A new report examines how artificial turf fields are impacting outdoor football practices under the University Interscholastic League's updated heat safety rules in Texas.
On August 3, 2026, Boerne High School football players were photographed running drills during their first practice at Boerne ISD Stadium in Boerne. The image, captured by Katina Zentz for the San Antonio Express-News, illustrates the conditions on artificial turf as teams adapt to the revised guidelines.
The article, written by Christina Huang and published on November 6, 2026, explores the intersection of playing surface temperatures and the UIL's heat safety protocols for high school athletics.
