SCHOOL NEWS
NCTC stock horse teams wins world title
The North Central Texas College stock horse team wrapped up three days of competition at the Western Horseman Stock Horse World Show, Oct. 26-28, where they took home the World Champion Title.
The Abilene show had more than 2,300 entries over three days. A total of $27,600 was paid out and more than $36,000 in prizes were presented at the awards party.
“The World Show gives exhibitors the chance to compete on a big stage and show how versatile their horses are by competing in reining, working cow, trail and pleasure events all within a matter of minutes,” said NCTC Stock Horse Team Coach Cathy Luse.
Stock Horse of Texas offers several divisions based on skill level, which allows riders of all abilities to find a place to ride with their peers. World Champions were crowned in every division.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
NCTC stock horse team, Josh Briggs, freshman, shows off his belt buckles after winning the Non-Pro Division High Point World Championship. (Courtesy photo)
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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