La Vernia loses historic tree (Famous Deaf Smith)

La Vernia loses historic tree Community & News / La Vernia News October 22, 2014 Children across Texas have heard the story during history lessons, how Erastus “Deaf” Smith climbed a live oak tree in October 1835, spied on Mexican…

You’re Invited and get free ZVRS Firefly 12/6/14 – Austin

Join us for food, drinks and fun… And get your Firefly for FREE! Bring your iPad or Android tablet for admission. Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Time: 12 noon to 6:00 PM Location: ZVRS Customer Service Center 314 Highland Mall…

Deaf football player shining at Kilgore College

Deaf football player shining at Kilgore College October 28, 2014 By Ryan Peterson CONNECT Kilgore College freshman Demontrai Lewis KILGORE, TX (KLTV) – Kilgore College defensive end Demontrai Lewis makes a big play and the crowd goes wild. Lewis can’t…

Deaf World Record Holder Matthew Klotz Verbally Commits to LSU

DEAF WORLD RECORD HOLDER MATTHEW KLOTZ VERBALLY COMMITS TO LSU October 29, 2014 Deaf Swimming World Record holder Matthew Klotz has verbally committed to the LSU Tigers, and will join the team in the fall of 2015 after taking a…

Acorn Boy and deaf culture

Pool: Acorn Boy and deaf culture November 4, 2014 By Frank T. Pool My wife and I were talking about some of the favorite students, we have taught, and she brought up a wonderful child she called “Acorn Boy.” This…

Power of Prayer: New Beginnings Deaf Fellowship

Power of Prayer: New Beginnings Deaf Fellowship November 09, 2014 By Dia Wall CONNECT TYLER, TX (KLTV) – There’s a small church here in East Texas that just celebrated its third birthday. The music is loud and the message is…