As school districts across Texas are suspending extracurricular activities in wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, the state’s governing body over high school academic, athletic and musical competition is now following suit.

On Friday, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced it will suspend all of its sanctioned contests from March 16-29 in order to support the health and safety of students and their communities, according to a release.

Rehearsals and practices may be held at the ...