Greg Abbott under fire over police response to protesters
Abbott said that anyone participating in the protest "belongs in jail."
Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at USC, University of Texas
Police moved in on both campuses after students began constructing camps on university grounds to protest against the ongoing Israeli operation in Gaza.
Matthew McConaughey goes viral at Texas football game
The Oscar-winning actor had viewers captivated as he made his way to the sidelines and got closer to the action.
Steve Sarkisian presents argument for Texas in the College Football Playoff
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian believes the Longhorns win against Alabama was the best of the season.
Colorado and Texas rise in AP Top 25 while Alabama slides
Colorado continues to elevate in the rankings. Texas enters top-5 after beating Alabama
How To Watch No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 11 Texas: TV, Betting Info
No. 3 Alabama hosts No.11 Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday in a rematch from last season.
Texas is getting a controversial new college with Republican donor ties
The school has ties to top conservative donors, including billionaire real-estate developer Harlan Crow.
Texas basketball coach Chris Beard's domestic violence charges revealed
He "choked me, threw me off the bed, bit me, bruises all over my leg, throwing me around, and going nuts."
Taylor Swift Is Latest Addition to Shakespeare Scholar's Course Offerings
"Swift is an intelligent and talented songwriter, and her writing skills are what made me focus on her," Professor Elizabeth Scala said.
Researchers Develop Mattress That 'Tricks Body Into Falling Asleep Faster'
The new mattress lowers core temperature by counter-intuitively warming up the neck with a special pillow.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Holds Strong Lead Over Beto O'Rourke: Poll
The poll of registered voters in Texas found many respondents said the state is not headed in the right direction.
Texas Non-Profit Announces $50K Annual Fund for Each Offensive Linemen
According to "Horns with Hearts," their scholarship fund—"The Pancake Factory"—will cover up to 16 University of Texas scholarship linemen.
Stolen Dinosaur Statues Found at University of Texas Frat, But One Ruined
Minmi, Dilong and Dimetrodon, the names given to the statues, were stolen from the Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek, Texas, from their exhibit areas last week.
Texas Linebacker Jake Ehlinger Died From Drug Overdose: Family
In a press statement, Ehlinger's family starts off by stating they are still grieving and are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from people who knew and loved the college player.
Complaint Filed Against UT-Austin Over 'Offensive' Song 'The Eyes of Texas'
UT-Austin has faced numerous protests about "The Eyes of Texas," including one by the Texas Longhorns football team, calling for it to be discontinued.
College Football Fills Stadiums, Kills TV Ratings During COVID Comeback
One stadium had 109,000 fans Saturday while seven more last weekend had more than 75,000 fans apiece.
Video Shows NBA Player Being Tased During Arrest; Investigation Launched
The former University of Texas standout alleged "he could not breathe, that there was a constraint or restriction on his neck," according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore.
Texas State Senator Needles UT President About SEC Move
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby told senators the value of its TV deal would be cut in half if Texas and Oklahoma leave the conference.
University of Texas Board Unanimously Votes to Join SEC in 2025
"Collegiate athletics is changing rapidly, whether any of us wants it to or not," Texas University President Jay Hartzell said.
Oklahoma, Texas Get Formal Invitations to Join The Powerful SEC
Texas and Oklahoma would start competing in the SEC during the 2025-26 academic year.
Oklahoma Joins Texas, Announces Plans to Leave Big 12 Conference
"Providing notice to the Big 12 at this point is important in advance of the expiration of the conference's current media rights agreement," the schools said in a statement.
Texas Football News Disrupts Texas A&M's Day For Second Time This Year
News broke that Oklahoma and Texas have inquired about joining the SEC on the day Texas A&M spoke at media days. This wasn't the first time in 2021 Texas stole A&M's thunder.
Jake Ehlinger Tribute Video Honors Texas Football Player Found Dead at 20
Ehlinger was a redshirt sophomore for the Texas Longhorns, and the younger brother of Sam Ehlinger, a former four-year starting quarterback for the Texas team. The cause of his death remains unknown at this time, but police say it is not considered suspicious.
Texas LB Jake Ehlinger, Brother of Former QB Sam, Found Dead in Austin
Jake Ehlinger had been with the Longhorns for two full seasons. The cause of his death is unkown.
UT Creating Separate Band That Won't Perform 'The Eyes of Texas'
The university said the Longhorn marching and pep bands will still play the song, while a newly established "to be named" university band will not be required to.
University of Texas Says 'Eyes of Texas' Song Not Racist
The song, which was first performed in 1903 by white students in Blackface, came under scrutiny last summer as students and athletes viewed its historical connotation as having racist ties.
Rich Texas Donors Threaten to Pull Funding if Players Don't Sing Alma Mater
"My teammates and I got threatened by some alumni that we would have to find jobs outside of Texas if we didn't participate," one football player said.
58% of Texas Prisoners Who Died of COVID-19 Were Eligible For Parole
A new report indicates that 58 percent of those who died from COVID-19 in Texas prisons were eligible for parole, while nearly 80 percent who died in jails had not been convicted of any crime.
13 UT Football Players Test Positive for COVID After Returning for Practice
The players reported to the U.T. training facility in Austin for voluntary workouts and were tested when they arrived, John Bianco, spokesman for the University of Texas athletic department, said in an email.
Bernie Sanders Doubles Support of Biden Among Texas Hispanic Voters: Poll
Sanders more than doubled Biden's support among Texas' large constituency of Latino Democrats and Latino independents who lean toward the Democratic Party, amassing 42 percent versus Biden's 18 percent.