Austin, TX
Things to Do in Austin this Fourth of July Weekend
1 / Watch a Film on the Water
We’ll all float on okay at Austin Motel, the place a screening of Moist Sizzling American Summer time is kicking off the primary of July. Throughout their Float Movies collection, guests can deliver or borrow inflatable seats, take pleasure in some pool time, and catch some basic summer time motion pictures. In case you get hungry, the motel’s expansive menu has you coated. Get tickets right here. July 1, 5-10 p.m., 1220 S. Congress Ave.
2 / Attend the Bastrop Patriotic Pageant
Really feel like beginning Saturday off with a 5K? The RUN, White, and Blue race is only the start of the day’s festivities. At this pageant, guests can peruse a petting zoo, dunk some native celebrities, and tackle pie consuming contests. Weave between stilt walkers and volleyball video games, then seize a chunk from the meals courtroom for a night musical showcase and firework show. View the complete schedule right here. July 2, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., 1200 Willow St., Bastrop
3 / Spend Independence Day in Dreamland
From morning until evening, Dreamland leisure middle guarantees a sprawling garden of meals vehicles, household enjoyable, and fireworks. Take pleasure in splash pads, jumbo jenga, and artwork walks, then tune in to a night live performance by Bob Schneider and Pat Byrne. Native favorites Tiff’s Treats and Kate’s Comfortable Serve are on-site for all of your candy tooth wants, and the day ends in a spectacular firework present on the garden. Discover out extra right here. July 2, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., 2770 US-290, Dripping Springs
4 / Rise Up for Abortion Rights
In mild of the choice on Roe vs. Wade, many Texans have combined emotions this Fourth of July. Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights is holding a “No Independence Day” protest at Buford Tower, and attendees are welcome to deliver indicators and get loud. Get the complete scoop on the group’s Instagram web page. July 2, 11 a.m., 201 W. Cesar Chavez St.
5 / Get together with Pool Time and Barbecue
Carpenter Resort invitations all revelers for a day of grilling and sunshine. Sip a specialty cocktail by the water, do some two-stepping to stay music, and cargo your plate with loads of sizzling canines and wings throughout this Independence Day bash. Seize tickets right here. July 3, 1-6 p.m., 400 Josephine St.
6 / Take pleasure in a Picnic with Willie Nelson
For 50 years, the Austin legend has welcomed music lovers to an annual live performance and firework present. This Independence Day, 10 featured performers, together with Tyler Childers, Brothers Osbourne, and Midland, will be a part of him on the stage. Meals and drinks may even be obtainable. “Come on down,” says Nelson. “We missed you.” Seize tickets right here. July 4, 11 a.m., 10414 McKalla Place
7 / Get Patriotic with the Austin Symphony
Replete with nationwide anthems and brass marches, this annual Independence Day live performance is free and open to the general public. Arrange on the Lengthy Heart garden and let music and fireworks brighten your evening. July 4, 8 p.m., 900 W. Riverside Drive
8 / Watch Fireworks
Unsure the place to go to see dazzling fireworks this yr? We did your homework for you and located 12 spots promising a present. Take a look at our complete information right here.
Austin, TX
Cotton Bowl 2025: Ohio State defeats Texas 28-14; heads to national championship
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Texas Longhorns 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday night.
Ohio State will go on to play Notre Dame in the national championship later this month.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: The Texas Longhorns huddle before the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Fourth quarter:
Ohio State answered first in the fourth quarter. They took the lead 21-14 with less than eight minutes left in the game.
Texas marched down the field but came up empty-handed.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was sacked, leading to a fumble. Ohio State recovered the ball and ran it back for an 83-yard touchdown.
Ohio State now leads 28-14 with less than three minutes left.
With Texas’ first drive back, Ewers was intercepted.
Ohio State wins the Cotton Bowl Classic 28-14 over the Texas Longhorns
Third quarter:
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard threw an interception during their first drive of the quarter. Texas was unable to answer.
With less than four minutes left in the third, Texas tied the game 14-14.
Second quarter:
To start the second quarter, Texas fumbled the ball twice, but recovered the ball both times.
Ohio State had several penalties, keeping them from marching up the field.
Texas tied the game 7-7 with less than a minute left in the first half.
Ohio State answered back with a 75-yard run for a touchdown. Ohio State took the lead again, 14-7, to end the first half.
First quarter:
Ohio State won the coin toss and deferred for the second half. The Longhorns will have the ball first.
Texas was unable to score on their first possession of the game. Ohio State now has the ball.
Ohio State is on the board first. Texas trails 7-0.
To end the first quarter, Ohio State had the lead 7-0.
Texas vs Ohio State: How to watch, stream
- Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
- Where: AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- Date: Friday, Jan. 10
- Time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV (with subscription)
Match-ups to Watch
Quarterbacks
Neither quarterback in this game is a stranger to playing in Arlington.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and Ewers both won Big 12 championships the last time they played at AT&T Stadium.
Texas won the Big 12 in its last season in the conference last year. Howard transferred to Ohio State from Kansas State. He led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship win over then-undefeated TCU two years ago.
Stopping Smith
The best match-up of the game could be Texas All-American senior cornerback Jahdae Barron vs. standout Buckeyes freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith. Barron won the Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation’s top defensive back. But Barron gives up four inches and 15 pounds to Smith, the second-team All-American who may be the most electric freshman in the country. Smith has 70 receptions for 1,224 yards and 14 touchdowns. Smith has four touchdowns in these playoffs.
College Football Playoff National Championship
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Texas Longhorns/Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date: Monday, January 20
- Time: 7:30 P.M. (CT)
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press, the College Football Playoff and past FOX 7 coverage.
Austin, TX
Cotton Bowl 2025: Texas-Ohio State predictions, how to watch, matchups
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will face off in Arlington, Texas on Friday in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
The winner of the game between Texas (13-2) and Ohio State (12-2) will go on to play Notre Dame in the national championship.
Texas vs Ohio State: How to watch, stream
- Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
- Where: AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- Date: Friday, Jan. 10
- Time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV (with subscription)
Key Players
Quarterback matchup
Neither quarterback in this game is a stranger to playing in Arlington.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and Ewers both won Big 12 championships the last time they played at AT&T Stadium.
Texas won the Big 12 in its last season in the conference last year. Howard transferred to Ohio State from Kansas State. He led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship win over then-undefeated TCU two years ago.
Stopping Smith
The best matchup of the game could be Texas All-American senior cornerback Jahdae Barron vs. standout Buckeyes freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith. Barron won the Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation’s top defensive back. But Barron gives up four inches and 15 pounds to Smith, the second-team All-American who may be the most electric freshman in the country. Smith has 70 receptions for 1,224 yards and 14 touchdowns. Smith has four touchdowns in these playoffs.
Predictions
- Pick Against the Spread: Texas (+6)
- Pick Over/Under: Under (53.5)
- Prediction: Ohio State 27, Texas 22
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
FOX Sports Analyst Joel Klatt went with Ohio State in his prediction for the Cotton Bowl. Klatt says the Buckeyes are playing the best football in the country right now and the fact that the game is being played in Texas is keeping the line (Texas +6) lower than it should be.
- Klatt: Ohio State 35 – Texas 21
National Championship Game
The winner of the Longhorns and Buckeyes game will take on Notre Dame in the championship game.
The game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the Longhorns played in the SEC Championship and against Arizona State in the College football playoff.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Texas Longhorns/Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date: Monday, January 20
- Time: 7:30 P.M. (CT)
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
The Source: Information in this article comes from the College Football Playoff, the Associated Press and FOX Sports.
Austin, TX
The 89th Texas Legislature opens on Tuesday
TEXAS — The 89th Texas Legislature will start on Jan. 14 with 181 lawmakers.
The House of Representatives’ organization will be managed by Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who will also select temporary officers. The Secretary leads until a Speaker of the House is elected.
Secretary Nelson announced that Walter Fisher and Sharon Carter were appointed as parliamentarians for the House’s session inauguration.
“This is a duo with extensive parliamentary knowledge and the experience to guide the opening of the 89th Legislative Session,” said Secretary Nelson. “With the support of these individuals, we will make sure the organizing of the House is a fair, transparent and orderly process.”
The 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives and the 31 members of the Texas Senate will be sworn in as the 89th Legislature on Tuesday. The legislature will meet until June 2.
You are able to watch the Senate proceedings on opening day at this website.
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