University of Texas, Texas A&M announce title sponsor for ‘Lone Star Showdown’ rivalry game

After a 12-year absence, the Aggies and Longhorns are renewing their rivalry. HOUSTON — The University and Texas and Texas A&M held a joint media conference on Thursday to announce the “Lone Star Showdown” now has a title sponsor ahead of its return — Cotton Holdings, Inc. With Texas’ move this year, both schools are … Read more

Joe Mack Roy, beloved East Texas grandfather known for ‘Pop Watch’ fame, passes away at 90

Pop shot to fame when my brother, Jason, began a Facebook page to showcase our grandfather’s quirky sayings and quick wit seven years ago. LONGVIEW, Texas — A beloved East Texas man who took the internet by storm in 2017 has passed away. That man — my grandfather, Joe Mack Roy, better known as “Pop” … Read more

No more draft in the National Women’s Soccer League under new deal struck with players

The deal also allows for more games per year and promises to make players more accessible to the fans and media. NEW YORK — The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare … Read more