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Former Texas Longhorns Fan Favorite WR Commits to Oklahoma
Former Texas Longhorns fan favorite wide receiver Parker Livingstone committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Livingstone, who is transferring after his redshirt freshman season and will have three years of eligibility remaining, took visits to both Indiana and Oklahoma. He will now call Norman home and face his former school and new arch-rival annually in the Red River Rivalry.
The Lucas, Texas, native caught 29 passes for 516 yards and six touchdowns this season. He ranked third in yards, fourth in catches, and second in touchdowns amongst all Longhorns pass-catchers in 2025.
Livingstone’s goodbye message and transfer commitment
Livingstone, who grew up a Longhorns fan, became a fan favorite early on in the season, as he scored three touchdowns in Texas’ opening two games to lead the pass-catching corps. The known fact that he was quarterback Arch Manning’s roommate also contributed to the fan-favorite sentiment. To many, it likely seemed that Livingstone would be here to stay in Austin.
But in college football’s present landscape, there are no guarantees, and Livingstone announced his decision to enter the portal on Jan. 1. His commitment to Texas’ biggest rival now adds to the shock of his departure.
“Never in a million years did I think I would be going into the portal looking for a new home,” Livingstone wrote in his goodbye on X. “Some things are out of my control. Such is the reality of the ever-changing landscape of college football. Emptied my tank every day for this great university, my teammates & all of the good folks of Texas. Grateful.”
The message that Livingstone’s transfer portal decision was “out of (his) control” brought a whirlwind of speculation and interest in the details of his exit from the Texas Longhorns program. It’s difficult to put together exactly what occurred behind closed doors to shatter the Livingstone-Texas relationship. But after an article in The Athletic mentioned Livingstone’s “out of my control” wording in his note, On Texas Football’s Bobby Burton wrote on X:
“Livingstone was offered a mid-six-figure NIL/rev share deal and turned it down. The offer was never withdrawn. But yeah, he was forced out involuntarily. Whatever.”
Livingstone’s move from one side of the Red River to the other will certainly be a storyline heading into the 2026 edition of the rivalry matchup on Oct. 10.
With both Livingstone and DeAndre Moore Jr. exiting the Forty Acres to enter the transfer portal recently, Texas has been expected to pursue top portal names to add to its wide receiver room. One of those players is former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, who has taken a visit to Austin and is still in his decision-making process. Coleman, who will likely be a one-and-done at his next collegiate destination due to his NFL Draft status, ranks as the No. 1 player in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings.
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Rainbow Trout swim their way back to Texas waterways
With the temperatures starting to change in South Texas, it only means one thing: Trout season has arrived.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is restocking the Texas waterways with thousands of Rainbow Trout. The plan is to stock over 335,000 trout from November through March 6.
This is an annual schedule, and they plan to distribute trout across various waterways. You can find the full stocking schedule, including where and how much, on their website.
The size of the lake, river, or even pond, and how much water is in it, defines how many trout can be placed. Less water means fewer trout, but it also means the water can warm up more quickly.
Known for their skin shimmering like a rainbow in the sun, they are a cold-water species that does best when oxygen-rich water temperatures stay between 40 and 60 degrees. Once water warms into the 70s, trout become stressed, which is why trout fishing in Texas is limited to cooler months.
Thermometers that use infrared technology to read surface temperatures are convenient. However, depending on the stream, the temperature can be significantly different below the surface. That’s why a traditional thermometer for some fishers is an oldie but a goodie.
REMINDERS:
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The state of Texas does not require a fishing license for anyone under the age of 17
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Adults must have a freshwater fishing endorsement on their license
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Anglers can enjoy complementary fishing without a license in a Texas state park from a bank, dock or pier
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Anyone planning a trip to a state park is recommended to reserve a day pass in advance, which can be reserved online or over the phone by calling (512) 389-8900
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A 13 pound North Texas newborn has a lot of love, with a lot to love
One of North Texas’ newest residents, Canyon Cooper Smith, has been here for just about three weeks. But the 13 lb. newborn already has a lot of nicknames.
“We call him our squishy a lot. Big boy. Somebody called him the Grand Canyon. Supa Kupa. Chunkmeister,” said Arlington mom Markie Smith. “Yeah he’s hefty, he’s solid.”
His size was just a bit of a shock to Mom when he was born.
“We were expecting him to be about 10 lbs. When he came out, and they said 12, I did not believe them,” said Smith, “and they were like, ‘He’s huge,’ and he was screaming. They were holding him up like this, and it was just rolls. That’s all I could see. Just bright red mad and rolls.”
Joshua photographer Kim Fain has been taking newborn photos for more than a decade.
“This is the biggest baby I’ve ever had. Chunk,” said Fain.
You probably didn’t know, but just a few pounds can make a big difference when photographing a baby.
“Yeah, my wrists will hurt tomorrow, said Fain. “You can definitely tell the difference between a six-pound baby and a 10-pound baby. Add three or four more pounds; he’s over 13 pounds now.”
However, there is no confusion; Canyon is a fan favorite around here.
“From the moment he’s arrived, he’s just changed… I mean, look at all this hoopla over him,” said Smith.
Canyon is a big baby who’s going to get a whole lot of love. And possibly, a scholarship.
“I’ve been jokingly shouting out ‘Jerry Jones’ because, you know,” said Smith.
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