Sportsfanatic1 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have always wondered if they should remove the track, which would allow more room for larger visitor stands. (although I guess with the new turf, they wouldn't want to have to reconfigure the field.) How many track meets does Henderson host? Would a new track somewhere near the high school suffice? The new visitors stands will be a nice change! But, for some strange reason, dreading the small stands when traveling to Henderson always added to the heated atmosphere of the game. 6 lane track.Can't hold any kind of district meets here. More or less a practice joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Ol R.E St. John is about to get some new lights and new light poles....prolly be about as close as we gonna get to any kind of facelift for now...unless someone generously throws in some cash ;)Well, there's surely some ol' benevolent aging oil baron still living in Kilgore just sitting on a bale of $100 dollar bills who likes watching a little Texas High School Football, don'tcha recon?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Well, there's surely some ol' benevolent aging oil baron still living in Kilgore just sitting on a bale of $100 dollar bills who likes watching a little Texas High School Football, don'tcha recon?..... Money is not really the issue..... there's more than enough to do everything that needs doing. It's just hard to convince those who are in control of the money to give up a lot of it at one time. Sharing the stadium with KC doesn't make things any easier to get approved. We got the video board a year or two ago, we get new lights this year. The new baseball/softball complex should be ready soon which means (hopefully) they can make a parking lot where the current one is. After that it's new bathrooms on both sides, improved seating/handrails, pressbox (ADA compliant, of course), and an updated facade at the entrance. Cue the ole Johnny Cash song.... "I got her one piece at a time..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSBRangers Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Money is not really the issue..... there's more than enough to do everything that needs doing. It's just hard to convince those who are in control of the money to give up a lot of it at one time. Sharing the stadium with KC doesn't make things any easier to get approved. We got the video board a year or two ago, we get new lights this year. The new baseball/softball complex should be ready soon which means (hopefully) they can make a parking lot where the current one is. After that it's new bathrooms on both sides, improved seating/handrails, pressbox (ADA compliant, of course), and an updated facade at the entrance. Cue the ole Johnny Cash song.... "I got her one piece at a time..." Is baseball no longer using Driller Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie98 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Is baseball no longer using Driller Park? Nothing's changing with Driller.... the little league complex is moving to it's new location just across the road from Driller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronster23 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/lion-stadium-construction-runs-behind-architect-says/article_af3ce28a-671f-11e7-bf2c-d7fdcb09c1d9.html "Construction of a new field house at Lion Stadium is about 61 percent complete, but that’s behind schedule, according to a Claycomb Associates architect on hand for Tuesday’s regular monthly trustee meeting for Henderson Independent School District. “It’s a little bit slower than we thought,” said Marc Rauzi of Claycomb, the Dallas firm that designed the field house as well as the new Henderson Middle School. Original plans called for construction at the stadium to be completed by Aug. 13. That’s now been pushed farther back, perhaps as late as Labor Day, Sept. 4, four days before the Lions host Tatum for their varsity home opener" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyLife Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looks like it is going to come down to the last minute...just like the turf a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyLife Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Drove by and the sideline to sideline visitor section is almost complete. I highly doubtful any team will struggle to seat their fans. Yep...looking good. Now maybe those folks from Carthage and Kilgore will stop their complaining "The stands are wobbling" ..."Why is that held together with duct tape?"..."Does that look like termites to you?"...bunch of crybabies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG91 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 LOL I would rather us Bulldog fans cry about ya'lls crappy stands than cry about being sent home packing in the playoffs. How was ya'lls off-season? Ours was good. Trophies are all shined up nice and pretty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 LOL I would rather us Bulldog fans cry about ya'lls crappy stands than cry about being sent home packing in the playoffs. How was ya'lls off-season? Ours was good. Trophies are all shined up nice and pretty.And room for some more...😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KildogDad Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Ol R.E St. John is about to get some new lights and new light poles....prolly be about as close as we gonna get to any kind of facelift for now...unless someone generously throws in some cash ;) New lights? Good deal. Now maybe the pictures won't come out yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafan Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This is an awesome facility now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 the stands will be ready but maybe not the fieldhouse . I wouldn't be surprised too see Tatum/Hendo use the middle school lockerrooms. Not ideal but doable . Obviously a lot of works needs to be done but the visting section looks almost finished.You probably aren't even aware of it, but you just used the word "to" correctly for the first time ever; Now try "too".......😜 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 You probably aren't even aware of it, but you just used the word "to" correctly for the first time ever; Now try "too"....... To, Too and Two. Dude doesn't know the difference in either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 To, Too and Two. Dude doesn't know the difference in either.Oh I think he probably Knows, but truly doesn't care, as he's said before.... He's a good guy though, We've met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Oh I think he probably Knows, but truly doesn't care, as he's said before.... He's a good guy though, We've met. No, seriously he doesn't know so he blames it on not caring. Trust me when I tell you this I happen to know several people that went to school with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upullinmychain Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Likewise my friend And dtrump you do not know me and I don't know you from Adam and pls name one lol. Lion, this is just two much to bear.. Js Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavchamp Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Language is important. If I new the difference between to, too, and two....... I wood probably use it sew people wood not think eye was uneducated. It affects how others sea you're intelligence. #countthemistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Language is important. If I new the difference between to, too, and two....... I wood probably use it sew people wood not think eye was uneducated. It affects how others sea you're intelligence. #countthemistakes #6....😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyebob Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I'm gonna miss the urinal trough in the visitor men's room. We have it installed...I'm sure it will be non-functional on the 18th (2-1/2 weeks away) when you make the journey to Jeff Traylor for our scrimmage...wear your knee ruubers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdogs00 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Kilgore/Gilmer scrimmage is in Kilgore this year!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyLife Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 the stands will be ready but maybe not the fieldhouse . I wouldn't be surprised too see Tatum/Hendo use the middle school lockerrooms. Not ideal but doable . Obviously a lot of works needs to be done but the visting section looks almost finished. It would be a shame if the construction was not completed by the home opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 It would be a shame if the construction was not completed by the home opener. Wouldn't want to rush it to the point the same thing happens that happened at the middle school though. Don't need 5 gallon buckets catching water from the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 It would be a shame if the construction was not completed by the home opener. Rain will do that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONMAN Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The stands and field house will be finished by the varsity home opener against Tatum. There may be a few details on the outside of the field house that arnt finished but it will be fully functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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