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Texas high school football scores: Austin-area UIL replay updates, highlights from Week 8
As expected, Lake Travis dispatched Dripping Springs and Westlake throttled Bowie in a pair of marquee matchups Friday night in District 26-6A, setting up next week’s area showdown between the Cavaliers and Chaparrals.
Those were the highlight victories from Week 8 of the Central Texas high school season, which also saw Cedar Park rally past Glenn, Liberty Hill hold off Pflugerville and Hutto beat Stony Point.
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This was our thread Friday night as we updated games and scores from across Central Texas:
Tomball Concordia Lutheran 62, St. Dominic Savio 6
Vandegrift 56, Manor 6
Cedar Park 34, Glenn 28
Rouse 53, Killeen Chaparral 7
Georgetown 58, East View 14
Regents 42, Brentwood Christian 14
Bellville 63, La Grange 20
Somerville 32, Granger 15
Blanco 51, Thrall 21
Wimberley 42, Jarrell 8
Hutto 35, Stony Point 21
Round Rock 37, Westwood 7
Anderson 59, Cedar Creek 14
Vista Ridge 29, Cedar Ridge 19
Weiss 42, Lockhart 0
Converse Judson 55, San Marcos 3
Bastrop 70, Navarro 0
Lake Travis 49, Dripping Springs 21
Austin High 49, Akins 7
Elgin 84, Crockett 0
Hyde Park 31, Dallas Bishop Dunne 6
San Saba 36, Thorndale 28
Lampasas 42, Burnet 38
Holland 45, Johnson City 14
Stephenville 63, Marble Falls 0
Lake Belton 29, Leander 15
Liberty Hill 35, Pflugerville 28
Liberty Hill inches ahead
Liberty Hill has gone ahead of Pflugerville 21-20 in the third quarter at The Pfield.
Connally continues to lead McCallum, 42-33 in the 3rd.
Weiss is blanking Lockhart 42-0 in the final stanza.
Westlake’s 48-7 win over Bowie sets up a possible 26-6A showdown of unbeatens. Lake Travis leads Dripping Springs 49-14 in the fourth.
Austin High leads Akins 35-7 in the 3rd.
Elgin is waltzing past Crockett 77-0 in the 3rd.
Wimberley rips Jarrell 42-8
Blanco pasted Thrall 51-21.
Somerville dumped Granger 32-15
Bellville trounced La Grange 63-20.
Timberwolves take first lead; holds on for win
Cedar Park has taken its first lead, 34-28 over Glenn with under 4 minutes left in the contest.
On the ensuing kick off, Cedar Park forced a fumble and has taken over on the Grizzlies’ 36.
Anderson is not having any problem as the Trojans lead Cedar Creek 59-7 in the 4th.
Liberty Hill and Pflugerville are even at 14 at half.
Vista Ridge leads Cedar Ridge 29-19 in the 4th.
Hutto is up by 14, 35-21 over Stony Point in the final quarter.
Round Rock is 30 better than Westwood 37-7 in the final quarter
Vandegrift dumped Manor 56-6.
Ross Sorrell has picked off a Glenn 4th-and-14 to go pass as Cedar Park rallied to take the district 8-5A contest 34-28.
Georgetown leads East View 58-14 with just over 3 minutes remaining.
Lake Belton leads Leander 27-15 in the 4th.
Rouse finished off a 53-7 win over Killeen Chaparral.
Bowie dents scoreboard
Cruz Tello hits Rowen Wells for a 16-yard scoring connection for the Bulldogs. Westlake still leads 28-7 in the third quarter.
They are deep in the fourth quarter and Glenn and Cedar Park are all even at 28.
Westlake has responded as Rees Wise hits Cal Livengood with a 16-yard scoring pass. Chaps 35, Bowie 7.
Chaston Ditta connected on a 35-yard scoring pass as Lake Travis leads Dripping Springs 35-7 early in the 3rd.
Gordon puts Glenn back up
Keaton Gordon has scored from 5 yards as Glenn has reclaimed the lead 28-21 over Cedar Park with 3:33 left in the 3rd.
Vista Ridge leads Cedar Ridge 19-16 in the 3rd.
Hutto leads 28-21 in the 3rd.
Round Rock leads Westwood 20-7 in thee 3rd.
Vandegrift leads Manor 56-6 in the 4th.
Cougars up on Hawks
Defending 5A Division I state champs College Station leads Hays 24-12 in the second quarter.
Bastrop leads Navarro 35-0 in the second while Anderson is blanking Cedar Creek 28-0.
At the half, Lake Travis is three scores better than Dripping Springs 28-7.
Westlake is dominating Bowie 28-0 at half. Jay Plotkin has stated that the punting unit of Bowie has been abject disaster. Here are the first 4 Bowie punt attempts:
5-yard punt
4-yard punt
snap hits personal protector
blocked punt
Scores
Georgetown 45, East View 7 (half)
Weiss 7, Lockhart 0 (half)
Austin High 21, Akins 0 (2nd)
Anderson 28, Cedar Creek 0 (2nd)
Bastrop 35, Navarro 0 (2nd)
Elgin 42, Crockett 0 (2nd)
McCallum 18, Connally 15 (2nd)
Regents 21, Brentwood Christian 14 (half)
Hyde Park 17, Dallas Bishop Dunne 6 (half)
Lago Vista 7, Smithville 0 (2nd)
Blanco 38, Thrall 14 (half)
Stephenville 42, Marble Falls 0 (2nd)
Bellville 28, La Grange 14 (2nd)
San Saba 21, Thorndale 0 (half)
Lampasas 21, Burnet 14 (2nd)
Wimberley 27, Jarrell 8 (half)
Rouse 30, Killeen Chaparra 0(half)
Glenn 14, Cedar Park 14 (half)
Lake Belton 20, Leander 15 (half)
Judson rockets to an early lead
Judson leads San Marcos 21-0 in the second.
Weiss leads Lockhart 7-0 at the half.
Pflugerville leads Liberty Hill 14-7, while Connally leads McCallum 15-10 in the second.
Westlake’s Rees Wise scored form 6 yards out as the Chaps now lead Bowie 28-0 in the second.
25-6A scores
Vandegrift 42, Manor (half)
Cedar Ridge 12, Vista Ridge 10 (half)
Hutto 21, Stony Point 21 (2nd)
Round Rock 13,, Westwood 7 (2nd)
Georgetown reaches into its bag of tricks
Georgetown uses trickeration to move up 32-7 over East View. Kaden Scherer, the left tackle, took a backward pass 11 yards to paydirt to score. The scoring drive was set up by a second Eagle interception of Ty Blair.
After forcing a punt, Georgetown responded with a long drive capped by an Xavier Warren run as the Eages now lead 39-7.
Westlake now leads Bowie 21-0 early in the second as Brandon Clark returns an interception for 6.
Meanwhile Lake Travis’ Vann Hopping has found the end zone a second time as the Cavs lead Dripping Springs 21-0
Westlake up early
Westlake has struck quickly on Grady Bartlett’s 7-yard scoring run and the Chaps lead Bowie 7-0 in the first.
Chaston Ditta’s TD’s pass gives Lake Travis a 7-0 lead over Dripping Springs with 7:12 left in the opening quarter.
Jett Walker has scored again and now Georgetown leads East View 25-7 early in the second.
Walker jets 10 yards for 6
Georgetown’s junior stalwart Jett Walker took a handoff 10 yards up the middle has Georgetown responded with a 70-yard scoring drive to take an 18-7 lead over East View.
Leander leads Lake Belton 8-7 at the end of one.
Stony Point leads Hutto 21-14 in the second.
Connally leads McCallum 7-0 in the opening quarter.
Rouse leads 8-0; Timberwolves pull even
In district 8-5A action, Rouse has taken an 8-0 lead over Killeen Chaparral while Cedar Park responded to Glenn’s opening score with a long drive of its own as it is now 7-7 late in the opening stanza.
Luke Holley’s long interception return has put Georgetown deep into Eastview’s territory and the Eagles kicked a field goal to extend its lead to 11-0 in the first.
Blanco leads Thrall 13-7 in the opening stanza.
Holland is shutting out Johnson City 22-0 in the opening quarter.
Even in Hutto
After Hutto raced to a 7-0 lead on its first possession, Stony Point responded with a score and the score is 7-7 in the first.
Ortiz gives Glenn the lead
JJ Ortiz plunged 5 yards up the middle as the Grizzlies took advantage of a Cedar Park fumble as Glenn has taken a 7-0 lead at Monroe Stadium.
Georgetown has jumped out to an early 8-0 lead over Eastview at Birkelbach Stadium. Xavier Warren hauled in a 75-yard pass from Kaleb McDougle on the second snap of the game.
4-4A Division I Standings
Burnet 1-0
Lampasas 1-1
Stephenville 0-0
Brownwood 0-1
Marble Falls 0-1
13-4A Division I Standings
Taylor 3-0
LBJ 3-0
Travis 2-1
Eastside 2-2
Northeast 1-2
Manor New Tech 1-3
Achieve 0-4
11-4A Division II Standings
Bellville 1-0
Giddings 1-0
Madisonville 1-0
Sealy 0-1
Caldwell 0-1
La Grange 0-1
13-4A Division II Standings
Wimberley 2-0
Jarrell 2-1
Lago Vista 2-1
Gonzalez 1-1
Salado 1-2
Geronimo Navarro 1-2
Smithville 0-2
13-3A Division I Standings
Llano 2-0
Marion 2-0
Universal City Randolph 1-1
Ingram Moore 1-1
Florence 0-2
Luling 0-2
13-3A Division II Standings
Lexington 1-0
Blanco 1-0
Comfort 0-0
Rogers 0-1
Thrall 0-1
14-2A Division I Standings
Mason 1-0
Holland 1-0
San Saba 1-0
Johnson City 0-1
Harper 0-1
Thorndale 0-1
13-2A Division II Standings
Granger 3-0
Somerville 3-0
Burton 2-1
Bartlett 2-1
Iola 1-2
Milano 1-2
McDade 0-3
Snook 0-3
8-5A Division I Standings
Cedar Park 3-0
Leander 3-0
Georgetown 2-1
Lake Belton 2-1
Rouse 1-2
East View 1-2
Killeen Chaparral 0-3
Glenn 0-3
12-5A Division I Standings
A&M Consolidated 5-0
College Station 4-1
Weiss 4-1
Hays 2-2
Lockhart 2-2
Anderson 2-2
Hendrickson 2-4
Cedar Creek 0-4
Lehman 0-5
11-5A Division II Standings
Liberty Hill 3-0
Bastrop 3-0
Elgin 2-1
Pflugerville 2-1
Connally 1-2
Navarro 1-2
McCallum 0-3
Crockett 0-3
Entering week 8 of the high school football seasons, the push for the playoffs has begun.
Here are the district standings
25-6A Standings
Vandegrift 4-0
Round Rock 4-1
Cedar Ridge 3-2
Vista Ridge 2-2
Hutto 2-2
McNeil 2-3
Westwood 1-3
Manor 1-3
Stony Point 1-4
26-5A Standings
Dripping Springs 3-0
Westlake 2-0
Lake Travis 2-0
Bowie 1-2
Austin High 1-2
Del Valle 0-3
Akins 0-3
29-6A Standings
Cibolo Steele 3-0
NB Canyon 2-0
SA East Central 2-1
Johnson 2-1
Schertz Clemens 1-3
Judson 0-2
San Marcos 0-3
Thursday night results
A&M Consolidated 55, Hendrickson 15
LBJ 72, Achieve 0
Travis 48, Manor New Tech 0
Eastside 42, Northeast 14
Johnson 42, Schertz Clemons 21
Area teams among state-ranked teams
Several area teams are ranked in the latest polls of Texas high school football.
Lake Travis sits at #6, while 26-6A district foe Westlake sits at 8. If both teams win tonight, next week’s Battle of the Lakes will be a meeting of top 10 teams.
Out of district 25-6A Vandegrift and Round Rock check in at 21 and 25 respectively.
In the Class 5A rankings, Weiss in entrenched in the 6th spot, while Liberty Hill holds down #9.
Weiss travels to face Lockhart tonight before hosting College Station on Halloween. Liberty Hill brings its vaunted slot-T to The Pfield taking on Pflugerville in a matchup of likely playoff qualifiers.
LBJ holds down the top spot in 4A, while Lampasas sits at #10.
Statesman’s Fab Five rankings
6A
#1 Lake Travis (6-0, 2-0) at Dripping Springs
#2 Westlake (5-1, 2-0) hosts Bowie
#3 Vandegrift (5-1, 4-0) at Manor
#4 Dripping Springs (6-1, 3-0) hosts Lake Travis
#5 Round Rock (6-1, 4-1) at Westwood
5A
#1 Weiss (6-1, 4-1) at Lockhart
#2 Liberty Hill (5-1, 3-0) at Pflugerville
#3 Georgetown (5-1, 2-1) hosts Eastview
#4 Pflugerville (5-1, 2-1) hosts Liberty Hill
#5 Cedar Park (4-2, 3-0)
4A/Others
#1 LBJ (7-0, 3-0) beat Achieve 72-0 last night
#2 Lampasas (6-1, 1-0) at Burnet
#3 Wimberley (4-2, 2-0) at Jarrell
#4 Regents (6-1, 3-0) hosts Brentwood Christian
#5 St. Michael’s (5-1, 2-1) hosts San Antonio Central Catholic
Top games of the night
Despite losing to Dripping Springs the last two years, Lake Travis looks to remain unbeaten as the 6-0, 2-0 Cavaliers travel to face the 6-1, 3-0 Tigers.
In a 11-5A Division II clash, Liberty Hill (5-1, 3-0), whose slot-T offense amassed over 700 yards rushing in its win over Elgin last week, ventures to The Pfield to take on Plugerville.
Gerlich picks up multiple honors
After Anderson quarterback Max Gerlich threw for 413 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Trojans win over Hendrickson last week, Gerlich was named Dave Campbell Texas High School Magazine’s 5A quarterback of the week. Gerlich also topped the Statesman’s list of the midseason top 50 players of Central Texas.
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AOG Living Breaks Ground on Novum Capital View in Austin, Texas
Firms Begins their Second Development Project in the 55+ Market
HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AOG Living has broken ground on their second active adult community, Novum Capitol View in Austin, Texas, adding an additional 168 units to its growing development portfolio across the nation.
Developed by AOG Living and financed by CBRE, Novum Capitol View is slated for completion in late 2025. The 55+ luxury community is located at 9009 Capitol View Drive in Southeast Austin and offers a mix of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Designed by architects Humphreys & Partners, the community will offer amenities such as weekly programming and activities, saltwater pool, dog park, community gardens, putting green, grilling station, yoga/aerobics room, hair/nail salon, fitness center, multi-purpose activity room, theater and game lounge, and air-conditioned storage units. AOG Living will also provide management for Novum Capitol View.
“We’re excited to leverage our experience in construction and development of Class A properties as well as our management experience of both Class A and senior living communities with our new, active adult community platform,” said Justin Hunt, Investment Associate at AOG Living.” AOG Living Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Rivas continued, “This project represents AOG Living’s ongoing expansion and dedication to serving diverse housing needs. We look forward to bringing our quality standards, community-driven values, and innovative property management as we expand our footprint in the Austin area.” For more information visit aogliving.com.
About AOG Living
AOG Living is a leading fully integrated, multifamily real estate investment, construction, and property management firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Dallas and San Antonio. AOG Living has acquired, built, or developed more than 20,000 multifamily units with a total aggregate value of approximately $2.4 billion and has a growing portfolio of more than 35,000 apartment homes and 170+ properties under management throughout the nation. For more information, visit aogliving.com.
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Election 2024: Strong turnout in Texas for early voting
TEXAS – Strong early voting turnout continued on Wednesday, as more Central Texans opted to head to the polls ahead of Election Day.
“It does look like this is going to be a relatively high turnout election in Texas,” said Joshua Blank with the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin.
“Higher turnout is good because it means people are supporting the system,” said Dr. Brian Smith, a political science professor at St. Edward’s University.
In Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties, significantly more people turned out in the first week of early voting this year, compared to 2020. Although COVID and population growth affect that comparison, there’s no doubt this year’s numbers are high.
“This has been such a nasty, divisive election at the presidential level that people have made up their mind, and they want to cast their votes sooner rather than later,” said Smith.
In Texas, some experts say that could spell an advantage for Republicans.
“So far, the data from early voting indicates that significantly more voters with a Republican primary voting history have voted than voters with a Democratic primary voting history. And that gap is unlikely to be erased,” said Blank.
Part of that equation could be people turning out who haven’t voted in a while.
“There’s been a lot of discussion lately about Trump’s ability to turn out low-propensity voters, people who are unlikely to vote, and his appeal among these voters,” said Blank.
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Other factors could help Democrats, though. Looking at Travis County, more young people and first-time voters are making their voices heard this year, with 18- to 25-year-olds showing the largest increase in registration.
“When we look at first time voters, this often helps the Democrats. They tend to do better with younger voters or voters who are new to the system,” said Smith.
In its latest poll, the Texas Politics Project delved into what issues are motivating Texans to show up.
“Voters told us that the economy and prices were driving them to the polls. This is an issue that most voters feel on a daily basis,” said Blank. “Abortion remains a concern, but more so for Democratic voters.”
That same poll showed former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by five points in the presidential race in Texas. In the race for U.S. Senate, it showed Sen. Ted Cruz, leading Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred by seven points.
“There’s no indication in our polling or any of the other polling at this point, along with what we’ve seen in early voting turnout to date indicate a Democratic surprise here in Texas,” said Blank.
Eight early voting locations in Travis County will have extended hours Thursday and Friday. They’ll be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the last two days of early voting. Those locations are:
Austin Permitting and Development Center
- Ben Hur Shrine
- Carver Branch Library
- Lakeway Activity Center
- Pflugerville Rock Gym
- Southpark Meadows
- Travis County Clerk
- UT Union
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7 of The Best Travel Experiences in Texas
Texas is home to some of the USA’s most treasured attractions and natural wonders. But you don’t have to follow what every other tourist is doing to truly experience the magic on offer. Below, we share some of Texas’ most exclusive travel activities to elevate your adventure.
7. Wake Up in Luxury at ARRIVE East Austin
You need a great night’s sleep with all these adventures, right? We recommend choosing ARRIVE East Austin as your base for the most luxurious stay.
Located in one of Austin’s trendiest areas, you’re just a few steps from the most buzzing bars and talked-about eateries. Moreover, the hotel offers a boho style that’s both modern and effortlessly timeless. Enjoy complimentary beer or wine on check-in and take your pick from any of the 83 luxuriously appointed guest rooms.
6. Space Center Houston NASA VIP Tours
Imagine if you could witness fragments of a 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid or meet a real-life astronaut without the hassle of jostling with hundreds of tourists. Well, you can. With Space Center Houston NASA’s VIP tours, you can enjoy all the exhibits and behind-the-scenes access to astronaut training facilities in groups of no more than ten people.
In the morning tour, you’ll tour the Crew Systems Laboratory, Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory, Apollo Mission Control Center, and the all-important ISS Mission Control. If you find yourself on the afternoon tour, you’ll head to the Jake Garn Simulation and Training Facility, Astronaut Training Facility, and the Neutral Buoyancy Lab. These locations showcase the high-tech ways astronauts prepare for their physically demanding missions into outer space.
NASA VIP Tours take place on weekdays. Guests must be 14 years old or older to participate. Tickets start at $199.95 per person per tour.
5. See Texas From Above With a Private Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Between San Antonio and Austin, in the heart of Hill Country, Air Carriage Over Texas has been delighting passengers for over a decade. For the ultimate luxury travel experience in Texas, level up your Hot Air Balloon experience by booking an exclusive private ride.
Arrive just before sunrise in the beautiful city of San Marcos, load into a chase vehicle, and travel to one of a few different launch sites, depending on ideal wind conditions.
As the sun rises over the Texas Hill Country, cruise over the river and marvel at the breathtaking views guided by wherever the wind takes you. You’ve got the whole balloon to yourself, so think of it as a private tour of the Lone Star State with your expert guide.
Tickets start at $2,500 per party. You can look forward to a 45-minute scenic sunrise flight with a complimentary champagne toast, a private and personalized tour, and a free ride back to your vehicle.
4. Hire a Limousine to Travel Texas in Style
If you’re celebrating a special occasion or want to get around the state in style, look no further than Texas Coast Limo. With a fleet that includes a Large Party Bus, Stretch Hummer Limo, and the more understated Black Lincoln Stretch Limo, ensure you’re the envy of all passersby as you toast another day of exclusive exploration wherever you are in Texas.
3. Charter a Private Jet For a Day of Texas Sightseeing
At almost 700,000 square kilometers, Texas can be an overwhelmingly large place to get around. Driving from San Antonio to Dallas can take over four hours, but with premium air charter services, you could complete it in a little over an hour.
Instead of spreading out your Texas trip over four or five days and spending much of that time driving, you can hire a private jet and enjoy the same excitement in one or two. Spend the morning at Space Center Houston NASA before jetting to Austin for lunch and walking around McKinney Falls State Park. Hop back in your private jet to witness sunset at The Alamo before wrapping up your day in Houston with a ballgame at Minute Maid Park.
Traveling by private jet maximizes comfort and security, with your dedicated team caring for all your needs. Last-minute change of plans? No problem. With a premium air charter service, you set the schedule.
2. Watch the Houston Astros in the Phillips66 Diamond Club
Baseball is one of the great all-American pastimes, and the Houston Astros are undoubtedly the best team in Texas. Seeing the Astros is almost a rite of passage, so this one should be at the top of your Texas bucket list.
The Phillips66 Diamond Club offers the finest personal entertainment with a “front row seat” that puts them closer to the batter than even the pitcher or the 30-foot projection screen in the dining room. Enjoy a pre-game dining experience with menus inspired by Houston celebrity chef Dominic Soucie and a guaranteed seat on one of the first nine rows behind the home plate.
Getting seats here isn’t easy, with tickets in the Diamond Club often going for between $500-$1,000 per game, but if you’re looking for exclusive Texas experiences, they don’t get much more exclusive than this.
1. Embark on a San Antonio Day Trip With Alamo and Boat Cruise
Few things are more exclusive than sipping champagne on a river cruise in the Texan sunshine, so why not enjoy a full-day trip that includes a 15-mile boat cruise along the San Antonio River? This 7-hour tour from Austin consists of a visit to the Alamo, Riverwalk, and the Tower of Americas observation. Learn about the region’s complex and colorful history from experienced tour guides with encyclopedic knowledge of one of the nation’s largest states.
After the drive from Austin to San Antonio, with pitstops at all the famous landmarks along the way, you’ll meander down the winding river, passing the first neighborhood, La Villita, the Old Mill Crossing, and Selena’s Bridge.
Tickets start at $254 per person for this full-day experience.
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With so much to do and so little time, treat yourself to any of the above luxury experiences to save time, gain insight, and, most importantly, travel in style.
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