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Texas left the Big 12 on top, and now, they’ll be entering the SEC with a bang.
The on-campus SEC celebration on June 30 will have festivities that run from 1-10 p.m., including an official ceremony at 8:30 p.m. with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, Board of Regents chairman Kevin Eltife and President Jay Hartzell.
“UT’s move to the Southeastern Conference is an extraordinary moment for Texas Athletics, Longhorn Nation and our entire University. It is only fitting that we celebrate this occasion with a Texas-sized party on the Forty Acres, open to all,” Hartzell said in a release.
There will be “star-studded concerts” starting at 5:30 p.m., culminating with the headliner at 9:30 p.m., a “to-be-announced global superstar.”
Activities include the typical Texas football gameday traditions. Fans can expect food trucks, the Still Austin Music Lounge at the Main Mail, Big Bertha at 21st Street and the availability of exclusive Texas and SEC co-branded merchandise.
“This is a day we have been building towards for years,” Del Conte said. “We can’t wait to see the Burnt Orange and White come out for a jam-packed day of activities celebrating all of our traditions and create new memories as we join the SEC.”
There will be free parking in designated garages and surface lots beginning at 11 a.m.
Texas football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31 – Colorado State
- Sept. 7 – at Michigan
- Sept. 14 – UTSA
- Sept. 21 – ULM
- Sept. 28 – Mississippi State (SEC)
- Oct. 12 – vs. Oklahoma (SEC; Cotton Bowl – Dallas)
- Oct. 19 – Georgia (SEC)
- Oct. 26 – at Vanderbilt (SEC)
- Nov. 9 – Florida (SEC)
- Nov. 16 – at Arkansas (SEC)
- Nov. 23 – Kentucky (SEC)
- Nov. 30 – at Texas A&M (SEC)
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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