Area Sports
Blue Bell/TSWA Class 5A All-State Volleyball
LONGVIEW – Division II champion Cedar Park earned both top superlatives with the release of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Volleyball Team. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Lori McLaughlin, Cedar Park PLAYER OF THE…
Read MoreTexans defeat Colts
By Elwyn Henderson The 11-5 Houston Texans hosted the 8-8 Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston in the 2025 regular season finale Sunday. Houston entered the game knowing if they won the game and the Tennessee Titans upset the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville that they would win the AFC South for the third consecutive…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State Volleyball
LONGVIEW – Division I state champion Decatur landed the two top honors in voting for the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Volleyball Team for the 2025 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Stormi Snider, Decatur…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 3A All-State Volleyball
LONGVIEW – Division 1 champion Goliad and Division II champ Boyd took top honors in voting for the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Volleyball Team for the 2025 season. The state champs shared Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 2A All-State Volleyball
Iola’s McKown player of the year LONGVIEW – Iola outside hitter Shaylee McKown, who led the Lady Bulldogs to a state championship, was the Class 2A player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state volleyball team. McKown had 17 kills and seven digs in leading Iola (48-5) to a…
Read MoreMcCown, Henderson lead UTSA’s 57-20 rout of FIU at First Responder Bowl
12.27.25 DALLAS (AP) — Owen McCown threw three touchdown passes, Will Henderson III scored three times, and UTSA defeated Florida International 57-20 on Friday night at the First Responder Bowl. Read more: McCown, Henderson lead UTSA’s 57-20 rout of FIU at First Responder Bowl
Read MoreGuidance on Federal Airborne Hunting Act Pertaining to Fishing with Drones
Dec. 8, 2025 Use of drones prohibited for fishing AUSTIN – Due to technological advancements with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, now widely available, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has noticed an increase in questions connected to their use in relation to fishing and wildlife. Some of the most frequent…
Read MoreAll seven Upshur County school districts will remain in their same classification and division for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons
The Seven Districts and Their Classifications: Gilmer ISD – 878.5 students (Class 4A Division II) New Diana ISD – 339 students (Class 3A Division II) Harmony ISD – 258 students (Class 3A Division II) Union Grove ISD – 228.5 students (Class 2A Division I) Ore City ISD – 212 students (Class 2A Division I) Big…
Read MoreCowboys fall to Chargers
By Elwyn Henderson The Dallas Cowboys made their final appearance at AT&T Stadium for the 2025 season Sunday when they hosted the Los Angeles Chargers in noon contest. It was the first game for the Cowboys since they were officially eliminated from playoff contention following the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC Eastern Division by virtue…
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