of 16 passes with three picks, as Harris finished with four grabs for 52 yards, Darrian Hunter added two for 44 and Jett Allen contributed a pair of receptions for 20 yards.

Eastland, which opened district with a 57-20 thrashing of Tolar, pummeled Dublin, 76-14, last week.

The Mavericks — who are ranked No. 9 in Class 3A Division II by Harris Ratings Weekly this week — led 42-0 after one quarter last week and finished with 504 total yards, including 435 rushing. Chris Martinez led the charge with 218 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

According to Harris Ratings Weekly, Coleman is an 11-point underdog.

Crawford (7-1, 4-0) at Goldthwaite (6-1, 3-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

First place is on the line in District 7-2A Division I as the league’s last two unbeaten teams clash. The Goldthwaite Eagles, coming off their district bye, welcome the Crawford Pirates — ranked No. 2 in Class 2A Division I by Harris Ratings Weekly, who throttled San Saba, 56-0, a week ago.

Goldthwaite’s most recent outing was GLIMPSE, 8

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District W L Clyde 2 0 Brady 2 0 Comanche 2 0 Merkel 0 2 Jim Ned 0 2 Early 0 2 ‑——— Friday’s Games Early at Jim Ned Comanche at Clyde Brady at Merkel ‑——— Week 8 Results

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District W L 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 2 ‑——— Friday’s Games Bangs at Cisco Coleman at Eastland Dublin at Tolar ‑——— Week 8 Results Tolar 60, Bangs 18 Cisco 42, Coleman 21 Eastland 76, Dublin 14

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a 29-0 victory over San Saba in the 99th Battle of the River. The Eagles amassed 489 total yards — 286 rushing and 203 passing — with three turnovers while giving up 189 yards — 112 through the air and 77 on the ground.

Christian Valencia completed 8 of 13 passes for 154 yards and two scores while Jaydan West was 5 of 7 for 49 yards. Kyle Schwartz caught five passes for 92 yards and a score and Zac Gaspar added five grabs for 77 yards with a trip to the end zone. On the ground, Leo Garcia rushed for 132 yards followed by Quaid Seward with 66 and Aris Shelton with 35 yards.

In Crawford’s win over San Saba last week, the Pirates gained 432 yards — 273 rushing and 159 passing — while giving up 113 yards — 86 on the ground and 27 through the air — with two fumble recoveries.

Garrett Dutschmann rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, Casen Ewing completed 5 of 6 passes for 148 yards and two scores and Cade Johnston caught three passes for 117 yards with a trip to the end zone.

Harris Ratings Weekly lists this as the No. 2 Class 3A game in the state this week, and Goldthwaite as a 14-point underdog.

Hico (5-2, 2-1) at San Saba (0-7, 0-3) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The San Saba Armadillos will attempt to halt a 13-game losing streak that dates to Sept. 18, 2015 as they host Hico Friday.

San Saba is off to an 0-7 start, with its

District W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‑——— Friday, Oct. 21 Veribest at Santa Anna Paint Rock at Water Valley ‑——— Week 8 Results Cherokee 86, Paint Rock 61 Santa Anna, OPEN Veribest, OPEN Water Valley, OPEN Santa Anna Water Valley Veribest Paint Rock

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Friday’s Games Crawford at Goldthwaite Hico at San Saba De Leon at Valley Mills Hamilton, OPEN ——— Week 8 Results Crawford 56, San Saba 0 De Leon 38, Hamilton 13 Valley Mills 36, Hico 29 Goldthwaite, OPEN Overall W L 4 3 3 3 2 3 1 6

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most recent loss coming at the hands of No. 2 Crawford, 56-0. Hico is coming off its first district loss, a 36-29 setback against Valley Mills.

Last week, San Saba managed just 113 yards of total offense — 86 rushing and 27 passing — with a pair of turnovers, while giving up 432 yards — 273 on the ground and 159 through the air.

Ruben Parra rushed for a team-high 33 yards and completed 6 of 9 passes for 27 yards for San Saba. J.B. Salinas chipped in 30 yards rushing, while Erik Argote added 11. Joseph Watson was the leading receiver with a 21-yard catch.

According to Harris Ratings Weekly, San Saba is a 25-point underdog.

Rochelle (0-7, 0-0) at Richland Springs (6-0, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The top-ranked Richland Springs Coyotes take aim at a 15th straight district championship, and 65th consecutive league victory, when they host the winless Rochelle Hornets in Friday’s 13-A Division II opener.

The Coyotes, winners of 21 games in a row overall, have defeated Paducah (58-0), Zephyr (52-6), Austin Hill Country (60-8), High Island (54-7), Sterling City (48-0) and Rockwall Heritage (54-6).

The Hornets have fallen to Veribest (5913), Medina (29-21), Blanket (48-0), Eden (67-6), Paint Rock (55-6), Mullin (78-31) and Oglesby (by forfeit).

Richland Springs averages 54 points and 348 yards — 240 rushing and 108 passing — per game with no turnovers. Defensively, the Coyotes allow 4 points and 133 yards — 74 through the air and 59 on the ground — with 13 takeaways.

0 0 0 0 ——— Friday’s Games Jonesboro at Blanket Evant at Zephyr ——— Week 8 Results Blanket, OPEN Evant, OPEN Jonesboro, OPEN Zephyr 66, Gorman 46

DISTRICT 11-A DIVISION I

District W L May 0 0 Gorman 0 0 Gordon 0 0 Lingleville 0 0 ——— Friday’s Games May at Gorman Gordon at Lingleville ——— Week 8 Results Gordon, OPEN Zephyr 66, Gorman 46 Lingleville, OPEN May, OPEN

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Strawn

District W L 0 0

Overall W L 7 0

Moran Woodson Rising Star

0 0 0 0 0 0 ——— Friday’s Games Strawn at Rising Star Moran at Woodson ——— Week 8 Results Moran, OPEN Rising Star 34, Gustine 18 Strawn, OPEN Woodson, OPEN

DISTRICT 12-A DIVISION II

District Overall W L W L Brookesmith 2 0 4 4 Panther Creek 1 0 7 0 Mullin 1 1 5 2 Gustine 0 1 1 5 Sidney 0 2 0 7 ——— Friday’s Games Panther Creek at Brookesmith Mullin at Gustine Sidney, OPEN ——— Week 8 Results Brookesmith 54, Mullin 36 Panther Creek 1, Sidney 0 (forfeit) Rising Star 34, Gustine 18

DISTRICT 13-A DIVISION II

Walker Tippie (652 yards, 12 TDs), Hutton Lusty (431 yards, 11 TDs) and Jordan Burkhart (269, 4 TDs) anchor the ground game. Tippie (333 yards, TDs) and Burkhart (304 yards, 7 TDs) are the primary passers, and Tippie (7-183, 4 TDs), Cameron Parham (5-208, 3 TDs), Colt Carlisle (4-90, TD), Lusty (4-72, 2 TDs), Burkhart (4-34, 2 TDs) and Traven Day (3-64, 2 TDs) have hauled in receptions.

Defensive standouts include Tippie (32.5 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries), Lusty (30.5 tackles, seven for loss, two sacks), Carlisle (28 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one interception), Parham (21.5 tackles, 7.5 for loss, three sacks) and Brandon Tharp (20.5 tackles, 3.5 for loss).

According to sixmanfootball.com, Richland Springs is a 45-point favorite.

Veribest (2-3, 0-0) at Santa Anna (4-3, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

The Santa Anna Mountaineers target a fourth straight victory in the District 8-A Division I opener against Veribest.

Santa Anna is averaging 81 points per game during its win streak with victories over Cherokee (110-84), Evant (57-20) and Blackwell (75-28).

Veribest has defeated Rochelle (59-13) and Brookesmith (52-7) this season, with losses to Panther Creek (49-0), Blackwell (30-26) and Highland (56-8).

According to sixmanfootball.com, Santa Anna is a 45-point favorite.

Strawn (7-0, 0-0) at Rising Star (1-6, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday

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W L W L 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 7 x x x x ——— Friday’s Games Rochelle at Richland Springs Cherokee, OPEN ——— Week 8 Results Cherokee 86, Paint Rock 61 Richland Springs 54, Rockwall Heritage 6 Oglesby 1, Rochelle 0 (forfeit)

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District Overall W L W L Granbury NCTA 1 0 4 3 Waco Live Oak 1 0 4 3 Temple Holy Trinity 1 0 3 4 Weatherford Chr. 1 3 2 5 Victory Life 0 1 2 5 ‑——— Friday, Oct. 21 Temple Holy Trinity at Granbury NCTA Victory Life at Waco Life Oak Tioga at Weatherford Christian ‑——— Week 8 Results Granbury NCTA 73, W’ford Christian 28 Temple Holy Trinity, OPEN VLA 44, Temple Centex Homeschool 24 Waco Life Oak, OPEN

Coming off their first victory of the season, 34-18 over Gustine, the Rising Star Wildcats eye a win streak against undefeated Strawn in the District 11-A Division II opener.

In Rising Star’s win last week, the Wildcats overcame a pair of fumbles and finished with 254 total yards, including 204 rushing.

Colton Edwards amassed a team-high 54 yards on the ground with a 26-yard touchdown while David Martinez chipped in 60 yards and a 4-yard scoring carry.

Alex Teplicek completed all three of his pass attempts for touchdowns — 1 and 24 yards to Micah Carnley and 25 yards to Gavin Brumley. Teplicek also contributed 51 yards rushing.

Defensively, the Wildcats forced four takeaways and allowed 241 yards of total offense.

Strawn has defeated Blum (60-14), Granbury Cornerstone (42-0), Forestburg (6214), Fort Worth THESA (54-37), Union Hill (48-36), Abilene Christian (65-0), Blanket (46-22) and Gordon (28-22).

According to sixmanfootball.com, Rising Star is a 45-point underdog.

Mullin (5-2, 1-1) at Gustine (1-5, 0-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday

Both the Mullin Bulldogs and Gustine Tigers look to get back on track in District 12-A Division II action.

Mullin is coming off a 54-36 loss to Brookesmith while Gustine suffered a 34-18 non-district loss to Rising Star last week.

According to sixmanfootball.com, Mullin is a 45-point favorite.

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Early Longhorns Football

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CONTINUED FROM 4 moving the ball up and down the field,” Sandford said. “But we left some touchdowns out there that we could have had.

“Defensively, every time Clyde touched the ball they scored. We may have gotten them off the field once. Clyde’s very good and something we’re still trying to get better at is stopping people and shoring up the defense.”

Jim Ned enters Friday’s game averaging just 15 points per game while allowing 30.

The Indians’ lone victory was a 33-19 decision over Bangs, which knocked off Early by a 34-8 count in the season opener.

The Indians are coming off a 21-12 loss at Brady, which downed Early, 43-18, as Jim Ned mustered 109 yards of total offense — 17 rushing on 19 carries and 92 yards through the air on 8 of 22 passing.

Down 7-6 after one quarter, Jim Ned — which allowed 339 yards, including 209 rushing, while forcing three turnovers — found themselves in a 21-6 halftime hole.

Starting quarterback Dillon McCoy threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Conner Akins in the first period. Dylan Harrell took the most snaps behind center, however, completing 6 of 13 attempts for 84 yards with a 23-yard scoring toss to

Early Longhorns Schedule A26 at Bangs S2 at Roscoe S9 Bruceville-Eddy # S16 Tolar S23 at Paradise S30 OPEN O7 Brady * O14 Clyde * O21 at Jim Ned * O28 Merkel * N4 at Comanche *

L 34-8 L 41-20 L 44-0 cancelled L 41-7 L 43-18 L 72-14

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Early enters the game averaging 11 points and 218 yards — 133 passing and 85 rushing — per contest. Quarterback Trace Evans has completed 55 of 155 passes for 768 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions, while leading receivers include Drew Sessler (21-460, 7 TDs), Devyn Burns (11-124, 2 TDs), Griffin Ehlers (6-81), Hayden Turner (6-48), Joshua Graves (5-42) and Chase Keilers (4-19). Top ground gainers include Turner (205 yards), Evans (158 yards) and Christian Alcorta (115 yards), but the Longhorns are still searching for their first rushing touchdown.

On the defensive end, the Longhorns have been shredded for 46 points and 473 yards — 355 rushing and 118 passing — per outing. Defensive leaders include Miguel Elizondo (51 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 FR), Ehlers (40 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack), Abe Morris (34 tackles), Jim Fowler (33 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 FR), Eric Diehl (29 tackles, 2 for loss), Sessler (29 tackles, 1 for loss), Alcorta (26 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 FR), Xavier Yebra (22 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack), Mason Flippin (22 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 FR), Adrian Alfaro (21 tackles, 1 for loss) and Keilers (21 tackles, INT).

In regard to the keys to an Early victory Friday night, Sandford said, “Offensively it’s the same as every week — moving the chains, getting some first downs and getting more people involved in touching the ball. I thought we did a good job starting that process this past week.

“Our defense needs to line up right, make sure we are where we’re supposed to be and then make the tackle.”

According to Harris Ratings Weekly, Early is a 21-point underdog.

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Early Longhorns Stat Sheet TEAM OFFENSE • 11.2 points per game (67) • 218.3 yards per game (1,310) • 85.5 rushing yards per game (513) • 132.8 passing yards per game (797)

• 118.3 passing yards per game (710)

RECEIVING LEADERS • Drew Sessler 21 receptions for 460 yards, 7 TDs • Devyn Burns 11 receptions for 124 yards. 2 TDs • Griffin Ehlers 6 receptions for 81 yards • Hayden Turner 6 receptions for 48 yards • Joshua Graves 5 reception for 42 yards • Chase Keilers 4 receptions for 19 yards • Abe Morris 3 receptions for 16 yards • Miguel Elizondo 1 reception for 8 yards • Christian Mills 1 reception for 3 yards

TACKLE LEADERS • Miguel Elizondo 51 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 FR • Griffin Ehlers 40 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack • Abe Morris 34 tackles • Jim Fowler 33 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 FR • Eric Diehl 29 tackles, 2 for loss • Drew Sessler 29 tackles, 1 for loss • Christian Alcorta 26 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 FR • Xavier Yebra 22 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack • Mason Flippin 22 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 FR • Adrian Alfaro 21 tackles, 1 for loss • Chase Keilers 21 tackles, INT • Devyn Burns 18 tackles • Hayden Turner 17 tackles • Teddy Ozuna 15 tackles, 4 for loss • Christian Mills 15 tackles, 1 for loss • Tyler Kirkland 14 tackles • Chase Clawson 12 tackles, 1 for loss • Hayden Barker 9 tackles, 2 for loss • Ethan Rhodes 7 tackles • Joshua Graves 7 tackles • Trace Evans 4 tackles • Tre Hernandez 2 tackles

TEAM DEFENSE • 45.8 points per game (275) • 473.5 yards per game (2,841) • 355.2 rushing yards per game (2,131)

TURNOVER MARGIN • (-2) Early (7: 1 fumbles, 6 INTs) Opponents (5: 4 fumbles, 1 INT)

PASSING LEADERS • Trace Evans 55 of 155, 768 yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs • Tyler Kirkland 3 of 12, 29 yards RUSHING LEADERS • Hayden Turner 205 yards on 51 carries • Trace Evans 158 yards on 60 carries • Christian Alcorta 115 yards on 29 carries • Miguel Elizondo 32 yards on 11 carries • Drew Sessler 12 yards on 2 carries • Chase Keilers -2 yards on 1 carry • Tyler Kirkland -7 yards on 6 carries

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CONTINUED FROM 6 terback got hurt. The kid they brought in did a tremendous job and made them tougher to defend than the kid that started. He added the running element in there a little bit.

“Shortly thereafter our quarterback got hurt. Colton (Brewer) hurt his leg and played the rest of the way, but he really had no mobility. He’s real big part of our running and passing attack. A lot of sprint out, play action stuff we had in the game plan we weren’t able to get done because he didn’t have the mobility, so we were pretty much limited to keeping him in the pocket, and all of our option game was gone out the window. We lost a good half or better of our playbook. We slowed down offensively for a little bit, but were able to put another drive together and scored on a touchdown pass before the half. But they got some momentum going on the offensive side of the ball and put some points up in a hurry. We turned the ball over a little bit, which is something we haven’t done and that didn’t help our cause any.”

Bird stated Brewer was day-to-day and his availability against Cisco may not be determined until right before kickoff.

Bangs Dragons Schedule A26 Early S2 at Hawley S9 at Winters S16 Coahoma # S23 at Jim Ned S30 OPEN O7 Coleman * O14 Tolar * O21 at Cisco * O28 Eastland * N4 at Dublin *

W 34-8 L 56-7 W 14-13 cancelled L 33-19 L 22-6 L 60-18

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“Colton is going to be fine, but we want to make sure we take care of him first and foremost,” Bird said. “If he’s able to play he will and if not we’ll get him ready for the next week. We’ll have to make a few adjustments on our end personnel wise, but we’re still going to go over there and see our kids play hard and get after it and do the best they can to win each and every football game we play.”

Cisco — whose only lost this season was a 19-18 affair at Wall — averages 41 points and 389 yards — 297 rushing and 92 passing — per contest. Quarterback Kase Gayle is the driving force behind the Loboes offense, rushing for a team-high 755 yards and nine touchdowns while completing 30 of 48 passes for 550 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Other contributors on the ground include Dalton Cozart (184 yards, 2 TDs), Dathan Harding (145 yards, 4 TDs), Cecil Beasley (143 yards, TD), Dylan Brunson (131 yards, 3 TDs), Sean McAllister (109 yards, 2 TDs) and Seth Allen (88 yards, 6 TDs). Leading receivers include Korey Kelley (12-158) and Brunson (8-179, 3 TDs).

“Cisco’s a tremendous football team,” Bird said. “They came off a victory over Coleman in pretty good fashion and we all know how good of a football team Coleman is. Their offensive and defensive fronts are really impressive. They’ve got good sized backs, receivers and linebackers, real physical kids and they just know how to win. It’s a unique opportunity and a neat opportunity to go and be exposed to that.”

Bangs comes into the game averaging 16 points and 240 yards — 158 rushing and 82 passing — per outing while allowing 32 points and 385 yards — 248 on the ground and 137 through the air.

Brewer has completed 41 of 90 passes for 467 yards with four touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 218 yard and three scores. Brian Sterling (341 yards, 3 TDs) is the top rusher followed

by Zach Allen (282 yards, 3 TDs). Primary receiving threats include Kevin Blaine (17-193), Sterling (9-114, 2 TDs), Allen (571, TD), Justin Wilson (5-57) and Tanner James (4-52, TD).

As for the keys to Friday night’s contest,

Bird said, “ Offensively, we can’t turn the ball over. We have to keep the ball, use the clock, move the chains and try and finish some drives and slow the game down.

“Defensively, we have to stand in front of them and be physical like we were a couple of weeks ago when we played Coleman and make them have to earn it. Limit the big plays, which is something we didn’t do real well against Tolar. They didn’t have too many huge plays, they put some drives together,

Bangs Dragons Stat Sheet TEAM OFFENSE • 16.0 points per game (98) • 240.3 yards per game (1,442) • 157.7 rushing yards per game (946) • 82.6 passing yards per game (496) PASSING LEADERS • Colton Brewer 41 of 90, 467 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT • Seth Anderson 1 of 3, 29 yards RUSHING LEADERS • Brian Sterling 341 yards on 84 carries, 3 TDs • Zach Allen 282 yards on 59 carries, 3 TDs • Colton Brewer 218 yards on 61 carries, 3 TDs • Terick Flores 54 yards on 12 carries, 1 TD • Seth Anderson 33 yards on 8 carries • Colton Martin 19 yards on 4 carries • Kevin Blaine -2 yards on 1 carry • Steven Montgomery -2 yards on 6 carries • Team

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