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JERSEY DAY Southland Eagles football players wore their favorite jerseys Aug. 4 while putting in work on the field as they prepare for the upcoming season. | COURTESY PHOTO

JERSEY DAY Southland Eagles football players wore their favorite jerseys Aug. 4 while putting in work on the field as they prepare for the upcoming season. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Eagles begin volleyball season

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Southland Lady Eagles are entering their second season in program history. The Lady Eagles are led by Jonathan Ingle, who is also in his second season with Southland.The Lady Eagles are scheduled to begin their season this week with a dual match at Tahoka on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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Pete’s Pigskin Previews kicks off the start of two-a-days

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Last week, Pete’s Pigskin Previews on KCBD News Channel 11, Lubbock, soared into the end of July and helped kick off the start of the Texas high school football season.On July 28, sportscaster Pete Christy interviewed Jeremy Holt, head coach of the Silverton Owls.

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SOUTHLAND ISD ELEMENTARY SUPPLY LIST

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
KINDERGARTEN1 box wooden pencils, pre- sharpened4 boxes Crayola brand crayons (24 count)1 box Crayola washable markers8 glue sticks2 big pink erasers1 plastic school box1 pair 5” scissors1 yellow plastic folder with brads1 blue plastic folder with brads1 red plastic folder with brads1 watercolor...
HEAT SAFETY Beginning Aug. 1, the University Interscholastic League will require Texas schools to use wet bulb globe temperature readings to guide outdoor practice decisions and implement heat-related safety measures for studentathletes, including activity modifications and cancellations when conditions become hazardous. | COURTESY IMAGE

HEAT SAFETY Beginning Aug. 1, the University Interscholastic League will require Texas schools to use wet bulb globe temperature readings to guide outdoor practice decisions and implement heat-related safety measures for studentathletes, including activity modifications and cancellations when conditions become hazardous. | COURTESY IMAGE

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UIL to require wet bulb globe temperature for Texas schools

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Starting August 1, 2026, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) will require schools to use wet bulb globe temperature readings to determine whether it is safe for student-athletes to practice outdoors.The wet bulb globe temperature estimates the effect of temperature, relative humidity, wind...

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POST MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 2026–2027

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
24 Pencils1 Package black or Blue pens1 Package (4 count) Fine Point dry erase Markers3 1' binders 2 Packages of Notebook Paper2 Spiral notebooks2 Composition Notebooks2 Packs of 5 Dividers Pack of Colored Pencils Pair of Scissors Zippered Pencil Bag2 Glue Sticks

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SOUTHLAND ISD SECONDARY SUPPLY LISTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
ALL STUDENTS, 6TH –12TH Pencils Pens Earbuds or headphones (no Bluetooth)MRS. MCCANN – 6TH AND 7TH ELAR 1 box-colored pencils (Crayola brand)1 large glue stick Large box of tissues2-inch 3 ring binder Set of 7 dividers Black Sharpie – regular Scissors Red colored grading pensMRS.
SEASON PREVIEW Southland High School head football coach Austin Moreno was featured July 22 during KCBD-TV NewsChannel 11’s “Pete’s Pigskin Preview,” discussing the Eagles’outlook for the 2026 football season as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign. | COURTESY PHOTO

SEASON PREVIEW Southland High School head football coach Austin Moreno was featured July 22 during KCBD-TV NewsChannel 11’s “Pete’s Pigskin Preview,” discussing the Eagles’outlook for the 2026 football season as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Pete’s Pigskin Previews continue for area schools

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Pete’s Pigskin Previews continued last week during the television station’s annual 2026 Community Coverage Tour.
UIL opens door to new venues for basketball

UIL opens door to new venues for basketball

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UIL opens door to new venues for basketball state championships beyond 2028

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
UIL Director of Athletics Ray Zepeda spoke during day one of the THSCA Coaching School and Convention in Houston.Zepeda spoke about the future of the UIL State basketball tournament, which has two more years left at the Alamodome.“We hope we continue to have conversations with other venues as we...
Pete’s Pigskin Previews kick off

Pete’s Pigskin Previews kick off

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Pete’s Pigskin Previews kick off for another football season

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
KCBD-TV sportscaster Pete Christy’s Pigskin Previews feature has kicked off once more. Thus begins the countdown to not only the start of two-a-days but to week 1 of the region’s high school football season.Pete’s Pigskin Previews traveled to Paducah and Guthrie on July 16.
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