Austin, TX
Clemson QB Klubnik keeps focus on field during homecoming against Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX Carolina) – Clemson football plays Texas Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff in a homecoming game for Austin native and Tigers’ junior quarterback Cade Klubnik.
He will be facing a familiar foe.
In 2021, Klubnik’s Austin Westlake team beat, now Texas quarterback, Quinn Ewers’ Southlake Carroll team to win the Texas high school state championship.
“It was definitely a very high profile game,” Klubnik said. “My head coach was the father of Quinn’s head coach. So they called it the ‘Dodge Bowl’ and then Quinn and I playing against each other, it was a really cool deal.”
In total, Klubnik won three three consecutive state championships, two as a starter, in the highest classification of Texas high school football. Saturday, he’ll play against four of his former high school teammates who are now Texas Longhorns. But he’s keeping his focus on the field.
“Excited to see them after the game. But you have to realize they want the same thing you do,” Klubnik said. “I’ll enjoy it a little bit whenever we head up there and that flight over there but at the end of the day you have a task at hand and you have to take care of business.”
Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney has drawn on his own experience playing against his former college team, Alabama, to help his quarterback during the homecoming.
“It’s not about emotion, it’s about execution. That’s what this game’s about,” Swinney said. “All that stuff’s great. Those are great storylines when you’re on the outside and you’re not really in the game, those are natural things like, ‘oh I’m going home.’ I’ve been part of that playing Alabama. It can be surreal. All that stuff is neat, but when it’s what you do, he knows it’s about execution.”
That execution extends to Klubnik’s pregame outfit. FOX Carolina asked Klubnik if he’ll be wearing his cowboy hat when he walks into the stadium back home in Texas.
“Yea, I was thinking about it. I don’t think I will be this week. Maybe for the Cotton Bowl, but I don’t think I’m going to this week,” Klubnik said. “I think that might be trying a little bit too hard right there. But just going to rock another outfit and get going.”
Clemson’s making its first College Football Playoff appearance since the year Klubnik beat Ewers in the Texas high school championship in 2021.
The Tigers kick off in his hometown of Austin, Texas against the Longhorns at 4 p.m. Saturday in the first round of the playoff.
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George Strait thrilled fans with an unforgettable concert at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, delivering a set packed with his signature No. 1 hits. The country music legend’s return to the stage after nearly four years left some wondering how much longer he plans to continue performing, as Strait has hinted at retirement in the past.
Why it matters
As one of the most influential and successful country artists of all time, George Strait’s concerts have become must-see events for his devoted fanbase. This performance in Austin showcased Strait’s enduring popularity and artistry, even as he nears the end of his legendary career.
The details
Strait’s concert at the Moody Center on Thursday night was his first at the venue since April 2022. The show featured a hit-filled setlist that had the capacity crowd singing along. Strait shared a video on Instagram teasing the performance, writing ‘What a night Austin, TX! Who’s ready to do it again on Saturday?’ While the video didn’t show any full performances, it did include a snippet of Strait singing his 2024 single ‘Three Drinks Down’.
- Strait last performed at the Moody Center in April 2022.
- He is scheduled to play another show at the Moody Center on Saturday, April 13, 2026.
What they’re saying
“I have maybe five good years to sing my songs for you, folks…it’s been around 50 now. And I still love it just as much as I ever did.”
— George Strait
What’s next
Strait is scheduled to perform another show at the Moody Center in Austin on Saturday, April 13, 2026, giving fans another chance to see the country legend in action.
The takeaway
George Strait’s epic return to the Moody Center stage in Austin underscores his enduring popularity and artistry, even as he nears the end of his legendary career. Fans cherished the opportunity to witness the ‘King of Country Music’ deliver a hit-filled set, leaving them to wonder how much longer they’ll be able to see Strait perform live.
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Strong storms moved through Central Texas on Sunday, causing damage near Schulenburg in Fayette County and prompting tornado warnings in Burnet and San Saba counties. The National Weather Service said the damage in Fayette County was likely caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado. No injuries were reported, but a barn was blown over and trees and power lines were downed.
Why it matters
Severe weather events like this can cause significant property damage and disrupt power and transportation in affected areas. Understanding the nature of the storms, whether they produced tornadoes or straight-line winds, is important for assessing the risks and preparing communities for future severe weather.
The details
Storms moved through the region on Sunday, with tornado warnings issued in Burnet and San Saba counties. In Fayette County near Schulenburg, a metal building was blown over, a barn was destroyed, and trees and power lines were downed by what the National Weather Service said were straight-line winds, not a tornado. No injuries were reported.
- Tornado warnings were issued in Burnet and San Saba counties on Sunday.
- Storms and damage were reported in Fayette County, near Schulenburg, on Sunday.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing severe weather warnings.
Judson Ulrich
A resident who sent in a photo of a large tree branch that snapped and fell during the storms.
Kaylee Houston
A resident who sent in a photo of a trampoline blown into a tree by the storms.
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A resident who sent in photos of a metal building blown over by the storms.
Danielle Buckley
A resident who sent in a photo of a tree struck by lightning during the storms.
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What’s next
The National Weather Service will continue to assess the damage and determine the exact nature of the storms that moved through the region on Sunday.
The takeaway
This severe weather event highlights the importance of being prepared for sudden and powerful storms, which can cause significant damage even without producing tornadoes. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant and heed any future weather warnings.
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