Celeste, TX Other News

Celeste hunter kills 160 pound mountain lion

CELESTE, Texas (KXII) - Texas game wardens believe a six-foot-long, 160-pound male mountain lion shot and killed by a man in Celeste Saturday could be the same one spotted farther south weeks ago.

Game Warden Randolph McGee says the man was hunting deer Saturday afternoon when he shot and killed the mountain lion as it approached his hunting stand.

“It’s really unique up here in north Texas, we’re just simply not in their range,” McGee said. “They’re designed to take down large game, but their main diet is ... Read more

Trenton Tigers

TRENTON, Texas (KXII) - After a 5-5 campaign last season and a first round playoff exit, head coach Josh Shipman and the Trenton Tigers come into this season much wiser and with a lot more experience as they bring back multiple skill positions to the ... Read more

San Angelo Central's Mark Chester named head coach at Blue R

San Angelo Central High School defensive coordinator Mark Chester has been named the head football coach and athletic director at Blue Ridge High School.

Chester confirmed the move in a Twitter post Friday morning.

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Superb Woman: Vonda Bailey

Vonda Bailey is a native of Dallas, where she is the managing partner of the Law Office of Vonda Bailey, PLLC., providing legal assistance in family law. A member of the Lancaster Church of Christ. She is a proud graduate of David W. Carter High Scho ... Read more

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Blue Ridge Elementary School

Blue Ridge Independent School District, a Collin County district, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the start of construction for their newest elementary school, Blue Ridge Elementary. The new Blue Ridge Elementary School will be located across the street from the existing Blue Ridge High School.

“It has been a pleasure working with WRA's talented staff,” said Matt Kimball, Superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD. “We've been most impressed with how attentively they listen to us, process what we need, and adapt as things ... Read more

Texas Children’s Adds Another Furry Friend to Its Team

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Last month, Texas Children’s Hospital welcomed another furry friend to its staff. Bailey, an 18-month-old golden retriever, joined three-year old golden retriever, Elsa, in the Texas Children’s Pawsitive Play Program.Read more

Wolfe City man arrested, faces multiple cattle theft charges

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FANNIN COUNTY, Texas — Robert Mitchell Self, 32, of Wolfe City, Texas, surrendered to Fannin County authorities in November for hindering a secured creditor. Self was also arrested in October for theft of livestock i ... Read more

Man shot and killed during hunting trip in Fannin County

LEONARD, Texas (KXII) - One man is dead and another is facing charges after a shooting during a hunting trip in Fannin County.

On October 24, 2021 around 1:30 AM, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a shooting ... Read more