Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard’s legal troubles still stand after fiancée’s statement

Beard remains sidelined after his fiancée said she never intended to have him arrested. AUSTIN, Texas — The fiancée of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard released a statement before Christmas saying she never intended to have him arrested. But those words may not stop him from being called to a Travis County courtroom. Beard’s … Read more

Hypnotoad creator says it’s ‘awesome’ TCU players and fans embrace his creation

“The Hypnotoad is like a strange angel, that’s what I would say,” Hypnotoad creator Eric Kaplan said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Whether in Amon G. Carter Stadium, in downtown Fort Worth or scrolling through social media on a Saturday while watching college football, it’s nearly impossible to avoid interacting with TCU’s viral new, meme mascot. … Read more

Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s ‘remarkable improvement’

Hamlin is communicating via writing, and doctors say his first question upon waking up was “did we win?” CINCINNATI — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was … Read more

Arrest warrant issued for Dripping Springs ISD employee on sex crime allegations, deputies say

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Dripping Springs Independent School District employee after she allegedly had multiple sexual encounters with a student, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received the arrest warrant on Thursday for Marisol Tudon Solis, 22. She’s facing a charge of trafficking of persons: continuous, a first-degree felony. … Read more