S-TISD Trustee Election Nears, Early Voting Schedule Posted

Five candidates are vying for three spots on the Skidmore-Tynan ISD Board of Trustees. Incumbents Rick Olivares and Ken Haggard are being challenged by newcomers Karlos Alvarado, James Bennett, and Mattie Hicks. Early Voting Clerk LaRana "Dodie" Johnson has posted the following information regarding the early voting timeline:

Early Voting

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Early voting will take place at the S-TISD Administrative Board Room at the following dates and times:

Weekdays (M-F), October 20 thru 31
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Voting on Election Day

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Voting by precinct will occur at the following locations on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th. Check your voter registration card for the precinct in which you are registered to vote.

Bee County S-TISD Residents
Precinct 3: Beeville Doctor's Building, 301 S. Hillside Drive, Beeville
Precinct 4: Papalote Fire Station, Hwy 181 S. & FM 124, Papalote
Precinct 6: Skidmore Fire Station, E. Refugio St., Skidmore
Precinct 13: Bee County Expo Center, Hwy 351, Bypass, Beeville
Precinct 14: Tynan Recreation Center, Hwy 359, Avenue F, Tynan

San Patricio County S-TISD Residents
Precinct 5: Mathis Fire Station, 417 N. Nueces, Mathis

Sports Pics - Volleyball vs Odem

Devon Wilder spikes the ball in Tuesday's volleyball games vs Odem. Click here for more Ladycat volleyball photos.

The Ladycat volleyball team defeated the Odem Lady Owls 3 games to 1 Tuesday night to continue their strong sweep through the first half of District competition. The Ladycats' only District loss to date came against the Taft Lady Greyhounds. The girls will face Premont Friday before playing the final 1st half District match against Bloomington on Tuesday, October 7th.

S-T def. Odem 25-19, 25-16, 16-25, 25-17

Player          ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Rachel Mengers   6    13   2    3    1
Kathy Mireles    3    2    4    -    -
D'Anne Wilder    -    4    3    13   -
Devon Wilder     -    5    2    12   -
Jennifer Pueblo  -    5    7    -    -
Kathy Acosta     -    -    6    -    -

Record: 10-11 overall, 3-1 district (2nd place)

JV Game:  S-T def. Odem 19-25, 25-19, 25-17

ICC Fall Festival Saturday

Skidmore's Immaculate Conception Church holds its' fall festival Saturday, October 4th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The annual festival features bingo, face painting, children's games, horseshoes, moon walk, horse rides, and a cake walk.

Feed the whole family with brisket and sausage plates, fajitas, mojella tacos, frito pies, funnel cakes, popcorn, and snow cones. Entertainment will include performances by Ballet Folklorico and music provided by DJ Mendez Entertainment.

The church will raffle off $1,000 in cash during the event. Call 287-3256 for raffle tickets.