July 11, 2008 RSS feed / Sports

Statewide fitness tests for kids wastes time, money

Let's see, how can I keep this as simple as possible. OK, here goes: Whether it was privately funded or not, the state wasted $2.5 million with its physical fitness assessment of Texas public schoolchildren from third to 12th grades. More...

2008 TAAF Region V Track and Field Meet

When: Today and Saturday Where: Wildcat Stadium, Temple High School At stake: The top three finishers in each event qualify for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas in San Antonio July 24-27 Today's schedule: More...

New biking, hiking trail opens at South Shore of Lake Bastrop

South Shore Park on Lake Bastrop opened its first mountain bike trail in June. The new North-South Trailway is about five miles long and connects South Shore and North Shore parks. More...

SPORTS SHORTS

SOCCER The Lampasas Soccer Association is now taking applications for both boys' (Force) and girls' (Tri- City Express) teams. Players from ages 9 to 18 as of Aug. 1 are eligible. More...