Way back in 1962 at the tender age of 12 when I harvested my first whitetail in the pine and hardwood forest of northeast Texas, I thought my iron-sighted lever action 30-30 was all the rifle I would ever need for hunting deer. Looking back six decades, I’m now convinced I was pretty close to right! The 30-30 has been around a long time, since way back in 1895 and was one of the first cartridges to use smokeless powder.
ALEDO — The Cowtown Tournament was overall a solid showing for the Waxahachie Lady Indians last weekend as they finished 2-2 against strong competition.
Not one, not two, but three former Waxahachie Indian cornerbacks will be suiting up in the expanded College Football Playoff in the coming days.
I absolutely love spending time in the woods in pursuit of deer and hogs this time of year but many years ago I learned that what I refer to as ‘the dead of winter’ is prime time for not only catching lots of fish but, big ones as well. Yep, some of the best catching of the year will occur during the next couple months but we hunters must abandon the deer stands occasionally to experience it.
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor ENNIS — Senior Gracen Harris, outstanding wide receiver for the Ennis Lions football team, had his college plans laid out… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
DUNCANVILLE — The Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians continued their run of stout non-district opposition in the Thanksgiving Hoopfest at Duncanville High School and closed out the event on Saturday with a 67-59 victory over Humble Atascocita.
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PFLUGERVILLE —The Waxahachie Indians found themselves playing from behind almost all of Saturday afternoon in their effort to advance to the state quarterfinals and a rematch with defending two-time state champion Duncanville.
For the past 39 years, I’ve devoted a column to help folks shop for those useful but sometimes hard to find gifts for the sportsmen (and women) on their Christmas shopping list. Many of the items I highlight are not available on the shelves of the larger package stores but there’s still time to order online.
The Nelson University Lady Lions, fresh off claiming the 2024 Sooner Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship, delivered a stellar performance to sweep Central Methodist University in the NAIA National Championship Tournament Opening Round. The Sheaffer Center roared with excitement as the Lady Lions showcased their dominance with a convincing 3-0 victory (25-21, 25-22, 25-21).