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Tiger netters awaiting time to retake the court With a unique mixture of being senior-heavy on the boys side and loads of freshmen on the girls side, Texas High had its sights set on claiming the district tennis championships for the 31st consecutive year. by Josh Richert Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:48am

Local coronavirus expert: Outbreak could last four months or more TEXARKANA, Texas -- The outbreak of the new coronavirus in the United States could remain a public health crisis for months, a local expert said Wednesday. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 8:10pm

'A dream come true' | Faith, hard work paves way for PG grad Jarod Bayless Jarod Bayless' dream has become his life. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 4:18am

'Determined to succeed' | AHS grad Randle credits coaches, teammates on journey to next level Whether it's draining buzzer-beaters at home or getting his teammates in the right position, Arkansas High senior guard Jaylon Randle was the ultimate teammate for the Razorbacks. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 4:16am

UIL finalizes baseball, softball realignments for 2020-2021 year The 2020-2021 school year baseball and softball realignments for Texas were finalized Monday by the UIL. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 4:12am

A&M-Texarkana to hold COVID-19 talk via Zoom The Academic Honors Program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana will offer an Honors Colloquium with Dr. Ben Neuman at 11 a.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 6:53pm

Ashdown's Lady Panthers poised to capitalize on regional championship Ashdown finished the season with a regional championship in girls basketball, and the Lady Panthers are excited about the future. by Earl Gill Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 4:36pm

Trinity Christian football team eager for second season Trinity Christian looks to build upon last year's inaugural season in its second season. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 4:34pm

'Stay down and keep working' Texarkana native Tra Carson inked a deal in January to remain in the backfield for the Detroit Lions. by Earl Gill Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 1:25am

Eagles' Kennedy nets All-American basketball honors Texas A&M University-Texarkana senior shooting guard Desmond Kennedy was named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Division I, men's basketball All-America team as honorable mention. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 6:49am

Arkansas High ready to compete after down time Arkansas High's baseball program was on a roll before the COVID-19 scare, which postponed their season until schools are allowed to begin again. by Earl Gill Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 6:48am

Sidelined twice, PG's Cobb has handled adversity in stride Twice Jackson Cobb has had his athletic season taken away during his senior year. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 6:48am

New head coach Strickland takes over Brahma program Newly-named Paul Pewitt head football coach and athletic director Richard Strickland has done his homework. He is well aware of the rich-tradition that is Brahma football, and is excited to steward the program. by George Whitley | Courtesy of Longview News-Journal Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 2:19am

Can't stop, won't stop | Area student athletes continue training on their own Several local and area athletes have taken it upon themselves to continue working out and training for the spring athletic seasons that are currently suspended. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 3:53am

'No days off' | L-E Lady Leopards track team takes reputation for winning seriously L-E Lady Leopards track team takes reputation for winning seriously by Earl Gill Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 3:45am

ESports reboots amid virus scare The entire sports world is currently on pause due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. by Earl Gill Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 3:31am

Sink or Swim | Rest of prep fishing action still unclear The last Texas high school bass fishing tournaments of the season are questionable to continue. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 3:29am

Texas High girls desire to bring strong finish to great track season Texas High's girls track and field team were unbeaten in meets when the University Interscholastic League suspended all athletic competitions due to the COVID-19 virus. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 3:26am

Frustrated, yet hopeful As COVID-19 continues to shut down the sporting world, Texas A&M University-Texarkana student athletes had a chance to voice their concerns on the shortening of their seasons and how they were affected by coronavirus. by Zachary Payne/Contributing Writer Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 1:29am

Pair of area high school coaches reach milestones Hooks girls coach Jack Bowles and McLeod boys coach Steven Lambeth hurdled individual milestones during this past basketball season. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 20 2020 @ 5:45am

Anger over decision to halt athletics misplaced I was never a standout athlete when I was in high school. I knew the last time I ran in a track meet, swam for a district championship, and heard that final whistle it would be my last. by Josh Richert Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 6:11am

Postponement of sports felt across state lines High school sports are in a coma. by Brian Tyl Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 4:34am