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statesman.com > weather > article > texas-weather-farmers-almanac-forecast-spring-21360280.php

Is Texas in for a wet spring? See the Farmers’ Almanac 2026 outlook

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (615+ words) A redbud tree blooms near the Texas Capitol. Trees are beginning to leaf out and wildflowers are blossoming across Central Texas. Texas is just 10 days away from March 1, which is the start of meteorological spring. It's a time to shake…...

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Texas Elections 2026

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (135+ words) There's more to an election than just a day in November. And there's more to our election coverage with the Texas Elections 2026 newsletter. Every Thursday between now and Election Day in November, ... There's more to an election than just a…...

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statesman.com > news > article > texas-mineral-rights-raffle-21344800.php

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

1+ week, 2+ day 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

1+ week, 2+ day 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?

2+ week, 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…...

Austin American-Statesman
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

2+ week, 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

2+ week, 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…...

Austin American-Statesman
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

2+ week, 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

2+ week, 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

2+ week, 5+ 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…...