Game Day

Kaufman Lions vs Terrell Tigers, 7:30PM Memorial Stadium, Terrell

2011 Terrell Tigers-photo courtesy Captured Image

2011 Terrell coaching staff-photo courtesy of Captured Image

2011 Terrell Tigerettes

Terrell 7 on 7 week 4, the Sabian Hubbard show

Sometimes you can't stop someone no matter what you try to do.  Palmer and Kaufman found that out Tuesday night when they couldn't stop Terrell WR Sabian Hubbard.  He scored 7 touchdowns in two games leading Terrell to wins in both games.  The win over Kaufman was in the Championship game of the Kaufman 7 on 7 league. Terrell and Kaufman will meet August 26th in Terrell in the regular season opener.

Terrell 7 on 7 week 3

A few shots from last nights 7 on 7 games in Kaufman.  Terrell #1 lost to Kaufman #1, then bounced back and beat Kaufman #2. Kaufman has a good 7 on 7 team, it looks like most of my better shots came from Kaufman.  Terrell opens the regular football season hosting Kaufman.  The Tigers will need to work on containing the Kaufman roll out by then.

These shots are of Kaufman #1.

Terrell #1 is below

A shot of Terrell #2

Terrell 7 on 7 week 1

Play started last night in the Kaufman 7 on 7 passing league.  Terrell has two teams entered.  One team played Scurry-Rosser and won that contest.  The other team played Mabank and lost.

Tiger Matavious Morris has been nominated for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

No jury duty

Not GUILTY sure GUILTY why GUILTY but GUILTY I GUILTY didn't GUILTY get GUILTY selected.  While at the courthouse I got to watch a protest for something or other.

Tigers make easy work of Lions

Terrell traveled to Kaufman Friday night for a non-district game against the Kaufman Lions. The Tigers held a 20 point lead a half time 34-14. The Tigers out scored the Lions in the second half 46-15 by using a full court press and hitting a flurry of three pointers, the final score 80-29.
Tavian Henderson led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points.

The varsity next plays on Nov 30, when they host Waxahachie at the Complex in their first District 15-4A game.

Terrell, TX Photowalk 2010 info

Sign up for the Terrell, TX Photowalk by following the link to the right. Brian will be leading the walk this year. The date is July 24th from 9am-11am.

An album has been posted to Facebook featuring photos from Week 2 of the 7 on 7 league.

Kaufman 7 on 7 squad

A few shots of the Kaufman team participating in the 7 on 7 passing league.

Holding on

I don't think she was going to let go.

Monday Morning Mashup

I finished my second 5K Saturday morning. It was the Spring into Action 5K Fun Run and Walk benefiting the Women and Infants department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, TX. They announced on site that they had over 250 registered runners. My goal going into the race was to break 40 minutes, I finished in 38:47. Next up is the Capitol 10K in Austin on April 11th. I have no dreams of running that course. I plan on walking, jogging,taking pictures and having fun along the way.

The Fountain 5K and Walk is on April 17th, during the Terrell Heritage Jubilee. The race will benefit Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital.

A full schedule of events for the Jubilee can be found here.

The Tigers baseball team will travel to Forney Tuesday night for a district game against the Jackrabbits. The Tigers will then host Lancaster Tigers Thursday night. The team has started slow in district play, but starting with the game against Lancaster, Terrell will have 5 of the final 7 district games at home. Hopefully, the home field will give them the boost needed to make the playoffs.

I added a couple of photo sets to the Facebook page. Follow the link on the right to check out photos from Dallas Blooms, Tiger baseball and the 5K Run in Kaufman.

There is a story on the Terrell Tribunes site that has generated quite a few negative comments about growth, safety and overall quality of life in Terrell. I would like to direct the anonymous commenter's to the City of Terrell's website where they can apply for the Terrell Citizens University.

Have a great Monday morning!

Kaufman wins the game heads to playoffs

Last night the Kaufman Lions hosted the Tigers boys soccer team in a game that was moved from Tuesday night because of the weather and field playing conditions. The field was wet and muddy last night but it didn't keep the Lions from scoring 4 second half goals and run away from the Tigers winning 4-0.



The first half was scoreless but each team did have scoring chances. The Lions came out strong in the second half, after senior night festivities that included player and parent introductions and give aways, and put the game away.

The play was rough all game as each team had multiple yellow cards handed out. The end of the match was marred by poor sportsmanship on both sides.

Skywatch Friday- Baseball, finally!

I have been waiting for baseball season since last years playoffs. The regular season hasn't started yet, but the Tigers did scrimmage against the Kaufman Lions last night. How could I resist not making my Skywatch Friday picture from the field. Click to enlarge.

More Skywatch Friday sites are here.

I will post a few more baseball shots from last night in my Friday bonus post later today.

Terrell 66 Kaufman 44

Terrell jumped to early lead and never looked back Friday night in Terrell. The Tigers were led by Jherrod Stiggers who scored 23 first half points and 29 total. The final score was 66-44.

Check the Tribune for a full story of the game by Cliff.


Kaufman took an early time out. If you enlarge the picture
and look at the scoreboard, you can make out the score is 15-0.
I see lotto numbers there....3, 10, 2, 22, 23.


Jherrod Stiggers the star of the game for the Tigers.

Brian at Texas Daily Photo has a good picture from the game. I have a few more I am going to put up Sunday.

Over Reaction Monday and a few more storm shots

Sorry, ORM belongs to GAC. I am posting early, I may update tomorrow.

The Kaufman Herald has news important news about the Kaufman ISD schools closing because of the swine flu. Terrell ISD is business as usual....for now.

I am thankful I do not have kids, because I really do not understand whats going on with the H1N1 virus (that's the PC name for swine flu, but I don't want to offend any pigs). I read just an hour ago on CNN that the swine flu is no worse than the regular flu. That it may die down and come back stronger in the fall. What happens if it does come back? Are school officials prepared to close school down again? I also heard today that schools that are scheduled to open next week may remain closed. Is that helping? Another rumor was the days missed will not have to be made up and the districts will not lose any funding.

How many of these kids that are not going to school are having to go to Grandmas because Mom and Dad cant get off work. Then Grandma takes the kids to Wal-Mart of McDonalds?

Click on any picture for a larger view, then your back button to return to the site.

This is behind the YMCA on West Nash St. I was about
100 yards from this sitting in my car when the storm hit. You can
see my view of the storm by visiting the you tube link on the right.


The shingles and roofing of a hotel ended up in their parking lot.


I didn't know our new water meters were plastic.
This one wanted to float away.


The awning of a business on Hwy 34.

Terrell vs. Kaufman boys soccer

Terrell hosted Kaufman in boys and girls varsity soccer Friday night. The Lady Tigers won their game. I didn't stick around for the end of the boys game. They were winning 2-0 at halftime.

Its going to take some practice to see if I can get better nighttime sports pictures. These didn't turn out very good.

Stevie's BBQ on the Square, Kaufman, Texas

Saturday, Brian and I took a trip to Kaufman to take pictures of the square. Kaufman is the County seat for Kaufman County. They have a classic town square but most of the buildings are either empty or attorney offices. One new addition to the square is Stevie's BBQ on the Square. Reviews so far have been great. We are going to have to make another trip to try it ourselves.

Hurricane Ike relief

This little guy was at the Dallas World Aquarium. Not sure what kind it was, he or she was brave thats about it. It would not move off of the rail.


I want to draw attention to the story posted on the Kaufman Herald. The American Red Cross has a shelter set up in Kaufman to house evacuees from Ike. They have an immediate need for supplies.

If you are local please try to help out.

It looks like the Terrell Tigers held on to defeat Seagoville 31-28.

For local Ike coverage, CBS 11 is my choice.

Here is a look at the last 3 days as observed at the Terrell airport

9:30am update, the wind is off and on, nothing strong. Just sprinkles so far no real rain.

2:30pm update, the wind is gusting up to 40mph and we have steady rain. Went out for lunch and everyone seems to be going about their business, no big deal. If it stays like this it wont be that bad.

Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas, Kaufman, Texas

I have a few more pictures from last the Wall ceremony at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park held on the 30th that I have been wanting to post.

Gathering before the ceremony starts

Smile

Wayne Gent, County Judge, Johnny Countryman, County Treasurer, Betty Brown, State Representative, Bob Deuell, State Senator

Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas, Kaufman, Texas

I know I promised band pictures today, but they will have to come later in the week.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas made its way to Kaufman, Texas on Saturday. The wall has been traveling the country for the last 10 years. It was purchased by Kaufman County with the help of the American Legion, VFW, the Marine Corps League and the citizens of Kaufman County. The 4/5ths scale replica of the Washington D.C. Memorial will go on permanent display at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial. Donations are still needed, visit Kaufman Herald for a complete story and details on how to help.


State Rep. Betty Brown spoke Saturday morning. This is her reflection in the Veterans Memorial at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park. This is not the Vietnam Wall of Texas but one of the many monuments they have at the park.


Here is a better picture of Betty speaking. Who is that guy taking notes with a camera around his neck?

Last is a clip of Steve Doty, one of the partners who owned the wall reading a poem he wrote.



I have more photos of the crowd that I will share later in the week.

Our Merciful Saviour Episcopal Church

Our Merciful Saviour Episcopal Church located in Kaufman, TX

Here is their website which includes more pictures.