More than 50 candidates are running for a seat on Wairarapa’s three councils. Nominations closed at noon today, and as the fervour of election season ramps up, eyes will be on the three races ...

Grapevine freshman Luke Esquivel is the player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state baseball team. Esquivel batted .434 with 38 runs scored and 31 RBIs.