May 25, 2021
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Pastor Oscar Epps Sr. is the founder and senior pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto, where he has served 28 years. From deep in the heart of one Texan, he shares his background and thoughts on church and ministry. To suggest a Baptist General Convention of Texas-affiliated minister to be featured in this column, or to apply to be featured yourself, click here.
Background
Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church as director of youth ministries
Where did you grow up?
Oak Cliff in South Dallas
How did you come to faith in Christ?
My mother and Sunday school teacher
Two weeks in a row, two incredible catches by young athletes that didn't even occur in the field of play.
The latest see-it-to-believe-it snag was made by Dallas Baptist University first baseman Cole Moore on Sunday in the ninth inning of a tie game against Indiana State, with both teams
Jordan was born prematurely, at just 24 weeks and weighing in at just 1 pound, 10 ounces, and was not given a good prognosis by the medical team at Parkland Hospital.
“The doctors didn’t really expect him to make it past the first 24 hours,” said mom Krystal Green. “I did not have that luxury to go, at birth, ‘oh, what is he going to be [when he grows up]?’ I couldn’t think past the first 24 hours.”
Beyond his initial struggles, DeAnte Jordan was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, strabismus, and he has endured several surgeries during his young life.
B.A.S.S. announces first high school combine
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
B.A.S.S. officials announced today that 100 high school anglers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of colleges during the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine, which is set to debut Oct. 15-17 on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala.
This is something we have dreamed of for years, said Hank Weldon, senior manager of the B.A.S.S. College and High School program. B.A.S.S. is constantly looking for ways to grow the High School and College platforms and give young anglers opportunities to excel not only in the sport but also in the industry. What better way than to give college coaches a chance to see all of the skills these high school anglers possess and possibly award scholarships?
Two athletes sign letter of intent to compete at the next level
Palo Duroâs Halima Salat signs to Seward County, Amarillo Highâs Chloey Coker signs to Dallas Baptist University
VIDEO: Two athletes sign letter of intent to compete at the next level By Paige Sachse | May 14, 2021 at 12:53 AM CDT - Updated May 14 at 12:53 AM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Palo Duroâs Halima Salat signed her national letter of intent this afternoon.
Salat will be playing womenâs basketball at Seward County Community college in Liberal, Kansas.
The senior averaged 13 points a game, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals.
Salat says the staff and the ability to improve her craft is what made her choose Seward County