Inside Community and Education

INSIDE COMMUNITY

HIGH SPEED TRAIN APPROVED

The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the high-speed train that promises to transport passengers from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes. Texas Central Railroad, the company in charge of the project, expects to start construction in the first half of 2021.

LADY EAGLES GOLF TAKES THIRD

The Argyle Lady Eagles opened the 2020-2021 golf season at the Glen Rose Invitational at Squaw Valley at the end of September and finished 3rd overall! During the event, the Lady Eagles broke the previous 18-hole school-record of 325 by shooting a team score of 318. Congratulations, ladies! Have a great season! photo courtesy of Rick Herrin

INSIDE EDUCATION

SMASHING PUMPKINS

Sat., Nov 7 | 4:30pm-5:30pm Nine Spur Ranch

216 Pecan Acres Ln. • Argyle, TX 76226

If you are looking for a fun activity for the kids, come out to Nine Spur Ranch with your pumpkins and watermelon. Everyone will have a chance to smash pumpkins and feed the horses, goats and pig! This event is free and open to the public. For weekly event updates at Nine Spur Ranch follow them on Facebook, @NineSpurRanch.

photo courtesy of Brooke Ezzo

ARGYLE HOLIDAY MARKET

Sat., Nov 7 | 9am-3pm Argyle High School

191 Hwy 377 S • Argyle, TX 76226

It is that time of the year again when we start thinking about gifts for the holidays. Come and enjoy an afternoon by shopping some trendy and specialized items made and brought to you by local vendors. Items include clothing, décor, handmade soaps, quality cosmetics, handbags, jewelry, Argyle gifts and spirit wear, and much more. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation. photo courtesy of Rick Herrin

AMERICAN PICKERS IN DENTON COUNTY

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz and the team from American Pickers will be filming throughout the state during November and they will be coming to Denton County! This popular series is known for exploring the world of antique “picking.” The team is looking for leads. If you or someone you know has a large collection of hidden treasures, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY DOUBLE HEADER

NEW ALBUM RELEASE

Argyle High School’s acapella group, Remedy ACapella, has released their second studio album titled Waves; a collection of songs filled with the highs and lows of life. The songs will make you dance, cry, shout, and smile. The album is out on all major streaming platforms and can be found using the link, li.sten.to/PTLhGZt.

Sun., Oct. 25 | 10am-7pm Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Cir. • Fort Worth, TX 76177

Texas Motor Speedway is welcoming fans to a special NASCAR Playoffs Double Header. One ticket gets fan into both the Texas 500 Cup Series and the SpeedyCash.com 400 Gander Trucks race. Gates open Sunday at 10am. For COVID related guidelines and to purchase tickets, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com and

click on, Events. photo courtesy of Remedy ACapella

LIBERTY CHEER OUTREACH

Liberty Christian School cheerleaders delivered homemade quilts made and donated by junior, Jackie McGuire’s grandmother, to Rockport Memory Care Center in late September. The blankets are made from plastic bags that are knitted together and given to people in need. What a unique way to serve others! photo courtesy of Vivian Nichols