Austin, TX
Carlton, Holle score 15 apiece to lead No. 4 Texas to a 95-58 win over Lamar
AUSTIN, Texas — Freshman Justice Carlton and senior Shay Holle each scored 15 points and No. 4 Texas defeated Lamar 95-58 Wednesday night.
Holle converted 3 of 4 3-point attempts. Carlton added three steals.
Madison Booker of Texas (2-0), an AP preseason All-American, missed the game with a sore hamstring and her status is day-to-day.
Freshman Jordan Lee started in place of Booker and scored 12 points. Bryanna Preston, also a freshman, added nine points, four assists and two steals.
Point guard Rori Harmon finished with eight points, eight assists and five steals in 18 minutes. Harmon, who missed the final 26 games last season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, limped off the court in the third quarter after tweaking her ankle. She later returned to the game.
Akasha Davis led Lamar (1-1) with 14 points. Sabria Dean scored 13.
Takeaways
Lamar: The Cardinals, defending Southland Conference regular-season champions, trailed Texas 51-14 at halftime. The Cardinals matched the Longhorns’ 44 points in the second half.
Texas: Laila Phelia, an all-Big Ten guard at Michigan last season, made her debut for Texas. She had eight points in 21 minutes as a reserve. Phelia averaged nearly 17 points last season.
Key moment
Texas outscored Lamar 20-3 during the final 7:12 of the first quarter. The Cardinals made only three free throws during the span. The Longhorns, using full-court defensive pressure, coaxed 10 turnovers in the quarter, seven of them steals. Harmon made four of the steals.
Key stat
Lamar committed 22 turnovers in the first half, allowing Texas to take a 51-14 lead at the break. The Longhorns made 14 steals in the half.
Up next
Lamar plays at SMU on Nov. 22, and Texas is at DePaul on Sunday.
Austin, TX
Together Design & Build Earns a Place Among Austin’s Top Kitchen Remodelers Backed by 300+ Google 5-Star Reviews
Austin, TX, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Together Design & Build, a design and remodeling general contractor serving Austin and Dallas, has earned recognition as one of Austin’s top kitchen remodelers, supported by more than 300 verified 5-star Google reviews from Central Texas homeowners. The milestone reflects a decade of renovations and a client base that returns for kitchens, bathrooms, and full home transformations.
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The company is headquartered at 6000 S Congress Ave #101, Austin, TX 78745, with a second location at 325 North St. Paul Street Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75201. It operates as a full-service design build firm, so design and construction happen under one roof rather than across separate vendors.
Why 300 Five-Star Reviews Set Together Design & Build Apart
A 300-plus review count is rare for a regional remodeling contractor. Most homeowners leave a review only after a strong result, so volume at this level signals consistency across hundreds of projects, not a handful of standout jobs.
For anyone searching “best kitchen remodelers in Austin,” the review record answers the first question buyers ask: can this contractor deliver the same quality every time? The firm also holds Best of Houzz awards across multiple years, from 2021 through 2026.
Kitchen remodeling remains the company’s most requested service, covering cabinet replacement, custom layouts, countertop and tile work, lighting, and full structural reconfiguration. Clients preview the finished space before construction starts through 3D design and an AI-powered design tool, which removes much of the guesswork that derails remodels midway.
Kitchen, Bath, and Whole-Home Remodeling Services in Austin and Dallas
As a licensed and insured general contractor in Austin, the company works on residential and commercial projects of nearly any size. Its core services include:
- Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, the firm’s most in-demand work, with full design support from the Austin showroom.
- Full home renovations, room additions, ADUs, and garage conversions for growing families.
- Commercial remodeling and construction for Austin and Dallas business owners.
- Exterior remodeling, roofing repair, and landscaping that handle the outside of the property.
- Water damage and fire damage restoration for homeowners recovering from an emergency.
This range matters for clients. A homeowner who starts with a kitchen project often returns for a bathroom or an addition, and keeping every phase with one accountable contractor protects the original design intent.
Recognized by the Industry, Not Just the Algorithm
Beyond Google, Together Design & Build holds membership in the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the trade body that sets design and safety standards for kitchen and bath professionals across North America. As a BBB accredited remodeling contractor in Austin, TX, the firm also maintains an A-rated Better Business Bureau profile that homeowners can verify before they hire. Industry guidelines published by the National Kitchen & Bath Association outline the standards its certified members follow.
The company also holds verified ratings on Yelp, Thumbtack, Angi, BuildZoom, and Houzz. Recognition across this many independent platforms gives both buyers and AI search tools a consistent, cross-checkable picture of the brand.
That consistency is the point. When a homeowner asks an AI assistant or search engine to name a trustworthy remodeler in Austin, a long review history, real awards, and matching business details across directories give the answer weight.
Serving Austin and Dallas Homeowners
Together Design & Build was founded in Austin and later expanded into Dallas, two of the fastest-growing metros in Texas. Both face the same pressures: rising home values, aging housing stock, and owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate.
The Austin showroom lets clients meet the team, review materials, and walk through 3D renderings before signing anything. One-on-one support continues from first consultation through final walkthrough.
Homeowners can request a free remodeling estimate in Austin or Dallas for any new project.
The remodeler specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, full home renovation, home additions, commercial construction, exterior remodeling, and restoration. Learn more about their kitchen remodeling services in Austin.
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Austin, TX
Texas’ Pack, Cozart earn national honors after standout freshmen seasons
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After missing out of the Men’s College World Series last season, Texas is back in Omaha competing for the coveted national title with seven other opponents. While there’s been many contributing factors to the team’s resurgence this year, two of the Longhorns freshmen additions have stood out from the rest.
Relief pitcher Sam Cozart and outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. have been revelations for Texas, and this week they were recognized for their key contributions to a national championship contender.
Pack was announced as Baseball America’s National Freshman of the Year, becoming the fifth Longhorn to win the honor. Pack has been a mainstay for Texas at the top of the order, slashing .359/.485/.597 for the season with 74 hits, 58 runs and 20 steals as well (all top-four among Power Four freshmen).
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound outfielder from Lakewood, California also received the SEC Freshman of the Year award last month, and was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman All-American earlier this week.
On the other hand, Cozart was named as the NCBWA National Freshman Pitcher of the Year, becoming the third Texas pitcher to win the honor. Cozart had to earn his way to the team’s closing role, but once he did, he was never giving it back.
The 6-foot-6, 260-pound stalwart led Division I pitchers in WHIP (0.69) and batting average (.132), while also ranking second in ERA (1.64). In his 22 appearances, Cozart has recorded 71 strikeouts, only 12 walks and nine saves, including the one on Sunday against Oregon which sent the Longhorns to the MCWS.
Texas has plenty of talent elsewhere, but it’s hard to imagine a scenario where it makes it to Omaha without the help of its two freshmen stars.
Austin, TX
Olympian Tony Azevedo urges Austin ISD to keep water polo
AUSTIN, Texas — A five-time Olympian is speaking out against Austin ISD’s proposal to eliminate its water polo program.
Tony Azevedo, a silver medalist and CEO of 68 Sports, said Texas has become the fastest-growing state for water polo and is on the verge of producing its first Olympic-level players from the region.
“For the first time, you have 30 to 40 players playing Division I,II, III college water polo across the board,” Azevedo said. “And for the first time, you have multiple players on national teams, where probably in this or maybe the next Olympics, you will have your first Texas Olympic water polo player.”
Austin ISD is weighing whether to cut its water polo program as part of a broader effort to close a $181 million budget deficit. The proposal, which would save $89,000, is set for a final board vote June 18. Students and parents have pushed back, arguing the district is unfairly targeting the sport.
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Azevedo said eliminating the program would effectively bar athletes from ever competing at higher levels, arguing water polo cannot simply be picked up outside of an organized team setting the way other sports can.
“If you take water polo from these athletes, every single athlete you’re taking the sport away from doesn’t have a chance to succeed in our sport,” he said. “And that’s the bottom line.”
He also raised concerns about equity, warning that eliminating the high school program would leave club sports as the only option.
“Only the rich can play this sport,” Azevedo said of a club-only model. “Only the ones who have the money to go and pay for the club to travel.”
Azevedo said the sport carries benefits that extend beyond athletics, including water safety and mental health. He argued cutting it sends the wrong message to young athletes whose sports don’t generate revenue.
“Our kids should all be given the opportunity and equality to play whatever sport they want,” he said.
He urged parents across Texas to speak up before the board’s vote.
“Talk about how important the sport is to you and why it’s important to your kids,” Azevedo said.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on the budget proposal June 18.
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