Oklahoma and Texas, one of college football’s most storied rivalries, open a new chapter in the SEC

It’s a rivalry that started in 1900. Today begins a new chapter in a new conference. DALLAS — Perhaps the only way the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry could have become even more intense happened when both joined the powerful Southeastern Conference in July. The series that began in 1900 immediately will rank with the best of the … Read more

North Texas hero who saved teen from drowning rescues driver from a burning vehicle

Jacob Bell saved a drowning teen in Lake Waxahachie in August. On Friday, he rescued a driver from a burning vehicle. COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas — Jacob Bell was at the right place at the right time on Friday afternoon. At around 12:30 p.m., the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a single-vehicle accident … Read more

Austin mayor issues proclamation honoring Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The movie was filmed in several locations across Austin and Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders celebrated the 50th anniversary of the classic horror film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” on Friday, which was filmed in several locations across Austin and Central Texas. Mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed Oct. 11 as Texas Chain Saw Massacre … Read more

North Texan to attend 77th consecutive Red River Rivalry game

“There’s no one around here that doesn’t know I’m from Oklahoma,” he proudly states. PLANO, Texas — Dudley Patterson’s love for Oklahoma runs deep. His wardrobe is a year-round display of crimson and cream. And with every passing year, he sets a new mark for the most consecutively attended Red River Rivalry match-ups. “Seventy-seven,” Dudley … Read more