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By Myah TaylorStaff Reporter Holmes, a five-year WNBA veteran drafted in the second round by the Seattle Storm in 2020, signed a training camp contract with the Dallas Wings earlier this year The McDonald’s All-American and 2017 Big 12 Freshman of the Year started training camp on Sunday and will compete for a spot on the Wings’ opening day roster The Wings currently have 18 players on their training camp roster and will start making cuts ahead of the May 16 season opener Each WNBA team has a minimum roster of 11 players and a maximum roster size of 12 “It would mean everything to me,” Holmes said on making the final cut so I think this would be a perfect move for me.” Sports RoundupGet the latest D-FW sports news analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which picked her 19th overall five years ago But she has also made stops with the Los Angeles Sparks I have not stopped playing basketball,” Holmes said “It’s been an experience and it’s something that I don’t take for granted.” according to the Blue Star Report and ranked second nationally in the espnW Hoop Gurlz Top 100 while playing in front of family and friends “I [was] here when the Wings first started She formerly worked as a Collin County reporter for The Dallas Morning News Taylor has contributed to the Austin American-Statesman She is a 2022 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin by Ida Domingo WASHINGTON (7News) — For the first time in 25 years a new hospital is opening its doors in the District Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is officially open in Ward 8 on Tuesday bringing much-needed healthcare services to Southeast D.C The new hospital replaces United Medical Center but it's closing on Tuesday after its maternal ward was shut down due to poor services City leaders said Cedar Hill will offer a much safer and more reliable experience for families in the community with 51 percent employed from the District “We are not picking up UMC and putting it at Cedar Hill let me be completely clear about that,” Bowser said it’s a new operator,r it’s a new set of staff It’s an entirely different set of expectations Not just that we picked up one and threw it over here.” For more information on the new center, go here This site uses cookies – More Information Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health celebrated its official opening today—marking a significant milestone in Washington D.C.’s healthcare services and programming As the first full-service hospital built in the District in over 25 years it reflects a transformational approach to healthcare access Designed by HOK in collaboration with McKissack & McKissack the facility is a cornerstone of a broader integrated healthcare network hospital was developed as part of a public-private partnership with the District of Columbia Universal Health Services (UHS) and George Washington University Hospital Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is more than a hospital—it is a response to longstanding health disparities in the community The facility integrates a new urgent care center and connects with existing providers to create a robust healthcare system east of the Anacostia River The hospital was designed to be flexible and adaptable ensuring it can evolve with future healthcare demands Clinical spaces support team-based care models trauma care and maternal health reflect a holistic approach to patient needs Guided by evidence-based design principles calming materials and biophilic elements ensures a patient experience that reduces stress and enhances healing designed in collaboration with Design Studio Blue and McKissack & McKissack draw inspiration from D.C.’s natural and cultural landscape neutral palettes paired with vibrant community-inspired art creates an environment that is both inviting and culturally responsive The hospital’s architectural form responds to both its urban and historic context maintaining a human scale while integrating state-of-the-art medical functionality The façade features a contemporary design with architectural nods to the historic St incorporating a rhythmic arrangement of windows and materials that balance openness with privacy the hospital is organized around circulation pathways that reduce patient stress and enhance operational efficiency including waiting areas and family lounges are strategically positioned near natural light sources to promote calm and relaxation The use of prefabricated components allowed for greater efficiency in construction ensuring that high-performance building systems were seamlessly integrated without compromising design integrity Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is pioneering sustainable hospital design in the District it is on track to become the first new full-service hospital in D.C to achieve LEED Healthcare Silver certification The opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health represents an extensive investment in healthcare architecture—one that prioritizes access “This project demonstrates how healthcare design can serve as a catalyst for equity and resilience,” said Mitchell Collin “By integrating best practices in flexibility we’ve helped create a hospital that meets the needs of today while being adaptable for the future We are so proud to be a partner in bringing healthcare access and equity to the District and its residents.” Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now × international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments Our people bring their technical knowledge and resourcefulness to the delivery of our construction services Our expertise and value-added offerings support our clients throughout the lifespan of the construction process Stay up to date with the latest news and insights from Turner Learn from our industry experts sharing innovation An awarding and fulfilling career awaits you at Turner Join our team and build some of the most exciting and innovative projects around the world As the largest general contractor in the country Turner is a leader in all major market segments 7 days a week to Turner’s Confidential Reporting System This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply please review our prequalification requirements Turner Construction Company joined local leaders and hospital staff to celebrate the grand opening of the $337 million Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center a transformative healthcare campus serving Southeast Washington six-story acute care hospital offers a full range of inpatient services—including labor and delivery The facilities are set to enhance access to quality care while providing a foundation for long-term community well-being four-story outpatient health services complex and a 145,000-square-foot parking structure with capacity for 500 vehicles.  “Delivering this transformative healthcare facility has been a tremendous honor for our team,” said Darien Grant Vice President and General Manager at Turner Construction Company we’ve been committed to building more than a hospital aiming to support the community—create jobs and ensure this project reflects the values and needs of the people it serves.” “Cedar Hill will change the trajectory of health care in our community,” said Washington D.C “This is a first-class hospital staffed by some of the most prestigious health institutions in the world Families will be able to receive prenatal care seniors and residents will have access to the specialists they need and trauma patients will receive lifesaving care quickly I am incredibly grateful for all the teams and people who worked with us to make this happen and I am hopeful about the future of health care in DC.” Community impact was central to the development of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center The project supported more than 2,300 jobs The facility is also pursuing LEED Silver certification aligning with Turner’s broader commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race or other characteristics protected by applicable law Human Rights Policy By KXAS-TV (NBC5) gorgeous weather is set to take hold for the weekend Both Saturday and Sunday will feature sunshine with low humidity and comfortable temperatures Highs will be in the 70s with low temperatures into the upper-40s to mid-50s D-FW Weather WiseFrom snow to 100-degree heat TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers SUNDAY (MOTHER’S DAY): Partly cloudy and mild As state lawmakers are once again set to debate school funding many North Texas districts are grappling with multi-million dollar deficits – and considering difficult cuts to balance their budgets Cedar Hill ISD interim CFO Amy Drozd this week laid out several potential measures to fill the district’s $7 million shortfall including consolidating two middle school campuses leaving some security guard positions unfilled and eliminating some teaching and administrative positions “Trying to come up with $7 million in the time frame that we need to we’ve got to look at these drastic measures,” she told trustees at their meeting Monday she said Cedar Hill ISD has faced declining enrollment the loss of COVID-era funding and growing inflation we gotta get to the bottom line where that dollar is concerned but the kids are collateral damage at this particular point,” she said The plan is to close the budget gap in two years Board secretary Carma Morgan said they’ve known about the funding challenges for years not for right now but for our future,” she said The district will continue discussing its options ahead of adopting a budget in June Meanwhile, Northwest ISD is also planning on eliminating more than 100 teaching positions to help fill its $16 million deficit Olla Mokhtar is KERA’s news intern. Got a tip? Email Olla at omokhtar@kera.org KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today LebTown This bird's eye view of the re-erection of the Civil War Sentry Monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery shows the crews working to return the soldier to stand watch again over his fellow war veterans interred there and Fredericksburg residents following a restoration project on the statue. (Will Trostel) Lebanon County’s most essential weekly read non-partisan journalism?Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member Already a member? Log in here to hide these messages An informed community is a stronger community LebTown covers the local government meetings and community stories that shape Lebanon County’s future Join the 1,000+ LebTown readers who support our work as members The nearly 141-year-old Civil War Sentry Monument has returned home to Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg Disassembled in October for restoration by Lebanon-based E&E Fabrication Inc. was re-installed in about four hours on a warm and cloudless day in March “Not only is he watching over the village of Fredericksburg (again) president of the Cedar Hill Cemetery Association There are 68 Civil War veterans interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery according to cemetery association treasurer Rita Christ E&E sales representative Al Billig said the process of returning the monument went smoothly It was just great that everything fit together like it should Billig noted the event drew about a dozen interested onlookers this day was sunny and warm as work progressed and the sun rose in the sky the restoration work performed over the winter months was a first-time experience and one they’ll never forget the work to secure the monument’s base and statue and paint the entire structure was completed in about five A new foundation was also built to make the monument more secure since it was constructed on a stone-based foundation.  The primary reason for repairing the statue was it had shifted over time and was leaning backwards Cemetery officials were afraid it might fall from its position around 24 feet in the air “It was great that we had the capability to do a project like this to take it on in the first place and be able to do it,” Billig said but the more research we did the more we realized that Between now and a planned re-dedication ceremony later this month there remains what Klahr calls a few cosmetic odds and ends to complete.  Billig noted that workers need to finish bolting down the base and clean up the finish there’s a plan to insert a time capsule within the monument before the access door is reattached those associated with it said it was only made possible by the local community which rallied to help once it was publicly announced in March 2024 Klahr said the Eagle Hotel held two fundraising events to help raise money for a project originally estimated to cost around $120,000 The hotel donated 10 percent of all proceeds from two dates towards restoration efforts.  First Citizens Community Bank officials approached the cemetery association about holding its own fundraiser If you rely on us for your Lebanon County news “We were extremely pleased that they reached out to us as many people in the community did,” Klahr said “They reached out to us and said we want to do something So everyone on the committee was very happy about that.” with the food coming from local donations.  The chicken was provided by local poultry producer Bell & Evans Womelsdorf-based Diffenbach’s Snacks supplied the potato chips and Lebanon’s own Swiss Premium Dairy donated beverages according to FCCB fundraiser committee chairman Melissa Daub there was a conversation in a car from a corporate board meeting one day and one of our executive staff members They were having a conversation and talking about the statue,” Daub said How can we put in the time and effort to contribute to it?” Daub said an eight- to ten-member volunteer committee of bank personnel was formed and the decision was made to sponsor a chicken BBQ fundraiser “In three weeks we had thrown it together,” she added Daub said other community members pitched in as well noting the financial goal was met and only 25 chicken dinners remained because Bell & Evans supplied more product than was requested “We had so many people tell us this was a great idea and were asking if we could do it again,” she said adding that the cemetery is special to her because her parents and other family members are interred there “When management gives us a path to do something it appeared that the project might derail when a restoration company backed out of it Following a site visit and a quote that was good for 90 days cemetery officials asked for an extension since the down payment was half of the total bid.  ‘Can we have an extension?’” Klahr recalled what we would do is we would recall rather than give this quote an extension because the cost of materials or things might change.’ And I said cemetery officials learned the sales rep for the Ohio-based company had retired and they would no longer handle the project That announcement left the committee scrambling to find a company to do the work since few are versed in the restoration of zinc-based statues “That kind of put us in a scramble mode and we kind of were brainstorming around the round table of the cemetery association of like we got this monument that needs repair.’ And we were just kicking around different ideas and the name of E&E came up,” Klahr said The initial meeting went well and the local relationship that was built became a win-win for E&E and for cemetery officials “A big part of the savings was we didn’t have to pay for crews to come from Ohio and pay for transportation and lodging and all that kind of thing,” Klahr said Al looked at it when we were doing the estimating ‘I need a crane,’ and got on his mobile phone and made a phone call and 45 minutes later the owner of the crane company was there.”  Having local business ties among numerous companies benefited the project.  “He (Dickinson Crane owner) looked at it and said ‘And I would use so-and-so for riggers (C&D Rigging).’ So they got on the phone and got them out the rigging company to handle the monument bought all new rigging straps to ensure that they wouldn’t damage it I can tell you those straps are a substantial expense.” As the committee lined up potential businesses to perform the work many gave back some of their services to the project.  “When we talked to businesses and they heard what we were doing they volunteered some of their services as a donation,” Klahr said “It was more or less when you talked to people and said ‘This is what we’re doing,’ then the response was ‘I could do this for you.’ That’s how it kind of came along.” Klahr said Boger Concrete donated the concrete Funk Construction provided engineering design services V&S Galvanizing collaborated with E&E since neither had done this kind of work before Eastern Atlantic States Regional Councils of Carpenters volunteered labor and experience to build the form and pour concrete for the foundation “We were very happy because all the people that we hired or were hired were our local people,” Klahr said “So the jobs and the money stayed right here in our neighborhood and we were happy about that And of course you talked with Al at E&E so you know how his people felt and how they Word of mouth was integral in all aspects of the project “We would receive donations that were just very generous I don’t want to be mentioned.’” Klahr said and you’d talk to one person and they would network with some of their friends … That’s kind of how it happened – the networking of other people outside of the cemetery association where the big helpers Klahr said remaining monies will be used for future maintenance and repairs to the monument since people who donated funds intended their contributions to be used for that purpose Klahr said he appreciates the community’s overwhelmingly positive response given the nature of the project “I’m pleased that we could do it and maintain the monument for future generations It’s an important thing to me that we don’t forget about those that served especially during that horrible conflict or any conflict where we’ve asked soldiers to stand up for our rights That’s a very important thing to remember,” he added Reach our newsroom using this contact form and we’ll do our best to get back to you Join our community of local news champions Help build a better-informed Lebanon 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The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More From cheerleaders in the fall to flag football stars in the spring Cedar Hill High School will battle it out against 90 other schools across the state Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCEDAR HILL (First Alert 4) - A woman died Friday in a house fire in Cedar Hill According to the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District they responded to a call for a house fire with a report of a person trapped just before 12:15 p.m they confirmed a person was trapped in the home and worked to put out the fire and rescue the occupant at the same time The fire protection district says that the occupant the woman’s identity has not been released Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the Cedar Hill Fire Marshal conducted an investigation into the cause of the fire Their investigation found the cause was accidental our hearts go out to the family affected by this tragedy,” Cedar Hill Fire Chief Mick Fischer said in a release to the press “We extend our deepest condolences and offer our support as they navigate this loss.” Fischer also thanked Jefferson County 911 Dispatch Clair Fire District for their assistance in responding to this fire today announced the start of sales for Addison Hills a brand-new community of single-family homes in Cedar Hill Addison Hills provides the charm of convenience to downtown "Owning a home at Addison Hills is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy an amenity-rich lifestyle at an attainable price," said Greg Mayberry Lennar Dallas-Fort Worth Division President this community caters to the needs of modern families enhancing everyday living with thoughtful planning and quality craftsmanship." Addison Hills features distinct home designs from Lennar's Classic Collection showcasing options with variations of brick and stone These inviting floorplans start at 2,083 square feet and include four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms flexible living spaces space and seamless access to a covered patio—perfect for effortless entertaining Every home offers Lennar's signature Everything's Included® program where Lennar's most popular features and finishes are built into the base price of the home luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout first floor common areas and a host of other carefully curated interior touches and designer fixtures Cedar Hill blends suburban tranquility with urban convenience strategically located near Highway 67 for easy commutes and just 25 minutes from downtown Dallas Residents of Addison Hills can explore a vibrant retail and dining scene at Hillside Village Shopping Center and enjoy outdoor activities at Cedar Hill State Park Families will also benefit from access to highly rated schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District making it an ideal community for all stages of life For more information on these new home opportunities, call (866)314-4477 or visit the community website Contact: Danielle ToccoVice President CommunicationsLennar Corporation[email protected]Direct Line: 949.789.1633 today announced the grand opening of Farm View a brand-new community of single-family homes in.. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly.. Real Estate Construction & Building Residential Real Estate Do not sell or share my personal information: By Sarah BahariStaff writer a mash of metal and cinder block dinted with age owner David Candanoza pushes open a heavy blue door to greet skaters some 30 teenage girls glide and wobble across the maple floor A teenage employee doles out beige skates with orange wheels and skaters toss tennis shoes onto zigzagged carpet a concession stand stocked with soda and candy Cedar Hill Roller Rink opened in 1956 — when Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” played on the radio and girls wore poodle skirts — making it one of the oldest Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond “Nothing has changed,” said 36-year-old Bethany Adamcik Candanoza, 57, grew up skating at Cedar Hill his mother would drop him off at the rink to meet up with his friends he was earning good money selling cars but wanted more time with his children he answered an ad in a newspaper and landed a 30-hour-a-week job at the rink Candanoza fell in love with the bright lights and cheerful music after saving enough money for a $50,000 down payment Regulars call Candanoza “Super Dave,” a moniker he tattooed on his right bicep This is more than a job. This rink is part of their family. When Candanoza’s 28-year-old son Jacob, a Terrell police officer, was killed last year in the line of duty mourners gathered outside the rink to pray and weep and lift dripping candles to the night sky Cedar Hill is one of a dwindling number of roller rinks In roller skating’s heydey of the 1970s and 80s according to the Roller Skating Association International White Rock Skate Center opened in 1973 and became a Dallas institution before closing in 2016. Skateland in Hurst shut down in 2015. Grapevine’s SkateTown, 2021 Reasons vary for closures — the high cost of rent retirement and a not-so-subtle shift in how people spend their free time “You see more rinks closing than opening today,” said Billy Thompson president of the roller skating association Roller rinks may no longer take on the same outsized role in American entertainment “but roller skating remains extremely popular.” “Roller skating was the original social media network That’s where everyone went to see their friends on a Friday night,” Thompson Running a rink — running any small business — is a heavy load the city issued a laundry list of issues Candanoza would need to address to stay open from major electrical rewiring to floor and foundation repairs he turned to GoFundMe: “I want to continue to serve the community by keeping my business open,” he wrote that will not be possible.” Candanoza wondered if he would be forced to close Strangers and customers donated more than $8,000 Looking around the rink on a recent afternoon Candanoza acknowledged it could use a facelift it costs about $4,500 to keep the rink running and that does not count unexpected repairs a chunk of broken floor or a leak in the ceiling How many places offer hours of entertainment for $10 Or a birthday party with unlimited guests for less than $350 When a historic ice storm knocked out power for days for millions of Texans in 2021 Families spread pillows and sleeping bags on the floor and children skated while Candanoza passed out pizzas every kid who grows up in Cedar Hill has skated at the Cedar Hill Roller Rink,” said Patty Bushart vice president of the Cedar Hill Museum of History teenagers skated to Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away." No cursing Parents should feel comfortable dropping their children off on a Friday night Perhaps what makes this place special is precisely that: It is frozen in time It is not flashy or modern or made for Instagram “It feels like home,” said 44-year-old Kena Summerville who has skated at Cedar Hill for nearly 25 years Summerville skated with her 6-year-old niece boy!!!” a bittersweet ode to Candanoza’s son He plans to remove the sign on the one-year anniversary of his eldest child’s death left his home and drove to the only place he could think of: this old rink 2025: An earlier version of this story had the wrong age for David Candanoza She previously worked as a writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram She is a graduate of Kansas State University Dallas has a new upscale soul food restaurant that originally hails from Chicago: Called Soul Shack it’s in the former Turkey Leg King space at 305 W in the Hillside Village shopping center in Cedar Hill where it opened in late January Soul Shack was founded by owner Erik “Rico” Nance, an entrepreneur and veteran restaurateur and is led by his business partners Theous Griffin and Ronald Edwards III The original was a fast-casual concept in Chicago called Soul Shack Express The Dallas location is a more ambitious effort, with a full-service restaurant, full bar, and swanky nightlife atmosphere. Nance had previously opened Mikkey's Retro Grill "I felt like the city needed a cocktail lounge," he says The space boasts a 1920's jazz club atmosphere There's a "Soul Shack" sign in white neon and an Insta-friendly wall with flowers and photo collage of iconic Black artists and performers like Eddie Murphy and Diahann Carroll They also host live music and DJs at night The menu is mostly Southern but with fusion twists: soul rolls (fried egg rolls) filled with jerk chicken Shaq O'Neal (right) drops into Soul Shack.Soul Shack "Soul Shack has been an offspring of the things that we've learned from our other restaurants," Nance says "We're still in soft opening mode We'll have a beautiful nightlife and older crowd." made a reservation and said he'd heard the food was amazing," Nance says 'We're turning this into Soul Shaq.' We accommodated everything he wanted Cedar Hill ISD will be closed ​Thursday and Friday January 9th and 10th due to expected inclement weather affecting the area all buildings will be closed and ​activities will be canceled Essential district personnel such as maintenance and custodial staff are asked to contact their direct supervisor for further information The boys’ soccer tournament scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Allen has also been canceled The boys’ Varsity and JV1 soccer teams are tentatively scheduled to play on Saturday The CHISD Athletics Department is working with UIL to reschedule the girls’ and boys’ basketball game against Mesquite Horn An announcement will be made once a date and time has been determined Officials in Washington County are investigating possible cougar sightings (KATU) — Officials in Washington County are investigating possible cougar sightings There have been reports of three recent sightings including two in the Cedar Hills area and one in Beaverton according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office READ ALSO: Cougar sighting reports in residential area prompt safety alert in Tillamook The two Beaverton sightings were confirmed by home surveillance cameras A cougar was caught on camera around 2 a.m a cougar was recorded in the driveway of a home about a mile away ODFW and the Washington County Sheriff's say they are monitoring the situation A spokesperson with ODFW issued the following statement about the sightings: “Oregon is cougar country and sometimes cougars do pass through more urban areas It’s not unusual for cougars to be detected on cameras They are normally elusive and wary of humans so it is rare to see one but keep safety tips in mind and report sightings to ODFW.” There have been no reports of attacks on people or pets at this time Wildlife officials offered the following safety tips to residents: DALLAS — A Cedar Hill ISD educator is using rhythm and precision to transform students’ lives both inside and outside the classroom.  William Holmes has spent nearly three decades in education but it’s his passion for stepping that is helping students find their rhythm in school and life dozens of students gather in Cedar Hill ISD gyms and stomp a behavior specialist who launched the district’s award-winning step program in 2019 “It gives them the sense of being part of an organization that has structure Holmes fell in love with stepping as an undergraduate at Jackson State University in Mississippi “The caseload that I have are usually students that have checked out basically my goal is to motivate them to stay in school,” he explained.  has gained national and international recognition His role as a behavior specialist allows him to reach students struggling with discipline or academics using step as a tool to help them succeed.  and I’ll put them on the team because I see their potential the structure and discipline I instill in my teams will resonate with them,” Holmes says.  stepping builds confidence and teaches teamwork.  out of trouble and focused,” one student shared.  Holmes’ mission remains the same—to inspire and uplift one step at a time Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go When workers set out to refurbish the Sentry Monument from Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg they never dreamed a mystery would be revealed to them.  Lebanon-based E&E Metal Fab Inc. was hired by the cemetery association last year to restore their Civil War monument which included securing the statue and its base as well as cleaning and repainting it it became apparent that additional historical markings were etched on the monument The monument pays tribute to local residents who fought in the bloodiest war in U.S the Union soldier has stood guard over Fredericksburg in Bethel Township for nearly 141 years Read More: Lebanon metal fabricator undertakes Fredericksburg monument’s restoration a date and other markings were etched onto the top portion of the monument’s base It’s possible that the etchings were done in 1915 during what would have been a 50th anniversary commemoration of the end of the Civil War according to Fredericksburg history writer Kathy Bicksler Stouffer She is the co-author with her siblings of the 2021 book Pennsylvania,”which contains a chapter on Fredericksburg-area churches and cemeteries Bicksler Stouffer and LebTown researched extensively in newspaper archives seeking more information about a possible 50th anniversary ceremony at the cemetery but no further details were revealed.  a newspaper article that discusses an Appomattox Day Gathering – a ceremony that’s still held today in the town where Ulysses S Lee agreed to end the war – that may have happened at Cedar Hill Cemetery around the 50th anniversary She said she also possesses the names of 17 local Civil War veterans who were still alive in 1915 and it’s possible some of those survivors wrote on the monument on April 8 She noted the words “Hand Cock ends the war 1865” were written on the monument adjacent to the date “April 8 The only local mention of the Civil War around its 50th anniversary is a page one photo in the Lebanon Daily News of generals Grant and Lee on Apr The photo is accompanied by a caption noting the day was the golden anniversary of the war’s end Bicksler Stouffer isn’t sure why someone wrote that comment about Winfield Scott Hancock (spelled as Hand Cock on the monument) but some research sheds light on why it was possibly signed that way She noted that Hancock commanded troops after General John F Reynolds was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg Hancock’s corps thwarted Pickett’s Charge with Hancock risking his life while personally leading his troop’s charge Hancock was wounded when a bullet ricocheted off his saddle and went through his thigh.  but he later participated in the Battle of the Wilderness which is also noted on the monument,” said Bicksler Stouffer “His corps also fought at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse so the ‘Hancock ends the war 1865’ doesn’t make much sense.” While it doesn’t make much sense given his backstory she offered an educated guess as why someone may have felt compelled to honor Hancock “I’m guessing the writer is crediting Hancock for the win at Gettysburg which many consider the turning point of the Civil War. Of course weakening Lee’s army by splitting it in two was quite an accomplishment as well,” Bicksler Stouffer wrote in an email to LebTown “He (Hancock) later ran for president as the Democratic candidate losing by a slim margin to Republican James Garfield his nickname was ‘Hancock the Superb.'” E&E workers also discovered another name inscribed on a metal plate that helped to hold the Civil War sentinel in place.  Workers found the name “Owens” etched on the bottom of that metal plate neither LebTown nor others associated with the project had consulted with Bicksler Stouffer about her prior research At that time it was believed that the statue may have been removed since a circular hole was drilled into the metal base after it had been signed as what appeared to be “JJ Owens.” “It looks like a W,” said E&E sales rep Al Billig to LebTown while initially trying to decipher the signature on the metal base despite the hole drilled through Owen’s name who has been following the renovation project since it was announced asked Cedar Hill Cemetery secretary Rita Christ if she had an Owens in a cache of paperwork concerning the cemetery’s history.  Christ had shared some of that paperwork with LebTown during the first story written about the cemetery association’s fundraising efforts and eventual re-dedication ceremony once the statue is returned She texted information that was contained in a document circa 1887 that she said was found in the Newberry Library that identifies the Owens in question.  has put up a Soldiers Monument on Cedar Hill Cemetery no other records concerning a “JJ Owens” or another iteration of that name were found via an internet search no details about his life were found during an exhaustive search that would indicate why he was involved in this project.  “That’s great info,” Billig wrote to LebTown about the confirmation of Owen’s identity she shared additional information about Owens Owens of Lewisburg was the agent for Monumental Bronze Company,” she wrote in an email along with a photo of an ad concerning his Connecticut-based company That company was responsible for erecting thousands of monuments across the nation.  it appears an A is written above the hole … I know there are many typos in the papers automatic readers can mistake initials,” she wrote noting that the process of automatic readers reading old newspaper articles to digitize them is an imperfect science.  The identities of other initials etched on the monument’s base may never be solved.  What was initially believed to be the signature of Col. John H. Lick doesn’t seem to be the case upon further research. It seemed possible that he may have signed it because Lick was a local businessman whose mausoleum is located in Cedar Hill Cemetery and since he commissioned the Civil War monument’s construction in 1884.  Christ sent Billig a photo of Lick’s signature on a program so that he could compare the two signatures. (While Lick may have signed the monument before 1915, he couldn’t have that year because he passed away on Oct. 22, 1891, at his Lebanon residence.) “As much as I want to match it up, I cannot,” wrote Billig to LebTown after the statue had been lightly power washed and prior to Bicksler Stouffer weighing in on the multiple signatures. Following the initial dead-end lead, company president Willie Erb did some research and he believes the one signature may possibly belong to Frederick Jacob Light. Later, when a photo of those initials was sent to Bicksler Stouffer, she wrote this response to LebTown.  “The first initials attached below could be Percival L Strauss. I thought at first that the first initial was an ‘F’ due to the horizontal arrow-looking stroke. However, I also noted a similar-looking item on one of the other signatures and think it may be a symbol for the unit (maybe a sword?) You may note that there is a ‘P’ looking letter above that.” In a later email she wrote that “Percival Strauss owned the Strauss House (Hotel) from 1869 to 1895.” Today, the Strauss House is the Eagle Hotel in downtown Fredericksburg. (At LebTown’s request, Bicksler Stouffer also conducted research on Light but did not find any details on anyone with that name with connections to Fredericksburg.) Another etching on the top portion of the statue’s base looks like a tiny heart along with other markings that are unidentifiable even after it had been lightly power washed. Billig noted that what appears to be other markings, possibly signatures, were also found after cleaning off over a century’s worth of grime from the monument. Unfortunately, those markings are illegible, including one on the front of the monument’s access door.  Cedar Hill Cemetery was created in 1869 and the first person was buried there in 1870. After the monument was added in 1884, families were given the option to re-inter their loved ones who were Civil War veterans in the cemetery near the statue or throughout the graveyard, according to Christ. Fifty-six Civil War veterans are interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Christ added, of the 192 veterans buried there.  Another set of initials identifiedOne set of initials with other writing may have been solved She wrote to LebTown about a signature and verbiage she discovered when she visited the cemetery about two years ago that contain the initials “GH” and the words “battle of G.” One of the most recognized Lebanon County Civil War Regiments is the 93rd. George W. Howard was a part of Co 1863 at the age of 17 (he turned 17 in June) Maryland on July 1st when they received word at 8 p.m of the fighting at Gettysburg. The regiment led the 6th corps on a 37-mile march in 19 hours to reach the battle the evening of the 2nd as Longstreet’s attack threatened Little Round Top They participated in the Battle of the Wilderness and the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse Both these battles were led by General Hancock. So George Howard is a contender for writing ‘Hand Cock ends the war 1865’. The Regiment was present at Appomattox Court House on April 9 That would make Appomattox Day very special for George W. Howard The ‘G.H.’ initials with ‘the battle of G?’ written above them would be George Howard George was a tailor in Fredericksburg after the war I am continuing to research the 17 Veterans but I thought this was an interesting story with the 19-hour march to Gettysburg. I also liked that he was at Appomattox and that his initials are on the monument Several of the veterans were 16 to 17 years old when they mustered in which explains why they were still alive in 1915 Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Cedar Hill ISD Teachers of the Year and STEM Teachers of the Year The CHISD Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year will be announced at the CHISD Leadership & Service Awards on Tuesday April 29 at the JoLynn Maddox Teaching & Learning Center The fourth annual CHISD STEM Teacher of the Year will be announced that evening as well ·      Lissette Guardiola (Collegiate Academy) ·      Shandria Russell (Collegiate High School) ·      MarCarlos Daniels (Bessie Coleman Middle School) ·      Amber Morris (Collegiate Academy & High School) ·      Dominique Webster (Cedar Hill High School) Log in to leave a comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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The then 6-foot-1, 200-pound youngest son of Deion Sanders played for his Hall of Fame dad — the offensive coordinator — at Trinity Christian in Cedar Hill (Texas) where he couldn’t have been more productive Shedeur threw for 12,627 yards in a four-year career completing 805 of 1,238 passes (65%) for 166 touchdowns while leading the Tigers to three state championships in TAPPS the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools definitely owns a stepchild reputation to the UIL perhaps the most competitive top-to-bottom football state in the union with approximately 1,300 schools Although he surely faced lesser competition to his public school Texas brethren skill and highly competitive nature were obvious He received 3-star status from 247Sports which takes into consideration other recruiting services Rivals.com and ESPN National 247Sports recruiting analyst Greg Biggins compared him to career NFL backup Jacoby Brissett and projected him as a round 4-7 NFL draft pick heading into Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft Shedeur was projected as a first-round pick In one of the more shocking developments in NFL Draft history Sanders for some reason dropped to the 144th pick “(Sanders is) highly productive and a winner with a pair of state championships to his name,” Biggins wrote in March 2020 Does a nice job making that initial pass rusher miss doesn’t panic and shows poise and calmness in the pocket “Has dual-threat ability and can pick up big chunks of yards with his legs but doesn’t take off and run as much as you would expect Has enough arm strength to get the ball down the field and shows nice touch on his deep ball “Can tighten his release a bit but has some solid tools that project well to college Upside is an impact upper tier Power 5 starter and potential NFL draft pick.”  As a kid, Shedeur’s upbeat personality somewhat mirrored his dad’s as revealed in the MaxPreps documentary series “The Truth about Trinity.”  Shedeur was just a high school freshman at the time and it offered a window into his relationship with his father one of the nation’s most visible and vocal athletes of this or any other generation It’s important because the two have been hooked together on the gridiron for eight seasons as after high school son followed dad or father followed son to Jackson State and the University of Colorado Before kickoff of each game in high school Deion and Shedeur always took a stroll to the end zone “We always exchange thoughts and things we want to do and accomplish and what to expect,” Deion said in the documentary Off the field, Shedeur and his dad had a unique, playful, competitive relationship, shown in a fun, revealing fishing expedition it’s always a competition between him and me,” Shedeur said Said Deion: “Competitive is what the Sanders are (Shedeur) is walking around the house like ‘I’m the smartest one in here I got all A’s and one B.' That’s how he is USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium Rebilas-Imagn Images“You know how blessed you are to coach your kid in high school I get to pass on everything I’ve learned," Deion said Sometimes he sees me as Dad and not Coach during the heat of the battle and third of all I kind of know what I’m doing I got a gold jacket (NFL Hall of Fame) and blue one from college (Hall of Fame) But in the heat of the moment he kind of forgets he sees Dad sometimes and not Coach “He’s going to learn to mature out of Daddy’s mold.”  his dad was a first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons he tweeted Sunday a five-word prediction to his NFL career that no doubt came straight from his father: MITCH STEPHENSMitch Stephens is a senior editor at SBLive Sports for California a state he's covered high school sports since 1984 He won multiple CNPA and CPSWA writing awards with the Contra Costa Times San Francisco Chronicle and MaxPreps.com before joining the SBLive staff in 2022 He's covered the beat nationally since 2007 You can reach him at mitch@scorebooklive.com © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER How to watch Texas high school playoff girls basketball: Cedar Hill vs 18Data SkriveThere is an exciting high school matchup in TBA with Cedar Hill High School hosting Nimitz High School How to watch Nimitz vs. Cedar Hill playoff high school girls basketballNimitz and Cedar Hill will match up on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. CT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU The Panthers, the nation's No. 2 ranked team, hit the road to take on Cedar Hill to close out 6A District 11 play in Week 10 on Friday night D'Ville already clinched a district title Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (Central time) and the game is being streamed live on the NFHS Network (subscription required) Scroll down to read up on both teams before kickoff and refresh this page for the latest score and game updates from setup to teardown Duncanville - Yancey takes ensuing kickoff back 69 yards for score there will be no shutout as Crochett finds Caldwell for 6-yard score Duncanville - After Crochett interception Panthers take on play to score - on Armstrong's 38-yard run down left sideline Duncanville - Russell finds Theus in middle near 30 and receiver cuts it up and outraces secondary for 58-yard score breaks through two defenders and goes 48 yards for a score It is a YAC-type night as a stiff breeze is affecting downfield passing Duncanville - Armstrong runs it in from 3 yards out all set up by Ruseell's 47-yard connection with Moore on third down Duncanville - Russell to Moore on great bullet throw in back right corner of end zone for game's first score - all after defense easily holds the two-time defending UIL 6A Division I state champs zhas done nothing but exceed the already-lofty expectations heaped on its shoulders entering the season Comes with the territory when you're the Panthers who boast 5-star Alabama-committed QB Keelon Russell and Dakorien Moore the nation's top-rated receiver — and much more high major Division I talent Cedar Hill is on the outside looking into the playoff picture and is coming off of three consecutive losses most revently a 56-36 loss to Horn last week -- Todd Milles | todd@scorebooklive.com | @sblivetx TODD MILLESTodd Milles is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports 10-ranked Cedar Hill will be playing for a championship for the third time in school history on Tuesday night in a Class 6A Division I semifinal game in Fort Worth Cedar Hill (29-8) knocked off defending state champion Duncanville last week and will play Humble Summer Creek Summer Creek won 60-31 against Cibolo Steele The game was close going into the final quarter Plano East (24-14) had a chance twice to tie the game King scored with less than 5 minutes left for the first basket of the final stanza Trinity Thomas and Jones later scored near the 2 1/2 and 1 1/2 minute mark to push the lead to 58-49 Freshman Arianna Robinson scored a game-high 31 in the loss for the Panthers She had 14 in the first half for Plano East Cedar Hill is 0-2 in previous state title game appearances losing to Canyon in the 4A finals in 1996 and falling to Levelland in 1997 by three points With the split into two divisions this year there was already going to be one new champion in the 6A girls playoff bracket defending state champion Duncanville was bounced from the Division I bracket last week with a loss to Cedar Hill This is a neutral-site playoff game due to the expansion of the playoffs Only the finals games will be played at The Alamodome in San Antonio — at 7 p.m Cedar Hill is in the semifinals for the first time since the 2009-2010 season The Longhorns have not won a state title but were runner-up in 1995-96 and 1996-97 Cedar Hill brings a 28-8 record into this contest this is the furthest trip to the postseason the boys team won its first-ever state championship The Panthers are 24-13 and enter on a 4-game winning streak You can watch the game here Cedar Hill out to 6-0 lead in opening 2 minutes Those trying to watch on the NFHS feed may be having technical difficulties Plano East's Arianna Robinson with 5 straight points Plano East 6-foot-0 post Sema Udo draws 3rd foul with 34.2 seconds left in 1st Plano East gets a steal but can't convert at the buzzer Brooklyn King with an offensive rebound off a missed 3 and gets a putback for the Longhorns Plano East dribbles the ball down and the clock doesn't start for about 5 seconds Robinson hits a pair of free throws for Plano East Unbelievable behind the back move by Arianna Robinson. She's fouled on the play and makes both free throws. Robinson with 11 points. Cedar Hill 20, Plano East 14. 7:05 2Q pic.twitter.com/RUre6RjTRu Sydney Moultrie with a basket inside for Cedar Hill Trinity Thomas with a 3-pointer from the corner Half of the state final is now set; The game in Houston is now: Humble Summer Creek will get this winner FOURTH TIME IS THE CHARMSummer Creek beats Cibolo Steele, 60-31, to reach STATE FINALS for first time in school history They have been to State Semis three previous times and never advanced pic.twitter.com/ZYSt0iuMrV 2:07 left in first half and a timeout is called Hailey Reed with a 3-pointer for Plano East Cedar Hill turns ball over on next possession and then fouls Reed Reed hits both shots in the bonus at the free-throw line Rylan Jones scores the final two baskets in the first half for Cedar Hill to expand the lead Cedar Hill balls gets the ball to open the second half Cedar Hill up 36-28 with 6 minutes to go in 3rd Jones with a pair of free throws for Cedar Hill Didi Chineke with a layup inside for Plano East No-look dime from Kennedy Borders to Didi Chineke to break the Cedar Hill press for a layup. @PESHGirlsHoops hanging around, trailing Cedar Hill 44-36 with 3:44 left in the 3rd. Arianna Robinson up to 21 pts on 9/9 shooting. pic.twitter.com/0SUbszWxoq Robinson hit a 3-pointer and then steals the ball and goes down and draws a foul She will shoot 2 FT but Cedar Hill calls a timeout before that Arena DJ has played Will Smith's Getting Jiggy Wit It and and Ricky Martin's La Vida Loca at different points this game The late 90s music is probably a big hit with these players' parents Jones gets a bucket to give Cedar Hill a 49-42 with 1:20 left Robinson misses her first shot of the game on a layup that rolls in and out Plano East has had two chances to tie and failed to do so Missed a 3 and then turned the ball over on the next possession but a foul is called on Cedar Hill on the rebound Plano East gets a turnover it needs but misses a 3 Thomas with the rebound for Cedar Hill and she is fouled CODY THORNCody Thorn is a veteran journalist who covers high school sports across the state of Texas and Missouri He is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has covered sports and news since 1999 crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.