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New Texas law gives game officials more protection from unruly fans

Posted on August 25, 2023 · The new law sets penalties for fans who become physical with officials. The schools must investigate incidents and fans could be barred from attending UIL events for up to five years.

Education News

Houston-area schools limiting time outdoors for recess, athletics as heat wave continues

Posted on August 28, 2023 · The largest public school districts in Greater Houston are keeping kids inside or limiting their outdoor exposure as the region continues to cope with hot summer weather.

Politics

Texas doctors say potential ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids hurts patients and providers

Posted on August 28, 2023 · A new Texas law would stop transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming medical care. Texas doctors said this is already hurting their work and their patients.

Houston Matters

New Study Aims to Protect High School Athletes from Concussions

Posted on December 15, 2016 · We learned recently that many Texas high schools are failing to meet many of the national guidelines intended to protect young athletes from head injuries. Now, the organization that governs high school sports in Texas, the University Interscholastic League (UIL), is participating in a new study examining how concussions are happening to young athletes and […]

Education News

Houston School Board To Allow Sports At More Specialty Schools

Posted on March 16, 2016 · The HISD board was considering a new policy to allow sports only at comprehensive neighborhood high schools. Currently, Carnegie Vanguard High School is the only specialty campus with competitive UIL athletics.

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New Texas law gives game officials more protection from unruly fans

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