June 2022

LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sit

Nationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursdaay night. Strasburg, who turns 34 next month, has been sidelined for most of the past two seasons. He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer. The 2019 World Series MVP made three minor league rehab starts in the lead-up to his debut. Washington manager Dave Martinez says he won’t put any limitations on the right-hander.

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Governor orders expansion and acceleration of iWatch program

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Harrison Keller to expand and accelerate their efforts to promote the ability to report suspicious activity known to students, staff, and families through the iWatch-Texas reporting system.

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Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge

BUFFALO GAP - The Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge lives up to its name in every aspect. The challenge captures your imagination while evoking the creativity of each team that participates in the challenge. It’s a true adventure for anyone with the wherewithal to take on the challenge.

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Somervell County arrests, collisions and fires

Weekly Jail Log Reed, Jon David, 50, Fort Worth warrant; possession of a controlled substance Aguilar, Jesus, 27, Crowley; warrant Ramos, Ramon Antonio, 20; minor in consumption; public intoxication Echols, David Michael, 31, Granbury; assault Mumau, Jason Lee, 17, Glen Rose; warrant Martin, Mykayla Lyn, 18, Glen Rose; warrant Kent, Bradley Dean, 29, Azle; warrant Bruce, Tracy Hensley, 39, Glen Rose; warrant Echols, David Michael, 31, Granbury; criminal trespass Sandlin, Shannon Dianne, 32, Sanger; serving 60 days - concurrent Drake, William Jason, 49, Somervell, driving while intoxicated Crashes May 31: 1900 block of E US 67; minor accident May 31: 4400 block of W. US 67; hit and run June 2: 3200 block of W.

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Camp Able equine therapy changes lives

BUFFALO GAP - On June 2nd, the 2nd annual Buffalo Run Adventure Run was held in Buffalo Gap. Vehicles of all sorts and sizes line up to get to the Four Corners monument in Arizona and back to Buffalo Gap while competing various challenges along the way. The goal of the race is to raise funds for Camp Able, a 501c3 charity that helps children and adults who have Autism, as well as helping veterans who suffer from PTSD. But, they do much more in helping everyone suffering from physical and mental conditions and handicaps. The work of Camp Able is near and dear to Cody Cox and Stever Schooley, the founders of the adventure race. The camp was the reason that they started this adventure run to begin with.

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Unraveling what is going on in the world, part 1

What in the world is going on?! Instead of the usual drip, drip, drip of bad news we are experiencing a torrent of terrible news! Of course, the latest tragedy that has riveted our collective consciousness is the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, and before that we had the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. There is also monkeypox, about which our President says, “Everybody should be concerned….” On another front, hundreds of infants across the country have been sickened due to a shortage of baby formula.

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