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Texas Longhorns Seal Rematch With Georgia Bulldogs in SEC Championship

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1 year ago

December 1, 2024

Texas Longhorns Seal Rematch With Georgia Bulldogs in SEC Championship

After silencing Kyle Field and defeating Texas A&M 17-7, the Texas Longhorns clinched a spot in the SEC Championship in their first season in the conference.

It was known before the Lone Star Showdown game that the winner of the battle would be facing the Bulldogs, already confirmed to be in the championship game.

Georgia traveled to Austin for a top-five matchup and one of the most awaited games of the season in late October. Texas, then No. 1, saw a first-half shutout and went into halftime scoreless. Though the Horns had a small comeback in the second half, it wasn’t enough to defeat Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

Since that game, Texas went back to a winning streak, getting past Vanderbilt, Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky and most recently, Texas A&M. Georgia defeated Florida, lost to Mississippi, and went back to its winning ways against Tennessee, UMass and an eight-overtime win over Georgia Tech on rivalry weekend.

No. 3 Texas will go into the title decision 11-1, while the No. 7 Bulldogs are 10-2.

The Texas defense has greatly improved since that home loss, establishing itself as one of the best in the country. Against Texas A&M, the defense stopped the Aggies from taking full advantage of a one-yard play, and head coach Steve Sarkisian was happy with what he saw.

“We played really good defense and we continue to play really good defense,” Sarkisian said. “I thought we did a good job limiting the quarterback of scrambling. I thought we kept the ball in front of us. I thought we tackled really well tonight. So all in all, that’s kind of who we are, and every game takes on a life of its own.”

While the offensive line is still making some unnecessary mistakes, Sarkisian thinks they are playing “some of their best football right now.”

Sarkisian played both Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning at points of the game, with Manning scoring a touchdown just seconds into first touching the ball.

Texas and Georgia already know each other, and that can be a pro and con for both teams. Going back to the first half of the regular season game, Texas should know exactly how not to play, and this defense should be more than capable of stopping Carson Beck and the Georgia offense.

“We knew when we had the slip-up earlier in the season that we have to win out to get back to a championship game, we earned that right,” Sarkisian said. “We all know Georgia’s a great team, and we’re gonna prepare really well to try to come out on top.”

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Texas Plans Second Execution of the Year

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March 5, 2026

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Texas Plans Second Execution of the Year

Cedric Ricks spoke in his own defense at his 2013 murder trial, something most defendants accused of a terrible crime do not do. Ricks confessed that he had killed his girlfriend, Roxann Sanchez, and her 8-year-old son. He admitted he was aggressive and had trouble controlling his anger, stating that he was “sorry about everything.” […]

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

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18 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. Many winter days, from late December into February, had high or very high ashe juniper (aka cedar) pollen counts.

Central Texas has a year-round allergy season with mold popping up at any time. For the more traditional spring and fall allergy seasons, forecasters at AccuWeather are predicting some of the allergens across the country will be worse this year than average.

Texas, though, is a different story.

For grass allergies, which happen now through September, AccuWeather estimates Austin will have an average season. However, just west of the Interstate 35 corridor in the Hill Country to almost El Paso, that season is expected to be worse than normal.

“Texas may experience above-average grass pollen for a few weeks,” AccuWeather’s allergy report said, “though the season could be shorter-lived compared to northern areas.”

It all depends on the weather

How much rain we get in the next six months and the perennial Texas heat will all affect the growing season for grasses and weeds, as well as the amount of pollen trees produce. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmers Almanac are both predicting a wetter and warmer spring.

Rain helps plants grow, which can increase pollen production over time. However, rainfall during allergy season can also bring temporary relief by washing pollen out of the air. That’s what we’re expecting this weekend, with our first meaningful rain chance in nearly three weeks. Tree and weed pollen levels might briefly drop, but mold could spike because it thrives in damp, humid weather.

If spring continues with excessive heat like we saw in February, it could limit the growth of some plants and trees. Extreme heat can reduce how much they grow, and how much pollen they produce. On the other hand, if we get a healthy balance of rain and only slightly above-normal temperatures — not extreme heat — pollen counts could climb. That’s especially true as we head into April, typically our windiest month of the year, which helps spread pollen more easily.

How can you treat allergies in Austin?

If you are feeling the effects of allergies, here are some things you can do to lessen them:

Start taking allergy medication at least two weeks before your allergen’s season is supposed to start. Keep taking your allergy medication throughout your allergen’s season, even on low-pollen days.
Vary your allergy medication. You can take a nasal spray, an eye drop and an oral antihistamine at the same time to treat the different symptoms. If one kind of allergy medication isn’t working, consult your doctor about whether you should add a second one or switch out the medication.
Take a shower before going to bed.
Take off outside clothes or shoes when you get into the house.
Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
Consider seeing an allergist to get drops or shots to lessen your reaction to the allergen.

Consider these household tips to improve your chances of keeping allergens away:

Change the filters in your house regularly during cedar fever season.
Vacuum and sweep regularly.
Change your sheets, especially your pillow regularly.
Keep doors and windows closed.
Clean out the vents in your home.
Have your home tested for indoor allergens such as mold.
Wash and brush the animals in your house to lessen the amount of allergens in the air.
Wear a mask outside or inside while you are trying to lessen the pollen or mold indoors.

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Texas Primary: Breakdown of Texas races

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March 4, 2026

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Democrats tried to stop a mid-decade redistricting effort, but were unsuccessful. Now, we are starting to see some of the candidates emerging in those newly drawn districts. FOX 7 Austin’s Rudy Koski gives a full breakdown.

Posted March 3, 2026 10:32pm CST

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