Sports

Spring sports canceled due to COVID-19

News Staff

Thu, 04/23/2020 - 00:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/23/2020 - 00:00

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.

State parks modify operations

News Staff

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

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

Raynard’s Rap Raynard Churchwell

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

Raynard Churchwell

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

Raynard’s Rap Raynard Chruchwell

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.