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Does Sleep, Physical Activity, or Diet Improve Mental Health More?
Which is it, sleep, physical activity, or diet, that improve mental health more? A new study dives into which of the three make the biggest impact toward mental health and well-being in young adults
Texas school sports moved indoors for the winter along with COVID-19
Some states delayed winter sports, but Texas has allowed the games to go on with precautions. Medical experts say the transmission risks are simply too high.
Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday. He was 86.
Fredericksburg High School Student, Taylor Grona, Holding Fast
After placing fourth in the two-mile run at the UIL 4A State Cross Country Championship Meet last Tuesday, Taylor Grona relaxed by playing
A return to football and relief for Baylor and Texas
By Jim Vertuno as AP Sports Writer at Kerrville Daily Times, October 22, 2020 AUSTIN — Texas’ Tom Herman and Baylor’s Dave Aranda are old friends and college teammates who will meet for the first time Saturday as opposing head coaches. For both, just getting on the field will be somewhat of a relief. As
White-Tail Deer Hunting Season Has Started
Texas’ white-tailed deer hunting season began on Saturday. The archery-only season runs through Nov. 6, after which the general deer hunting season begins.
Granberg named to Wheaton athletics hall of honor
Garrett Granberg rushed for a single-season Wheaton College record of 1,371 yards his senior season. The Blanco High graduate was last week named to the college’s athletics hall of honor.
Texas college football returns with thousands of fans in the stadiums as campus cases grow
The University of Texas at Austin will face off against The University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday with thousands of fans in the stadium and new safety precautions.
Uvalde Coyotes host the Warhorses Friday night
By Jerel Beaty at The Devine News, September 2, 2020 The Uvalde Coyotes are coming off an impressive 52-14 mauling of the Carrizo Springs Wildcats last Friday night in each team’s season opener. The Coyotes rushed out to a 31-point lead through the first half and never looked back. Uvalde’s 504 yards total offense led them
Registration set for city adult flag football
By Hill Country Community Journal Staff, August 30, 2020 The Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registration for its Adult Flag Football League, which will begin Sept. 9. The team entry fee is $350 and is due at the managers’ meeting, which will be on Sept. 4. A minimum of five teams are needed
Big 12 OKs football season, paving way for UT-Austin, Texas Tech, TCU, and Baylor to play
This comes after the Pac-12 and the Big 10 said that they would postpone college football until at least the spring. Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey signaled Tuesday that the conference that includes Texas A&M will play this fall.
What losing football to COVID-19 would mean for Texas college towns: “It’s like losing Christmas”
Economists said canceling football would be devastating to local businesses that rely on the huge influxes of cash from home games. Meanwhile, athletics officials weigh whether they can risk the health and welfare of student athletes.
