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NFL teams could call and inquire about Texas HC Steve Sarkisian in offseason, report says
Steve Sarkisian could be in for an interesting offseason once Texas’ College Football Playoff run ends.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, NFL teams could call and inquire about Sarkisian as they look to fill open head coaching roles. Schefter added that Sarkisian has drawn some interest from the NFL level.
ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter just said he expects NFL teams to inquire about Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian.
Needless to say, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte needs to make sure those calls go to voicemail. pic.twitter.com/cs4AVIYCOQ
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) January 5, 2025
Sarkisian is currently in the middle of his second CFP push with the Longhorns. Texas sits at 13-2 and is one win away from playing for a national championship.
In February 2024, Sarkisian received a four-year extension that keeps him at Texas through 2030. He has led the Longhorns to a 38-16 record since taking over the program in 2021.
Sarkisian has experience at the NFL level, previously serving as the Oakland Raiders’ quarterbacks coach in 2004 and the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator from 2017-18.
Texas looks to keep its strong season rolling when it takes on Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday at AT&T Stadium.
Find more Texas coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.
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QUICK LOOK: Gas prices in Texas ahead of Fourth of July
LUBBOCK, Texas — As people travel to celebrate the Fourth of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
According to the AAA gas price website, Texas is below the current national average gas price of $3.85. The Lone Star State’s gas price average is $3.34, while the state of California has an above-average gas price of $5.42.
The Austin/San Marcos area’s current gas price average is around $3.21, according to the AAA Gas Price.
In Williamson County, the average was $3.18, while Travis and Hays counties were at $3.21.
El Paso is currently the Texas city with the highest gas prices, with an average price of $3.63. Below are other Texas cities’ averages:
- Abilene – $3.46
- College Station/Bryan – $3.44
- Dallas – $3.29
- Fort Worth/Arlington – $3.28
- Houston – $3.34
- Killeen/Temple/Fort Hood – $3.24
- Lubbock – $3.26
- San Antonio – $3.41
- Tyler – $3.26
- Waco – $3.26
For those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, it is a good reminder to drink responsibly, share the road and plan ahead.
To learn more about gas prices around Texas and the rest of the nation, find out more at AAA.
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New date set for opening of Six Flags Over Texas’ Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster after delay
Six Flags Over Texas’ new record-breaking dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, is now scheduled to open on Thursday, July 9, park officials announced Wednesday.
It had been scheduled to open on June 26 as part of the park’s 65th anniversary, but that was delayed due to longer-than-expected testing of the high-flying roller coaster.
When it announced the delay, the park said on social media, “… it ensures that when Tormenta charges out of the gates, it will be a ride experience worthy of its name – bold, intense, and unforgettable.”
Ride will break six world records
The Tormenta Rampaging Run is inspired by Spain’s Running of the Bulls. The coaster will be located in a new section of Six Flags called Rancho de la Tormenta, featuring Cocina Abuela – a Spanish/Latin American restaurant.
The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
It will break six records when it opens: the tallest dive coaster (309 feet), the fastest dive coaster (87 mph), the longest dive coaster (4,199 feet), the tallest vertical coaster loop (179 feet), the highest Immelmann inversion (218 feet), and the highest 95-degree beyond-vertical drop (285 feet).
CBS News Texas will provide updates should additional information become available.
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