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Texas judge puts SEC’s new eligibility rule on hold
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (552+ words) Two days after the Southeastern Conference passed a rule barring players from returning to the conference from the pros, a Texas judge put that rule on hold Thursday in a case involving more than 40 players. It was the latest piece…...
Houston water utility to resume late payment shutoffs. Here???s how to get assistance with water bills
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (417+ words) The city and some nonprofits offer financial assistance and payment plans for utility bills. After a two-year moratorium, about 15,000 Houston water utility customers will face water shutoffs on Sep. 8, Mayor John Whitmire announced on Thursday. "This effort is about maintaining…...
Is it really championship or bust for Texas?
11+ min ago (643+ words) AUSTIN — The die has been cast. The perception of this year’s Texas team has already been ensconced in the nation’s consciousness of college football fans from Carmel to Cape Cod. It’s championship or bust for the Longhorns. Except … not really....
Hofbräu München Is Coming to Downtown Houston: 14,000-Square-Foot Pop Up Bavarian Beer Hall to Open in EaDo October 1
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (429+ words) Oktoberfest Nation Houston brings Hofbräu München beer, Bavarian food, live German music and stein competitions to EaDo Oct. 1–31, 2026. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Official Hofbräu München beer, imported directly from Munich, is coming to downtown Houston this fall....
Players to watch as Westlake opens 2026 football season vs Inglewood
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (462+ words) The Texas-California rivalry invades high school football Friday, as Westlake hosts Inglewood to begin the 2026 season. The Chaparrals had an underwhelming season by their standards in 2025. After making the Class 6A Division I state championship game in 2024, they went 7-4 and finished…...
Omar Courtz packs Toyota Center as Houston shows up for Puerto Rican star’s rise
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1148+ words) If you didn’t know the name Omar Courtz before Thursday night, the crowd inside Toyota Center offered a pretty good indication of why you might soon. The Puerto Rican singer brought his “Por Si Mañana No Estoy USA Tour” to…...
Why Houston should be top of your Texas to-do list
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (394+ words) Set a course for Space City to sample the best of what the Lone Star State has to offer When it comes to eating, your mind will probably turn to traditional Tex-Mex and barbecue. And while these are absolute must-tries…...
Texas approves $138B transportation plan, including Houston-area highway projects
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (391+ words) HOUSTON - Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the plan after the Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2027 Unified Transportation…...
Texas Tech is chasing another Big 12 title. Here are the teams that could stand in its way
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (1824+ words) Texas Tech swept LJ Martin and BYU in the regular season and Big 12 title game last season. Stacy Revere / Getty Images Editor’s note: This story is adapted from The Athletic’s preseason guide to all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season....
Houston Texans Have ‘Major Concern’ in One Key Position
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (413+ words) The Houston Texans are facing a major concern heading into the 2026 season, with questions surrounding the strength of their offensive line. The position group could become one of the biggest factors in determining whether the team can take another step…...