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  • Obituary – Nancy Patterson Troike

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    Nancy Irene Patterson Troike, age 87, of Texarkana, TX formerly of Austin, TX died Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born on November 22, 1931, to W.N. “Pat” Patterson and Jessica Mary Barton Patterson in Texarkana, TX.  She was a graduate of Texas High School and from the University of Texas at Austin. She was a research specialist at…

  • Texarkana College football in 1957 was the best of times for Bulldogs

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    In 1957 Texarkana College won the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship in football. Players Eddie Joe Daines and Wade Fowler agree it was the best of times for the Bulldogs. The two Texarkana businessmen were both Texas High players for legendary coach Watty Myers. Daines started at offensive guard and defensive end for Texarkana…