Former Longhorn Andrew Mukuba picked by Philadelphia Eagles in second round of 2025 NFL Draft

Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Austin, Mukuba joined the Longhorns in 2024 after spending his first three collegiate seasons at Clemson. AUSTIN, Texas — A former Longhorn defensive back will soon be playing with the defending Super Bowl champions. Safety Andrew Mukuba is heading to Philadelphia, after being taken 64th overall by the Eagles … Read more

USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after vehicle crash in Los Angeles

Arenas is a son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and was signed to play for USC in the fall. LOS ANGELES — Alijah Arenas, the Southern California basketball recruit who was involved in a fiery vehicle accident, is out of an induced coma, his family said in a statement Friday. The 18-year-old Arenas remains … Read more

Frito-Lay driver honored in San Antonio for becoming first in Texas to reach 4 million safe miles

The Texas-based driver received a police escort and hero’s welcome in the Alamo City after 45-year career of excellence. SAN ANTONIO — A Frito-Lay driver was honored in San Antonio for reaching an historic milestone of 4 million miles driven without a preventable crash. On April 23, the Texas-based driver David Montague returned to Frito-Lay’s … Read more

Man convicted of sexual assault and kidnapping after failing to show up at trial, search underway

David Powers was convicted on all counts after he didn’t show up to be cross-examined on Monday. STILLWATER, Minn. — A Washington County jury found a man guilty on all counts Tuesday involving a violent 2023 kidnapping and rape in Lake Elmo.  In an unusual twist, he wasn’t there to hear the verdict, and authorities … Read more