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University of Texas senior linebacker Rasheem Biles was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy, announced Thursday. The award goes to the defensive player with the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.
Rasheem Biles, Texas senior linebacker; Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, award sponsor
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A fire broke out around midnight Wednesday at Fire for the Lord BBQ in Greenville after the restaurant closed. The fire occurred in the back corner near firewood, smokers and ashes, destroying the restaurant. No one was hurt. The cause is under investigation by the City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department.
Angel Espinoza, Owner of Fire for the Lord BBQ; City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department, Investigating the fire
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The 2026 State Fair of Texas runs through October 18, entering its final weekend with concerts, food, and attractions at Fair Park in Dallas. The 140th season closes Sunday night.
$25 for adult gate admission
State Fair of Texas, organizer; Big Tex, fair mascot
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No. 7 Florida's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Texas A&M 3-1 on Friday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Gators recorded 10 aces in the victory, including four by Taylor Parks.
No. 7 Florida Gators, volleyball team; No. 19 Texas A&M Aggies, volleyball team; Taylor Parks, Florida volleyball player and 3 more
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a tailgate Friday evening at the Texas Governor's Mansion before Saturday's football game between Texas and Florida. The event featured remarks from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and UT leaders, and the two governors made a bet on the game's outcome.
1 liter Dr Pepper, 1 gallon Blue Bell ice cream, 1 bottle Garrison Brothers bourbon for wager on football game
Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Kevin Eltife, Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents and 3 more
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The No. 6 Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators play a college football game Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Texas is coming off a loss to Oklahoma; Florida has lost back-to-back SEC games.
Steve Sarkisian, Texas coach; Arch Manning, Texas quarterback; Colin Simmons, Texas defensive end and 3 more
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A woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a cow tooth in her taco.
Woman, plaintiff in lawsuit; Torchy's Tacos, defendant
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Tyler Ulrich, 21, a former Azle High School football player and sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University, died Thursday, five days after suffering a traumatic injury during a college football game in Arkansas on Saturday.
Tyler Ulrich, former Azle High School football player; sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University; Mark Ulrich, Tyler Ulrich's father; Keith Newman, Southern Nazarene University President and 2 more
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Texas A&M has added Texas Southern to its 2027 football schedule, replacing a canceled nonconference game against New Mexico. The game will be played Oct. 16, 2027, at Kyle Field.
$550,000 for guaranteed money to Texas Southern for football game
Trev Alberts, Texas A&M athletic director; Texas A&M football team, participant; Texas Southern, opponent
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The Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors voted Tuesday on an emergency ordinance authorizing the Southwest Arkansas Water District to negotiate selling up to 110 million gallons daily of Millwood Lake water to a Dallas company planning a pipeline into Texas.
$5,000 for payment per million gallons daily
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors, voted on ordinance; Mayor Allen Brown, would sign exclusivity agreement if authorized; City Manager Tyler Richards, proposed water sale agreement and 2 more
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The Mexican Consulate in El Paso will host financial education activities October 19-23 as part of Mexico's National Financial Education Week. The program features online presentations and an in-person information fair with specialists and partner organizations.
Mexican Consulate in El Paso, Host of financial education activities
One outletFound via Google News
Texas golf teams took the lead in both men's and women's team competitions after the opening round at the St Andrews Links Collegiate. The fourth edition of the tournament features teams from Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, and host University of St Andrews, with stroke play followed by match play.
University of Texas, competing team
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Texas Tech entered the top 10 of both major college football polls following its 5-0 start to the season. The Red Raiders ranked No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll, marking their first appearance in both top 10 rankings this season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders, college football team; Joey McGuire, head coach
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The Texas Rose Festival kicks off its 93rd year Thursday in Tyler with four days of "Celebration of the Season"-themed events. The festival officially begins with a ribbon cutting and morning prayer service at the Rose Garden Center.
Claire Ann Malone, Queen; Brynn Eve Ballard, Princess; Emmy Elizabeth Brewer, Duchess of the Rose Growers and 3 more
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The Southeastern Conference announced that Ole Miss will travel to Austin to face Texas on Saturday, October 24, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Central on ABC. The matchup will be nationally televised between two top-10 ranked teams.
Southeastern Conference, announced kickoff time and TV network; Ole Miss, will travel to Austin to face Texas; Texas, will host Ole Miss
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The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Texas A&M's football game at Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 24, will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT and air on ABC. The game is part of Alabama's homecoming weekend at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Southeastern Conference, Announced kickoff time and TV assignment; Texas A&M, Team playing at Alabama; Alabama, Host team
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An article examines how West Texas became the dominant region for UIL high school girls basketball, tracing success back to the first state tournament in 1951 when Claude won the Class B title. The region's success stems from strong community investment, generational family involvement in basketball, and players developed through rigorous fundamentals and work ethic.
Eric Schilling, Head coach, Nazareth girls basketball; Tate Lombard, Coach, Canyon girls basketball; Jill Schneider, Coach, Monterey girls basketball; former player and hall of fame coach and 2 more
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Missouri defeated Texas A&M 27-6 in a Southeastern Conference football game at Columbia, Missouri on Saturday. Texas A&M's quarterback Marcel Reed threw two interceptions. Missouri running back Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
Jamal Roberts, Missouri running back; Marcel Reed, Texas A&M quarterback; Mike Elko, Texas A&M head coach and 2 more
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The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. The Texans received Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
2027 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-round pick to Arizona; 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston for draft picks in trade
Arizona Cardinals, team trading away player; Houston Texans, team acquiring player; Marvin Harrison Jr., wide receiver traded to Houston and 1 more
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The University of Georgia swimming teams swept Texas A&M in their SEC conference opener. The Georgia women won 197-94 and the men won 222-78, with the Bulldogs logging 24 individual wins and sweeping all four relays.
Georgia Bulldogs, visiting swim team; Texas A&M, host swim team; Kennedi Dobson, Georgia swimmer with three wins and 6 more
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