Football season ticket sales for the Central Bobcats and Lake View Chiefs are underway and will continue through Friday, Aug. 22, or until tickets sell out.

The Texas House is at a standstill after Democrats left the state en masse last week to prevent the chamber from voting on a new congressional map. Meanwhile, both parties have been accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

With nine returning starters on both sides of the ball — including 1,400-yard rusher Christian Villarreal — the Ozona Lions are chasing their first district title since 2016.

The Wall girls are ranked No. 4 in the Class 3A state rankings by the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas, highlighting the Concho Valley’s showing on the preseason list.

After losing a strong senior class, the Reagan County Owls are led by a promising group of newcomers looking to defend their district title.

After last year’s breakthrough season — which included the most wins in program history — expectations are high for the Junction Eagles, who enter the season ranked No. 12 in the state.

The Mason Punchers are facing some big changes this fall with a new head coach, a new offense and a largely new team.

The Brady Bulldogs were one of the best football teams in the Concho Valley last fall, and that doesn’t look like it'll change this season. In fact, the Bulldogs could be even better.

The Veribest Falcons put together another strong season last year, but playoff trips are hard to come by in one of the state's toughest districts.

San Angelo Central football coach Mark Smith released the team’s depth chart Friday, and the biggest question for Bobcats’ fans was answered with junior Micah Smith listed as the team’s No. 1 quarterback.