White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off.
In Texas, the strength of the education-based athletics system continues to provide one of the nation’s most successful pipelines for student- athletes to reach their potential both in sports and academics. Now, the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) has joined forces with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), Athletic Directors Association (THSADA), Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA), Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA), Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas (CCCAT), Texas Association of Golf Coaches (TAGC), Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO), Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA), Texas Tennis Coaches Association (TTCA), Black Coaches of Texas (BCTX) and the Hispanic Texas High School Football Coaches Association. Together, these associations represent coaches from every corner of the state in a historic and unified stand to protect education-based athletics—marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration that reinforces and strengthens this proud tradition of success. Together, these associations are working to educate parents, athletes, and communities on the proven pathways available through public high school sports. For generations, Texas high school athletics have been the heartbeat of our communities— where Friday night lights illuminate more than just the field; they shine on a system that develops leaders, neighbors, and responsible young adults. Today, as sport-centric academies emerge across the nation, Texas stands by its proven education-based athletics approach that balances rigorous academics, expert coaching, community pride and both team and individual athletic success.
Atlanta pushed its season record to 3-1 after topping Mount Vernon 22-17 last Friday night.
* Always remove and inspect your equipment regularly and practice at ground level. Check for worn straps, loose buckles, faulty ropes, cracks, rusty screws/bolts or any other hardware that could potentially break or cause malfunctions. Becoming familiar with the operation of the stand close to the ground is always a good idea.