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Mack Brown eyes Austin return: Could Texas or TV be next?
Brown was recently dismissed by North Carolina after expressing his intention to remain with the program another season. His 16-year tenure at Texas remains legendary, featuring a 158-48 record, nine consecutive 10-win seasons, and 11 bowl victories. Now, as he heads back to the city where he enjoyed his greatest success, questions swirl about his next move.
What’s Next for Mack Brown?
Social media has floated various possibilities for Brown’s next chapter, including speculation that he might take on a role addressing major issues like NIL reform and the transfer portal. However, the likelihood of Brown spearheading such efforts seems slim. The complexities of leading NCAA reforms might be too daunting, even for someone with his experience.
Instead, two more realistic paths stand out:
- A Return to TV: ESPN, where Brown worked as an analyst before his return to coaching, could be a natural landing spot. With his wealth of knowledge and charisma, he remains a valuable voice in college football commentary.
- A Role at Texas: Athletic Director Chris Del Conte has a history of bringing legendary coaches back into the fold. Gary Patterson, for example, joined the Longhorns in 2022 as a special assistant after stepping down at TCU. Brown could find himself in a similar position, serving as an ambassador or advisor to the program.
Coach Mack Brown just said that he is moving back to Austin after the first of the year.
One of three things will happen for Coach in his next chapter in life.
1. Work with UT football in some capacity, perhaps as an offensive analyst. Special advisor to CDC?
2. Go back to TV…
— Tim Samuels (@Horns63) December 28, 2024
Brown’s Texas Legacy
Brown’s impact on Texas football cannot be overstated. Under his leadership, the Longhorns became a national powerhouse, culminating in the unforgettable 2005 national title. His success was supported by then-Athletic Director DeLoss Dodds, who now serves as a special assistant to the university president. The partnership between Dodds and Brown laid the foundation for one of the most successful eras in Longhorn athletics.
After stepping down as head coach in 2013, Brown briefly served as a special advisor at Texas, a role that allowed him to act as an ambassador for the program. A return to such a position could benefit both Brown and the university, strengthening ties with boosters, alumni, and fans.
My Prediction
While a consulting role at Texas is certainly on the table, my bet is that ESPN will come calling once again. Brown’s expertise and charisma make him an ideal fit for television, where he could continue to shape the narrative of college football. However, if Chris Del Conte offers a special role within the Texas athletic department, don’t be surprised to see Brown back on the Forty Acres.
For Mack Brown, this next chapter offers a chance to reconnect with the sport and community he loves, whether from the sidelines or the studio. His return to Austin is a homecoming Longhorn Nation will surely embrace.
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders gathered on East 11th Street on Juneteenth to celebrate the “Black Artists Matter” mural before it must be removed under an order from the Texas Department of Transportation. The mural and the city’s rainbow crosswalk are slated for removal in compliance with a Texas Department of Transportation directive requiring cities to remove political ideologies from roadways. Last October, Gov. Greg Abbott directed TxDOT to enforce the policy.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stood on the blocked-off street where the yellow letters spelling “Black Artists Matter” are painted on the roadway’s surface. “We will never forget that when the state decided to target our murals, the community stood together to celebrate our city’s diversity, spirit, and creativity,” Watson said.
Watson criticized the state’s actions, saying, “The state government engages in negative rhetoric and threats, it targets communities that it disagrees with and seeks retribution.”
In response to the order, Watson formed the Public Spaces Task Force to identify other ways to celebrate diversity in Austin.
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Daphne McDole, chief executive officer of the African American Cultural Heritage District and a member of the task force, said she wanted the event held on Juneteenth because of its significance. “I wanted to do it on Juneteenth, it was significant to me because I knew that that was the day my community would be in the district. We will be celebrating over here all day, so it was appropriate,” McDole said.
Task force members said they are exploring alternatives to honor East Austin’s history and diversity. They noted that city leaders in San Antonio created rainbow sidewalks after removing rainbow crosswalks, but said Austin will pursue its own approach.
Task force chair Steven Rivas said the community is focused on preserving the meaning behind the markings. “We chose to come together as a community and find a way to respect what these markings mean and build upon them. If we can’t have them in the street, we’re going to put them off the street,” Rivas said.
AUSTIN, Texas — The screwworm outbreak is having a major impact on animal shelter budgets across Texas. Instant kill and preventative medications for dogs and cats are an unprecedented expense.
Paul is a rescue dog from South Texas, where he was living on the streets and starving. He is now at Austin Pets Alive! getting Screwworm prevention medication and the treatment he needs to get healthy.
“Any dog that enters our shelter period, but especially if they look like this, we are going over them with a fine-tooth comb and looking for anything that might be a wound where a screwworm might have been able to gain access,” said Dr. Ellen Jefferson, CEO and President of Austin Pets Alive!
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Dr. Jefferson says dogs and cats need regular checks of their eyes, noses, ears, and underneath their fur. But Austin Pets Alive! says the best protection is a combination of Capstar, which is an instant-kill medication for existing active screwworm larvae, and prescription preventatives that provide ongoing protection when administered every 30 days.
“Just to buy the initial Capstar for our program, it was close to $10,000,” said Rebecca Giamona, Asst. Medical Care Director at Austin Pets Alive!
Giamona says preventative meds are also putting a heavy financial strain on the nonprofit’s budget at a cost of around $70,000.
“We need about 5,000 doses of the monthly preventative, and they are roughly $14 to $15 per dose,” said Giamona.
Products with the active ingredients ending in l, a, n, e, r are highly effective at preventing and treating infestations. But keeping Paul and every shelter animal up to date will take help from the public.
“Donations, and hopefully some more donations,” said Giamona.
An infestation of New World Screwworm can be painful, disfiguring, and potentially deadly for animals. Most cases involve livestock, especially cattle, but dogs and cats can also get infestations.
AUSTIN, Texas – Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” on June 19 and commemorate the end of slavery.
What you can do:
The Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA) is hosting the Central Texas Juneteenth Parade and Festival today (6/19).
It’s free and taking place at Rosewood Park in East Austin located at 2300 Rosewood Ave.
The schedule for the events is as follows:
- ACME Juneteenth FunRun – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Juneteenth Historical Parade – 10 AM – 12 PM
- Park Celebration and Fireworks – 12 PM – 9:45 PM
Other events
On June 20, the Carver Kickback: Juneteenth Edition will be taking place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center located at 1165 Angelina Street.
It will be a day of celebration and remembrance and there will be BBQ plates and music as well as vendors and hands-on activations.
The backstory:
Juneteenth commemorates the end of formal slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, and more than one month following the end of the American Civil War.
Colloquially known as “The Black 4th of July,” Juneteenth marks the beginning of an African American journey to carve a new place in society for free people to shape identities independent of racial caricature, eradicate slave culture, promote ethnic pride, and create economic prosperity.
The Source: Information from City of Austin and Greater East Austin Youth Association and reporting by Jessica Rivera.
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