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Johnson, Mark score season bests to lead Texas past No. 15 Kentucky 82-78

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February 16, 2025

Johnson, Mark score season bests to lead Texas past No. 15 Kentucky 82-78

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Tre Johnson scored 32 points, and senior Tramon Mark had 26, season bests for both, and Texas defeated No. 15 Kentucky 82-78 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Texas (16-10, 5-8 Southeastern Conference) trailed 69-64 with less than four minutes remaining before making a 14-1 push. Johnson and Mark scored 12 of the 14 for a 78-70 lead with 34 seconds remaining.

Johnson converted just 1 of 8 3-point attempts but made 10 baskets inside the line and 9 of 10 free throws. Mark made three 3-pointers.

Otega Oweh led Kentucky (17-8, 6-6) with 20 points. Amari Williams had 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Kentucky, an adept 38% team on 3-pointers, hit just 6 of 24 against Texas.

Takeaways

Kentucky: The Wildcats played without two starters. Jaxson Robinson, their second-leading scorer and best 3-point shooter in SEC games, has an injured right wrist. Guard Lamont Butler who leads the team in assists, has a shoulder injury.

Texas: Arthur Kaluma, the Longhorns’ top rebounder and second-leading scorer, missed the game with a knee problem. Jayson Kent replaced Kaluma in the starting lineup and grabbed eight rebounds.

Key moment

Johnson, after missing a layup, grabbed the rebound and made a layup and free throw for a three-point play to start the Longhorns’ 14-1 run. Johnson, a guard, had nine rebounds.

Key stat

Kentucky, which averages just 10 turnovers a game, committed 15 against Texas, which turned them into 21 points. Some of those were fast break points, where Texas had a 16-10 edge.

Up next

Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt on Wednesday, and Texas is at South Carolina on Saturday.

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APD responds to barricaded subject in E Austin

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May 9, 2026

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APD responds to barricaded subject in E Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.

According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.

Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.

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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.

People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.

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Press conference: Northwest Austin shooting victim died at the scene

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May 9, 2026

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Press conference: Northwest Austin shooting victim died at the scene

A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/

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Austin’s Long Center releases lineup for free summer concerts

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May 8, 2026

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Austin’s Long Center releases lineup for free summer concerts

AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.

The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.

On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:

Bonnie Montgomery
CAZAYOUX
Como Las Movies
Fastball
Felt Out
francene rouelle
Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
Grace Sorensen
Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
Hayden Butler
Jackie Venson
Je’Texas
KindKeith
Lew Apollo
Lindsay Beaver
Los Desechos
LUCIRI
Mean Jolene
Paige Plaisance
Ruthie Craft
Sue Foley
Sweet Limb
The Magic Rockers of Texas

A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.

On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.

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