Man in custody on cruelty to non-livestock animal charges
Man in custody on cruelty to non-livestock animal charges Arrest comes after firestorm backlash from Facebook post By Larry Briscoe Correspondent After bragging about killing two dogs on Facebook last...
View ArticleBrock, Goleman seek Quinlan mayor’s job
Brock, Goleman seek Quinlan mayor’s job Hawk Cove race develops; no contests in Quinlan ISD, East Tawakoni By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Two Quinlan officials will square off for a run at the mayor’s...
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Quinlan powerlifters advance to Regionals
Courtesy photo Quinlan Ford powerlifters Quinlan powerlifters advance to Regionals Quinlan Ford powerlifters advanced to the Region 3 Division II Powerlifting Meet and will try to advance to state...
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Lake Tawakoni up 4.26 feet
Wet week followed by weekend rain pushes up elevation By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Photo by Larry Briscoe Area creeks, including this one on FM 36 north of State Highway 276, were out of their...
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Tawakoni reaches 72.9 percent full
Tawakoni reaches 72.9 percent full Hopes high for wet spring to send water over spillway By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Photo by Larry BriscoeLake Tawakoni was a popular destination Sunday afternoon...
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Two Quinlan Ford students sign letters of intent
Two Quinlan Ford students sign letters of intent Quinlan Ford High School seniors Taner Renfro and Logan Lane signed letters of intent to play football for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene....
View ArticleHuber’s no-hitter highlights 13-0 rout
Huber’s no-hitter highlights 13-0 rout By David Kapitan Sports Editor Jarrod Huber was a strike-throwing machine during Edgewood’s district opener, mowing down Harmony Eagle batters seemingly at...
View ArticleLake levels rise behind wet conditions
Lake levels rise behind wet conditions By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Lake Tawakoni reached a 72.9 percent full elevation level on March 18 after weeks of winter precipitation and rain. Forecasts...
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Blakemore speaks, entertains at monthly chamber luncheon
Blakemore speaks, entertains at monthly chamber luncheon Publisher stresses value of local newspaper By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Membership of the Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce was...
View ArticleVarsity boys come in second at Edgewood meet
Varsity boys come in second at Edgewood meet The Quinlan Ford Panther track teams competed in the Edgewood Invitational Meet March 19. The boys varsity team came in second behind Canton. Roman...
View ArticleQuinlan Lady Panthers hit rough stretch
Quinlan Ford Lady Panthers varsity softball team hit a rough stretch the past two weeks. The ladies lost Tuesday to Community 10-2. Kendall Barrow went two-for-three with two singles; Taylor Stricklin,...
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TV family films 20th show with Wildthing
Pet buffalo celebrates 10th birthday with another United Kingdom crew By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Photo courtesy of Deana HuntR.C. and Sherron Bridges’ pet buffalo Wildthing celebrates his 10th...
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The story of the Blue Ribbon
The story of the Blue Ribbon The Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Campaign had its early beginnings following the death of a very young child. In the spring of 1989, Bonnie Finney, a Virginia...
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Arrest video sparks outrage
Quinlan pregnant woman appears to be allegedly hit by deputy By Larry Briscoe Correspondent Deanna Robinson A video of what appears to be a Hunt County Sheriff’s deputy allegedly hitting a pregnant...
View ArticleQuinlan Ford softball takes 15-5 win over Anna
Quinlan Ford softball takes 15-5 win over Anna The Quinlan Ford varsity softball team’s bats were hot last week when the Lady Panthers took a 15-5 win last week at Anna. The Lady Panthers built...
View ArticleLady Panthers lose to Bonham, Melissa
Lady Panthers lose to Bonham, Melissa The Quinlan Ford Lady Panther varsity softball team lost games over the past week to Bonham and Melissa. The Lady Panthers lost 15-2 to Bonham. Ariel Forsyth...
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Point drag racer headed to Star Racing Riders Challenge Competition
Point drag racer headed to Star Racing Riders Challenge Competition Billy Collum Billy Collum has always dreamed of pursuing his passion of racing at the highest levels of professional motorcycle...
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Two Dallas men rescued off Lake Tawakoni
Two Dallas men rescued off Lake Tawakoni Photos by Larry Briscoe Two Dallas men were rescued Sunday night off Lake Tawakoni after their boat began taking on water. East Tawakoni and West Tawakoni...
View ArticleQuinlan Ford softball loses to Princeton, Community
Quinlan Ford softball loses to Princeton, Community The Quinlan Ford Lady Panthers varsity softball team played Princeton and Community teams over the past week. Quinlan Ford lost to the Community Lady...
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Lake Tawakoni low by only 3.85 feet
Lake Tawakoni low by only 3.85 feet Photo by Larry Briscoe Fishermen up early at Lake Tawakoni The sun silhouettes a fisherman and a boat early Sunday morning as a rising Lake Tawakoni attracted...
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