ARLINGTON (AP) — Jacob deGrom is headed to the free-spending Texas Rangers, who believe the health risk is worth the potential reward in trying to end a six-year run of losing. The two-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to a $185 million, five-year contract Friday, leaving the New York Mets after nine seasons — the past two shortened substantially by injuries.
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.
Brownwood’s East Elementary School celebrated its National Blue Ribbon award Friday morning as the entire student body gathered outside to hear words of congratulations. Brownwood school board president Michael Cloy presented the school with a plaque and with a flag from the Department of Education, which student council members raised along with the American and Texas flags on the school’s flagpole.
As it turned out, writing her book wasn’t that much of a challenge, according to author Janet Nash of Brownwood. Getting it ready to publish was the greater hurdle.
BANGS — For LaKrisha Newton, a 2004 Bangs High School graduate who’s in her first year as a teacher, helping others has been her lifelong interest. Newton is a “rock star” teacher at Bangs Middle School, where she teaches seventh grade math, and one of the best first-year teacher he’s worked with, Bangs ISD superintendent Dr.
Dates to remember December 6 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 5:30pm at the Extension Office 11 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at Bangs High School 11 – Meats Judging Practice 2:30pm at the Extension Office 13 – 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting 6:00pm at the Extension Office 15 – Annual 4-H Community Service Project “Turkey Boxes” 12:30pm at the Extension Office 17 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8:00am at the Youth Fair Barns 18 – Meats Judging Practice 2:30pm at the Extension Office If you have entered purebred gilts at any major show in Texas, we MUST upload registration papers into the validation system. For your gilts to be eligible to show you will need to bring your papers by the Extension Office by December 7th.
Sunday Fisherman’s Chapel United Methodist Church at North Lake Brownwood, located in Thunderbird Bay, holds services is 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Please come worship with us at the lake. Pastor is Billy Murphey.
The Early Longhorns’ basketball team split its first two games at the Dublin tournament, falling 48-36 to Stephenville on Thursday before beating Brady 59-52 on Friday. Early (3-2) was scheduled to play Clifton in the consolation final of the tournament on Saturday.
Friday’s Scores, Saturday’s Pairings Class 6A Division I Region I Final Prosper (12-1) vs. Lewisville (12-1), 2 p.m.
This most wonderful time of the year is known for cozy weather, family gatherings, and delicious holiday meals and treats. Many times, these foods are high in calories, saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of the foods and portions we are choosing. “Holiday foods play an important role in bringing people together and connecting us with culture and traditions, but keep in mind that moderation is key”, said Amy Valdez, Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. “One should aim to include these recipes as a part of a well-balanced meal for a healthy holiday season”, Valdez continued.