Texas high school football playoffs: Region round begins this week

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November 11, 2024

Texas high school football playoffs: Region round begins this week

AUSTIN, Texas – With the regular season finished, now is the playoffs for the 2024 Texas high school football season.

The pairings, sites, and times for the area round have been released for Class 6A, Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, Class 2A, and Class 1A.

Below is the schedule for the Central Texas teams continuing in the postseason.

PLAYOFFS WEEK 1

CLASS 6A

DIVISION I

Vista Ridge vs Westlake: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Chaparral Stadium
Round Rock vs Lake Travis: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Reeves Stadium
Johnson vs Laredo United: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Laredo’s Johnson Student Activity Center

DIVISION II

McNeil vs Dripping Springs: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium
Austin High vs Vandegrift: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Monroe Stadium

CLASS 5A

DIVISION I

Red Oak vs Cedar Park: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park’s Gupton Stadium
Rouse vs Highland Park: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Dallas’ Highlander Stadium
Burleson Centennial vs Georgetown: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex
Weiss vs Angleton: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Angleton’s Wildcat Stadium
Anderson vs La Porte: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Deer Park’s Abshire Stadium

DIVISION II

SA Sam Houston vs Liberty Hill: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill’s Panther Stadium
Bastrop vs SA Lanier: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Bastrop’s Memorial Stadium
Elgin vs SA Jefferson: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium
Pflugerville vs SA Burbank: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at San Antonio’s SAISD Sports Complex

CLASS 4A

DIVISION I

Travis vs Canyon Lake: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Fischer’s Hawk Stadium
SA Davenport vs Manor New Tech: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at San Marcos’ Toyota Rattler Stadium
Fredericksburg vs LBJ: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Marble Falls’ Mustang Stadium
Taylor vs Somerset: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Austin’s House Park Stadium
Lampasas vs Pecos: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Wall’s Hawk Stadium
Burnet vs Andrews: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at San Angelo Stadium

DIVISION II

La Grange vs Waco La Vega: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Pflugerville’s The Pfield
Wimberley vs Pearsall: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium
Lago Vista vs Bandera: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at San Marcos’ Toyota Rattler Stadium

CLASS 3A

DIVISION I

Llano vs Crystal City: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at San Antonio’s Comalander Stadium

DIVISION II

Blanco vs Van Vleck: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Seguin’s Matador Stadium
Lexington vs Rice: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Bastrop’s Memorial Stadium
Thrall vs Tidehaven: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Flatonia’s Bulldog Stadium

CLASS 2A

DIVISION I

Mason vs Rosebud-Lott: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Copperas Cove’s Bulldawg Stadium
Thorndale vs Riesel: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Jarrell’s Cougar Field

DIVISION II

Granger vs La Pryor: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Johnson City’s Eagle Field

CLASS 1A (SIX-MAN)

DIVISION I

Medina vs Prairie Lea: Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at San Marcos Academy

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Texas Plans Second Execution of the Year

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Texas Plans Second Execution of the Year

Cedric Ricks spoke in his own defense at his 2013 murder trial, something most defendants accused of a terrible crime do not do. Ricks confessed that he had killed his girlfriend, Roxann Sanchez, and her 8-year-old son. He admitted he was aggressive and had trouble controlling his anger, stating that he was “sorry about everything.” […]

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

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March 4, 2026

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. Many winter days, from late December into February, had high or very high ashe juniper (aka cedar) pollen counts.

Central Texas has a year-round allergy season with mold popping up at any time. For the more traditional spring and fall allergy seasons, forecasters at AccuWeather are predicting some of the allergens across the country will be worse this year than average.

Texas, though, is a different story.

For grass allergies, which happen now through September, AccuWeather estimates Austin will have an average season. However, just west of the Interstate 35 corridor in the Hill Country to almost El Paso, that season is expected to be worse than normal.

“Texas may experience above-average grass pollen for a few weeks,” AccuWeather’s allergy report said, “though the season could be shorter-lived compared to northern areas.”

It all depends on the weather

How much rain we get in the next six months and the perennial Texas heat will all affect the growing season for grasses and weeds, as well as the amount of pollen trees produce. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmers Almanac are both predicting a wetter and warmer spring.

Rain helps plants grow, which can increase pollen production over time. However, rainfall during allergy season can also bring temporary relief by washing pollen out of the air. That’s what we’re expecting this weekend, with our first meaningful rain chance in nearly three weeks. Tree and weed pollen levels might briefly drop, but mold could spike because it thrives in damp, humid weather.

If spring continues with excessive heat like we saw in February, it could limit the growth of some plants and trees. Extreme heat can reduce how much they grow, and how much pollen they produce. On the other hand, if we get a healthy balance of rain and only slightly above-normal temperatures — not extreme heat — pollen counts could climb. That’s especially true as we head into April, typically our windiest month of the year, which helps spread pollen more easily.

How can you treat allergies in Austin?

If you are feeling the effects of allergies, here are some things you can do to lessen them:

Start taking allergy medication at least two weeks before your allergen’s season is supposed to start. Keep taking your allergy medication throughout your allergen’s season, even on low-pollen days.
Vary your allergy medication. You can take a nasal spray, an eye drop and an oral antihistamine at the same time to treat the different symptoms. If one kind of allergy medication isn’t working, consult your doctor about whether you should add a second one or switch out the medication.
Take a shower before going to bed.
Take off outside clothes or shoes when you get into the house.
Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
Consider seeing an allergist to get drops or shots to lessen your reaction to the allergen.

Consider these household tips to improve your chances of keeping allergens away:

Change the filters in your house regularly during cedar fever season.
Vacuum and sweep regularly.
Change your sheets, especially your pillow regularly.
Keep doors and windows closed.
Clean out the vents in your home.
Have your home tested for indoor allergens such as mold.
Wash and brush the animals in your house to lessen the amount of allergens in the air.
Wear a mask outside or inside while you are trying to lessen the pollen or mold indoors.

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Texas Primary: Breakdown of Texas races

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March 4, 2026

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Democrats tried to stop a mid-decade redistricting effort, but were unsuccessful. Now, we are starting to see some of the candidates emerging in those newly drawn districts. FOX 7 Austin’s Rudy Koski gives a full breakdown.

Posted March 3, 2026 10:32pm CST

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