Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

The weekend weather was great, and it seems everyone who owned a motorcycle was on the road.

Less than a week till the Cap10K in Austin.  This will be my first timed 10K.

The Tigers baseball team took another tough loss Friday night to Red Oak.  Tuesday night they travel to Forney to take on the Jackrabbits.  The Terrell vs Forney games are always fun since the towns are so close to each other.   The Dallas Morning News has baseball statistics posted for the Tigers, however, since most of their HS sports information is wrong.  I wouldn't put much into what they have.

UPDATED: I verified with Coach Davis, the individual stats are correct on the DMN website.  Their record 4-15 and 0-3 in district.
The Lady Tigers soccer regular season is over.  They finished with a 17-7-1 record.  The DMN has them at 12-7 but they don't include the Hallsville Tournament the ladies played in.  They have a bye in the bi-district round of the playoffs.  Their first game will be in the Area round, on either March 28th or 29th.  They will play the winner of Rockwall and Dallas Conrad who meet in bi-district.  Rockwall will be a heavy favorite in that match up.

The Terrell ISD has their regular Board meeting tonight.  On the agenda is item #9, Consider Superintendent's recommendation to hire Terrell ISD Athletic Director/Head Football Coach.

Have you visited the Terrell Tigers on iHigh yet?  New photos added included Lady Tigers softball pictures against Forney and Corsicana and baseball pictures from the Red Oak game.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

This is one of my favorite shots from the first half of the baseball season.  Terrell didn't come away from the I-30 Classic in Rockwall with any wins, but they did come away with valuable experience that will help when start back up later this week. Rockwall Heath came away with the I-30 Classic Championship.   Check my Tigers baseball story on iHigh.  Baseball photos have also been uploaded to Facebook, feel free to tag the pictures and hit the like button.

Added to iHigh are photos from Terrells game Friday afternoon against Burleson High School and Lady Tiger softball pictures from their game against Red Oak High School and the Wills Point tournament.

 If you haven't visited iHigh this month, please click here.  It helps the Terrell Athletics Booster Club. Just click over for a minute. 

Weather permitting, the Lady Tigers softball team, taking advantage of Spring Break, has an afternoon game today at 1PM in Forney.

My Dash Down Greenville time was 35:28, about average for me.  With the size of the race, I'll take that time.  I added a small album to the TDP Facebook page of just a few of the people I saw at the Dash Down Greenville.

 In two weeks its the Cap10K in Austin, TX.  Even though its a 10K, I can't wait.

Register for the Fountain 5K by following the link on the right.  The race is held during the Heritage Jubilee on April 16th in Terrell, TX.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

I was driving around lost on a windy Saturday looking for a softball game and I came across a JV baseball game between Kaufman and Wills Point.  I stuck around for a little bit, taking a few pictures, then went on my way continuing to being lost.  They have a nice field in Wills Point.

Saturday morning was the Mardi Gras 5K run in Richardson, TX.  The race was fun, just about the right size, about 900 runners.  I finished the 5K with my best time ever 33:23.   This Saturday is the Dash Down Greenville.  Last years Dash was my first 5K.

I put up a link for the Fountain 5K to be held in Terrell during the Heritage Jubilee on April 16th.

The Tigers baseball team finished the Jesse Cummings baseball tournament in Corsicana on Saturday with a win over Denison.  The Tigers overall record stands at 4-8, 0-1 in district.  These tournaments are perfect for preparing the team for district play.  Last year the Tigers didn't have success early in the year but all of the games and experience paid off when they got into the district schedule.  They have  a district game tomorrow night in Waxahachie before heading up to Rockwall for the I-30 Classic starting Thursday.

Thank you for the votes in the iHigh photo contest.  I don't have a chance to make the top 5.  Yesterday one of the photos added almost 4000 votes in 5 hours.  That's 13 votes every minute for 300 minutes.  I am sure the other photos will generate that many votes today.  I'd like to know their secret.

So, instead of voting for me, please visit the Terrell Tigers ihigh page at least once from each computer in your house or office.  The Terrell booster club can get paid for unique visits to the site.

My new favorite burger is from Five Guys.  In and Out will have a tough time beating it.

When you read something and its incorrect, do you make a point of saying something, or let it pass?  If you see something I have written thats wrong or incorrect, please drop me an email.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

A short MMM, for a short month. February is already ending, that was fast.

Please vote for my photo in the iHigh contest.  Just click on the baseball player to the right.  I am in the top 25.  Friday they cut it down to the top 10.  Help me make it to the next round.

Saturday was the Cowtown 5K & 10K. I ran the 5K, Brian tackled the 10K. Brian has some shots of the 5K runners nearing the finish line. I think these ladies were getting in a workout before the 5K race. Sunday was the Marathon, Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon.

From Dallas NBC Channel 5:
Cowtown by the numbers:
Kids 5K - 4,540
Adult 5K - 5,457
Adult 10K - 4,344
Half Marathon - 5,944
Marathon - 1,435
Ultra Marathon - 288

Information for the Fountain 5K is finally online.  Its April 16th at 9am.  I hope they have a good turnout, there is a lot of competition on that day, including races in Rockwall and Sunnyvale.

Don't you hate reading something online or in a paper and know that its wrong? Or the person writing or describing the action on television doesn't have a clue about the event or sport?

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Maybe I should change my Monday post to Terrell Tiger Monday Morning Mashup.

IHigh the sports website I am always pushing on here is holding a photography contest.  I entered one of my baseball pictures.  Please vote for my pic.  Follow this link to vote.  Its photo #222.

Terrell graduate, Barrett Calverley pitched a one hitter Friday afternoon in Grand Prairie leading his LeTourneau Yellowjackets to a win over Castleton State.

2009 Terrell graduate, Dustin Jackson has helped Tyler Junior College get off to a 10-1 start.  Dustin has played right field and pitched for the Apaches.

The Tigers were busy Friday night and Saturday.  I have albums posted to Facebook and iHigh.  Check out each.  The Tigers schedule for the week is posted on the iHigh calendar.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

I stayed up watching the Grammys last night.  What is an Arcade Fire?  The best I can tell is its something that sucks.  I enjoyed  Mick Jagger and Barbara Streisand, two artist in their 60s, more than any of the younger performers.  Is it I am getting old, or the younger crowd cant sing?  I did like Eminem and Dr. Dre, but I don't think they can be considered part of the young crowd anymore either.

Its suppose to be near 70 degrees all week in Terrell.

Another baseball shot this morning to let you know there are two albums from Saturdays scrimmage posted to the iHigh website.  Click on the link to the right.  If you click the iHigh link, the Terrell Booster Club gets credit for a hit.  We are trying to get as many hits as we can for the month so please help us out by giving www.ihigh.com/terrelltigers a visit.

I also uploaded to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page the baseball scrimmage album and an album from the Lady Tigers basketball Senior Night.

The Lady Tigers soccer team has a game tonight at Forney.  Its a game that was postponed by bad weather.  The Tigers are currently in first play in district play.

The baseball Tigers have a couple of more scrimmages this week and the 100 inning fund raiser on Saturday before starting real game play next week.

LeTourneau baseball started this past weekend.  Check out how the former Tigers are doing.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Great football games yesterday....if you are a Packers or Steelers fan. Calab Hanie, who graduated from Forney High School, came into the game as the Bears 3rd string, emergency quarterback and almost led them to a victory.  What a story it would have been if he could be the starting QB in the Super Bowl in Dallas.

I posted a poll on ihigh, who do you think will win?   Vote for Green Bay or Pittsburgh.

Former Southwestern Christian College student athlete Nicoya Jackson is helping to lead Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles to a 14-1 record. 

Yesterdays 5K run was fun.  It was the Too Cold to Hold race in Norbuck Park in Dallas.

The Lady Tigers soccer team finishes up their non-district play this week.  Tomorrow night they travel to play Wylie East.  Thursday they travel to Hallsville for the Hallsville Ladycat Invitational.  The boys have one more game before district play begins.

DMN still giving incorrect sports statistics. I wonder if they will try to charge for them?

Early look at the weather for Friday is sunny and in the 60s.  In the words of a famous Swedish astronaut...wee hooo.

An album from Friday nights boys basketball OT basketball game has been posted to Facebook and ihigh.

Anyone know if there will be a Fountain 5K at this years Heritage Jubilee?

Not sure if its beef, but I kinda like beef and stuff. - Montgomery, AL - Fast food chain Taco Bell is in some legal trouble, after allegations that the meat they are serving isn't technically beef.

Terrell, Texas Tuesday Morning Mashup

MMM a day late.

Just think of the fun this Mom will have telling her child that his face will freeze like that. Guess he didnt like being out on a cold and wet Saturday morning.

The Lady Tigers took a break from tournament action last night in Royse City.  The Tigers shut out Bulldogs 3-0.  Mollie Tolbert scored all three goals for Terrell.  Beginning Thursday, the ladies will play in the Lovejoy Leopard Challenge Tournament.  The tournament bracket as been posted on the ihigh website.  Click the link to the right and follow Lovejoy ISD Leopard Challenge Tournament bracket.

The Dallas Morning News has the Fort Worth Trimble Tech girls basketball team scoring 298 points a game.  Just as impressive are the Ennis Lions girls team, they have given up 0 points for the year.  BTW, Terrell beat Ennis on Jan 7th, 44-32.  The Morning News is rolling out their new look and subscriber content.  Why would I pay for the privilege to get incorrect information?

The Lady Tigers basketball team has an important road game Friday night in Red Oak. Tip off is 7:30. Currently Red Oak holds a 2 game lead over the Lady Tigers for the final playoff spot in District 15-4A.   The Lady Tigers are off tonight, while Red Oak plays Waxahachie.  Barring an upset, RO will be 2 1/2 games ahead of the Tigers at game time.  Terrell dropped the first meeting against Red Oak 53-48.

The boys basketball team will host Red Oak Friday night.  The boys are 2-6 in District and 4 games back from the final playoff spot with 8 games to play.  Only 3 of the remaining games are at home.

News out of Denison is that Terrell Assistant City Manager Mike Sims is a finalist for the City Manager job there. A big jump if he is selected, but I am sure he would an excellent job.

Who will play nose tackle in the annual touch football game?

Follow the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page and Terrell Tigers on ihigh by clicking the links to the right.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

We got our first snow yesterday.  I don't know the official total, but I would guess we got between 3" & 4" in Terrell.  I have additional photos on the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.  Brian also has shots on the Texas Daily Photo Facebook page,  check Brians site for his Facebook link.  The snow and the threat of overnight ice was enough to cancelled classes today for all of Terrell ISD.

Is it time for a new banner photo?

Above is the Tigers ball field at Ben Gill park.  Tuesdays Terrell High School athletic schedule is below.  Come out and support your favorite Tiger team.  Check the ihigh link to the right for the complete basketball, soccer and just added baseball schedules.

Time: TBD Frisco Lone Star @ Tigers (Girls' Soccer)
Time TBD

Time: 7:00pm Tigers @ Whitehouse (Boys' Soccer)

Time: 7:30pm Lady Tigers @ Mesquite Poteet (Girls' Basketball)

Time: 8:00pm Runnin' Tigers host Mesquite Poteet (Boys' Basketball)
Tigers host the Pirates from Poteet

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

From Terrell Daily Photo

Time to get back to work, but the New Year break was fun. It was topped by attending the inaugural TicketCity Bowl in Dallas on Saturday. I uploaded an album of photos to the Facebook page.  Tyler Potts, Tech QB, was named the TicketCity Bowl MVP. Organizers could not have hoped for a better game. Tech held a 31-9 lead early in the 3rd quarter, but ended up having to intercept a Northwestern pass on the final play to come away with a 45-38 win. The crowd was announced at just over 40,000, there may not have been that many in the stands, but they were loud and having a chilly good time.   I look forward to more opportunities to roam the sidelines.

Saturday morning was the I am Superman 5K race in Rockwall. The temperature was just above freezing, but there were still runners in shorts. Not me, I put on my sweat pants and double long sleeve shirt. I should have paid more attention to the pants. The elastic is shot, so I ran trying to hold up my sweats. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it. I ran a 38:54, not a good time.  Next Saturdays race is the Super Bowl XLV 5K in Richardson.

Tigers soccer gets started this week.  The girls have home scrimmages tonight against Waxahachie and Friday against Wylie.  The boys begin play Tuesday night at Rockwall and Friday at Mansfield Timberview.

The basketball teams get back to district play tomorrow.  The girls host Lancaster at 7:30PM.  The boys travel to Lancaster.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Visitors from out of town means a trip to Dallas to see the sights.

The Terrell varsity basketball teams will be playing tournaments this week. The boys are playing in a tournament in Nacogdoches, TX.  Teams participating:   Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Jacksonville, Hudson, Center, Tyler Lee, Mount Pleasant, Terrell, Temple, Fort Worth Trimble Tech, Antonian Prep, Hutto, Round Rock, Pflugerville Hendrickson, Houston Furr and Shreveport Evangel.

The girls are playing in the Kaufman Holiday Tournament. Their first game is 2:30 Tuesday against Mabank. Here is the full tournament bracket.

Review the photos to the right and vote for your favorite. The picture with the most votes will be posted on Jan 1st, as my photo of the year. You can vote for more than one.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Have you finished your Christmas shopping?   Less than a week to go.  I found a good sale in Canton, but they didn't have what I was looking for.

I ran in the Santa Claws 5K Saturday and got a medal for coming in 1st in my age group.  It could also be said that I finished 2nd to last in my age group.  It was my fastest so far, 33:34.

The Terrell Lady Tigers travel to West Mesquite tonight for a district game that was initially scheduled for tomorrow.

I added a small album from the Forney vs. Terrell boys basketball game to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.  Check out the photos and hit the like button while on the page.

75 degrees today, pushing 80 tomorrow.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

This limo was in the Terrell Christmas Parade Saturday.  It was so long it took 3 frames.   I have posted to the Facebook page all of my pictures from the Parade.  View all of the albums and dont forget to 'like' the page.  Brian posted a nice shot from the parade on his site, its one of my favorites.

Today could end up being a long day.  I have to show up for jury duty this morning.

The varsity boys basketball team finished 4th in the Herman Furlough Jr basketball tournament that was held in Terrell. The Girls dropped a home game Friday night to Red Oak.  Both teams are back in action Tuesday night.  The boys host Forney, while the girls travel to Forney.

For those of you who follow fantasy football, I made it to our playoffs, but I lost yesterday in the first round.

Santa will be at the Forney Light Show on the 17th & 18th.

The next run is Saturday the 18th on the grounds of First Monday in Canton, TX.  Its the Santa CLAW 5K Run.  January will be a busy race month.  There are races every weekend.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Todays picture is how I normally feel on Monday morning.  This guy is one of the Terrell coaches.  I added 77 photos to the Facebook page from Saturday mornings football game.

College football bowl games have been announced.  Did your team make it to a bowl?  Are you happy with the selections?  TCU gets Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.  Not a bad consolation for missing out on the title game.   Oklahoma wins the Big 12 Championship game and will play in the Fiesta Bowl against a 4 loss Connecticut team.  I bet thats a good game.....

There are a few non BSC bowls that look like they could be good.  I like these games:
Cotton- Texas A&M vs. LSU
Capital One- Michigan State vs Alabama

The Terrell boys varsity basketball team made it to the championship game of the Royse City Tournament Saturday night.  In the final game, Terrell won the opening tip but had the ball stolen by Red Oak who scored an uncontested lay-up.  The Tigers played catch up the remainder of the night.  They ended up losing the game 53-47.  The guys had a great weekend and their overall record is 5-2.  Terrell hosts their own tournament beginning Thursday.  It would be nice to see support from the community for the tournament.

The Lady Tigers are at home Tuesday night against North Garland in a non district game.  The Lady Tigers have played hard for first year coach Mike Halac and will bring a 5-3 record into the game.

The Social Science Club Christmas tour of homes was held Saturday. I don't know how many tickets were sold, but I would guess it was a success. Each house was decorated for Christmas and each had something unique about it.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Saturday Saint Cox Dog Resort hosted an open house. The resort has only been open a few days but its looking nice. In addition to boarding dogs, they offer dog training, and goodies for the dogs and dog owners. If you live in the Terrell or Wills Point area and are looking for a place to board your dogs during the holidays give them a call.

The American Music Awards were last night.  Nobody really cares who wins awards. Justin Bieber artist of the year....really?  People tune in to see the performances.  I like most any type of music, but my favorite performance last night was Pink bringing out the old school dance moves, she stole the show.  Some of my other favorites were Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Enrique Iglesias w/Pitbull and Usher.

Does modern rock suck so bad, they have to wheel out Bon Jovi and Santana to perform?  They must have a contract that reads they are required to be a guest on every award show.  Please no more!

Give a listen to Brielle Pogues new song.  Shes a local artist who has a great new song out called 'My Ish Is Hot'.  Its on my running playlist.

The Lady Tigers basketball team will have their hands full Tuesday night at the Complex when they host Mesquite Poteet.  The Pirates are off to a 6-2 start.  The Tigers are off to a 3-2 start.  Varsity tipoff is 7:30PM.

I have an album from Friday nights boys basketball game posted on the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.  Check out the album and hit the 'like' button.

Have you checked out the ihigh link to the right?  Its a website for High School activities.  All schools should be listed, is yours?

I am looking forward to seeing "A Christmas Carol" performed by the Vagabond Players.

Thanksgiving morning Brian and I will be running in the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot.  We are running the 5K, they also have an 8 mile race.  Last year the race had almost 2500 hundred time 5K runners and almost 4500 times 8 mile runners.

Todays temperature is suppose to hit 80 degrees, but race time on Thursday it will be down in the 30s.

Saturday is Small Business Saturday, take time to visit one of the many small businesses that call Terrell home.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

This past Saturday I ran in the Speedway 5k that was held in and around Texas Motor Speedway.  The speedway is over an hour away from Terrell, but it was worth the trip.  The race started in the infield close to the garages and pits.  The awards were presented in one of the garages.  While we were running, there were NASCAR cars traveling round the track.   The speeding cars must have helped me because I finished the 5k in 33:53, beating my best time by over a half minute.  Next race scheduled is the C.L.A.W. Run for Rescue 5K on the First Monday Grounds in Canton, TX.  I have been there to shop and eat, never to try to run around the place.

The Lady Tigers won their opening game Friday night. An album as been posted to the Terrell DP Facebook page. The play tomorrow night in Paris, TX.

The Runnin Tigers open their season tomorrow night in Rockwall against the Yellow Jackets. The boys basketball schedule has been uploaded to the ihigh website under documents. Follow the link on the right.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

The football season has come to an end.  The Tigers were able to finish positive, winning their final game.

Friday Night Lights in Texas is more than just watching football.  Its also, band, cheerleaders, and Tigerettes. Great season by all of the students.   I added my final football album to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page...at least for this year.  If you like the page, hit the like button.

This page has only 1,193 members?

Saturday the 13th is The Speedway Run 5K at Texas Motor Speedway. As we race in the infield near the garage area, race cars will be racing around the track. Sounds like fun and I will make sure I have my camera with me after the race.

The 13th is also the Kaufman County Fire Chiefs Association Poker and Fun Run. Weekends seem to be so busy lately, there isnt time to do everything. Click below for more information on the fun run.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

Visited First Monday in Canton on Saturday.  It was very crowded.  I took my camera, but put it away when the crowds started bumping into me.

Popular Halloween costumes were Texas Rangers baseball players and people wearing Tony Romo jerseys complete with arm in a sling.

The Tigers football season comes to an end this Friday in Ennis.  The varsity squad will be looking to finish the season with a .500 record.

The Texas Longhorns lost to Baylor?  They have better chance playing at the Cotton Bowl more than in Cotton Bowl.

Yesterday was the Marine Corps Marathon.  I know three people who ran the race.

Next Saturday is the Speak up for Kids CASA 5K in Rockwall.   Lonestar CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Read more about their history and mission here.  I ran 39.7 miles last month.

Thank goodness, tomorrow is election day and we can quit hearing about, and seeing the negative ads on television. On Wednesday we can listen to who did want wrong, who won that should have lost, recounts, disputes, and how this was the most important election in years.  Six months from now, we will be hearing about how the new members of Congress are no different than the ones they replaced.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

We went barn hunting yesterday afternoon.  We found a couple of barns for tomorrows barn series, but we also spotted bad weather, a wild hog that ran in front of the truck and this guy or girl in the woods.  It has been a million years since I have been deer hunting with my Father, but I still look in the trees for deer.  This one just stood there for a minute, long enough for me to get the right lens on my camera and get a few pictures.  If you look closely to the right of the picture, there is one green eye from a friend.  We found out when we got home the bad weather included a tornado in Lone Oak not far from where we were.

If you are a dog owner, enter your pet dressed in its favorite costume in the Saint Cox Dog Resort Halloween Pet Costume Contest.  Details are here.

Saturdays run in Durant was fun.  My time was 34:36, and yes, a little gambling at the casino was on the agenda.  The next race looks like its going to be fun also.  Its The Speedway Run on November 13th at Texas Motor Speedway.  The race is around the garage area in the infield.  While running there will be Nascar cars driving around the track.  Sounds cool to me.

Remember this?  After sitting on my desk reminding me how dumb I am it decided to start working.  So glad I didnt take a hammer to it......right Don?

A photo album as been added to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page from Thursday nights football game in West Mesquite.  Check out the album and 'like' the page.  This Friday night Terrell will have Senior night at Memorial stadium.  Terrell will have to play the spoiler role against Lancaster.  I will not be able to attend this weeks game.

Terrell, Texas Monday Morning Mashup

The State Fair of Texas ended yesterday.  I made the trip out there Thursday.  Below is a small listing of the Fair food available.  I'll have more pictures from the Fair this week. Click the picture for a larger version.

The Tigers have a short week, they play Thursday night in Mesquite against the West Mesquite Wranglers.    The Wranglers QB is TCU recruit Trevone Boykin.  Trevone has scored 16 rushing touchdowns and passed for 13 leading his team to a 4-1 district record and 6-1 overall.  Friday night they defeated Waxahachie 63-56.    I have an album posted to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page from Friday nights game against Corsicana.  Recommend Terrell Daily Photo on Facebook to your friends.

Saturday was suppose to be the Convoy for a Cure out at TA truck stop.  However, citing numerous safety concerns the Terrell Police Department would not allow the convoy leave the parking lot.  I'll put up a couple of pictures from the event later this afternoon.

Our 5K race this Saturday is Colton's Main Street run in Durant, OK.  They are planning on having just over 100 runners, so it sounds like it could be fun.  This will be the 4th weekend in a row running a 5k.

Early voting starts today, whoopee.  I will be happy when the commercials stop.  They get meaner and more vicious every year.  I'm turned off by all of it.

Stick a fork in the Boys, their season is done.  Maybe they are working on getting a top 5 draft pick next year.