Fearing Cancellation, North Texas Student-Athletes Relieved UIL Only Delays Season
"We can do online school, but we cannot do online football," said Highland Park High football captain Sam Morse.
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"We can do online school, but we cannot do online football," said Highland Park High football captain Sam Morse.
The UIL, which is the governing body for public school athletics in Texas, announced Tuesday that the beginning of the football season for larger schools is being pushed back nearly a month.
With a little more than a month to go before the start of the school year, the University Interscholastic League has released guidelines to help teams navigate practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University Interscholastic League is recommending schools cease all workouts and practices starting Friday, July 3 until Monday, July 13.
There's no passing, no defense and no scrimmages, but it's a start.
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DeSoto High School hired Richard Bacon as the new head basketball coach in the middle of May, but the coach had to wait until the middle of June to finally meet his players.
With the state of Texas gradually reopening, the UIL ruled that teams could start to bring back student athletes for workouts.
Highland Park rising Senior Brayden Schager has big shoes to fill as a first time starting quarterback for the Scots this fall.
Coby Cavil is set to play football at the University of Louisiana Monroe in the fall.
E.J. Rose remains isolated, in a Dallas-area hospital for at least the next three months, waiting to see if his body will accept his mother's stem cells.
The Texas Rangers and Arlington ISD finalized plans to play at least 14 regular season high school football games at Globe Life Park this fall.
Seeking to brighten the spirits of his suddenly disconnected students in a gloomy and frightening time, a Texas high school principal made the decision to turn on the lights at the football stadium.
Manfield highschool announced on Monday, April 6th, that they have promoted interim head football coach Greg George to full-time head coach and athletic coordinator.
The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
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Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
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The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.
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Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
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President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
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Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
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Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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