A 17-year-old student from Plano, Texas, is using machine learning, environmental research and youth education to address a problem that can be difficult to see from a distance: differences in air quality between neighborhoods.
Nathan Tan, a student at … Read the rest
Athlete safety has to be more than a policy binder on a shelf. It has to show up in how a coach talks to a player, how a club responds to a concern, how parents are welcomed into the process, … Read the rest
Houston Independent School District is moving deeper into the 2026–27 school year with another major change at the top of its leadership structure.
Deputy Superintendent Kristen Hole has announced her resignation, becoming the third high-level departure from Superintendent Mike … Read the rest
Sports Leadership Club at Summerwood Elementary offers a local program model where fourth- and fifth-grade students practice sport skills, build leadership habits, and turn team energy into service. As of September 18, 2026, the club included 42 fourth- and fifth-grade … Read the rest
Inclusive soccer development moved from a planning idea to a community action topic at the 2026 U.S. Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium, held on August 27–29, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. The symposium theme, “Moving Legacy Forward,” centered grassroots leaders around Access … Read the rest
Stephen Mackey leadership gave Bryan and Rudder student-athletes a clear reminder on September 17, 2026: a rivalry game can be more than a contest on the schedule. Speaking at the Bryan ISD Sportsmanship Breakfast before the Bryan-Rudder football game, former … Read the rest
Earl Thompson Field became an official part of Oak Cliff sports life on September 11, 2026, when the City of Dallas named the newly renovated football field at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center for Earl “Coach” Thompson, honoring his lifetime of … Read the rest
Marcus Ratcliffe Service is an impact story rooted in football, discipline, and care for people beyond the field. At Texas A&M, Ratcliffe has built his profile as a safety while connecting his platform to veterans, local youth programs, and volunteer … Read the rest
Youth Baseball Grants from the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and Globe Life carried a clear community message on September 3, 2026: young players need places to practice, gear that fits, and adults willing to invest in their growth. The 2026 … Read the rest
ASPIRE Initiative work at West Fork High School in Kingwood showed how one student-athlete helped turn a volleyball practice into a schoolwide model for inclusion. Kayli Heine, then a senior at West Fork, founded an inclusive athletic program for students … Read the rest
