By Douglas Pils When The Battalion’s 130th birthday rolled around on Oct. 1, 2023, I did what I’ve done in many years – I posted Happy Birthday greetings. Yes, I work at Baylor University and the students working for The Lariat are now my daily concern. But The Battalion is where I got my start. It’s where I spent nearly a decade working to ensure its survival and growth. … [Read more...] about The Battalion’s first leaders made impact on Texas
Franklin keeps rolling with complete victory over Shepherd
By Douglas Pils WILLIS – It took 16 seconds to realize that the Franklin Lions weren’t going to let the Shepherd Pirates surprise anyone else. That’s how much time had elapsed when senior Devyn Hidrogo finished a 58-yard sprint to the end zone on the first play, setting off a 50-16 rout of a Pirates team coming off its first playoff win since 1967. The … [Read more...] about Franklin keeps rolling with complete victory over Shepherd
Hungry Franklin takes down Hallettsville
By Douglas PilsFor the Franklin News Weekly WALLER – The Franklin Lions’ fourth playoff journey with Mark Fannin as head coach started with a dominating 50-22 victory over Hallettsville on Friday at Waller ISD Stadium. That sets up the Lions’ area-round clash against Shepherd at 7 p.m. Friday at Berton A. Yates Stadium in Willis. Two strong character traits shined … [Read more...] about Hungry Franklin takes down Hallettsville
Franklin cross country wins district titles
By Douglas PilsFor the Franklin News Weekly Junior Alonzo Duran capped Franklin’s championship cross country seasons with a trip to the state meet at Old Setter’s Park in Round Rock on Nov. 3. On Oct. 9, Duran won the District 20-3A race in 17:18.96 to lead the Lions to their second straight District 20-3A championship at Fairfield, while sophomore twins Cheyenne … [Read more...] about Franklin cross country wins district titles
This is gonna get loud
Paying homage to Spinal Tap guitarist Nigel Tufnel's quote that "these go to 11" when talking about their amps, my Subaru Ascent's car radio volume goes to 38. When the time calls for it or "we need that little extra," that level gets reached. "Into the Fire" by Asking Alexandria First of all, the title spoke to me because of Dokken's 1980s hair metal rocker from the … [Read more...] about This is gonna get loud
