Discover Dr. Jeffrey August’s inspiring new book, “The Color of WINNING,” which shares the powerful true story of the 1982-1983 integration between two schools in Beaumont, Texas. Witness how unity, resilience, and teamwork led to winning the Texas State Football Championship and rising to excellence.

“The Color of Winning captures the moment when sports became more than a game — it became a bridge.”

“This story reminds us that leadership, faith, and unity can overcome any divide.”

Sometimes I thought Durley was too strict,” she admitted with a smile, “but it was always about preparing young people for life.

We didn’t know each other at first,” Walker said. “But that spring, during conditioning, something happened.

“We were put in that cocoon. And out of it, we came with wings.”

"Keep the main thing the main thing. Control what you can control."

“Coach Durley didn’t just push us physically; he made us grow mentally.”