Actor Glen Powell announces scholarship for Texas Longhorns linebacker

Fifth-year linebacker Marshall Landwehr learned of the award from the “Top Gun: Maverick” actor. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns linebacker Marshall Landwehr learned about his scholarship this week from actor and Austin native Glen Powell.  “Marshall, your hard work has not gone unnoticed,” Powell said in a recorded message played out during a UT Football … Read more

De’Aaron Fox aiming to bring more titles to San Antonio; Spurs great Johnny Moore’s local ABA team holding open tryouts

De’Aaron Fox commits to the Spurs with a four-year, $229 million extension, eyeing a championship with the team. SAN ANTONIO — After he signed his contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, guard De’Aaron Fox sent a message to Silver & Black fans – he is looking to add more title banners in the Frost … Read more

Texas Tax-Free Weekend begins Friday for back-to-school shopping

The tax-free weekend aims to provide savings for families preparing for the upcoming school year. BEAUMONT, Texas — Texas shoppers can avoid paying the state’s 6.25% sales tax on qualifying back-to-school items during the annual tax-free weekend running Friday, Aug. 8 through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10. The tax exemption applies to clothing and footwear under … Read more

71% of Cowboys fans admit they’re nervous about the season, survey says

DALLAS — The beauty of August for the NFL season is that everybody enters the season optimistic about their team’s chances of making the Super Bowl.  None more than the Cowboys. “It’s our year,” right?  A survey of 2,500 NFL fans nationwide shows the Cowboys fanbase’s optimism. The survey asked fans if they’re nervous about … Read more