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‘Do you want to watch San Antonio?’ | Former NBA player believes Spurs should not be featured vs. Knicks on Christmas Day

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Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin believes the Spurs are not a worthy opponent for New York on Christmas Day. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time since 2016, the San Antonio Spurs will be featured on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games.  The last time the Spurs played on Christmas Day, they topped the … Read more

Could Circle K’s owner take over the Dallas-born 7-Eleven company?

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The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores has received a buyout offer for from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. DALLAS — The North Texas-based owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. Japan’s Seven & i Holdings on Monday said that a special committee that made up of … Read more

Here’s when Shaq’s new North Texas restaurant is opening

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O’Neal founded Big Chicken with his partners, Las Vegas-based JRS Hospitality and Authentic Brands Group, with a menu inspired by O’Neal’s childhood favorites. FORT WORTH, Texas — Noted North Texas homeowner (two times over, in fact) and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is opening his new chicken restaurant in Fort Worth soon. Big Chicken, a chain … Read more

Former Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy announces retirement from NFL

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The two-time Heisman finalist played with UT Austin from 2006-2009. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas icon is stepping down from the NFL for good. Former University of Texas at Austin Longhorns football quarterback Colt McCoy announced his official retirement from professional football. “Thank you football. Excited for the next chapter,” he posted to X, formerly … Read more