Saturday, June 30, 2012

06/01/12- UIL 4A Softball Semifinals

 Forney's Krista Williams hits the ball during their game against Montgomery at the UIL class 4A softball state semifinal University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Montgomery's head coach Michelle Rochinski reacts as Montgomery's Ashley Webb slides into third base while Forney's Taylor Penn tries to tag her out during the UIL class 4A softball state semifinal University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Forney's Laura Mabary crashes into the fence as she attempted to catch the ball during their UIL class 4A softball state semifinal game against Montgomery at University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

 Forney's Allison Brown pitches the ball during the UIL class 4A softball state semifinal game against Montgomery at the University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

 Forney's Brooke McCarroll leads the line as they congratulate Montgomery for their win during the UIL class 4A softball state semifinal game at the University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Forney's Halie Tanner comforts Krista Williams after their loss to Montgomery during their UIL class 4A softball state semifinal University of Texas' Red and Charline McCombs Field on June 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

05/30/12- Stephan Challenge for The Chicago Tribune

Maria Estonilo, caregiver to Mark Stephan, helps him stretch early in the morning at the Hampton Inn as he prepares for his day on the recumbent tricycle in Bastrop, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL.

 Mark Stephan steps out of the elevator as Maria Estonilo is nearby and available for support as they go to get breakfast in the lobby. Stephan is preparing for his day on the recumbent tricycle in Bastrop, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL.

Mark Stephan's recumbent tricycle dons a novelty license plate in Bastrop, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL.

Maria Estonilo, caregiver to Mark Stephan, applies lip protection in preparation for his ride on the bike in Smithville, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, Calif. to St. Augustine, Fla.

Lincoln Baker and Jud Paschen chat with Mark Stephan while he is on his recumbent tricycle as they prepare to depart from where they left off in Smithville, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, Calif. to St. Augustine, Fla.

Mark Stephan leads the pack on his recumbent tricycle as they aim to go from Smithville, Texas to Round Top, Texas on May 30, 2012. Stephan started Stephan Challenge a fundraiser that will take him on his bike from San Diego, Calif. to St. Augustine, Fla.

Friday, June 29, 2012

05/23/12- A bird and a cat


As it is in nature, a cat caught a bird...

But lucky for the bird, Carol Ann of Boggy Creek Farm saved the little guy and he hopped off into the bushes!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

05/18/12- Bastrop Fire aftermath

Burnt pine trees seen to the left of hole 16 at Lost Pines Golf Course in Bastrop, Texas on May 18, 2012. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

03/10/12- Lin Lofley for Dallas Morning News

 Lin Lofley, who has been the official scorekeeper for the UIL for nearly 40 years signals to indicate the number of fouls during a game at the State UIL basketball game at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor


Lin Lofley, who has been the official scorekeeper for the UIL for nearly 40 years, checks in with Kimball head coach Royce Johnson to determine starting players at the State UIL basketball game at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 9, 2012. Thao Nguyen/Special Contributor

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

5/11-12/12- UIL State Track Meet for Houston Chronicle


 Meschelle Gills of Manvel races in the 800 meter run during the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012.

 Meschelle Gills of Manvel places first in the 800 meter run during the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012.

 Conroe The Woodlands' Katie Willard finished first with a time of 2.10.31 during the girls 800 meter run at the UIL 5A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 12, 2012.

 Cameron Burrell of FB Ridge Point takes a jump during the boy's long jump event at the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012.

 Chris Polk of  BA Goose Creek takes a jump during the boy's long jump event at the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012. 

 
Daye Shon Roberson of HO Wheatley takes a jump during the girl's long jump event at the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012.

Lauren Daniels of Houston Spring Woods prepares to throw the discus during the UIL 4A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2012.


 Carlton Anumnu (center) of Stafford crosses the finish line at second place with a time of 10.75 behind Je'Mikal Morrow (left) of Kaufman with a time of 10.70 during the UIL 3A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 12, 2012. Royce Caldwell of Columbus finished in fourth place.

 Houston Langham Creek's Skylar Ross Ransom (center) competes in the girls 100 meter hurdles during the UIL 5A state track meet at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 12, 2012.

05/08/12- Zhi Tea still lifes






05/05/12- Violet headshot

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