It is my sincere hope that everyone read the story in Thursday’s Enterprise regarding the meeting with the DOTD. There are people in Bastrop who wish to see a bypass around the downtown area for all the 18-wheeler traffic we are sure to get as US Hwy. 425 becomes four lanes. I am not one of those people.
Once considered an unbranded calf, the term "maverick" has come to define a politician who takes an independent stand. It has been argued that, despite the "R" behind his name, John McCain can't be branded - or painted in a box. His record indicates that he has bucked the party brand to blaze an independent path - including legislation on tax cuts, embryonic stem-cell research and immigration.
With Prairie View facing third-and-goal from the 4-yardline, Blake Lovell forced a fumble and teammate Brad McIntyre recovered to secure Briarfield's 27-19 season-opening victory Friday night.
Prairie View will take on Riverfield at 7:30 p.m. and Tallulah at 8:30 Friday night in the Briarfield Jamboree.
Bastrop defensive lineman D.D. Jones has given his verbal commitment to the Michigan Wolverines.
