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At cross country Regionals, 23 teams competed with the CHS girls finishing 13th overall and the boys finishing 5th overall. Daniel Flores finished 6th overall out of 100 runners, which qualified him for state. The CHS Roughrider Band earned Straight 1’s at the UIL Region Marching Contest — marking an incredible 15 consecutive 1st Division ratings. Next stop will be the UIL State Military Marching Contest at Baylor’s McLane Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Submitted | Light and Champion

At cross country Regionals, 23 teams competed with the CHS girls finishing 13th overall and the boys finishing 5th overall. Daniel Flores finished 6th overall out of 100 runners, which qualified him for state. The CHS Roughrider Band earned Straight 1’s at the UIL Region Marching Contest — marking an incredible 15 consecutive 1st Division ratings. Next stop will be the UIL State Military Marching Contest at Baylor’s McLane Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Submitted | Light and Champion

Center cross country, band excel at contests

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Center cross country, band excel at contests
Taxidermist David Clifton plans to host a series of threeday white-tailed deer taxidermy workshops at his Rusk County taxidermy facility in coming months. The workshops are intended to teach the basics and forge a solid foundation for beginners to build on. Courtesy Photo, David Clifton

Taxidermist David Clifton plans to host a series of threeday white-tailed deer taxidermy workshops at his Rusk County taxidermy facility in coming months. The workshops are intended to teach the basics and forge a solid foundation for beginners to build on. Courtesy Photo, David Clifton

SHORT COURSE

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, October 16, 2025
David Clifton takes pride in his work and he’s looking to pass on the passion for turning out top-notch taxidermy to others.Clifton, 54, is a full-time taxidermist from Rusk. In mid-September, he announced he will host a series of white-tailed deer taxidermy workshops throughout the fall.
Joaquin’s Zachary Kelley and Jadyn Brown close in on a Wolf runner in action in the Ram’s game in San Augustine last Friday. Kelsi Wood | JHS

Joaquin’s Zachary Kelley and Jadyn Brown close in on a Wolf runner in action in the Ram’s game in San Augustine last Friday. Kelsi Wood | JHS

Timpson Cross Country advances to Regionals

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
On Oct. 8, the Timpson cross country team traveled to Marshall to compete in this year’s district meet. Many don’t know, but these athletes have put in a lot of work behind the scenes and now three have the opportunity to advance to regionals on Oct. 20-21 in Huntsville.
Dan Ashe, a 20-year TPWD veteran, was recently promoted to Jasper District Management Biologist following the November 2024 retirement of Todd Driscoll. Photo by Matt Williams

Dan Ashe, a 20-year TPWD veteran, was recently promoted to Jasper District Management Biologist following the November 2024 retirement of Todd Driscoll. Photo by Matt Williams

NEW ET LEADER

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Texas Parks and Wildlife inland fisheries biologist Dan Ashe of Brookeland was recently named Jasper District Management Biologist over the agency’s Jasper District. Ashe has been working as interim supervisor over the district since the 2024 retirement of Todd Driscoll.

Center preps hard for Carthage joust

Mikayla Anderson Chs Yearbook The Light And
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Center Roughrider’s home football game this Friday is against Carthage, one of Center’s toughest opponents. For years, there has been a growing rivalry between our two schools. Athletic Director Nick Brown answered how he was preparing for the game. “We are watching films and making a game plan.
The Timpson Bears charge out of the tunnel ready to rumble before their game against the Hooks Hornets. TISD Student Media Intern Savannah Cassell |Light and Champion

The Timpson Bears charge out of the tunnel ready to rumble before their game against the Hooks Hornets. TISD Student Media Intern Savannah Cassell |Light and Champion

Bears to take on Hemphill Hornets in district opener

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
With preseason out of the way, the Timpson Bears are preparing to take on the Hemphill Hornets in their first district game of the season. In their game against Hooks, the Bears fell short with a score of 28-34, leaving them with a 2-3 record going into district play.
Ram Londell Parker looks for running room against a pack of Bulldog defenders in Joaquin’s 27-26 win over Corrigan-Camden last Friday night. Kelsi Wood | JHS

Ram Londell Parker looks for running room against a pack of Bulldog defenders in Joaquin’s 27-26 win over Corrigan-Camden last Friday night. Kelsi Wood | JHS

Timpson to play Hooks Hornets in home opener

Savannah Cassell Timpson Isd Student Media Intern
Thursday, October 2, 2025
With one more week until their district opener, the Timpson Bears are getting ready to take on the Hooks Hornets at home on Friday night.This past week, the Bears traveled to Grace Community High School to battle it out with the Wolfe City Wolves.
ANTE UP

ANTE UP

ANTE UP

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Texas hunters may want to invest a few extra bucks this year and get anted up for the Big Time Texas Hunts draw. Some premium hunting trips are up for grabs. Plus, some valuable bonus gifts were added to the menu this year.BTTH is the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s version of the Texas Lotto.
The Joaquin Rams burst out of the tunnel ready to rumble before their game against the Grand Saline Indians. Kelsi Wood | JHS

The Joaquin Rams burst out of the tunnel ready to rumble before their game against the Grand Saline Indians. Kelsi Wood | JHS

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