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East Texas Man Dies in Parachute Accident

Jen Austin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:48:19 +0000

It was a parachuting adventure that went horribly wrong over the weekend, that claimed the life of an East Texas man. A technology executive that had just moved from Austin to the Zavalla area, died after his backup parachute didn’t open. 36-year old Miguel Carrasco cut away from the primary parachute, according to CNN, and [...]

Roger Clemens' Son Drafted By Houston Astros

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:24:49 +0000

Like father, like son? Kacy Clemens is the son of none other than Roger Clemens, and you will never guess where he has decided to follow in his famous Dad’s footsteps? In case you didn’t prescribe to the “Rocket’s” career, it ended up in Houston, after playing the eastern seaboard, with the Red Sox, Blue [...]

High School Football Players May Have to Take it Easy in Practice

Jen Austin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:34:27 +0000

Rule makers for high school football in Texas are doing their best to protect players, and moved a step closer Tuesday to limiting full-contact practices during the regular season. So the Panthers and Dragons and all of our favorite area teams may have to let up a little bit this fall. The rules would not [...]

Tim Tebow Signs a New NFL Contract

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:21:42 +0000

Former Jets backup quarterback and media lightning rod Tim Tebow has found a new home in the National Football League. Multiple sources are confirming that Tebow has signed with the New England Patriots. He is expected to appear in Patriots minicamp beginning Tuesday. ESPN’s Ed Werder was the first to break the story on Twitter. [...]

What's Next for Hunter Dozier?

Jen Austin — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:00:12 +0000

Thursday was a big night for SFA’s Hunter Dozier, surprising many by going number 8 overall in the MLB First Year Player Draft to the Kansas City Royals. Now what? As we blogged Thursday night, Dozier is not only one of the best baseball players in the Southland Conference, he’s one of the best baseball [...]

SFA's Hunter Dozier Makes History, Selected 8th in MLB Draft

Danny Merrell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:45:35 +0000

SFA Lumberjack shortstop Hunter Dozier is not only one of the best baseball players in the Southland Conference, he's one of the best baseball players in the country, and it would seem that the Kansas City Royals think so as well.

Houston Astros Wear Special Emblem Tonight to Honor Fallen Firefighters

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:20:19 +0000

There was a sizable blaze in the Houston area last week that injured more than one dozen firefighters, and was reported to be the deadliest in the century old history of the Houston Fire Department (HFD). But, the motel/restaurant fire was just the backstory. Sadly, four firefighters lost their lives. In 1967, you could find [...]

2013 Indy 500 Recap — Tony Kanaan Wins His First Indy 500

Joe Student — Sun, 26 May 2013 19:34:52 +0000

Tony Kanaan won the 2013 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, besting the field of 33 drivers for his first victory in 12 attempts at the legendary 200-lap race.Colombia’s Carlos Munoz finished second, while American Ryan Hunter-Reay captured third. The 2013 field set a race record for most lead changes and most leaders. Kanaan, 38, of Brazil [...]

Dick Trickle, NASCAR Driver, Found Dead Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Joe Student — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:24 +0000

Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Thursday, Lincoln County (N.C.) police said. The discovery of Trickle's body near the Forest Lawn Cemetery came after the Lincoln County Communications Center had received a call e

Women's Softball Highlights Programming on Q107

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:15 +0000

Division 3A softball action heats up with two feature playoff games being broadcast on Q107 this Friday evening. Central takes on Columbia with a doubleheader beginning at 6 P.M., with the play-by-play being called by our very own Danny Merrell, morning drive personality on our sister station “KICKS” 105 (KYKS). In the event of a [...]

Metallica Performs National Anthem at San Francisco Giants' Game [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:17:03 +0000

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett sound like ordinary names, but legend has it they were once the subject of a JEOPARDY answer…, “Name one of two guitarists from the “heavy metal”, “thrash rock”, “speed metal” band – Metallica”. Check out the video below of the dudes playing the National Anthem before a Giant’s game in [...]

Hilarious Bill Dance Fishing Bloopers Will Make Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:08 +0000

Who knew fishing could be so entertaining? Bill Dance is the well-respected and longtime host of ‘Bill Dance Outdoors.,’ but even an expert of his caliber can have some issues with the great outdoors from time to time, as seen in this video of bloopers. The video, which has gotten a new life thanks to [...]

Cowboys and Texans Draft Potential Stars…Or Do They?

Jen Austin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:30:45 +0000

Another NFL Draft is behind us, and today will be one of those days at work where perhaps the biggest football fans spend a little water cooler time breaking down the hits and misses.

It's fun to rip to shreds the hopes and dreams of the newest NFL players, by labeling them "bust" right from the start isn't it? I kid! But Dallas Cowboy fans especially, seem to heartily enjoy picking apart the work of Jerry Jones and company after NFL drafts.

Here are the picks.

Former Lufkin Panther and NFL Star Arrested For Drug Possession

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:33:43 +0000

This is why it's important to have ambition in life.

It is simply not enough to become a dynamic high school student-athlete, get drafted by the NFL (National Felon, er, I mean the National Footbal League), wash out, then take your game to the CFL (Canadian Football League), where your career actually moves vertically, but you ultimately wash out again due to injury after four decent seasons, without much notoriety, but with a fistful of Canadian currency.

Texas Athlete Expected to Go High in the NFL Draft

Jen Austin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:49:35 +0000

Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel had a great 2012 season, and earned high praise for protecting star quarterback Johnny Manziel's blind side.

Some project that Joeckel could be taken by the Kansas City Chiefs, with the number one overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, which starts Thursday in New York. That means he's about to make big bucks!

Major League Baseball Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But They're Still a Bargain

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:47 +0000

Take me out to the ballgame. Take your wallet out while you’re there, too. The average price of a ticket to a Major League Baseball game this season is $27.48, a jump of 1.8% from last year. The price is a downright bargain compared to the other major sports: NBA tickets go for an average [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

We’ve all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover. And then there are the select few who so [...]

Houston Texans Cheerleaders 'Fandangoing' at Practice

Jeff Schiller — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:30:16 +0000

What is Fandangoing? If you’ve been absent from the internet for the past week, let me catch you up. First of all, Fandango is a new WWE wrestler with a hot gimmick. He debuted victoriously against Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 29 on April 7. The next night on ‘Raw,’ live from New Jersey’s Izod Center, [...]

Gals Who Wear Makeup at the Gym Burn Fewer Calories

Jen Austin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:50:36 +0000

Working out is all about getting great exercise and burning maximum calories, right? Not exactly. For some women, it’s about looking good and impressing the fellas! But guys, here’s why women may be looking LESS hot while working out very soon. Most women who wear makeup while working out – whether it’s at the gym [...]