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Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — We cannot control when disasters strike, but we can make sure we are prepared.
Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to prepare for wildfires and other disasters by assembling an emergency go kit.
“Being prepared ahead of time for a disaster such as wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms or tornadoes is crucial,” said Laura Stevens, Texas A&M Forest Service fire information and education program coordinator. “Successfully preparing for a disaster requires everyone to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves, their families and their properties. Preparation can save valuable time and help keep your family safe during an emergency.”
Stay Prepared
All Texans are encouraged to assemble an emergency go kit that can be easily carried and includes supplies for several days. Your kit should include the five Ps:
People and pet supplies.
Prescription medications and other necessary medical equipment.
Papers and important documents such as insurance and identification documents and a list of phone numbers.
Personal needs, including food, water, clothing, money, chargers for devices and a first aid kit.
Priceless items such as photos, family heirlooms and any other irreplaceable or valuable items.
Being prepared also means making sure your home is protected if you are required to leave it. Proactive steps to prepare your home to reduce the risk of wildfire include:
Creating defensible space around your home allows for low-intensity, slow-burning conditions in the event of wildfire.
Within the first 5 feet, water plants, trees and mulch regularly, and consider xeriscaping if you are affected by water restrictions. Within the first 30 feet of your home, use nonflammable landscaping materials.
A healthy, well-maintained landscape is important to the survival of homes during a wildfire. Make sure your plants are carefully spaced, low-growing and free of resins, oils and waxes that burn easily.
Remove dead vegetation from under the deck of your home and within 10 feet of the house.
Remove dead vegetation and debris from roofs and gutters.
“Even simple actions like moving flammable material away from wooden structures such as decks and steps, pruning shrubs in front of windows and under mature trees, and cleaning out gutters can be done to prepare your home to defend itself,” Stevens said.
Stay aware
Since Jan. 1, Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 249 wildfires that burned 5,528 acres statewide. In the coming months, wildfire danger is predicted to continue due to the warm, dry weather and drought conditions most of Texas is experiencing. This critically dry vegetation is highly susceptible to ignitions from any spark. Be mindful of any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.
Always check with local officials for outdoor burning restrictions in your area. Obey local burn bans or other restrictions. Do not conduct any outdoor burning in hot, dry, or windy conditions.
Vehicles may cause wildfires. Secure trailer safety chains to ensure they do not cause a spark and ignite a roadside fire.
Avoid parking or idling in tall, dry grass. Catalytic converters underneath the vehicle can become hot enough to ignite grass under the vehicle.
Many outdoor activities may produce sparks and ignite nearby vegetation including welding, grinding, mowing or shredding. If possible, postpone these activities until fuel dryness conditions improve. If not possible, take extra precautions by having a water source or fire extinguisher nearby.
Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to human activities such as equipment use and debris burning and are preventable.
Stay informed
Conditions can change quickly, and it is important to have your go kit ready and easily accessible.
Sign up for your local emergency alerts.
Monitor local weather conditions and fire activity.
Know where to go and have two escape routes.
Follow local emergency management official communication channels.
Follow directions and guidance from emergency response officials. Heed any warnings issued and evacuate when ordered.
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.Texas A&M Forest Service also offers information on local burn bans, wildfire prevention and the current wildfire situation in Texas.
As winter fades and days begin to warm, many East Texas homeowners turn their attention to flowerbeds. The temptation to cut everything back, add fertilizer, and start planting can be strong—but timing matters more than enthusiasm.
A thoughtful approach to flowerbed preparation protects plants and encourages healthier growth when spring truly arrives.
The Value of a Gentle Cleanup
Removing fallen leaves and dead material helps reduce pests and disease while improving airflow around plants. However, completely stripping beds can expose roots and soil to fluctuating temperatures that stress plants.
Leaving some organic material in place helps insulate soil and preserve moisture.
Why Mulch Matters Before Spring
Mulch acts as a protective blanket for flowerbeds. Refreshing mulch in late winter helps stabilize soil temperatures, prevent erosion, and reduce early weed growth. It also improves the appearance of beds without encouraging premature plant growth.
Planning Beats Planting
Winter is the ideal time to evaluate plant placement, bed layout, and design goals. Identifying plants that struggled allows homeowners to make smarter decisions before investing in replacements.
Planting too early, however, can lead to frost damage and wasted effort.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Heavy pruning, early fertilizing, and working wet soil are some of the most common pre-spring mistakes. These actions can weaken plants and disrupt soil structure, making it harder for beds to recover later.
A Balanced Approach Pays Off
Healthy flowerbeds are built through patience and proper timing. By focusing on preparation rather than rushing growth, homeowners can enjoy stronger plants, better blooms, and fewer problems throughout the growing season.
We just experienced a wild week at Angelina College Athletics, and with the way things are heating up, we’re expecting plenty more of the same.
Our baseball and softball teams combined for four wins on Friday the 13th, proving the day is only bad luck if you’re not a Roadrunner. On Valentine’s Day (Saturday), the Roadrunner men’s basketball team pulled off a sweetheart of a shocker, beating Navarro College in a rally for the ages.
We have plenty more action at home on tap, so be sure to check out the schedules listed below.
We are AC, and we’re ready to Run ‘Em.
Here’s a quick rundown of the past week’s events, along with what’s coming up next:
Roadrunner Basketball Shocks Navarro College
If Valentine’s Day is all about surprising one’s loved ones, the Angelina College Roadrunners pulled it off perfectly.
The ‘Runners rallied in the final seconds to knock off Navarro College 63-62 Saturday at Shands Gymnasium in the most improbable fashion imaginable.
AC’s Zacc Sells came up with a steal and a pair of three pointers before the buzzer to cap the AC comeback and give the Roadrunners their seventh win in conference play. \
The game appeared over and in Navarro’s favor, with the Bulldogs holding a 62-56 lead with just 30 seconds to play. AC’s Ronald Durham hit a free throw to cut the deficit to five at 62-57, and all Navarro needed to do was run out the clock.
But while trying to avoid a foul, the Bulldogs threw an errant pass. Sells, falling out of bounds, came up with a steal and kickout to Payia, who passed back to Sells in the left corner. Sells drained a three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining.
On the ensuing Navarro inbounds, Payia knocked the ball away from a Bulldog, and Julius Crosby gathered it for the AC possession. Crosby passed off to Payia, who found Sells in the right corner, and Sells again ripped the nets with another trey with seven seconds left. Navarro’s last-gasp shot attempt caromed off the rim, leaving the Roadrunners with the comeback win.
Sells finished with 12 points, including a 4-of-8 effort from three-point range. He also added four steals to his totals. Crosby added 12 points and three assists, while Payia added 11 points and two steals. Cheikh Diebakhate added 10 points in the win.
On Wednesday, AC fell at home to Blinn College, with the Bucs taking a 67-64 win at Shands Gymnasium. Kai’Ree Murray and Daemon Ely each scored 14 points for the ‘Runners.
The Roadrunners (13-11, 7-9) play at Tyler Junior College on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Wagstaff Gymnasium.
On Saturday, AC will host Bossier Parish Community College for a 4 p.m. game at Shands Gymnasium.
Lady Roadrunner Basketball Lose to Blinn, Kilgore
The Lady Roadrunners’ depleted roster – the team suited up just six players against Blinn College – dropped a pair of conference games this past week, losing to Blinn 71-45 at home on Wednesday before falling 103-62 at Kilgore College on Saturday.
Against Blinn, AC’s Aminah Dixon and Ja’Kaila Lee each finished with 16 points.
In Kilgore, Timberlyn Washington led the Lady Roadrunners with 18 points, Dixon added 17 points and Katherine Martinez finished with 13 points.
The Lady ‘Runners (5-15, 1-8) are home at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday against Paris Junior College. On Saturday, AC will host No. 9 Trinity Valley Community College starting at 2 p.m.
Roadrunner Baseball Takes Three Wins for the Week
Things are really beginning to come together for the Roadrunner baseball team, with the team picking up three wins in three tries this past week.
AC opened the week with a 10-2 win at Dallas College-Brookhaven on Wednesday, with Cole Standley driving in four runs with a grand slam. Jackson Todd added two RBI, and Connor Ficarra and Luke Hamm drove in a run each. Koby Chesterton picked up the mound win, throwing four innings of scoreless ball while allowing just one hit and striking out six batters.
In Friday’s home doubleheader against Galveston College, the ‘Runners used some timely hitting and clutch pitching to sweep the Whitecaps by final scores of 6-3 and 4-2 at Poland Stadium.
AC used a four-run second inning to take the lead over the Whitecaps in Game 1. Standley drove in a pair of runs with a single, and Stefano Ramos added an RBI with a sacrifice fly.
In the sixth inning, AC’s Jorge Arcia-Palma rocked a solo homer over the left-field wall.
Pitcher Aaron Martinez threw a scoreless three innings in relief, striking out two Galveston hitters.
In Game 2, the ‘Runners rallied from a 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the bottom of the second inning after a Ficarra single scored Ramos and Arcia-Palma crossed the plate on a passed ball.
In the third, Jon “Diesel” Gonzalez drove home Cole Babineaux with a sacrifice fly, and in the fifth, Standley padded the lead with an RBI double to score Seth Sloan.
Starting pitcher Ethan Muniz went five innings on the mound, striking out six while allowing just two earned runs. Reliever Trey Nott finished off the final two innings, giving up one hit while striking out two Whitecaps – including a “K” to end the game.
The Roadrunners (7-3) on Wednesday will play host to Dallas College-Mountain View in a single, nine-inning game starting at 2 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus. AC will be at home again on Saturday, this time hosting Tyler Junior College in a doubleheader set for a 1 p.m. start at Poland Stadium.
Lady Roadrunner Softball Sweeps Pair of Doubleheaders
AC’s ladies have put together an impressive four-game winning streak behind a pair of doubleheader sweeps this past week.
The Lady ‘Runners took wins by scores of 7-3 and 4-3 at Navarro College on Wednesday, with Jessi Sumpter driving in two runs in the opener. Breanne Calhoun, Ella Stephenson and Elizabeth Craig also picked up an RBI each, and pitcher Jaycee Knighton allowed just one earned run over seven innings of work, striking out six Lady Bulldogs.
Game 2 saw Calhoun come through with a two-run single in the fifth inning to give AC its winning margin. Craig also drove in a run, and Stephenson picked up the pitching win in relief, throwing three scoreless innings to close out the game.
Stephenson had herself a day in Friday’s 8-4, 6-1 sweep of Kilgore, homering in each game while earning the circle win in the late game.
In the opener, Stephenson’s three-run shot fueled an eight-run inning for the Lady Roadrunners. Katherine Page, Mallory Dunn and Molly McCormack also drove in runs for AC, while pitcher Jaycee Knighton tossed a complete game win in the circle, finishing with seven strikeouts.
In Game 2, Stephenson hit a solo shot in the fourth as part of AC’s four-run inning. In the circle, Stephenson picked up the complete-game win after allowing just one earned run while striking out three Lady Rangers.
Megan Smith collected two RBI, and Dunn, Page and Kassidy St. Clair drove in a run each.
The Lady Roadrunners (5-9) travel to Mount Pleasant this Wednesday to face Northeast Texas Community College in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. On Saturday, AC’s ladies return home for a twin bill against Tyler Junior College. Game 1’s first pitch is set for 1 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex.
AC Women’s Soccer Hosting ID Camp
The Lady Roadrunner soccer program has been among the nation’s best for the past several years, and they’re looking for more Lady ‘Runners to join the fun.
AC Women’s Soccer will host an “ID Camp” for prospective players on Saturday, April 11 at the soccer complex inside the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
The camp will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is geared toward players looking to play at the collegiate level. Cost of the camp is $30 if players register before March 15; after March 15, the cost is $50 per player.
As always in East Texas, the potential exists for schedule changes because of inclement weather. We try to put out the word as soon as we get it, but the quickest way to confirm game days and times is to visit the AC Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view the most updated schedules. We’ll also send out word on social media (AC Athletics Facebook and Instagram, etc.), but the on-line schedule will always serve up the most recent updates.
Live Streaming Reminder:
All AC Athletics regular-season home games are live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)
Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link.
TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)
Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.
Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Upcoming schedules:
Wednesday, Feb. 18:
Roadrunner Baseball vs. Dallas College-Mountain View, single nine-inning game starting at 2 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus
Lady Roadrunner Softball at Northeast Texas Community College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. in Mount Pleasant, TX
Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Paris Junior College, 5:30 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium
Roadrunner Basketball at Tyler Junior College, 7 p.m. in Tyler, TX
Saturday, Feb. 21:
Lady Roadrunner Softball vs. Tyler Junior College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at the Larry Phillips Family Sport Complex on the AC campus
Roadrunner Baseball vs. Tyler Junior College, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. at Poland Stadium on the AC campus
Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Trinity Valley Community College, 2 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium on the AC campus
Roadrunner Basketball vs. Bossier Parish Community College, 4 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium on the AC campus
For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.
“The Holy Spirit helps me on being grateful. My mom gave me something I don’t like, but I still liked it,” says Siroc, 7.
That’s one of the best definitions of spiritual maturity I’ve ever heard: being thankful even when dinner looks suspicious. If you’ve ever smiled through a mouthful of overcooked Brussels sprouts or a surprise casserole, you know exactly what Siroc means.
In John 16:13, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of truth and says, “He will guide you into all truth.” The Holy Spirit doesn’t just help you be grateful; he helps you understand what Jesus meant, what God wants, and how to live it out.
“The Holy Spirit guides us, protects us and tells us what to do,” says Jake, 8.
Jake sums up the job description of the Holy Spirit in one sentence. If the Spirit had a business card, it might say: “Guide. Protector. Divine GPS.” Jesus said the Spirit would speak only what he hears from the Father and tell us what is to come (John 16:13).
“He gives you courage when you’re scared,” says Ava, 9. “When I was nervous to sing at church, I asked the Holy Spirit to help me. I wasn’t afraid anymore.”
That’s exactly what Jesus promised. The Holy Spirit isn’t just a comforter in theory; he’s a real help in real life. He’s like a flashlight that never runs out of batteries, and he always points to Jesus.
“The Holy Spirit helps you remember what Jesus said,” says Caleb, 11. “Like when I almost lied, I remembered Jesus said to tell the truth.”
That’s one of the Spirit’s best gifts: reminding us of Jesus’ words right when we need them. Sometimes it’s a whisper in your heart; other times, a gentle nudge.
“The Holy Spirit shows you when you’re doing something wrong,” says Gracie, 10. “I felt bad about being mean to my brother. I think that was him.”
The Spirit doesn’t scold. He corrects to bring us back to God. Jesus said the Spirit would especially convict the world of sin of unbelief in Jesus, which is the only sin that can keep anyone from entering God’s glorious kingdom (John 16:8–9).
Think of the Holy Spirit like a GPS that lovingly reroutes you to Jesus when you’ve taken a wrong turn. And unlike your uncle’s GPS, He never says, “Recalculating” in an annoyed voice.
“The Holy Spirit helps me pray when I don’t know what to say,” says Micah, 8.
Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps us in our weakness, even praying for us when we don’t have the words. When you feel stuck in prayer, you’re not praying alone. In this verse, the Bible says the Holy Spirit “makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” “Groanings” is a good description. Remember, he has to live with us.
“He always tells the truth and helps us understand the Bible,” says Lila, 10. “And he never brags about himself. He talks about Jesus.”
Jesus said, “He will glorify me” (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit’s favorite subject is Jesus, and he helps us know and love him more every day.
Think about this: The Holy Spirit is your built-in helper. He’s your personal tutor to teach you more about Jesus.
Memorize this truth: “However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13).
Ask this question: Is there something the Spirit is helping me understand or be thankful for today?
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Most leadership efforts don’t fail because leaders aren’t capable.
They fail because intensity fades.
Early in the year, leadership is fueled by energy. New goals feel achievable. Vision feels fresh. Motivation runs high. But as weeks pass, intensity gives way to reality. Pressure builds. Distractions multiply. The work becomes repetitive.
That’s when leadership is tested.
Not in moments of excitement – but in moments of faithful repetition.
Intensity Is Impressive. Consistency Is Transformational.
Anyone can lead intensely for a season. It takes far more character to lead steadily over time. The leaders who endure are not the most passionate – they’re the most faithful.
Scripture speaks directly to this truth:
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Notice the promise isn’t tied to effort alone. It’s tied to endurance.
Why Leaders Burn Out
Burnout isn’t usually caused by doing too much once. It’s caused by doing too much without rhythm.
Leaders often confuse urgency with importance. They sprint when they were meant to pace themselves. They treat every challenge like a crisis and every opportunity like a mandate.
Over time, exhaustion replaces clarity.
Consistency, on the other hand, creates sustainability. It allows leaders to show up with clarity even when energy is low and motivation is absent.
Faithfulness Is a Long Game
In Scripture, God rarely rewards speed. He rewards faithfulness.
He honors leaders who show up when no one is watching, who keep doing the right thing even when results lag behind obedience.
Consistency doesn’t look dramatic. It looks ordinary.
It looks like:
Doing what you said you would do
Keeping commitments when enthusiasm fades
Staying aligned when shortcuts appear tempting
Over time, those quiet choices compound.
Leadership Built on Habits, Not Hype
Strong leadership is built on habits, not heroic moments.
Teams don’t need leaders who spike occasionally – they need leaders who are reliable. Leaders whose reactions are predictable. Leaders whose values don’t change with circumstances.
Consistency builds trust because it removes uncertainty.
People don’t have to guess how you’ll respond. They already know.
Jesus Modeled Steady Leadership
Jesus didn’t lead with constant intensity. He led with purpose and pace.
He taught regularly. He withdrew intentionally. He remained faithful to His mission without rushing the outcome.
Even when misunderstood, rejected, or opposed, He stayed consistent.
That steadiness changed everything.
Your Action Step This Week
Look at your leadership through this lens:
Where am I relying on intensity instead of consistency?
Choose one simple action you can repeat faithfully – especially on the days you don’t feel like it.
Leadership growth doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing the right things consistently.
That’s a Wrap
Leadership isn’t proven in bursts of passion. It’s proven in seasons of perseverance.
The leaders who last aren’t the loudest. They’re the most faithful.
Next week, we’ll explore one of the loneliest realities of leadership – and why walking that road well matters more than you think.
ERCOT is often mentioned during extreme weather events, but its role extends far beyond emergencies.
Behind the Scenes of the Grid
ERCOT manages electricity flow across most of Texas, ensuring that generation keeps pace with demand. As Texas grows, that balancing act becomes more complex.
What Growth Means for the Future
Population increases and new industries place sustained pressure on the grid. Over time, that reality influences pricing and planning decisions.
Understanding these forces helps Texans make more informed choices — without panic.
This article is part of an ongoing energy education series for Texas Forest Country Living.
Every organization has a culture – whether it admits it or not.
Some cultures are intentional. Others are accidental. But none are neutral.
Culture doesn’t come from what’s framed on the wall or posted on the website. It comes from what leaders tolerate, repeat, reward, and ignore – day after day, decision after decision.
That’s why culture is one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership. Leaders often believe they can declare culture. In reality, culture is something you demonstrate, long before you ever describe it.
What Leaders Do Speaks Louder Than What They Say
Most culture problems don’t start with employees. They start with leadership inconsistency.
A leader says integrity matters – but looks the other way when a top performer cuts corners. A leader says people come first – but constantly sacrifices relationships for results. A leader says excellence is expected – but tolerates mediocrity when it’s convenient.
Over time, the message becomes clear. Not from a meeting. Not from a memo. But from behavior.
Scripture understood this long before leadership books did:
“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently… when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way.” – Deuteronomy 6:6–7
Culture is formed in the everyday moments – when leaders think no one is paying attention.
Culture Is the Residue of Leadership Decisions
Culture isn’t built in grand gestures. It’s built in small, repeated choices.
It’s shaped by how leaders respond under pressure. By what gets addressed immediately – and what gets postponed indefinitely. By whether values are enforced consistently or only when it’s easy.
Over time, those moments accumulate. They leave a residue.
And that residue becomes culture.
You can feel it when you walk into an organization. You can sense it in how people speak, act, and decide. You can spot it in what gets celebrated – and what gets quietly ignored.
Faith-Driven Culture Requires Intentionality
For faith-driven leaders, culture carries even greater weight.
You’re not just shaping performance – you’re shaping people.
Culture teaches your team what really matters, regardless of what you say from the front. It shows them how faith is lived out in pressure, conflict, and decision-making.
Jesus didn’t shape culture with slogans. He shaped it through consistent example.
He washed feet. He spoke truth calmly. He held firm to conviction without spectacle.
And over time, those actions formed a culture that outlasted His physical presence.
The Cost of Ignoring Culture
When leaders don’t intentionally shape culture, something else will.
Fear fills the gap. Politics take root. Silence replaces trust.
Most leaders don’t realize culture is slipping until symptoms appear – turnover, disengagement, cynicism, or quiet resistance. By then, repairing culture takes far more effort than shaping it ever would have.
Culture doesn’t erode overnight. It erodes through neglect.
Culture Begins With the Leader’s Daily Example
If you want to understand your culture, ask one question:
What behaviors are consistently modeled at the top?
People don’t follow values. They follow examples.
And leaders are always teaching – whether they mean to or not.
Your Action Step This Week
Pay attention this week – not to what you say, but to what you show.
Notice:
How you respond to problems
How you speak about people who aren’t present
How you handle pressure
Then ask yourself:
If my team copies this behavior, is that the culture I want?
Because they will.
That’s a Wrap
Culture isn’t built in meetings. It’s built in moments.
It’s shaped quietly, steadily, and relentlessly by leadership behavior.
If you want to change culture, don’t start with words. Start with example.
Next week, we’ll explore why consistency – not intensity – is what sustains leadership over the long haul.
Members of area law-enforcement, along with attorneys, dispatchers and other administrators, pose with Angelina College staff following Thursday’s “Q&A” session with students currently enrolled in AC’s Law Enforcement Academy, Criminal Justice program and Paralegal program. (Gary Stallard photo for AC News Service)
Angelina College students on Thursday participated in “Question and Answer” session inside Hudgins Hall featuring several area law enforcement officials, attorneys and dispatchers.
Wayne Haglund (center), Attorney at Law with the Haglund Firm, answers a question during Thursday’s “Criminal Justice Q&A” event held at Angelina College. The audience included students currently enrolled in AC’s Law Enforcement Academy, Criminal Justice program and Paralegal program. Picture with Haglund are (L-R) Krystal Riley, Attorney Partner and Tara Triana, Special Projects/Emergency Management Coordinator, Nacogdoches County. (Gary Stallard photo for AC News Service)
The audience included students currently enrolled in AC’s Law Enforcement Academy, as well as Criminal Justice and Paralegal students.
With AC Director of Career and Transfer Connections Alex Barney serving as the host, the panel fielded student questions ranging from career origins, daily duties and actual life in a chosen profession. Panelists shared their backgrounds and experiences related to their careers in order to give students a “real-life” view of their future careers.
Angelina College’s Alex Barney (far right) conducts a “Q&A” session with panelists including members of area law-enforcement, along with attorneys, dispatchers and other administrators. Their audience included students currently enrolled in AC’s Law Enforcement Academy, Criminal Justice program and Paralegal program. (Gary Stallard photo for AC News Service)
Panelists included Amy Wren, District Attorney, Angelina County; Kristi Skillern, City Attorney, City of Lufkin; Michael Skillern, Chief of Police in Diboll; Krystal Riley, Attorney Partner, Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells PLLC; Ally Peterson, Associate Attorney, Law Office of Kay Alderman; Dan Taravella, Assistant Chief, Nacogdoches Police Department; Wayne Haglund, Attorney at Law, Haglund Firm; Tara Triana, Special Projects/Emergency Management Coordinator, Nacogdoches County; Joel Barton, Chief, Nacogdoches ISD; Ivette Flores, Secretary/Dispatcher, Nacogdoches ISD; and Corey Bean – Staff Sergeant, Recruiting, Texas Department of Public Safety.
For further information on AC’s Career and Transfer Connections programs, contact Alex Barney at hbarney@angelina.edu.
For further information on this press release, contact Krista Brown at kbrown@angelina.edu.
