38+ min ago (1791+ words) Texas football resuscitated its College Football Playoff dreams on Friday night with a decisive 27-17 victory over previously unbeaten Texas A&M." Then Longhorns fans watched as results on Saturday made a third consecutive trip to the CFP look increasingly unlikely. Of the 10 teams ranked directly in front of the No. 16 Longhorns, the only one to suffer a loss was No. 15 Michigan." Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) signals the "thumbs down" to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal'Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win over Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) misses a reception as Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III (4) defends…...

6+ hour, 49+ min ago (1715+ words) Last month, Austin police officer Jamie von Seltmann responded to a 911 call reporting that a woman had barricaded herself in a bathroom at a downtown church. When von Seltmann arrived, she found someone who was clearly in the grips of a severe mental health crisis." "You could see the fear on her face," von Seltmann, who has spent 16 years on the Austin Police Department's crisis intervention team, said in an interview. "She was nervous, a little paranoid. Immediately, I began to say we're here to help, not hurt you." Von Seltmann wasn't alone that day but her partners were not fellow police officers. Rather, she was joined by a behavioral health clinician with Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority, and a paramedic with Austin/Travis County EMS who specializes in mental health response. The trio responded to the call…...

6+ hour, 49+ min ago (457+ words) After years of setbacks and uncertainty,Austin's light rail project is now one step closer to fruition. Federal transit officials last week gave Austin Light Rail a key vote of confidence, issuing a "medium-high" rating in an annual funding recommendation report that keeps the project on track for a 2027 groundbreaking. The rating positions Austin to compete for a federal Capital Investment Grant expected to cover roughly half the system's cost. Even with those complications, November's rating brings ATP closer to securing about $4 billion in federal funding. The rating, the strongest overall grade FTA assigned for the 2026 fiscal year, signals that federal staff view the project as financially and technically viable. Greg Canally, ATP's CEO, said the rating is one stage of a multistep, highly competitive funding gauntlet. "It's about five steps to get your federal funding," he said. "It doesn't…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago (107+ words) Texas A&M volleyball enjoyed a great season and now will be one of the higher-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament. But it may not be good fortune, exactly. The Aggies earned a No. 3 seed Sunday. They ... NCAA selection show: Where Texas A&M is seeded for 2025 NCAA Tournament Texas A&M volleyball enjoyed a great season and now will be one of the higher-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament. But it may not be good fortune, exactly. The Aggies earned a No. 3 seed Sunday. They now land in a bracket with top-seeded Nebraska, the five-time national champion. Article continues below this ad...

18+ hour, 36+ min ago (217+ words) Texas volleyball suffered a wrenching five-set loss to Kentucky Tuesday in the championship match of the SEC Tournament, but the Longhorns could get a big win on Selection Sunday. When the NCAA Tournament's selection committee releases its field of 64, Texas (23-3) is expected to receive one of the coveted top four seeds. Here's what to know about the NCAA's volleyball tournament selection show. The field will be revealed Sunday during an hour-long broadcast on ESPN starting at 5p.m. MORE: Texas volleyball: Torrey Stafford, Cari Spears highlight All-SEC selections for Longhorns The top four seeds will serve as regional hosts, which means they would play their first four NCAA Tournament matches at home and not travel until a potential trip to the Final Four Dec. 18-21 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas hasn't served as a regional host since 2022. The Aggies, who fell to Texas…...

21+ hour, 22+ min ago (1802+ words) Texas football has landed a commitment from Class of 2026 defensive lineman'Jamarion Carlton.' Carlton, who had been committed to Baylor since July, announced his intent to play for the Longhorns instead on social media on Saturday afternoon.' Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) signals the "thumbs down" to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal'Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win over Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) misses a reception as Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III (4) defends during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal'Texas…...

21+ hour, 25+ min ago (283+ words) The Texas State Bobcats take on South Alabama in a season finale at home in San Marcos on Saturday afternoon. For the Bobcats, bowl eligibility is on the line after a losing streak mid-season. The Bobcats take on the South Alabama Jaguars in their final game of the season on Saturday afternoon with bowl eligibility on the line The Texas State Bobcats take on South Alabama in a season finale at home in San Marcos on Saturday afternoon. For the Bobcats, bowl eligibility is on the line after a losing streak mid-season.They are are coming off wins over the University of Louisiana- Monroe and Southern Mississippi. Texas State Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson (8) celebrates with running back Lincoln Pare (7) after running the ball into the end zone to score in the first quarter as the Texas State Bobcats take on…...

23+ hour, 49+ min ago (277+ words) Fortnite is expected to launch Chapter 7, Season 1 on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Here's what we know about this weekend's Fortnite changes. "The'Simpsons"-themed Mini Season, which followed Chapter 6 Season 4 on Nov. 1, ends just before Fortnite's Zero Hour finale event on Saturday, Nov. 29. Jack Dunlop attends Fortnite Now Playing premiere event celebrating "The Lost Chapter" on Nov. 19, 2025 at the Vista Theater in Hollywood, California. For the first time in the game's history, Fortnite is holding a Zero Hour event. Zero Hour is a massive, cinematic, playable live event where "legends assemble to save reality from the Dark Presence," according to Epic Games. It begins at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 29, with the lobby opening at 12:20 p.m. The one-time live event will wrap up Chapter 6 collaborations" including "The Simpsons," "Godzilla," "Kong," "Star Wars" and more" as "everyone show up to fight" the "Dark Presence." After the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (367+ words) Vandergrift Vipers Brock Chilton (1) catches a pass for a touchdown in the first half. Vandegrift vs. San Marcos high school football in a Class 6A Division II regional semifinal playoff game. on Friday, Nov.28, 2025 at Alamodome When it comes to high school football in Central Texas, Class 6A rules. That was proven Friday when Lake Travis, Dripping Springs and defending 6A Division II state champion'Vandegrift all advanced to the DII regional finals with resounding victories in the third round of the 2025 state playoffs. Lake Travis (13-0) stormed pass Laredo United 41-7, Dripping Springs thumped Medina Valley 45-14 and'Vandegrift got defensive in a 24-7 victory over San Marcos. The best matchup for the regional finals is a rematch between Dripping Springs and Vandegrift. Dripping Springs kick-started its season with a convincing 41-14 victory over the Vipers on Aug. 29. The area's two remaining Class 5A teams, Weiss and'Bastrop, were eliminated from…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) About 2,500 people kicked off their Thanksgiving Day at the ninth annual Fleet Feet Round Rock Turkey Trot. The'untimed, 3.3-mile fun run took place along the scenic roads in Old Settlers Park. Proceeds are shared with the Round Rock Serving Center, Operation Blue Santa and the Play for All Abilities Park. A few thousand people kicked off'their Thanksgiving Day at the ninth annual Fleet Feet Round Rock Turkey Trot. The untimed fun run took place along the scenic roads in Old Settlers Park. Runners head for the finish line. Mike Haskins (in the turkey suit) with members of the Haskins/Potter/Young family before the race. Rachel and Mark Bond with Murphy (5) and Evelyn (3) before the race. The Runners58.atx group poses before the race. Proceeds from the race are shared between the Round Rock Serving Center, Operation Blue Santa and the…...