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An onside kick during Texas' game against Tennessee broke a few rules. Here is what would have happened.
SEC 'regrets' officiating errors during onside kick in Texas-Tennessee game
An onside kick during Texas' game against Tennessee broke a few rules. Here is what would have happened.
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Circuit Breaker's safety systems triggered two operational stops during COTALAND's opening weekend. No injuries were reported.
COTALAND's Circuit Breaker stopped twice during opening weekend
Circuit Breaker's safety systems triggered two operational stops during COTALAND's opening weekend. No injuries were reported.
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Texas Game Wardens educate the public for National Hunting and Fishing Day: see photos
Texas Game Wardens educate the public for National Hunting and Fishing Day
Texas Game Wardens educate the public for National Hunting and Fishing Day: see photos
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A few days of moderate to heavy rainfall could make for a very wet and muddy first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Will ACL Fest get rained out? Here’s the Austin weather forecast
A few days of moderate to heavy rainfall could make for a very wet and muddy first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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An onside kick during Texas' game against Tennessee broke a few rules. Here is what would have happened.
SEC 'regrets' officiating errors during onside kick in Texas-Tennessee game
An onside kick during Texas' game against Tennessee broke a few rules. Here is what would have happened.
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Austin residents are about to have a few new nonstop getaway options to Tennessee and beyond.
7 new nonstop Southwest Airlines flights from Austin are now available to book
Austin residents are about to have a few new nonstop getaway options to Tennessee and beyond.
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Here's what Texas law says about legal traffic stops, your rights and recording police.
Here's when Texas police can legally stop your car
Here's what Texas law says about legal traffic stops, your rights and recording police.
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Rain is in the forecast. Here's how to stay dry, comfortable and ready for ACL Fest.
Heading to ACL Fest? Here's how to prepare for rain
Rain is in the forecast. Here's how to stay dry, comfortable and ready for ACL Fest.
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Investigators initially suspected a murder-suicide after two Austin women were found shot. They later concluded both women had been killed.
2 Austin deaths first looked like murder-suicide. Now a man faces capital murder
Investigators initially suspected a murder-suicide after two Austin women were found shot. They later concluded both women had been killed.
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Texas freshman Jermaine Bishop Jr.'s big catch against Tennessee caught the attention of his teammates. But is his Longhorns future on offense or defense?
Jermaine Bishop may be 'the one' for Texas football. Is that on offense, defense or both?
Texas freshman Jermaine Bishop Jr.'s big catch against Tennessee caught the attention of his teammates. But is his Longhorns future on offense or defense?
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Webb and Burnet parents could petition the state to close the schools instead of take over Austin ISD. Many say that's an impossible choice.
Campus closure or takeover: Webb parents frustrated over potential petition
Webb and Burnet parents could petition the state to close the schools instead of take over Austin ISD. Many say that's an impossible choice.
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Going into the bye week before the Red River Rivalry game, Texas football holds its top spot in the AP poll.
Where is Texas football ranked after escaping SEC opener against Tennessee
Going into the bye week before the Red River Rivalry game, Texas football holds its top spot in the AP poll.
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Austin ISD had nearly 2,400 fewer students enrolled than projected as of Sept. 18, adding to budget pressures as leaders anticipate further cuts.
Austin ISD enrollment is falling short. What could that mean for its budget?
Austin ISD had nearly 2,400 fewer students enrolled than projected as of Sept. 18, adding to budget pressures as leaders anticipate further cuts.
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These are the performances our critics think will make this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 memorable.
The 10 best sets you'll see at ACL Fest 2026
These are the performances our critics think will make this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 memorable.
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Austin could see several rounds of rain this week, with 4 to 6 inches possible through early Sunday. The heaviest rain is most likely midweek.
Austin rain chances rise this week. How much could fall?
Austin could see several rounds of rain this week, with 4 to 6 inches possible through early Sunday. The heaviest rain is most likely midweek.
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Here's what Texas law says about legal traffic stops, your rights and recording police.
Here's when Texas police can legally stop your car
Here's what Texas law says about legal traffic stops, your rights and recording police.
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The Round Rock Dragons have already knocked off Vandegrift and Dripping Springs and now plays Westlake. Here's Central Texas' complete Week 6 schedule.
Texas high school football: Austin-area Week 6 schedule of games
The Round Rock Dragons have already knocked off Vandegrift and Dripping Springs and now plays Westlake. Here's Central Texas' complete Week 6 schedule.
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Manor running back Andre Terry ran for 249 yards and four touchdowns in a 39-31 win over McCallum to earn Central Texas high school football player of the week honors.
Who is the Austin-area high school football player of the week?
Manor running back Andre Terry ran for 249 yards and four touchdowns in a 39-31 win over McCallum to earn Central Texas high school football player of the week honors.
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Texas A&M football is searching for answers after one of the worst losses in the Mike Elko era. What's next?
'Understatement of a lifetime': Mike Elko seeks answers after Texas A&M's hideous LSU loss
Texas A&M football is searching for answers after one of the worst losses in the Mike Elko era. What's next?
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A much-needed cold front and surge of tropical moisture will move into Texas this week, bringing the state its best chance for widespread rain since July.
Are 100-degree days over? Austin will get its best shot at rain midweek
A much-needed cold front and surge of tropical moisture will move into Texas this week, bringing the state its best chance for widespread rain since July.
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Texas State football dominated Incarnate Word on Saturday, winning 49-10. It'll begin Pac-12 conference play next week against San Diego State.
Texas State football cruises to win over Incarnate Word ahead of Pac-12 play
Texas State football dominated Incarnate Word on Saturday, winning 49-10. It'll begin Pac-12 conference play next week against San Diego State.
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Christian Ramirez scored twice and Brandon Vazquez had a goal as Austin FC rallied from a 3-0 deficit midway through the second half Saturday to draw 3-3 with San Diego FC at Q2 Stadium.
Austin FC rallies for 3-3 MLS draw to salvage point against San Diego FC
Christian Ramirez scored twice and Brandon Vazquez had a goal as Austin FC rallied from a 3-0 deficit midway through the second half Saturday to draw 3-3 with San Diego FC at Q2 Stadium.
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Going into the bye week before the Red River Rivalry game, Texas football holds its top spot in the AP poll.
Where is Texas football ranked after escaping SEC opener against Tennessee
Going into the bye week before the Red River Rivalry game, Texas football holds its top spot in the AP poll.
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Texas State University has accepted an $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, the owners of Hays Electrical Services in Houston.
Texas State accepts $11 million gift from owners of Hays Electrical Services
Texas State University has accepted an $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, the owners of Hays Electrical Services in Houston.
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Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct penalty can't happen, but added he's not giving the player the "death penalty."
Urination celebration: Sarkisian not giving Colin Simmons the 'death penalty' after flag
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said Colin Simmons' unsportsmanlike conduct penalty can't happen, but added he's not giving the player the "death penalty."
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Texas volleyball continues its road trip and plays Kentucky Sept 27, 2025 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Find scoring updates and broadcast info.
Texas vs Kentucky volleyball: Wildcats sweep Longhorns
Texas volleyball continues its road trip and plays Kentucky Sept 27, 2025 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Find scoring updates and broadcast info.
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One anonymous coach out there put a rise in the Texas Longhorns by calling the team soft. I don't see it. Soft teams don't win hard-fought games like Texas has.
Texas football answered an anonymous coach's soft tag with a close win
One anonymous coach out there put a rise in the Texas Longhorns by calling the team soft. I don't see it. Soft teams don't win hard-fought games like Texas has.
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Texas A&M football is searching for answers after one of the worst losses in the Mike Elko era. What's next?
'Understatement of a lifetime': Mike Elko seeks answers after Texas A&M's hideous LSU loss
Texas A&M football is searching for answers after one of the worst losses in the Mike Elko era. What's next?
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Texas A&M football lost to LSU 35-6 on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baton Rouge. These were our updates from the game.
Texas A&M football vs LSU: Aggies lose 2nd straight in ugly road loss
Texas A&M football lost to LSU 35-6 on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baton Rouge. These were our updates from the game.
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Everything you need before heading to Zilker Park, from getting there to what to pack.
Everything you need to know before ACL Fest 2026
Everything you need before heading to Zilker Park, from getting there to what to pack.
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