Cougars shake off Frisco, 85-74 Nov 21, 2009
The Cougars, which beat McKinney North by 13 points on Nov. 17, look to stay undefeated when they travel to Carrollton Creekview on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Creekview opened the year with a 56-44 loss to Flower Mound, and was in action on Friday against Garland Naaman Forest. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs First Round Nov 13, 2009
Cairo Woodland-Stockbridge Carrollton Creekview Carver-Col. Burke Co. Eastside Towers Elbert Co. Dunwoody Gainesville Lakeview-Ft. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview Nov 10, 2009
Class AAA Northside, Columbus (5-5) at Baldwin (8-2) Woodland, Stockbridge (7-3) at Cairo (7-3) Franklin County (5-5) at St. Pius (10-0) Ringgold (8-2) at North Hall (8-2) Monroe (7-3) at Jackson (10-0) Liberty County (7-3) at LaGrange (8-2) Towers (7-3) at Eastside (8-2) Creekview (9-1) at Carrollton (9-1) Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe (7-3) at Gainesville (10-0) Elbert County (7-3) at Dunwoody (6-4) Spalding (5-5) at Peach County (10-0) Troup (6-4) at Washington County (9-1) Flowery Branch (7-3) at... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Collin County approves changes to Texas Constitution Nov 4, 2009
Is the public option right for you. By Andrew Snyder, Staff Writer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
#6 Lady Buffs Defeat St. Edward's In Four Sets Oct 31, 2009
WT also recorded four service aces on the afternoon, with (JR, Carrollton, Texas) leading the team with two. The #6 Lady Buffs continue their road trip on Oct. 31 as they travel to Kingsville, Texas for a showdown with LSC foe Texas A&M-Kingsville. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady BuffS Earn LSC Player of the Week Honors Oct 21, 2009
OH/DS, Carrollton, Texas) led the Lady Buffs defensive stand in their two wins last week against Cameron and Midwestern State. She totaled 30 digs in six sets, averaging 5. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Travel For More LSC Action Oct 16, 2009
Outside Hitter, Carrollton, Texas) registered a team-leading 13 digs last week, average 2. 60 digs per set. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Defeat UCO for 50th-Consecutive LSC Victory Oct 11, 2009
OH/DS, Carrollton, Texas) and (Fr. L, Hereford, Texas) with eight digs each. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Michael Carvell's Blog Oct 9, 2009
This is going to be very, very ugly as the road to what will be the most competitive and exciting state playoff matchups in AAA continues (Gainesville, Peach County, Carrollton, Washington County, Baldwin County, and Carver-Columbus are all going to make a legitimate run to the Georgia Dome) ... 2003 Thomas County Central (quarterfinals) 2004 LaGrange (semifinals) won at Peach & Oconee Co. 2005 Hart County (second round) won at Carrollton 2006 Houston County (first round) 2007... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lady Buffs Sweep Angelo State for Second Conference Victory Sep 25, 2009
OH, Carrollton, Texas) followed closely with nine of the Lady Buffs 56 total team digs. WT continues Lone Star Conference action next week as they travel to Commerce, Texas to face Texas A&M-Commerce on Sept. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (CT). (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Travel for Second Week of LSC Action Sep 25, 2009
Outside Hitter, Carrollton, Texas) has made the switch from outside hitter to defensive specialist and has been impressive on the back row, She is second on the team in total digs with 187 (3. 17 digs per set). (Gobuffsgo.com)
Patriot League Women's Soccer Release - 9.21.09 Sep 24, 2009
F, Carrollton, Texas Crawford came off the bench and scored her first collegiate points in Navy's 4-1 win over Mount St. Mary's. She registered her first career goal in the 36th minute to give the Mids their first lead, which they would not relinquish. (Patriotleague.com)
Alonzo Ties Shutout Record in 2-0 win Over Ole Miss Sep 19, 2009
The record would be hers outright but the Carrollton, Texas native shared time in net in a 3-0 shutout win over Florida Gulf Coast in August. Alonzo was called on to make six saves on the evening, and as she made spectacular efforts look just average. (Hurricanesports.com)
Tech or Georgia: Whos getting most impact from new players? Sep 17, 2009
DB/PR Jerrard Tarrant: I m somewhat hesitant to include this cornerback from Carrollton because, after being redshirted as a freshman, he missed last season while settling a legal issue. But the charges against Tarrant were dropped and this is indeed his first season on the field for the Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants #1 Fan 'Woody' Raises The Bar On Facebook Fan Challenge to One Million Sep 16, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/T.G.I. Friday's) CARROLLTON, TX UNITED STATES ... CARROLLTON, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- restaurants today announced that its self-proclaimed #1 fan "Woody", has issued a new challenge to the restaurant chain -- if he can get one million people to on Facebook () prior to September 30, 2009, he wants to give all one million fans a free Jack Daniel's(R) burger or Jack Daniel's(R) chicken sandwich. (PR Newswire)
The new high school football rankings Sep 14, 2009
Wesleyan replaces Buford as state s most likely to go 15-0. 5:54 pm September 13, 2009, by Todd Holcomb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Say Thank God It's Football With Largest Kickoff Party in the U.S.A. Sep 7, 2009
CARROLLTON, Texas, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- restaurants today announced it will kick off the upcoming football season with the "Largest Kickoff Party In the U.S.A." by offering its bar guests six FREE Buffalo Wings at football watching parties at participating Friday's restaurants on Thursday, Sept. 10, Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Participating Friday's restaurants will also feature specially-priced appetizers in the bar for football watching parties all season long.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Business Whirl: New Salvation Army officers installed Aug 30, 2009
Rayburn Cofer, a 1982 graduate from West Georgia College in Carrollton, has been employed with the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission since 1982 in a variety of positions and was appointed as job training division director in 1994. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, August 30, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tigers crush R.L. Turner in 2009 season-opener (25) Aug 30, 2009
Terrell's Ski Spencer (34) battles for a few extra yards in the Tigers' 42-0 rout of Carrollton R.L. Turner on Saturday ... Published: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:39 PM CDT CARROLLTON -- Just like the season opener from a year ago, the Terrell Tigers used a suffocating defense and some big plays on offense to punish the R.L. Turner Lions on Saturday in the first game of the 2009 campaign. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
A Badge with honor in Collin County (8) Aug 28, 2009
The southern border catches a bid of Carrollton, Dallas, Rockwall and Garland as well as parts of Richardson. In all, 31 cities and towns are inside the countys border. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Four area teams take spots in preseason football poll Aug 27, 2009
The Blair Oaks Falcons are tied for sixth in the Class 2 rankings with Carrollton. Centralia tops the poll, receiving 10 first-place votes. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
5 more rise on 'America's Got Talent' Aug 20, 2009
Jeffrey Ou, a pianist from Carrollton, Texas; Lawrence Beamen, a singer from Walnut Creek, Calif. Mario and Jenny Ferreira, married jugglers from Las Vegas; Hairo Torres, a contortionist breakdancer from Grants Pass, Ore. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
2009 Samford Soccer Season Preview Aug 13, 2009
(Spring, Texas) and (Carrollton, Texas). Junior midfielder. (Samfordsports.com)
Oncor responds to lawmaker's criticism Aug 8, 2009
Jim Jackson, R- Carrollton, submitted a letter to the Public Utility Commission last week, strongly opposing the idea of Oncor charging customers an additional fee to pay for upgraded meters. Jackson wrote: If, as reported, the rate increase requested by Oncor Electric is to further compensate for Oncor s mistake of purchasing new meters that are not usable, the public should not have to pay for them with a rate increase. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Transportation at a crossroads Aug 7, 2009
That s a similar path to the Purple Line, which would stretch from Bethesda to New Carrollton. Both Montgomery and Prince George s counties endorsed the light-rail option and then waited for O Malley to make a final decision. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The faith to adopt Jul 26, 2009
In addition to the legalization of abortion in 1973, the waning stigma of single motherhood has influenced adoption rates, said Emily Hipchen, the editor of Adoption re Journal and a professor at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga. "Women feel they have cultural support for a decision to keep their babies, unlike women before Roe v. Wade," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Cats toss it up as season nears Jul 24, 2009
"He said he was pleased with how the team performed during the most recent camp, which pitted the 'Cats against Hayesville (N.C.) High School and Franklin (N.C.) High School on July 16 at Rabun County High School. "I think we did pretty good, but we just need to keep working hard," he said.During the camp, each team rotated in and out and was allowed 10 plays on offense and then 10 on defense.Head coach Danny Durham said the camps served to put the team "in a competitive environment," and, for... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Employees from Carrollton company presumed dead in plane crash Jul 13, 2009
The president of a Carrollton company was aboard a plane that crashed off the coast of Florida Wednesday afternoon ... The plane was owned and registered to Q4 Aviation of Carrollton, according to Federal Aviation Administration records. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
James L. 'Jim' Collins (630) Jul 6, 2009
Survivors include DeVilda, his wife of 58 years; four children, Ed Collins and his wife, Deb of Sergeant Bluff, Donna Mohrhauser and her husband, Tom of Mapleton, Iowa, Ted Collins and his wife, Ann of Sergeant Bluff, and Tim Collins and his wife, Joan of Carrollton, Texas; nine grandchildren, Sarah Dreckman and her husband, Jason, Bill Mohrhauser and his wife, Franny, Luke Mohrhauser and his fiancee, Megan Armstrong, John Mohrhauser and girlfriend, Niki Gustin, Chris Collins and his wife,... (Sioux City Journal)
More firefighters needed Jul 1, 2009
Firefighters from Covington to Carrollton and Riverdale to Rockdale strapped on air tanks and lined the basement of the garage later in the afternoon. They weaved hoses around the parking spaces as rescue crews combed each car. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
News from MSU Media Relations--May 29 May 29, 2009
4x400-meter relay; Delandus ONeal (Senior, Carrollton, Ga. 4x400 alternate; Matthew Cameron (Sophomore, Madison, Miss. (GenesPage.com)
DART approves fare hikes May 14, 2009
When fully completed, the line will extend DART's service to Pleasant Grove from Victory Station, with stops at the , the Southwestern Medical District, , downtown Farmers Branch and Carrollton. DART said local single-ride fare for buses and the light rail will jump 25 cents to $1. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Late wrestler's doctor sentenced to 10 years in prison May 13, 2009
He produced charts showing patients came from a much broader geographic area than around Dr. Astin's clinic in Carrollton in western Georgia. Dr. Astin's lawyer, Natasha Perdew Silas, characterized the doctor's lawbreaking as a certain benevolent recklessness. (Globe and Mail)
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Requests Criminal Investigation Regarding Recent Snake Head Incident May 9, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/T.G.I. Friday's) CARROLLTON, TX UNITED STATES. CARROLLTON, Texas, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, T.G.I. Friday's requested a criminal investigation with the New York State Police into the product tampering that occurred at their Clifton Park, New York T.G.I. Friday's restaurant on Sunday, May 3, 2009. (PR Newswire)
Election Preview: Carrollton City Council, Place 5 Apr 28, 2009
Following is a glance at the candidates running for the Carrollton City Council, Place 5, seat in the May 9 election ... Q: What do you feel is the most important issue facing Carrollton, and how will you influence that issue if elected ... A: I believe the biggest issue confronting Carrollton is the distressed economy. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DCTA breaks ground for Hebron rail station Mar 30, 2009
The Hebron Station is one three DCTA stations expected to be in operation by the end of next year, making DCTA rail service available from Denton to DART rail in Carrollton and on into South Dallas. Charles Emery, DCTA board chairman, was praised by both Neeley and Lewisville Mayor Gene Carey for leading the efforts during the past seven years to bring DCTA rail service to the county. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DCTA to break ground Friday for Hebron Station Mar 26, 2009
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
MS-13 gang seen as growing threat Mar 19, 2009
" Said Patrick Murphy of the Carrollton police: "It's really difficult to say how many MS-13 gang members we have. They come and go constantly. (FOX 11, AZ)
HIGH SCHOOL STATE TOURNEY Mar 14, 2009
Rutland and Carrollton s girls are in the middle of the second quarter with Rutland holding a 14-10 lead. Carrollton has had five straight trips down the floor with nothing to show for it, but they have handled Rutland s pressure pretty well ... Nice continuation bucket on a baseline drive for Shaketa Hodges but she can t hit the free throw, and Carrollton finds the basket again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lady Mustangs stay unbeaten in TCS play Mar 10, 2009
Northwestern improved to 8-0 in the TCS and 11-13 overall by winning a pair of matches in Carrollton on Saturday. Northwestern beat Coosa Valley Tech, 31-29, 30-19, in the opening match, then put the spurs to defending league champ West Central Tech on their home court, 30-13, 30-19. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
March 1-15, 2009, Obituaries Mar 8, 2009
Norman Miller, 68, Carrollton Norman C. Miller of Carrollton died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Carrollton ... and lived in the Carrollton area for the past 14 years ... Survivors include wife, Patsy Stone Miller; sons, Nick Miller of Carrollton, Shannon (Robin) Miller of Hixson, Tenn. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Postal Service draws criticism for... Mar 7, 2009
Hopson is now the customer service manager for the USPS branch in Carrollton, Texas. He would not discuss the house and referred CNN to the service's press office for additional questions. (CNN -- Law)
Roundup: Matthews leads Spartans Mar 6, 2009
For Oglethorpe County, Anna Carrollton was medalist with a 48 and Macy Thornton scored a 62. Madison County will face Habersham Central on Monday at Sunrise Golf Club. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Letters to the Editor Mar 4, 2009
Gary Tatsch Carrollton, Texas. Creating a VMT would result in rewarding people who purchase gas-guzzling vehicles and punishing those who don't. (Christian Science Monitor)
Texas Tech Adds Nine Players on Signing Day Feb 8, 2009
Of the nine commitments, seven hail from Texas - Haley Fowler (Odessa, Texas), Morgan Johnson (Arlington, Texas), Erin Wikelius (Austin, Texas), Sara "Conner" Williams (Carrollton, Texas), Leah Christensen (San Angelo, Texas), Jordyn Young (Plano, Texas), Tiffini Smith (Fort Worth, Texas) ... Sara "Connor" Williams - Midfielder Carrollton, Texas - Hebron High School. (Texastech.com)
