Smithson Valley, Highland Park to duke it out in ‘winningest coaching matchup in UIL Texas High School Football Championship history’

Smithson Valley handled Angleton in the Class 5A-DI Semifinals and now has a shot to do what no other Rangers squad has done previously: Win the whole thing. DALLAS — Will the fifth time be the charm?  On Saturday the 2024 Smithson Valley Rangers can win the school’s elusive first state title when they take … Read more

Texas high school playoffs football scores: Results from every state championship game

Here is a look at scores from all 12 high school football state championship games in Texas. ARLINGTON, Texas — 24 teams remain. 12 will hoist a trophy. And it all unfolds in AT&T Stadium. From Wednesday to Saturday, 24 teams will compete for UIL State championships. There’s a potential for DFW dominance this year … Read more

Sidearm-throwing lefty reliever Hoby Milner agrees to 1-year deal with his hometown Texas Rangers

Milner played baseball at Robert L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth. ARLINGTON, Texas — Left-handed reliever Hoby Milner agreed to a $2.5 million one-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, joining the team he grew up watching in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and where he still lives. The sidearm-throwing Milner, who turns 34 … Read more

Playoff game between Texas and Clemson expected to boost tourism during normally slow period

Experts say the weekend could bring in $80 million to Austin’s economy. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin usually sees tourism slow down this time of year, but the College Football Playoff game is changing that. With the Texas Longhorns hosting the Clemson Tigers in Austin on Saturday, experts say millions could be injected into the local … Read more

All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games

The two NFL games come to Netflix after the company’s broadcast of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight was riddled with issues for many viewers. WASHINGTON — Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day games, including Mariah Carey kicking it all off with a taped performance of “All I … Read more

Fifth time’s the charm? Smithson Valley looks to win first state championship against Highland Park

Smithson Valley handled Angleton in the Class 5A-DI Semifinals and now has a shot to do what no other Rangers squad has done previously: Win the whole thing. DALLAS — Will the fifth time be the charm?  On Saturday the 2024 Smithson Valley Rangers can win the school’s elusive first state title when they take … Read more