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Riding for the right reason in MS 150
 | | Pictured from left are The Malakoff News Editor Michael Hannigan, Carol Morton and Bob Morton moments after crossing the finish line of the Valero MS 150 in Corpus Christi Sunday afternoon. |
By Michael V. Hannigan
Somewhere on a highway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi last weekend God smote me.
And the thing is I was due a good smiting.
Last Saturday and Sunday I participated in the Valero MS 150 Bike Tour. The Valero MS 150 - also known as the "Bike to the Beach" - is a 150-mile, two-day bicycle ride between the aforementioned San Antonio and Corpus Christi. There were more than 3,000 riders involved.
The reason for the event is to raise awareness and money to combat Multiple Sclerosis, or MS. MS is an insidious disease which affects the central nervous system and can cause a long list of neurological symptoms. After reading about the disease the only way I can describe it is this: Your body doesn't belong to you anymore. [more] |
Pride of Malakoff marching band wins at Mesquite
Special to The News
For the second consecutive year the Pride of Malakoff marching band came away with best in class honors at the Mesquite Marching Festival. The band received a first division rating from all of the marching judges and placed far ahead of any of the other 2A bands competing for the day. The Pride also repeated as Best in Class drum line and won Best in Class horn line for the first time.
"We are very pleased to have won best in class and the caption awards but as a group, we know we were not at our best for this performance," said band director Mark Eastin. "We feel very fortunate to have won, but our kids have a very high standard of performance and we knew that our performance Saturday didn't meet our standards of excellence." [more]MISD slates open house
Special to The News
Malakoff Independent School District will unveil its new Administrative and Multi-Use Sports Complex on Friday, Oct. 17.
The facility houses MISD Administrative Offices, the board room, a technology server room, and two multi-use sports courts.
"We really are proud of this facility, and all it offers to this community," said Dr. John Spies, Superintendent of MISD. [more]'Making a Difference' for women
By Toni Garrard Clay
Special to The News
For three years now, Kathy Means has focused on the month of October to join the fight against breast cancer, putting her business and her money into the event she calls Making a Difference in Henderson County.
"It's a horrible disease," said Means, who has not personally experienced breast cancer but has friends who have. "It's a disease where many times early detection can save someone's life, and we want to help that happen."
Means is the owner of Kathy's Boutique in Athens. Every October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Means uses the boutique to raise funds to provide mammograms at ETMC Athens Breast Care Center for women who meet financial screening guidelines. [more]Malakoff High School band readies for busy October
 | | Heather Woodall earned a spot in the Region III All-Region Jazz Band for the second consecutive year. |
By Michael V. Hannigan
The beat goes on for The Pride of Malakoff Band.
Last year, the Malakoff High School band had tremendous success, earning a Sweepstakes Award for receiving 1st division ratings in UIL Marching competition, UIL Concert performance and UIL Sight Reading performance. Malakoff was the only school in Class 1A or 2A to win the Sweepstakes Award in Region III last year.
"Last year was very exciting around here and we expect nothing less this year," said band director Mark Eastin.
The drive to defend their accomplishments begins this month with band members scheduled to compete in three marching festivals before heading to the UIL Marching competition in Mesquite on Oct. 22. [more] |
Great time to join the Malakoff VFD
By Michael V. Hannigan
Monday, Oct. 5, begins National Fire Prevention Week and members of the Malakoff Volunteer Fire Department will be out spreading the fire prevention message, just like they do every year.
"While the number of home fires is daunting, the good news is that many are easily preventable when residents take simple steps to increase their safety from fire," said MVFD Chief Kirk Kebodeaux. "Whether it's smoking outside the home, keeping space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, or staying in the kitchen when you are using the stovetop, there are easy things you can do to keep your home and family safe from fire."
But every year there are still fires that have to be fought and medical emergencies to respond to, and that's where the MVFD comes in. [more]
02.OCT.08 County OKs $35M budget
30.SEP.08 Off-duty officer dies in crash
30.SEP.08 Rehabilitation helps patients get back to living
30.SEP.08 State agency makes flu shots available
19.SEP.08 Local cyclists get ready for 150-mile ride for MS
19.SEP.08 Area avoids worst of Ike
19.SEP.08 Kemp man becomes lifesaver
19.SEP.08 Hospice of Cedar Lake grants Dream Catcher wish
12.SEP.08 Malakoff Royalty
12.SEP.08 EVENTS POSTPONED/CHANGED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE
12.SEP.08 Homecoming Court 2008
12.SEP.08 A look at liquor results in Mabank
12.SEP.08 City OKs new budget
12.SEP.08 ETMC Athens lead technologist prepares for tour in Iraq
05.SEP.08 Happy Retirement
05.SEP.08 SOAH judges say no to interim rates
05.SEP.08 County eyes lower
05.SEP.08 Upchurch honored for service by CRISD board
05.SEP.08 United Way hears from food banks
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