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Last Man Standing: PSJA North wears down Brownsville Veterans to advance to Round 4

Now, only one team remains in the wet and cold month of November from the teams dotted throughout four counties, the PSJA North Raiders. PSJA North and Corpus Christi Veterans will meet in the Region IV-5A Division I final at 6 p.m. Saturday at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi. Fuentes found the edge of the Brownsville Veterans’ defense to score from 39 yards. Fuentes’ touchdown came after the PSJA North defense quickly stopped the Chargers following a Raiders touchdown. Neither team had a turnover in this crazy rain,” Brownsville Veterans Memorial head coach Kelley Lee said.

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No foul: On-field religious actions a tradition in many areas

The decision obviously invokes an important but often ignored continuation of the First Amendment reference to religion. While it holds that government can take no action regarding the establishment of religion, it also bans any prohibition of the free exercise of religion. Players themselves — from both teams — gather at in the middle of the field or court for a quick invocation. For many observers it’s a heartwarming show of unity from players, trainers and others, who moments earlier had faced off in possibly bitter competition. Rather than offend those who might not have personal religious interest, post-game invocations show the kind of unity and cooperation that is needed to build communities.

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Update: Houston Health Department’s 5,000 new COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots claimed in an hour

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)Update: All 5,000 of the Houston Health Department’s new COVID-19 vaccination appointments were claimed about an hour after they were made available Sunday morning, according to the department. The Houston Health Department opened 5,000 new COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for first doses of the Moderna vaccine. The appointment portal will close when the slots are full. Appointment registration is available by phone for residents 60 and older through the Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301. Anyone else who needs registration assistance can contact the COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220.

China summons foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a media conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 22, 2021. (Aris Oikonomou, Pool via AP)BEIJING – China on Tuesday said it summoned foreign diplomats in protest after the United States, the European Union, Canada and Britain jointly imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in China’s far western Xinjiang region. That came hours after the Chinese and Russian foreign ministers denounced a new wave of criticism and sanctions against both countries over human rights. “These measures will not be embraced by the international community.”Russia is also under Western sanctions over human rights abuses and military aggression against Ukraine. The Australian and New Zealand governments reiterated their grave concerns about the growing number of credible reports of severe human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Meet the Montgomery High School student on a mission to help rescued animals

HOUSTON – He’s only 14 years old, but Jayson Kimberly has raised thousands of dollars for homeless animals, while educating his fellow students about this cause. He talked to Houston Life about how he dedicates himself to animals in need through his nonprofit, Leave it for the Pooch. Jayson is currently collecting t shirts from rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries to create quilts that will be auctioned to collect funds for rescues. AdJayson Kimberly from Leave it for the pooch (Leave it for the Pooch)Jason has worn a different shelter t-shirt to school since the 8th grade and hopes to take it through his entire 4 years of high school. If you would like to participate, you can send shirts to PO Box 449 Montgomery, Texas 77356.

Thieves target high school parking lot to steal catalytic converters

KLEIN – Bobbi Pfleger’s daughter knew something was wrong when she tried to start her mother’s SUV Tuesday in the parking lot at Klein Collins High School. “It sounded really really bad,” Pfleger recalled. “She was afraid to keep it running.”Once Pfleger’s husband arrived at the campus they discovered the vehicle’s two catalytic converters had been stolen -- just one of three converter thefts in the high school parking lot that very same day. The thieves are looking for atypical targets these days like high school parking lots. There are cameras in the parking lot but they are looking for leads.

High school football player dreams of country music success

For senior offensive lineman Jaeden Johnson, playing football after high school is his dream. “It’s been what I’ve wanted to do, what I’ve focused on, what I’ve worked at,” said Johnson. Jaeden’s voice is one to listen to on the football field, and off the field — when he’s performing country music live at 2920 Roadhouse in Hockley. “But not when he’s on the field.”“I can be gritty and nasty on the football field,” said Johnson. Meanwhile, his football career is still strong with several schools interested in having Johnson playing for them in college.

KPRC Friday Football Frenzy Plays of the Week: Week 4

KPRC Friday Football Frenzy Plays of the Week are back. Here are the Week 3 Plays of the Week:Bronze Medal: Clear Springs QB Luke Sampson goes deep for Aiden Molloy, who is wide open for the 86 yard touchdown. Silver Medal: North Shore WR Shadrach Banks hurdles a defender on his way to an incredible touchdown. Gold Medal: Spring QB Bishop Davenport hits the Hail Mary to Travis Sims to beat Westfield at the last second. Congratulations to all of our Week 4 medalists!

Kingwood HS renames volleyball court to honor longtime head coach Krista Malmstrom

KINGWOOD, Texas – Kingwood High School honored longtime volleyball head coach, Krista Malmstrom, with a ceremony and dedication Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony, the school renamed its volleyball court after Malmstrom during the game between Kingwood High School and Kingwood Park High School, according to a release. The ceremony was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kingwood High School Gym. Malmstrom has been with Humble Independent School District since 1981 at Creekwood Middle School before she moved on to work at Kingwood High School three years later as the Lady Mustangs assistant volleyball coach. In 1996, Malmstrom was awarded Houston Area Coach of the Year and also a two-time coach at the UIL All-Star Volleyball Game.

Here’s how 2 local school districts are shifting sports amid pandemic

HOUSTON – Two Houston-area school districts are starting to reveal how they will handle games and crowds at their stadiums and other athletic venues. Galveston ISDIn the era of COVID-19, fans coming to see the first Ball High School football game on Sept. 25 will notice some big changes. Seating capacity in all of the district’s venues will be no more than 25% until further notice. Katy ISDKaty ISD will only allow 50% capacity at its sports venues until future notice. Health & Safety ProtocolsBoth Katy and Galveston ISDs say face coverings are mandatory and they expect spectators to stay six feet away from other groups.