NFL network pitch to Texas lawmakers draws fan pressure
At the Texas Capitol NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones argued for broader access to the NFL Network, framing the dispute with cable firms as a matter for fans. Lawmakers cautioned against state interference while noting mounting citizen calls as negotiations stall.
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John Smithee
Amarillo
Green Bay Packers
Houston
Denver
Cowboys
Carolina
NFL Network
U.S
Time Warner Cable
Time Warner
Texans
America
Todd Baxter
Texas Cable Association
Baxter
Howard Symons
Washington, D.C
Vick Sentenced in Dogfighting Case Sparks Public Backlash
Michael Vick received an 18 to 24 month federal prison term for bankrolling and aiding a dogfighting operation on his Virginia property. He faced harsh scorn from prosecutors and animal groups while supporters urged rehabilitation. Co defendants, judges, and officials emphasized accountability and lessons learned, with sentencing extending beyond earlier peers.
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Phillips
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U.S
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Falcons
John Goodwin
The
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United States
Parnell Peace
Virginia Beach
Atlanta
Tony Taylor
Virginia Techstar
Surry County
Dan Shannon
People For
Williams fuels Texans late surge with record sacks
Texans defensive end Williams, after a bye, posted a fourth straight game with at least one sack tying a 2002 team mark. He logged 9 1/2 sacks this season, 46 tackles, and 2 forced fumbles with a touchdown. Coaches credit maturity and renewed love of the game for his breakout run as Houston eyes a late season push.
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Sterling senior shines as standout returner amid tough season
Neal earned first team all district honors as a kickoff returner averaging 25 yards with an 88 yard TD return versus Kingwood. He also contributed a 65 yard fumble return for a TD against West Brook. Despite a 1-9 season, head coach Herb Minyard praised adversity overcoming multiple offenses and players learning varsity roles. Hadidi ranks 50th of 624 seniors academically with a 4.6 GPA.
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Hardball Academy to run two two day holiday camps
Hardball Academy will hold two two day holiday baseball camps during Christmas. The first set runs December 21 and 23, the second December 27 and 28, from 9 am to 3 pm at League City Sportsplex or, if weather disrupts, at 3201 Hamm Road Houston. For details call 281-227-3225 or 281-559-3906.
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Houston
High School Playoff Pairings Across Classes
Semifinals and finals set for Texas high school football with teams like Enless Trinity Plano Galena Park North Shore Converse Judson Abilene Pflugerville Katy LA Madison and others. Final matchups span Texas Stadium Rice Stadium Alamodome and more with dates Saturday and Friday across multiple divisions.
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North Shore
Converse Judson
Rice Stadium
Abilene
Pflugerville
Katy
LA Madison
Alamodome
Copperas Cove
Rosenberg
Lamar
Round Rock
Everman
Highland Park
Mesquite’s Memorial Stadium
Dayton
Lake Travis
Texas A&m
Gilmer
Liberty Hill
Baylor
Floyd Casey Stadium
Snyder
Celina
Shotwell Stadium
China Spring
Cuero
Austin’s Burger Center
Farmersville
Tatum
Corsicana
Canadian
Cisco
Lubbock’s
Lowrey Field
Elysian Fields
Altair Rice
Waco
Stephen F Austin University
Richland Springs
San Angelo
Duck hunting outlook improves across Texas coast
Bink Grimes reports duck numbers look strong along Matagorda Island and amid Rockport bays as first split winds down. Guides cite milder November temps delaying flights but cold fronts boosting waterfowl counts. High Island and Port Arthur marshes remain solid, with teas gadwalls wigeons pintails and divers plentiful and expectations of full limits this weekend.
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Chris Martin
Bay Flats Lodge
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Rockport
Scaup
Jack Holland
Houston
High Island
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Port Arthur
Jim West
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