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Published Saturday, January 24, 2015
By Richard Greene
Heading into Tuesday's frenzied, top-15 showdown, the spotlight was centered on the Bridgeport Bulls' newcomers - Caleb Smith, Devonte Patterson, Keenan Holdman and Ethan Chapman - who have turned them into the No. 6 team in 4A.
Published Wednesday, December 31, 2014
By Richard Greene
2014 did not lack for drama. Starting in February, there was Makayla Mayfield's 3-pointer at TWU, followed the next Friday by Philip Walker's shot to beat Dallas Roosevelt, both setting off wild celebrations.
Published Saturday, December 20, 2014
By Richard Greene
Confession: I'm one of those annoying people who drive around with the 26.2 sticker on their car advertising the fact that I'm certifiably crazy and find it fun to run that distance.
Published Saturday, September 27, 2014
By Richard Greene
Few things in Texas are more romanticized than high school football on Friday nights. After barbecue, the Alamo and the cowboy on the plains, it's one of the primary state symbols.
Published Saturday, August 23, 2014
By Richard Greene
Log in to a Facebook page or go through your feed on Twitter, and it doesn't take long to come across someone taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014
By Richard Greene
In the spring of 2000, I felt the urge to chase my passion for sports writing and leave behind the city council and school board meetings that filled most of my nights.
Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014
By Richard Greene
Despite all my efforts, I've come to the realization this weekend that I'm a failure in one aspect. I try to eat right, exercise and do chores around the house. I give my best effort at earning an honest day's living and always leave a healthy tip for waiters and waitresses. I even pay my taxes and vote in most elections.
Published Wednesday, June 18, 2014
By Richard Greene
After three hours of yard work in my constant pursuit to sculpt a Southern Living lawn in the heat and humidity, I was in need of a shower to get back to what the weekend was really for - watching the U.S. Open.
Published Wednesday, May 28, 2014
By Richard Greene
A few months back, the wifey and I bought a home in a community with a homeowners association (HOA). I've heard and read horror stories about the overbearing property owners groups that constantly monitored weeds in yards, and placed liens on properties for little violations to the neighborhood covenants such as flying flags or planting the wrong kind of tree.
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014
By Richard Greene
In 2005, I followed the advice of everyone I knew and ventured out to buy my first piece of the American dream.
Published Wednesday, January 22, 2014
By Richard Greene
To celebrate my 36th year on the planet, the wife, friends and I headed east to visit the riverboats last weekend.
Published Saturday, January 18, 2014
By Richard Greene
For 30 years, including 25 as a head coach, Michael Hatch has led teams on to the floor.
Published Saturday, September 8, 2012
By Richard Greene
Almost every time I spot the book "Green Eggs and Ham", I quickly thumb through it, getting a chuckle at the rhymes orchestrated by Dr. Seuss.
