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Takeaways from No. 12 Texas Tech’s win over No. 6 Houston: Toppin outduels Flemings
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (580+ words) Despite the snow-ridden roads around Lubbock, Red Raider fans showed up Saturday afternoon to witness No. 12 Texas Tech upset No. 6 Houston 90-86. Referees were active in the contest, calling 40 fouls. Fifteen were against Texas Tech and 25 were against Houston. Both teams…...
How to watch Texas Senate debate
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (130+ words) The top Texas Senate Democratic candidates, U.S. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, debate Saturday at the Texas AFL-CIO convention in Georgetown. Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar said the matchup is meant to help union members…...
Texas Tech reportedly adds four defensive players in transfer portal
2+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) Once Texas Tech's checkbook opened to its fullest extent, the Red Raiders' front office just kept writing checks. No. 1 portal quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced his commitment to Texas Tech on Sunday night. He's joining the Red Raders on a $5 million…...
Texas prediction: Will Longhorns end year on high note vs. Michigan?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (538+ words) When: 2:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Camping World Stadium Last meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 (Texas won, 31-12) Record: Texas 9-3 (6-2, SEC), Michigan 9-3 (7-2, Big Ten) With Texas football already starting to set up for next season, it is symbolic that the Longhorns are having their…...
From Texas and Dallas centers of power: 5 big moves that shaped your life this year
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1283+ words) From headline-makers to quiet fixes, state and local centers of power made defining choices on politics, priorities and people in 2025. Here's what stood out: Action: Lawmakers put property tax cuts and higher homestead exemptions on the ballot last month, and…...
From the Texas Legislature: 5 big moves that shaped your life this year
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (448+ words) AUSTIN " From headline-makers to quiet fixes, the Texas Legislature made defining choices on politics, priorities and people in 2025. Here's what stood out: Action: Lawmakers put property tax cuts and higher homestead exemptions on the ballot last month, and voters overwhelmingly…...
TV Talk: Kelly Hancock and Don Huffines’ spar over Texas finances in comptroller’s race
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (258+ words) Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock and former state Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas, in dueling appearances on NBC5s Lone Star Politics, made competing cases for running Texas finances as they compete in the March Republican primary for comptroller. CONTRACT SHIFTS: Hancock…...
National reactions to Texas A&M-Miami: Slow game doesn’t dampen Michael Irvin’s enthusiasm
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (338+ words) In what was a slog of a 60-minute football game, the Texas A&M Aggies saw their season end in the first round of the College Football Playoff thanks to a complete inability to get into the end zone. A…...
Christian Anderson’s huge second half powers Texas Tech to upset win over Duke at MSG
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (345+ words) Anderson was fouled by Caleb Foster and made the front end of a 1-and-1 before missing his second attempt. Isaiah Evans grabbed the rebound with 1.6 seconds remaining, and Duke called a timeout to set up a play. Foster inbounded near…...
Texas Rangers announce agreements with seven non-roster invitees for 2026 spring training
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (288+ words) The Texas Rangers officially announced a few moves Thursday morning with an eye on 2026 spring training. The club announced it had agreed to minor-league deals with seven players, including veteran catcher Jos" Herrera. Joining Herrera on the list of signings…...