Area Sports
NTCC Baseball ends standout season in Super Regional series
Baseball ends standout season in Super Regional series May 21, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles saw their remarkable 2026 season come to a close on May 15th in the NJCAA Super Regional, falling to Blinn College 11-1 in Game 2 of the best-of-three series in Waco. While the postseason ended one step short…
Read MoreBrady Stanford Selected as 2025 AFTCO ‘Guide of the Year’
ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program has selected fishing guide Brady Stanford of Millersville as the 2025 American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) Guide of the Year. The Toyota ShareLunker Program has partnered with AFTCO since 2025 to annually recognize a fishing guide who best contributes to conservation and the…
Read MoreVideo: Gilmer Buckeyes vs Van Alstyne Panthers @ Kilgore SQT – May 9, 2026
This is a game from pool play at the Kilgore 7on7 State Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Pool A consisted of Gilmer, Kilgore, Paris and Van Alstyne. Since this tournament had an 8-team field, only one team qualified from this event. Click on the link to find out complete results of all SQTs…
Read MoreVideo: Paris Wildcats vs Gilmer Buckeyes @ Kilgore SQT – May 9, 2026
This is a game from pool play at the Kilgore 7on7 State Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Pool A consisted of Gilmer, Kilgore, Paris and Van Alstyne. Since this tournament had an 8-team field, only one team qualified from this event. Click on the link to find out complete results of all SQTs…
Read MoreParis wins berth to state tourney at Kilgore SQT
Congrats @WildcatParis for advancing to @texas7on7 State Tournament #txhsfb #tx7on7 @dctf https://t.co/HufL96H59I pic.twitter.com/mwZ3gFCJ7W — Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) May 9, 2026 7v7 SQT. Great win over Kilgore to end the day. Here’s a ladder climb with a toe tap@CoachJoshQualls @CoachDomoYoung @CoachCamMckeon @coachwyattsmith @TRILLDB @JoshuaEargle @CoachChev6 @CoachStew_NSU @CoachSpenceOBU @TheGilmerMirror pic.twitter.com/VcGJX9u0yy — Keismann Johnson (@keismann_) May 9, 2026…
Read MoreUT Tyler Earns Top Finish at Regional Concrete Canoe Contest
University advances to nationals next month TYLER, Texas (May 6, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler placed second overall at this year’s American Society of Civil Engineering Frontier Student Symposium Concrete Canoe Competition and now advances to the national competition next month. With their 2026 entry, “SUPERSONICCOASTER,” the UT Tyler ASCE student chapter…
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Federal Red Snapper Season to Open May 22
AUSTIN —The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will open May 22 rather than the typical June 1 opening. This change was made to provide a longer window for saltwater anglers to enjoy coastal fishing and include the Memorial Day holiday. “As always, our goal is to give Texas anglers as many…
Read MoreTeam Captains Needed for Online Challenge
Upshur County residents have not had the opportunity to participate in a community-wide Walk Across Texas program in the past several years. The Upshur County Extension Service and the Health Coalition believe it’s time for families, friends, and coworkers to get up and get moving in a fun, online challenge starting June 22nd. Walk Across…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announces the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for Basketball
THSCA recognizes outstanding Basketball coaches from across the state for their accomplishments SAN MARCOS, TX (April 30, 2026)– The THSCA and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance have released the regional Coach of the Year honorees for basketball. Go to www.thsca.com/coty to access list of 2025-26 Regional Coach of the Year Honorees. THSCA members are offered a chance to…
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