Staff photographer Nellie Doneva followed several of the Big Country competitors before and after their events at UIL State in Austin May 4 and 5, 2007. She captured Stamford High School students preparing for their performance of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, including Tannon Nauert, left, and Payton Herman.

See more photos of students from Brownwood, Ira, Jayton, Jim Ned and Wylie in the online slide show.

Posted by · May 11, 2007 9:46 AM · Comments (0)

Showing off their new medals are some of the winners from Brownwood High School.

Members of the Accounting team, which placed first in the 4A division. Pictured are coach Ann Ellis, center, and team members Meosha Brooks and Matt Roddam. Not pictured are Brooke Dalton and Lindsey Shriver.

Isaiah Cisneroz accepts his medal for finishing second in Computer Applications.

Matt Roddam is presented the fifth place medal in Computer Applications.

Members of the Accounting Team during verification.

Posted by · May 7, 2007 5:50 PM · Comments (1)

See staff writer Blanca Cantu's recap of Saturday's events and list of top finishers at UIL.

Posted by · May 6, 2007 2:28 PM · Comments (0)

Here's the latest coverage from Austin.

"Budding area journalists place in UIL state competition" recaps Thursday's activities.

Additional behind-the-scene coverage is offered in "Colorado City UIL team nears finish line of long race."

On Thursday, a preview of the Austin events was given in "UIL state competitors kick into action today."

Competitors, teachers and family members who are in Austin: If you get a break, send us a quick comment on this blog post to update readers with the latest news.

Posted by · May 4, 2007 11:55 AM · Comments (0)