Austin-area association hopes new training will help Texas football referee shortage

High school football in the Lone Star State is in dire need of officials, including in Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has seen a growth in population over the past five years, which is the opposite trend for football officials in Texas. Just over the past year, Travis, Williamson and Hays counties added more than … Read more

Who is Celena Rae? National anthem, “O Canada” performer at Game 5 of Western Conference Final

DALLAS — Moments before the puck dropped for Game 5, Dallas-Fort Worth native Celena Rae grabbed the mic and performed the national anthem, as well as “O Canada” for the Edmonton Oilers.  She has also been featured in advertising campaigns for Ford, Tostitos, Chase Bank and more.  More Dallas Stars coverage: Original News SourceClick here … Read more

‘It’s gut-wrenching’ | Community mourns North Texas teen and U of Alabama equipment manager killed in wreck

“He’s probably the most unique 19-year-old anybody could have ever met. He was extremely intentional in every single thing that he did,” said aunt Melissa Grubbs. PROSPER, Texas — A large number of friends and family gathered outside Children’s Health stadium in Prosper to remember the young man killed on Texas roads this week.  Caden … Read more