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JIM VERTUNO

JIM VERTUNO

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Schlossnagle says Texas needs to get ready for 'major leagues' of college baseball in the SEC

New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle says he’s ready to lead the Longhorns into the “major league” of college baseball in the Southeastern Conference

Schlossnagle says Texas needs to get ready for 'major leagues' of college baseball in the SEC
Celebrity|News|US

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79
Crime|News|US

Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting

Uvalde’s former school police chief has been booked and released from jail following a grand jury investigation into the police response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022

Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender transitions. It's the largest state with such a law

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths and rejected pleas from parents that it violates their right to decide on and seek care for their children

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender transitions. It's the largest state with such a law
Crime|Education|News|US

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children

An indictment alleges the police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a gunman who was “hunting” victims

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children
Crime|News|US

How charges against 2 Uvalde school police officers are still leaving some families frustrated

Two indictments against former Uvalde, Texas, schools police officers were the first charges brought against law enforcement for the botched response that saw hundreds of officers wait more than an hour to confront an 18-year-old gun who killed 21 at an elementary school

How charges against 2 Uvalde school police officers are still leaving some families frustrated
News|World

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit

Beryl has moved back into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where it is expected to strengthen after weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit
News|World

Beryl bears down on Texas, where it is expected to hit after regaining hurricane strength

Beryl is hurtling across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a collision course with Texas

Beryl bears down on Texas, where it is expected to hit after regaining hurricane strength
Business|Economy|News|US

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday

The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
News|US

Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer

President Joe Biden is calling longtime U_S_ Rep_ Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas “a towering figure in our politics.”

Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
Crime|News|US

Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning

Advocates for Texas prisoners are asking a federal judge to declare the state's lack of air conditioning in most facilities as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment

Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning
Crime|Education|News|US

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting

The former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been “scapegoated” as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Americas|Crime|News|US

US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer

U.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio

US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer
Sports|US

Arch Manning throws 1st career TD pass in Longhorns' rout of Colorado State

Arch Manning threw his first career touchdown pass and ran for his first score in mop-up duty in No. 4 Texas’ 52-0 victory over Colorado State on Saturday in the season opener

Arch Manning throws 1st career TD pass in Longhorns' rout of Colorado State
Health|News|US

Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere

Texas is suing to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to get an abortion where it is legal

Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Crime|News|US

The former Uvalde schools police chief asks a judge to throw out the charges against him

The former Uvalde, Texas, schools police chief is asking a judge to throw out the criminal indictment against him over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting massacre

The former Uvalde schools police chief asks a judge to throw out the charges against him
Sports

Texas QB Quinn Ewers departs with strained abdomen and Arch Manning leads win over UTSA

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers departed the No. 2 Longhorns’ 56-7 win over UTSA in the second quarter with a strained abdomen

Texas QB Quinn Ewers departs with strained abdomen and Arch Manning leads win over UTSA
News|Sports

Arch Manning takes over for injured Quinn Ewers, leads No. 2 Texas to 56-7 rout of UTSA

Arch Manning passed for four touchdowns and ran 67 yards for another after taking over for injured starter Quinn Ewers in the second quarter to lead No. 2 Texas over UTSA 56-7 on Saturday night

Arch Manning takes over for injured Quinn Ewers, leads No. 2 Texas to 56-7 rout of UTSA
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Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says injured starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered “questionable” for the No. 1 Longhorns game this week against Louisiana-Monroe

Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
News|Sports|US

Older Texas players enjoying return to No. 1 after 16 years and memories of 5-7 in 2021

The Texas Longhorns returned to class Monday as the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in 16 years and with college football buzzing about hotshot backup quarterback Arch Manning

Older Texas players enjoying return to No. 1 after 16 years and memories of 5-7 in 2021
Sports

Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strain

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says freshman quarterback Arch Manning will get his first career start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe

Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strain
News|Sports|US

No. 1 Texas keeps rolling behind Manning and Blue and routs ULM 51-3 in last game before SEC play

Arch Manning earned his first career win as a starter and Jaydon Blue scored four touchdowns as No. 1 Texas ran over Louisiana-Monroe 51-3 Saturday night

No. 1 Texas keeps rolling behind Manning and Blue and routs ULM 51-3 in last game before SEC play
Sports|US

Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC opener

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says quarterback Quinn Ewers is back in practice but remains questionable to play this week with an abdomen strain when the No. 1 Longhorns face Mississippi State

Texas QB Ewers back in practice but still questionable for No. 1 Longhorns' SEC opener
Sports|US

Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over Panama

Mauricio Pochettino won his debut as U.S. coach, getting a 49th-minute goal from Yunus Musah off an assist from AC Milan teammate Christian Pulisic and a stoppage-time strike from Ricardo Pepi for a 2-0 win over Panama

Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over Panama
Sports

No. 1 Texas' dominant defense will be tested by No. 5 Georgia and senior QB Carson Beck

Top-ranked Texas’ defense has been dominant by any measure

No. 1 Texas' dominant defense will be tested by No. 5 Georgia and senior QB Carson Beck

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