Being great doesn’t mean losing yourself

On Sunday, ESPN aired the first two episodes of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary featuring Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all-time, Jordan’s achievements remain unrivaled.

Farewell Coach Hawkins

After five seasons in Thorndale, Scott Hawkins has left the school to become head football coach at Liberty Hill High School. “My life is changing,” Hawkins said. “I used to be a coach at Liberty Hill, so I’m familiar with the area. I’m getting married and my fiancé works at Liberty Hill.

Spring sports canceled due to COVID-19

The fate of Texas high school sports has been decided. Last Friday, the University Interscholastic League canceled the rest of the spring sporting season, including state championships.

Rockdale sprinter commits to Southwestern A-o-G

RHS senior Qua’Shawn Crawford signed with Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) last Sunday. “It’s a great opportunity for me and it’s close to home,” Crawford said about the school in Waxahachie. “I had a great talk with Coach (Jason) Covarrubias so in the fall, it’s going to be a movie.

State parks modify operations

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has modified its operations, which means the public should visit its website to do business with the state department.

Sports fans like me can’t wait for fall football

I would like to dedicate this week’s column to Jacqueline Towns, 59, and Tarvaris Jackson, 36. Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves allstar forward Karl-Anthony Towns, lost her battle with COVID-19 Monday.

RHS athletes receiving college scholarship offers

With high school sports suspended, student athletes are staying active and their hard work is not going unnoticed as players are being recruited by colleges. The most recent commitment came last week, when RHS senior offensive tackle/nose guard Kaden Kruse committed to Wayland Baptist University.

RHS athletic trainers keep their distance, practice patience during shelter-at-home order

While the COVID-19 pandemic has left schools in Milam County closed indefinitely, RISD athletic trainers continue to try to keep student athletes healthy and active during this hiatus.

Fresh cut Friday’s on hold for now

Since all sports are on hold, I’ve been spending my time watching sports interviews and podcasts on YouTube, my favorite television show, “Law and Order” and throwback games on ESPN.

Texas state parks close to the public, temporarily

Park employees will maintain, clean facilities AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks closed to the public Tuesday in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff.