OlDawg

Can’t say to your bet. We don’t have all the data. You’d need to parse through UT’s numbers as well. But, if they’re paying more than the benefit they receive, they should do something about it. Goodness. Both are essentially state entities. This is like an internal transfer of funds using public money. UT gets 10% funding from the taxpayer. They—in turn—overcharge UIL for services/offices/etc. UIL then needs to find more revenue to support their mission, and UT still raises tuition. On and on ad nauseum. I know UIL gets a lot of flack, and my initial post about them pressuring people to join in with their preferred broadcast partners wasn’t meant to be a slam. They aren’t forcing anyone to do anything. It’s up to the ISD. With the new linear broadcast approval for 2027, I expect to see some changes in how all this works anyway. I also am waiting to see how new leadership affects things. I know public schools are hurting. I know Harris County raising our property taxes like they did pretty much wiped out many ISD’s attempts at more funding via VATRE proposals. People are just getting tapped out. Harris County’s 12% increase on top of last year’s was horrible timing for ISD’s that had to have their proposals on the ballot before they knew what the County was going to do.

I don’t mean to be argumentative, but UIL does receive taxpayer funding as a state agency operating through the UT Austin system. This gives them no cost office space, research needs, and operating budget money. Granted, it’s probably not a lot. But, taxpayers pay 10% of UT system costs, and UIL is included in that as an extension of their Continuing Ed system. So, they don’t receive DIRECT taxpayer funding. But, they DO receive taxpayer funds from the general fund paid into by the taxpayers just like any other state agency. Just wanted to make sure that was clear.

I wanted to congratulate your Alma mater on making the PO’s. It’s a super accomplishment for them, and I hope you get to see them play.

With LPISD not voting for the VATRE (like every other ISD in Harris County voted them down), I doubt if the streaming of LP activities will be incorporated into the school budget. It will probably remain the same, maybe become small subscription to cover more of the costs, or they may finally succumb to UIL. I have no idea. I know Harris County--approving the largest tax hike in history without voter approval--probably hurt all the local VATRE proposals that were up for a vote. People are stretched. There is some gray area here though, as much of the technology for broadcast capabilities, etc. was paid for by the taxpayers via the bond that funded the stadium. So, I guess you could say--in a sense--the taxpayers and ISD are paying for the technology for the broadcasts, along with the utility costs associated.

Could be. I know last year they hosted a first round game. I think it was Silsbee and Hitchcock? I don't see them hosting a local coverage area team this year. I don't know if anyone out of area is playing there. I kind of doubt it.

I believe you're correct. LPsportsNET is recognized as the 'official broadcast' for LP sports as a partnership, and the students work the cameras, etc. as part of a class curriculum. But, it's funded by advertisers and community support. It doesn't receive school funding. The students get course credit if enrolled in the multimedia class. Some students just help out & I think the two brothers pay them a little for the help. But, don't quote me on it.

They may have had someone asking to use the stadium on Friday. I’m not sure. Regrettably, there’s no stream or broadcast of the game. UIL won’t let LPsportsNET broadcast. I’ve been told by the broadcast group UIL is really pressuring folks to force them to take a contract with their preferred broadcast partners.

On one hand, I hope the Dawgs do what it takes to win, and stop there. Same time, I know the staff will want to continue improving, and not let there get to be any complaceny since a second round match against either opponent will be tough, and they will not let the young men lose focus and repeat last year's disaster. If I remember right, Northbrook was able to make this great, first time achievement because of a forfeit by Westbury. Westbury had a player pass in a tragedy a couple days before a game, and decided to forfeit the contest out of respect to the young man, and provide time for the school & community to remember & give solace to each other. Found it. I thought I remembered something about this. Pretty sad deal. Young man was shot almost right on campus. [Hidden Content]

5AD1 Region 3 La Porte vs Northbrook Thursday, November 12 7:30 La Porte

Yep. First use of the feature, you just have to set your location. With so many using VPN’s, I found it easier to just put in zip code and distance. Still only gives limited view on phone because of all the graphics. But, it helps.

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I wouldn’t have wasted my time doing all the point scenarios in the beginning if it wasn’t the case. I just got tired of arguing about it. Good Luck to all the PO teams!

👍 Lets see how far we can all run!

!score 7-42 FINAL

!score 7-42 Q4 Mass subs for LP 12:00