Scripps National Spelling Bee: Two North Texas students advance to semifinals

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/27 11:31A Sara Sanchez

For the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, 247 spellers earned spots in the national competition, which began Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Four North Texas students advanced to Wednesday’s quarterfinal round as part of the 23 Texas spellers...

Jordyn Tyson from Allen headlines list of NFL rookies spotlighted at minicamp

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/11 4:01A Charles Nichelson

Former Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is one of several rookies who played high school or college football in Texas. They are now gearing up for the 2026 NFL season. Tyson was selected 8th overall. He had a monster senior year for...

Jordyn Tyson from Allen headlines list of NFL rookies beginning minicamp

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/1 7:26A Charles Nichelson

Former Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will be one of several rookies who played high school or college football in Texas getting on the field with his team when the New Orleans Saints begin rookie minicamp next week. Tyson was selected...