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You could win Texas oil rights for the price of a beer

You could win Texas oil rights for the price of a beer2+ hour, 48+ min ago   (506+ words) Did you just finish binge-watching "Landman" and start thinking, "Hm, I should really get in on this oil thing" no? Just me? Regardless of your Billy Bob Thornton oil-baron dreams, one lucky person could win100 acres worth of mineral rights in…...

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statesman.com > news > education > article > texas-state-lecturer-fired-social-media-21342658.php

Texas State lecturer fired after wishing deportation on liberal content creator

Texas State lecturer fired after wishing deportation on liberal content creator20+ hour, 28+ min ago   (466+ words) President Kelly Damphousse addresses the classes of 2024 and 2020 during Texas State University's College of Education Graduation at the University Events Center Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Texas State University said a lecturer is no longer teaching after an explective-laced message from his account'went…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > mens-basketball > article > texas-basketball-ole-miss-rebels-21328730.php

Can Texas basketball solve defensive woes against opposing guards?

Can Texas basketball solve defensive woes against opposing guards?5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1445+ words) For the fifth time this season, an opposing guard scored a career-high in points Tuesday during Texas basketball's 84-75 win over South Carolina'at Moody Center. And for what seems like, well, the 23rd time for Texas (14-9, 5-5 SEC), coach Sean Miller tried to…...

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statesman.com > sports > columns > article > texas-basketball-ncaa-tournament-sean-miller-21328450.php

Texas Longhorns are back in the March Madness mix but can't afford sleepy starts | Golden

Texas Longhorns are back in the March Madness mix but can't afford sleepy starts | Golden5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1116+ words) The 2025-26 Texas men's basketball team'will never make it look easy. Most every game is a scrap, opponent's record be damned. And so it went Tuesday against South Carolina at sleepy Moody Center. The Longhorns are smart enough to realize they…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > football > article > texas-football-cfp-chris-del-conte-21329058.php

Chris Del Conte wants College Football Playoff expanded. Here's why

Chris Del Conte wants College Football Playoff expanded. Here's why5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1765+ words) Under two months after'Texas football missed out on the College Football Playoff by three spots in the rankings, Longhorns Athletic Director Chris Del Conte came out in support of an expanded playoff field.' But, speaking at his annual town hall…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > football > article > texas-football-spring-game-returns-21334245.php

Texas football: After a one-year break, Longhorns will again host a spring game

Texas football: After a one-year break, Longhorns will again host a spring game5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (267+ words) Fans of the Texas football team won't have to wait until September to get their next look at the Longhorns. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced on Wednesday that the football program's spring game will return this year. While…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > softball > article > texas-softball-2026-season-teagan-kavan-atwood-21328739.php

No. 1 Texas softball embraces pressure of defending national title

No. 1 Texas softball embraces pressure of defending national title5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (869+ words) For the first time in school history, Texas softball will enter the season as reigning national champions after winning last season's Women's College World Series. Fifth-year outfielder Ashton Maloney, one of seven starters back from that victory over the Red…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > mens-basketball > article > texas-longhorns-basketball-score-today-oklahoma-21315570.php

Live updates, betting information for Texas basketball vs Oklahoma

Live updates, betting information for Texas basketball vs Oklahoma1+ week, 3+ day ago   (357+ words) The Longhorns" defense, which ranks just 113th'in the nation in Pomeroy"s defensive efficiency ratings, will have to stiffen if the team hopes to stretch Oklahoma"s losing streak to eight games. The dangerous guard tandem of'Xzayvier Brown and Nijel…...

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statesman.com > sports > college > longhorns > football > article > texas-longhorns-revenue-deficit-2025-23-million-21312152.php

Three things we learned from Texas Longhorns' $23.3 million deficit

Three things we learned from Texas Longhorns' $23.3 million deficit2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1721+ words) Even the Texas Longhorns, who boast one of the most financially powerful athletic departments in the nation, can find themselves on the wrong side of the balance books." Texas Athletics lost about $23.3 million in the 2025 fiscal year, an outcome it…...

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statesman.com > news > article > texas-senate-debate-how-to-watch-21309451.php

Who’s on the stage? Here’s how to watch the Texas Senate debate live

Who’s on the stage? Here’s how to watch the Texas Senate debate live2+ week, 2+ day ago   (296+ words) U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (L), and state Rep. James Talarico. As the Texas primaries is near, voters will have an opportunity to hear Democratic candidates U.S. Rep.Jasmine Crockett (Dallas) and Texas Rep. James Talarico (Austin) in a debate. The one-hour debate will…...