Students of the Month
Mindy
Johnson/Herald
The Ava R-1 Academic Students of the Month for March 2019 were recognized at a recent Chamber of Commerce lunch. Students Gracie Heinlein and...
Ava Alumnus Earns Distinguished Honor Graduate Army Award
By Michael Boyink
mike@douglascountyherald.com
‘Local Boy Makes Good’ may be one of the oldest types of stories in the news trade, but that doesn’t make it...
Bears Den Activities
Middle school students practice their pie making skills.
Cross Country Runners Earn Academic Honors
The Ava High School Cross Country runners earned Academic All-State Honors for the 2018 season. The requirements for this honor include competing in a...
Ava High School Jazz Band Excels in Competitions
On Saturday, Feb. 23, for the first time in Ava High School history, the High School Jazz Band entered their first competition and traveled...
Area Students Honored at DAR George Washington Tea
Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the following students, from left: Hailey Fiedler, sixth grade, Kirbyville Middle School; and Ashley Garza, eighth grade, Kirbyville...
Shepherds, Spaniels and Schnauzers Get Spiffy on the Square
By Michael Boyink
mike@douglascountyherald.com
A Jack Russell terrier would flounce into a room, dashing from here to there in a great stubby-tail wagging frenzy.
A Bassett hound...
Free Runs: Bears top Houston on balls and errors
By Jason Hoekema
For the casual fan a 9-5 win is good news and signs of a stout offense and good defense. However, Coach Rex...
