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Plans are being made for the 22nd annual Daingerfield Area Health Fair on Saturday Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at Daingerfield High School. DLSISD and Hughes Springs School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) will be the sponsors for the event. Their booth will have information on how they are focusing on “The Whole School, Whole Community, and Whole Child” through 10 components of School Health.

Ounce of Prevention is the community component of the SHAC. Northeast Texas Coalition Against Substance Abuse (NETCASA) is the new name that replaced the Mission Possible logo. Parents and community members are asked to learn more on becoming a part. The student coalition will have a booth to talk about their activities and the new class at DLISD High School on leadership.

The Hughes Springs Mustangs will celebrate their annual homecoming game on Oct. 21 against the New Boston Lions. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30, but there will be a variety of events prior to game time. Beginning at 5 p.m., the Masonic Lodge will host a Chili Supper at the Hughes Springs ISD Café. Tickets are $5 per person. The meal will be available until 7 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., football players from the class of 1966 will be recognized, followed by the Homecoming presentation at 7 p.m....To continue reading this article, purchase the print edition of The Steel Country Bee or go to our online e-edition at: http://www.etypeservices.com/Daingerfield%20BeeID312/

Randal Lee, Criminal District Attorney, released the following information on Hughes Springs residents whose cases were disposed of in the County Court of Cass County September. Becky Wilbanks served as the presiding judge.

Lacy Bolden was sentenced on Sept. 28 to 45 days in county jail. Bolden was also ordered to pay $282 in court costs for her offense of theft of property, by check.

Jayce Lewis Hall was sentenced on Sept. 28 to six months deferred adjudication on charges of possession of marijuana. Hall was also ordered to pay $797 in fines and court costs, and complete 40 hours of community service. Hall must comply with random alcohol and drug testing, complete the drug offender’s education program, and submit to any Peace Officer’s request for samples for testing.

Mustang Family Dental was heavily damaged by a noontime fire on Oct. 13.

The office, which only had two people scheduled to work on Thursday, was empty, as both employees were on lunch break when they received word that the office was on fire.

Fire crews from Hughes Springs were assisted by the Daingerfield Fire Department and members of the Lone Star Fire Department. The firefighting efforts took several hours to ensure the flames were extinguished.

Although it is believed the fire may have started in the sterilization room, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Music blasting from the gazebo, people eating hotdogs, and students playing football were just some of the scenes from Daingerfield City Park on Oct. 4. No, it was not the beginning of Daingerfield’s annual Fall Festival, but rather something with a greater meaning than just food and fun.

In towns across Texas, police officers and residents gathered to participate in National Night Out. The scene in Daingerfield was set at the city park, where Daingerfield Police officers mixed and mingled with Daingerfield residents. There was face painting, balloons, and karaoke. Sergeant Corey Parr and Officer Ruben Ayala played football with local students. Sergeant Susan Laake handed out balloons to children, while the local tattoo artist painted faces for anyone willing.

 Hughes Springs Junior High proudly inducted 14 members into their chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Sept. 12, at the Hughes Springs Junior High gym.

Noah West, Clay Holliday, Caden Edwards, Tyson Daigle, Denver Carpenter, Collin Carpenter, Tanner Byrd, and Dalton Brock were joined by Kyleigh Wilson, Skylar Strickland, Shea Nelson, Kylie McMillon, Yesenia Ballesteros, and Jadynn Howell as the newest HSJH NJHS members.

The National Junior Honor Society is sponsored by Ashley Barnes.

The moment a person receives a breast cancer diagnosis, his or her life changes immeasurably. The roller coaster of emotions begins, and suddenly this person is thrust into a schedule of doctor’s appointments, treatments and visits from friends and family.

The World Cancer Research Fund International says breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and men and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide. Despite that prevalence, the five-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with localized breast cancer (cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes or outside the breast) is 98.5 percent, says the American Cancer Society. Survival odds increase as more is learned about breast cancer and more people take preventative measures, including routine screenings. Today, there are nearly three million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.

Fall means several things in East Texas. Cooler temperatures, muted fall colors, and Friday night football. In Daingerfield, the second weekend in October also brings fun, food, and festivities to downtown. This year’s Daingerfield Days Fall Festival was no exception.

This year’s festivities began on Thursday, Oct. 6, with the Community Stew and Style Show, hosted by the Business & Professional Women’s Club. The club gives out scholarships each spring to two deserving female graduates, and the stew, style show, and cake auction serves as the Club’s main fundraiser. This year, boutiques featured in the Style Show included Lula Roe, the Tiki Hut in Hughes Springs, and Something Special in Daingerfield. The cake auction saw 16 cakes bring in just under the amount needed to fund the scholarships. With an added donation following the auction, the event raised over $1,000 to cover the scholarships.

Seven students from Hughes Springs High School have been selected to participate in Northeast Texas Community College’s Health S.T.A.R. Program. Students from seven area schools had the opportunity to apply for the three-day program, to be held Oct. 19-21.

Bailey Svrcek, Dajah Brown, Kali Calcote, McKinzi Brewster, Andrea Franklin, Linzie Skinner and Anabell Beleswill represent Hughes Springs during the Student Training and Access to Resources (S.T.A.R.) Program. This program promotes health science education and supports underserved and underrepresented students with limited opportunities. Students will attend the program, free of charge. Students in grades 11 and 12, who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health field, and at least a C average are eligible to apply. Health S.TA.R. will be held on the campus of NTCC.

Kennie Arness Webster, Jr., has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of his son, DeAdrian Webster.

The elder Webster was arrested on Oct. 5, at approximately 9:30 a.m., on two charges stemming from the Oct. 1 shooting which claimed the life of the Pewitt sophomore. Webster was charged with aggravated assault/family violence causing serious bodily injury to his wife, Tasha Evette Webster. The second charge was murder, for the death of his son. Both charges are first degree felonies.

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