Another year of rodeo has galloped on by and with it came several standout performances in the state's biggest event for high school competitors. More than a dozen Wise County cowboys and cowgirls qualified for the Texas High School Rodeo Association's state championships last weekend in Abilene.
Decatur bullrider Mike Lee might be from a small town, but he isn't afraid of the city spotlight. He proved that over the weekend when he flew to yet another title at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Chico High School will be hosting several youth camps this summer. All forms and information can be found on the Chico ISD Web site www.chicodragons.org. All camps are open to kids who just completed the listed grade requirements.
Wise County has lost several successful coaches in recent weeks. Boyd girls basketball coach Arnold Parker left for Northwest after nine regional appearances, and Alvord coach Curtis Enis was reassigned last week after winning two state championships in cross country as well as turning the basketball and track programs into state powers.
Decatur coach Claire Rose has set this year's Lady Eagle Volleyball camp for June 16-20 at the high school. The camp for girls who have are beginning grades 3-6 will run from 8-11 a.m., and for those who are beginning grades 7-9 will run from noon-3 p.m. For more information, call Rose at (214) 418-6678.
Alvord ISD, in a surprise move last week, reassigned longtime girls coach Curtis Enis. The decision was announced after school was released last Friday when his three coaching positions were posted on a coaching Web site on graduation day.
The 2008 Decatur Eagles football camp hosted by coach Kyle Story and his staff has been scheduled for June 16-19 at Eagle Stadium. The camp is open to all boys entering grades 3-6 and will will be held each day from 7-9 p.m.
The rodeo talent that annually comes from Wise County is always among the best. This year was no different and that was made clear at last week's North Texas High School Rodeo Finals in Fort Worth.
Brazile maintains All-Around lead as season hits peak
Trevor Brazile has been on top of the world for the last three years. This year has been no different as the Wrangler Pro Rodeo Tour reaches the midway point of the season.
Stay-at-home mom. Business owner. High school student. Personal trainer. That describes four women with very different lifestyles. However, they are more than just pretty faces as they share a common interest that would surprise most.
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