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Gold-Burg must endure three on road to start

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11 years ago

07/04/2014

By ERIC VICCARO
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This marks the first season for the Gold-Burg High School football team under head coach Jay Johnson.
When Johnson was a football player at Azusa Pacific University in California, he had the daunting task of replacing former star running back Christian Okoye. Taking over the Bears is familiar territory for him.
During the non-district schedule, Gold-Burg faces Montague County rival Saint Jo, which plays up in 6-Man Conference 1A Division I, on Sept. 12.
“The kids get excited to play Saint Jo every year,” Johnson said. “Saint Jo is very strong with their football program. They’re always competitive.”
Johnson said it’s important for the Bears to play a team of the Panthers’ stature.
Gold-Burg’s season opener is at Winston School, located in the Collin County community of Murphy. The Aug. 29 game features a special 7 p.m. start time.
The Bears’ schedule isn’t balanced, with three straight road games to begin the season. Gold-Burg plays at Wichita Falls Christian, like Winston School a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, on Sept. 5.
“I’m trying to give our kids a chance to compete and be victorious,” Johnson explained as to the rationale of the schedule. “We’re trying to play teams on our same level.”
Finally, on Sept. 19, Gold-Burg plays home against Wise County Christian Homeschool. The following week on Sept. 26, Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville plays in Stoneburg for the Bears’ homecoming. Read more of this story and a complete season schedule in The Bowie News.

Gold-Burg Bears. (Graphic provided)

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Lake Amon Carter, Selma Park closed due to

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3 days ago

04/20/2025

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flooding

Lake Amon Carter and Selma Park are closed due to flooding until water levels drop below 922.0 feet.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/7OsTIfM

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Dangerous storms bring tornadoes and flooding to county

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3 days ago

04/20/2025

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Levi Davis captured this funnel cloud from his home in the Fruitland and Hwy 101 area last night. A scary night across the county with tornados, flooding, hail and road closures. Thank you to all the emergency personnel who braved the dangerous weather to help people.

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

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2 months ago

03/05/2025

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Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.