Sportswriter Brian Tyl, a native of Redwater, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in English and a minor in interdisciplinary studies. Brian worked in retail in Texarkana, Texas, before joining the Texarkana Gazette in 2014. Brian has won a state award for writing and editing.
Weekend fishing is looking good at Millwood Lake
Fish activity has been picking up on Millwood Lake throughout the week.
May. 29 2020 @ 11:50pm
Badminton surely is a good ole time
Being locked down at the house has been more bearable with badminton in my life.
May. 28 2020 @ 9:47pm
Dixie Youth Baseball set to resume June 1
It's coming back.
May. 27 2020 @ 9:37pm
Area campground owners take recent rains in stride
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
May. 26 2020 @ 9:06pm
Mauldin earns another shot at college basketball
Former Fouke standout basketball player Hannah Mauldin signed with Texas A&M University-Texarkana to play college basketball.
May. 23 2020 @ 2:44am
Memorial Day weekend could increase fishing in area
Fishing at Wright Patman and Millwood lakes is expected to spike during the Memorial Day weekend.
May. 21 2020 @ 10:49pm
Cheering can sway outcome in your team's favor
There is a good way to help high school athletes that is easy and free-cheering.
May. 20 2020 @ 10:35pm
Hargrove reflects on her time at Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove senior softball player Presley Hargrove was unable to finish out her last season with the Lady Hawks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May. 19 2020 @ 2:47am
Let players wear the 'retired' numbers
I am a sports writer, and I like numbers.
May. 15 2020 @ 10:54pm
Staying focused | McLeod standout keeps eye on prize
While many senior players' seasons ended abruptly, some younger players will still get one or more seasons to play.
May. 14 2020 @ 8:38pm
It's too soon to be holding mass sports events
Missouri opened up the youth diamonds this past weekend for a two-day, 40-team baseball tournament. The tournament was one of the few mass sports events held during the coronavirus pandemic.
May. 13 2020 @ 11:09pm
'Never give up on your dreams' | Hughes Springs pitcher secures scholarship before his senior year, defying the odds
A lot of times, life does not go as planned.
May. 12 2020 @ 10:22pm
L-K's hopes of going back to state tourney are taken away
The chance to go back to the state baseball tournament no longer exists.
Apr. 18 2020 @ 9:23pm
Bulldogs set goal to get better each day
With a canceled World Series, the Texarkana Bulldogs have set a goal to improve each day.
Apr. 17 2020 @ 10:30pm
It's important to keep children physically active during lockdown
Sometimes it feels like my daughter is about to run out of things to do at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 15 2020 @ 10:47pm
'Stronger than the challenge' | Senior PG standout heartbroken yet optimistic over lost season
It happened so abruptly.
Apr. 14 2020 @ 11:41pm
Under par
The postponement of all golf competition was the biggest surprise of the high school golf season.
Apr. 13 2020 @ 10:42pm
Motivated to fight: Professional bodybuilder uses his experiences to inspire others
NEW BOSTON, Texas — A negative, impactful life-changing event can lead to a life filled with negativity or positivity.
Apr. 12 2020 @ 9:32pm
Hlavinka stays positive despite setbacks
Adversity is best met with positivity.
Apr. 10 2020 @ 9:49pm
Raring to go | PG pitcher Tucker Anderson ready to pick up where he left off
A baseball player's life without playing is like being separated from a best friend.
Apr. 8 2020 @ 10:17pm