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Dressing up and playing the part of nerds that are smart enough not to do drugs at Avinger High School, from left, are James Adams, Jeremiah Clark, Dillan Barton, Rebecca Samples and Audrey Byerly. The students participated in Red Ribbon Week Oct. 21 through Oct. 25.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Hughes Springs Independent School District has received a Superior Achievement rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). Business Manager Derick Sibley announced the rating at the board’s Oct. 21 meeting.
“Hughes Springs received a 70 out of 70 possible points on the rating from the Texas Education Agency,” Mr. Sibley said. “Hughes Springs ISD has achieved this rating continuously since the 2001-02 school year.
“We are proud of this continuous superior achievement and strive continuously to ensure that we meet the standards every year.”

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Lone Star city employees and business owners teamed together to brighten up the city of Lone Star.
“The city employees wanted to put up banners or flags and the banners were sturdier,” Lone Star Police Chief Larry Fleet said. “The employees contacted businesses for donations and we ordered the banners. When they came in, the city employees installed them on the poles down Main Street.”
“We want to invest in the city of Lone Star and show pride in our town. Other cities in the area would give their right arm to have a lake to promote. These banners will show others that we are proud of our city and invite others to visit.”

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By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

A ghost costume.
Randall Stovall
Hughes Springs

A dark angel to scare people.
Ezmi Espinoza
Hughes Springs

A scream, which is a scary dude.
Trevor Bolden
Hughes Springs

Full name:  Danny Carey.
I have lived in: Pittsburg.
Family: Trisha Carey and daughter, Sydney.
Pets: Shatzi and Sugar.
Occupation: Elementary school assistant principal in Hughes Springs.
One of the best things about my job is: I have the opportunity to be a positive influence for kids.
My ideal vacation is: Anywhere that involves water.
My hero is: My mom, because no matter how much I get myself into; she is always there to help me out.
My favorite TV show is: Wheel of Fortune.
My favorite healthy snack is: Peanuts.
A cause I most believe in is: Children’s rights.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: The humidity.
The persons who have influenced my life most are: My grandmother and granny because they saw me through school and raised me in church.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: Being in a car accident.

10 YEARS AGO
Ryan Shaver, 21 months old, takes advantage of the new playground equipment at the Daingerfield City Park.
The Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce holds a grand opening of Circle T Feed and Farm located at 104 S. Highway 250.
The Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce welcomes Victoria’s Gourmet Boutique at 1304 West 1st St.
20 YEARS AGO
The Hughes Springs Mustangs retired the jersey of former player Cary Brabham.
Fifty-three student members were recognized at the annual Morris County 4-H achievement breakfast held recently at Paul Pewitt High School cafeteria.
30 YEARS AGO
Several members of the Alpha Tau Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi attended the East Texas Area Convention held in Nacogdoches Oct. 14 and 15.
The Hughes Springs High School graduating class of 1933 held their reunion last weekend at the First United Methodist Church in Spring Park.

It’s time; prepare for the season