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Wall Quarterback Gunnar Dillard to sit out 2024 football season
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — As we sit just two weeks from the start of the 2024 high school football season in Texas, Wall Hawk quarterback Gunnar Dillard has opted to sit out the season. Dillard, who has been the quarterback for the Hawks the last two seasons, is committed to the University […]
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free. The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.
Alumni From This Texas University Are Viewed As Most Attractive In State
All of us in Texas are looking for that special someone aren't we?. It could happen at any moment in our lives. We could meet up with a group of friends and inadvertently discover the one we love. Or it could even be a friend in the group that you fall for.
Let’s Look at the Unusual School Mascots Found in Texas
With being such a gigantic state, Texas is home to so many schools and mascots. Many of them are familiar ones that are used all over the country, but there are some in Texas that are very original and unusual. Please remember that unusual isn’t bad, it can become a source of pride as it stands out from the crowd. I’m not sure everyone knows about the more unique mascots being used in Texas.
UIL leaders address recently released changes to playoff realignment – July 22, 2024
"This is a monumental announcement in trying to maintain competitive equity and the fairest playoff bracket that we can... This is as big of an announcement as the UIL has had in quite some time."
Back To School Schedule For North Texas Students
Summer is still in full swing, but soon students of North Texas will return to their normal schedules and head back to school. Here’s when North Texas districts go back to school: Allen ISD August 7, 2024 The first day of school will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and end on Friday, May 23, 2025.The first day of school is scheduled for a Wednesday start, which follows the feedback from a majority of respondents from the public survey who preferred a midweek start to the school year. Teachers will return from summer break on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, which allows for a 66-day summer...
Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
Del Mar College updates free speech policy to comply with governor's order for colleges
Though Del Mar College has not experienced widespread student activism related to the Israel-Hamas war like other colleges and universities across the country, an order from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott resulted in a conversation about free speech on campus Tuesday. In March, Abbott issued an executive order instructing all higher education institutions in Texas to update free speech policies to include a definition of antisemitism, as well as punishments for violating policies. The order describes incidents of...
Vote for the top QB in West Texas ahead of the 2024 Texas high school football season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The high school football season is almost here. The eight-month wait for high school football ends with...
West Texas 100: Ranking the top West Texas high school football players before 2024 season
Fall practice is nearly one week out as the sounds of pads crashing and whistles blowing awaken from an eight-month slumber. Earlier in the offseason the Standard-Times highlighted some top high school football players to watch at each position group — quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, offensive linemen, defensive backs, defensive linemen, and linebackers ahead of the 2024 football...
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
40 Texas high school football teams in Preseason HSFA 300
Texas has the second most teams in the Preseason High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. Florida leads the way with 46 teams in our national rankings that are created with our proprietary algorithm. Florida – 46 Texas – 40 Georgia – 32...
West Texas Huddle: Central football with a clean slate under new coach Mark Smith
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The Standard-Times will be previewing area high school football teams throughout July and August as part of the West Texas Huddle series. For previous stories in the series go to gosanangelo.com. ...
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