Sports

New Texas Law Gives Officials More Authority As Local Football Season Begins

August 27, 2026September 4, 2026

Jim Bird Carries Lovelady’s Culture Into Next Chapter

August 16, 2026September 3, 2026

Messenger To Spotlight Football Game of the Week — Season-long feature will include full previews and post-game summaries

August 9, 2026September 3, 2026

Lessons Carried From Crockett and Italy to Texas A&M

August 6, 2026September 3, 2026

For Coach McKnight, Softball Is About More Than the Game

August 6, 2026September 3, 2026

Grapeland Sandies Work to Find Their Identity Before District Play

August 6, 2026September 3, 2026

Local Volleyball Teams Set For Busy Opening Month

August 2, 2026September 3, 2026

Houston County Football Teams Prepare For Fall Kickoff

July 30, 2026September 8, 2026

Toliver Leads Kennard Past Centerville in 1A Regional Final

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Slocum Lady Mustangs’ Playoff Run Ends, As School Family Remains 

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Sandiettes Building Special Season With Homegrown Leadership

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament Draws Holiday Crowds and Competition

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Houston County Christmas Basketball Tournament Set — Organizers seek sponsors

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Bulldogs Close Season with Growth and Promise for Next Year

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Senior Spotlight — Lovelady Lion Volleyball Seniors Head to Playoffs

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Burke Keeps Reeling in Victories — Senior Spotlight

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025