That's the sweet, sweet air of Texas high school playoff football, and it kicks off tonight all across the state from 4A through 1A. Only three games this season were decided by a touchdown or less, two of which were non-district matchups. In its wins, Brownwood averaged 41.5 points per game while only averaging 16.8 in its losses. 1-ranked Argyle, Melissa has been untouchable, winning its played games by an average of 28 points per game. Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. @ Cardinal Field (Melissa)Line: Melissa favored by 26Next round: Winner of Kennedale/Brownwood in Area Round.

Some schools are trying to play six district games within a 29-day span to have a complete schedule. Sunnyvale head coach John Settle's main focus: "We have to overcome the quirkiness that is playing on Wednesday first! Community has three games left on the schedule and is looking to get one in the district win column. It will be a tough challenge"Nevada Community head coach Dustin Blann's main focus: "We are going to have to be mentally prepared to deal with the weather. Waxahachie Life head coach Micah Stanley's main focus: "We must focus on executing every single play.

HOUSTON A 37-year-old woman who worked as a youth development coach at a Texas juvenile correctional facility is accused of having sex with a person in her care, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department announced Monday in a statement. A statement from TJJD says Andrea Banks was suspended and then fired after allegations surfaced on July 14 at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex in Brownwood. Banks, who has worked for the TJJD since 2011, was arrested Monday and booked into the Brown County Jail. Camille Cain, the Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, issued a statement that read, in part, Without exception, any employee who betrays their oath to protect our youth and commits a criminal act will face the highest penalties allowed under the law. TJJD has zero tolerance for such behavior, and I encourage anyone who suspects abuse, neglect, or criminal activity to report it immediately.