‘A Texas-sized hole’: Longtime Texas country singer-songwriter dies

Tommy Alverson’s biggest hit was the 1999 release “Una Mas Cerveza,” which became a regular cover on the Texas country circuit. DALLAS — Longtime Texas country singer-songwriter Tommy Alverson died Thursday at 74, his family and friends announced. Alverson, who lived in Mineral Wells, had been battling cancer in recent months. “I’m going to need … Read more

Wemby-less Spurs fall to Mavericks, 110-93

The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama, last season’s unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year, was sidelined with a bruised right knee and is day to day. DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford scored 22 points apiece as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-93 win on Saturday night over the San … Read more

Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested in Arlington for hitting an officer during fight, police say

According to Jones’ Instagram page, he was in attendance at the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium. ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested Saturday morning in Arlington for allegedly hitting an officer while attempting to fight someone at a hotel, police said.  According to the Arlington … Read more

Good news and bad news when it comes to the Texans injury report ahead of the game against Dallas

Will Anderson Jr. is out for Monday’s game, while Nico Collins is apparently good to go. HOUSTON — The final injury report for the Houston Texans is out and it’s got some good news and bad news for Monday’s game against the in-state rival Cowboys. First, the bad news. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has … Read more

Robertson and Washington, Baylor wins fourth straight, beating West Virginia 49-35 for the first time in Morgantown

Baylor picks up 4th straight win and becomes bowl eligible with 49-35 win over West Virginia. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sawyer Robertson threw for a career-high 329 yards and three touchdowns, Bryson Washington ran for three scores and caught a TD pass, and Baylor won its fourth straight, beating West Virginia 49-35 … Read more