Texarkana, TX

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Reno, NV

The second-to-last Reno Long Round performance gave us a new fastest time in the barrel racing and a new highest score in the bull riding. Sam Petersen, 86 Points on Flying 5 Rodeo’s Cougar Country. No. 27 Boyd Sawyer, 4.6 Seconds. Unranked Ty Romo/No. 33 Aaron Tsinigine, 5.1 Seconds.

Reno Rodeo: Performance 7 Winning Rides and Runs

North Webster, IN

Eagles' LB Devin White gives back to North Webster football at his annual youth football camp.

Eagles' LB Devin White gives back to North Webster football at his annual youth football camp

Rodeo On SI

The first two rounds of competition are complete and the roster has been set for the top 12 final round.  Here's who to watch.

Who to Watch at the Top 12 Qualifiers Reno Rodeo Finals

Iowa State

Daily Mail

Ayden Beeson, 17, was swimming at a beach in Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa , on Wednesday when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water.

Handsome Iowa prom king, 17, mysteriously drowns in just 15ft of water at a lake before 911 call

Carbondale, IL

CULLMAN, Ala. — Carbondale, Ill., rookie Trey McKinney self-reported after weigh-in that he received a phone call from a family member asking his whereabouts during competition and was alerted that he was late to check in for weigh-in, which violated rule C3 xiv of the Practice and Competition of the Official Rules of Competition. As a result, McKinney’s weight was disqualified for the day.

McKinney’s Day 2 weight disqualified at Smith Lake

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Longview, TX

Broderick Washington Jr. holds second annual youth football camp in Longview.

Broderick Washington Jr. holds second annual youth football camp in Longview

Colorado State

Douglas County, CO

CBS Denver

The head of Raptors Baseball in Castle Rock said the organization has had to turn away 100 kids from playing baseball this season. If the proposed Douglas County expansion plan goes through, it would leave them with only one lit baseball field.Right now, discussions around renovating the fairgrounds include moving the rodeo arena to the area now occupied by ballfields. That would demolish four fields including the multi-purpose field, two baseball fields, and the football/soccer field.The Raptors said it's been 31 years since the county has built a baseball field in Castle Rock despite the population in Douglas County quadrupling.Now,...

Douglas County sports community works to preserve fairgrounds

Dekalb, IL

A non-profit organization, Hope Initiative, is working with East Texas School Districts to help students become the best possible versions of themselves. | Ktalnews.com.

DeKalb ISD partners with organization working to build character in students

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team. The Duke signee — expected to be one of the top picks in the 2025 NBA draft and the consensus national high school player of the year this past season — was the lone collegian among the 15 players announced Friday as members of the USA Basketball men’s select team that will train alongside the squad the Americans are sending to the Paris Olympics.

Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep

Dallas, TX

Rockwall, TX

Players of all ages and skill levels played pickleball at The Backyard Pickleball Bash at the Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwall. This event included live entertainment, a culinary experience from Chef Juan Garido with Cassandra Fine Catering, playful lawn games and 42 courts of continuous pickleball action with prizes. More than 20 backyard games were planned, including cornhole, a golf putting area and more. Skills and drills lessons for pickleball players of all levels were conducted by Dallas pickleball pros. The all-day live music was provided by five different bands. The Oasis played host to more than 1,000 professional and...

Pickleball players have fun at The Oasis in Rockwall for Backyard Pickleball Bash

Springhill, LA

SPRINGHILL, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – NFL linebacker Devin White is returning home to Springhill to host a youth football camp and is inviting children with special needs. Devin White is partnering with the Purple Tiger Foundation to provide activities that ‘will be adapted to accommodate all disabilities.’. The camp...

NFL linebacker to host youth camp for kids with special needs

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Mississippi State

Tupelo, MS

TUPELO, Miss. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies June 26 to kick off construction of the Chickasaw Heritage Center located within the tribe’s historic Homeland in Mississippi. “We gather to commemorate what I consider to be a monumental leap forward in the Chickasaws’ ability to...

Ground broken for Chickasaw Heritage Center in Mississippi

Texarkana, AR

Texarkana Regional Airport had a large turnout for the ribbon cutting ceremony, and officials say it's because everyone understands how important this is for the community. | Ktalnews.com.

Texarkana Regional Airport's new terminal draws large crowd

Tahlequah, OK

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Construction of a sprawling, $10 million park near the Cherokee Nation’s tribal headquarters in Tahlequah kicked off June 21. Named after the late principal chief, Wilma P. Mankiller Capitol Park – when completed in fall 2025 – will feature a community building, dog park, heirloom garden, amphitheater, stickball field, playground, walking trails, food truck area, water feature, a memorial statue to honor Mankiller herself, and more, all on 15 acres.

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on $10 Million Mankiller Park

Texas State

Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

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NewsBreak

Pleasant Grove unveils $7 million dollar fieldhouse; more upgrades to come

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — When Josh Gibson took over the Pleasant Grove football program, he had no idea ten years later, he’d be an Athletic Director...

Pleasant Grove unveils $7 million dollar fieldhouse; more upgrades to come

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