Sports

Sports fans like me can’t wait for fall football

News Staff

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

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

RHS athletes receiving college scholarship offers

News Staff

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

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,

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

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.

UIL building closed, sports remain suspended

News Staff

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

Last Friday, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) closed its building for operations in Austin due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We as a staff are working diligently to get our students back into competition,” UIL Director Charles Breithaupt said.

Earliest sports contests/games could be May 4th

News Staff

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) extended its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.

Texas State Parks make changes

News Staff

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

Texas State Parks limited park programming and closed public access to park headquarters, visitor centers and park stores on March 19.

An introduction to the new sports editor

News Staff

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

Hello Rockdale, my name is Raynard Churchwell. I am from Atlanta, GA. I am the new sports editor for The Rockdale Reporter, and I am happy to be here in Rockdale. Outside of work, I am a laid back and quiet person.

Tiger legend

Tiger legend Wright dies at age 78

News Staff

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

A man who has a legitimate claim to the title of “Greatest Rockdale Athlete of All-Time” has died at the age of 78. James Leroy Wright Sr. died March 21 in a Charlotte, North Carolina Hospital. A celebration of life for him was held last Friday (March 27) in Charlotte.