Bearcats Capture District 10-4 Championship
Congratulations to Coach Jack Waggoner and the De Leon Bearcats for winning the District 10-4 title after their strong win over Goldthwaite. The team now prepares for a high-stakes Friday night matchup against Sonora, the state’s top-ranked foe, in Brady. A pep rally at 1:00 p.m. and ticket pickup at the high school bolster fan support for the Bi-District clash.
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Jack Waggoner
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Goldthwaite
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Three Way Tie In Football Contest
In the Free Press Football Contest three players shared first with perfect entries tallying 27 points. James Hodges Charles T Morgan and Jan Jones each win 3.50 and thirty participants missed no games including Terry Mathis Jerry Walker Sarah Davis Tracy Duncan Billy Hamilton and others.
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Free Press
James Hodges
Charles T. Morgan
Jan Jones
Terry Mathis
Jerry Walker
Sarah Davis
Tracy Duncan
Billy Hamilton
C. M. Caraway III
Mac Glazier
Sandra Farley
Roland
Almaguer
Ricky Brinson
Harold Hamrick
Paul Roch
Mae Morgan
Marie Mi
Nancy McMafer
Martha cell
Nancy McMaster
Marcha Davis
Joe Bob Huddleston
Donnie Melton
E.F. Hampton
Tad Tate
James Bruton
Bill Hardin
Ricky Hardin
L.V. Park
L.C.Farley
Ronnie Hargus
William Fair
James pitmore
Turkey Shoot This Sunday at the Rodeo Barn
The Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds host a Turkey Shoot this Sunday November 21 starting at 1 30 pm at the Rodeo Barn. Four rifle divisions for youth and adults plus an open pistol division. Prizes include a turkey for first place and five dollar gift certificates from local merchants for second place. Tickets 150 for adults 100 for children under 12, three shots per ticket, no limit. Funds support the Camp Fire program.
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Franklin Loudermilk
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Glen Bruton
Bearcats Win District Title in 21 6 Victory Over Goldthwaite
De Leon Bearcats clinched the District 10A championship with a 21 6 win over Goldthwaite. Larry Kimmell and Gary Park led the rushing while Roland Almaguer added a pair of kicks. The victory capped an 8 2 regular season and sets up a playoff at Brady against Sonora. The story also profiles A T Gilchrest honored as Come Back Farmer by the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District for his farm improvements and irrigation projects boosting peanut yields.
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Larry Kimmel
Roland Almaguer
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Gary Park
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Toby Mahan
David Tucker
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John Aguero
Johnny Miller
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Thanksgiving Service at First United Methodist Church
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday November 33 at 7 00 p m. Rev Donnie Melton pastor of Northside Baptist will deliver the message. Special music by the First United Methodist Chancel Choir. An offering will support De Leon Welfare.
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First United Methodist Church
Donnie Melton
Northside Baptist
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De Leon Welfare
Chili Supper to Launch De Leon Holiday Lights Night
The Holiday Season opens in De Leon next Saturday November 27 with the downtown Christmas lights ceremony. Afterward the Women's Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Chili Supper at City Hall for attendees.
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De Leon
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Bi-District Clash Set At Brady
De Leon Bearcats, District 10A champions, meet Sonora in a bi district playoff at Brady. Sonora, defending state champion and undefeated, returns seven starters led by Milton Noel and Rick Street. Bearcats coach Jack Waggoner expects a tough test and values an error free effort to pull the upset. Kickoff 7:30 Friday at Brady.
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Rick Street
Tyrone Fields
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Jack Waggoner
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Soil Survey Completed for City of De Leon
A Soil Conservation Service scientist finalized soil surveys for De Leon detailing depth texture permeability structure and color. The report notes 90 percent of soils are fine or loamy sands and advises homeowners and planners on plant and landscape choices using the soil map.
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Iry Kimmell
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gene Gilbreath
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Jerry Vines
Comanche
Sam Powers
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Bill Kendrick
Wayne Terry
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