'No pass, no play' rule part of Ross Perot's legacy in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Part of late billionaire H. Ross Perot's legacy is a clear-cut rule about Texas high school sports: If a student can't pass class, they can't play. The law, with its catchy "No Pass, No Play" nickname, has been in place since 1984. When first signed by Gov. Mark White, coaches and communities worried their best players, most notably in football, would...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Part of late billionaire H. Ross Perot's legacy is a clear-cut rule about Texas high school sports: If a student can't pass class, they can't play. The law, with its catchy "No Pass, No Play" nickname, has been in place since 1984. When first signed by Gov. Mark White, coaches and communities worried their best players, most notably in football, would...
Mount Vernon community weighs in on controversial Art Briles hire
The school board in the East Texas town of Mount Vernon faced the public for the first time since hiring a controversial football coach.
The school board in the East Texas town of Mount Vernon faced the public for the first time since hiring a controversial football coach.
Texas high school football referee apologizes for racist remarks
A high school football referee is apologizing after audio recordings of him spewing racist remarks were made public. The recordings were obtained during a legal investigation into the non-profit organization-- the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO).
A high school football referee is apologizing after audio recordings of him spewing racist remarks were made public. The recordings were obtained during a legal investigation into the non-profit organization-- the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO).
Colleyville Heritage shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. goes second in MLB draft
A baseball star from Colleyville Heritage High School heard his name called very early in Monday’s Major League Baseball draft.
A baseball star from Colleyville Heritage High School heard his name called very early in Monday’s Major League Baseball draft.
Art Briles hired as football coach for East Texas high school
Art Briles is returning to the sidelines here in Texas.
Art Briles is returning to the sidelines here in Texas.
Documentary chronicles rise, achievements of Fort Worth basketball coach Robert Hughes
A long awaited documentary film about legendary Fort Worth basketball coach Robert Hughes is just weeks away.
A long awaited documentary film about legendary Fort Worth basketball coach Robert Hughes is just weeks away.
UIL finds former Duncanville girls basketball coach guilty of recruiting violations
A legend in Texas high school sports was suspended and her former team was put on probation Tuesday for recruiting violations.
A legend in Texas high school sports was suspended and her former team was put on probation Tuesday for recruiting violations.
Baseball helping Irving high school player beat cancer
Friends, family and teammates are rallying around an Irving high school baseball player as he battles cancer.
Friends, family and teammates are rallying around an Irving high school baseball player as he battles cancer.
MLB Grit Invitational held in North Texas to showcase high school girls playing baseball
The weather caused a rain delay Saturday morning in Arlington for the first-ever MLB Grit Invitational designed specifically for high school girls who play baseball.
The weather caused a rain delay Saturday morning in Arlington for the first-ever MLB Grit Invitational designed specifically for high school girls who play baseball.
Frisco Wakeland senior earna major soccer scholarship
One of the state's top soccer players is picking up a major award.
One of the state's top soccer players is picking up a major award.
Duncanville HS coach resigns amid UIL investigation
One of the most successful basketball coaches in Texas high school history has resigned.
One of the most successful basketball coaches in Texas high school history has resigned.
Wind chills in the 20s for Thursday night high school baseball
Wind chills were in the 20s when high school baseball games were played Thursday evening.
Wind chills were in the 20s when high school baseball games were played Thursday evening.
Lake Highlands wrestler inspires others
A high school junior is finding success on the wrestling mat despite physical challenges.
A high school junior is finding success on the wrestling mat despite physical challenges.
Texas high school football playoff pairings
CLASS 6A DIVISION I Bidistrict EP Franklin (8-2) vs. Midland (4-6), 7 p.m. MST Friday, El Paso's Franklin Stadium Euless Trinity (8-1) vs. Arlington Martin (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, Bedford's Pennington Field Southlake Carroll (10-0) vs. Coppell (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Southlake's Dragon Stadium DeSoto (8-2) vs. Dallas Skyline (7-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dallas' Forester Field Odessa...
CLASS 6A DIVISION I Bidistrict EP Franklin (8-2) vs. Midland (4-6), 7 p.m. MST Friday, El Paso's Franklin Stadium Euless Trinity (8-1) vs. Arlington Martin (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday, Bedford's Pennington Field Southlake Carroll (10-0) vs. Coppell (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Southlake's Dragon Stadium DeSoto (8-2) vs. Dallas Skyline (7-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dallas' Forester Field Odessa...
Carroll ISD punishing teens seen in racist online video
Carroll ISD is punishing some students for an offensive video that shows a group of teens chanting the n-word.
Carroll ISD is punishing some students for an offensive video that shows a group of teens chanting the n-word.
Richland HS football manager called up to play during game
It was a night to remember for a high school football manager with special needs.
It was a night to remember for a high school football manager with special needs.
UIL to require largest Texas high schools to report student-athlete concussions
Local school districts affected by a new UIL directive on reporting concussions are preparing for their new responsibilities.
Local school districts affected by a new UIL directive on reporting concussions are preparing for their new responsibilities.
Rain impacts homecoming week at area high schools
The rain this week has had an impact on homecoming at several area high schools. Southlake Carroll is among them.
The rain this week has had an impact on homecoming at several area high schools. Southlake Carroll is among them.
Pop Warner implements concussion-awareness program for kids
Pop Warner Football is now asking players and parents take a course on concussion awareness.
Pop Warner Football is now asking players and parents take a course on concussion awareness.
Rain dampens Friday night football plans
Friday’s rain put a damper on the high school football season. Some games were either delayed or canceled. But there were still fans that braved the rain to cheer on their favorite teams.
Friday’s rain put a damper on the high school football season. Some games were either delayed or canceled. But there were still fans that braved the rain to cheer on their favorite teams.