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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest Across Texas
After a brutally scorching summer season, fall is lastly in our view, and with it comes the promise of cooler temperatures, the reemergence of patio season and, crucially, an opportunity to hoist beer steins at Oktoberfest celebrations all throughout the state.
Texas takes Oktoberfest significantly, which isn’t any shock contemplating that tens of millions of Texans have German roots because of a serious migration wave within the nineteenth century. That’s given us an affinity for beer, kolaches, and sausages, plus a bevy of Oktoberfests to select from every September. Beneath are eight of one of the best celebrations in Texas, together with one with an precise Bavarian prince. The lederhosen is non-obligatory, however the good instances are assured.
September 15 – 18
Addison
Debuting in 1987, Addison Oktoberfest is without doubt one of the state’s largest and most genuine celebrations, with 50,000 folks anticipated to attend this yr. Open-air tents and beer gardens are unfold all through the Addison Circle Park competition grounds, so you’ll be able to hunker down at a communal desk or go exploring. Both method, you’re at all times inside attain of chilly beers and meals distributors hawking brats, sausages, strudel, and pretzels. Polka bands present a soundtrack all through the day, and when your aggressive edge wants honing, you’ll be able to watch the Dachshund Sprint—which, sure, is a bunch of little canine racing.
September 22 – 24
Fort Value
This three-day celebration of German tradition brings meals, beer, and music to Trinity Park, full with beer tents, a halfway, and a vendor-lined market. Tip again German beers and get your fill of bratwurst, schnitzel, potato pancakes, turkey legs, pork chops, and Jaeger fries. In any case that, you may want some train, so check your self with feats of athleticism, like stein hoisting (rivals maintain full beer steins straight out in entrance of them), stein carrying, and beer barrel rolling. There’s additionally a 5K run, ought to you will have any power left within the tank. And when you’re a Dachshund, don’t fear, there’s a race for you, too.
September 23 – 24
Dallas
This huge West Dallas beer backyard has inexperienced turf, graffitied partitions, and container ship bars. On this explicit weekend, in addition they have bratwursts and different German specialties, plus Shiner Oktoberfest beer in commemorative steins. Hearken to music, hoist these steins, and costume the half to partake within the lederhosen contest.
September 23 – 25
McKinney
Throughout Oktoberfest, Downtown McKinney transforms right into a 14-block beer backyard. Pattern the beer lineup, which incorporates Munich-based Hofbrau Marzen and Dunkel, in addition to native favourite, Tupps, who’s pouring a Hefeweizen and Oktoberfest. Snack on sausages, schnitzel, strudel, funnel truffles, and roasted almonds, then take part in a collection of occasions, from keg tapping and stein holding to beard and mustache contests. You may as well join Meet the Brewmaster courses to be taught all about beer making from the consultants at Tupps.
September 23 – 25 (and extra dates)
Austin
Wish to meet the Prince of Bavaria? Head to Koko’s in Austin, the place Konstantin Prinz von Bayern will kick off the festivities that his fifth nice grandfather, King Ludwig, began in 1810 by tapping a keg on stage on Saturday the twenty fourth. That photograph will look nice subsequent to a tableful of sausages, schnitzel, and pretzels. Koko’s is protecting the social gathering going, with Oktoberfest occasions happening all month lengthy, every that includes particular house-brewed beers, reside bands, video games, meals specials, and extra. So, when you can’t make the opening festivities, you’ve acquired three extra probabilities: September 30 – October 2, October 21 – 23, and October 28-30.
September 24
Katy
Don your greatest dirndl or lederhosen and be part of the social gathering in Katy—the Houston suburb is internet hosting a full day of meals, drinks, and leisure on the Storm Texas waterpark. Conventional German meals and beers are served side-by-side with barbecue and Texas brews, so you’ll be able to combine and match all through the day. There might be music, dancing, and contests like stein carrying and stein stacking, so you’ll be able to follow your fantastic motor expertise between drinks.
September 30 – October 2
Fredericksburg
This yr, Fredericksburg will host its forty second Oktoberfest, so it’s secure to imagine they know what they’re doing. Make your method via greater than 60 meals and beverage decisions, from German beers, brats, sauerkraut, and pretzels, to wood-fired pizzas and barbecue sandwiches. Lookup each on occasion, as a result of throughout 5 leisure phases, you’ll see a continuing rotation of polka music, yodeling contests, and different diversions.
October 14 – 16
Houston
Now in its tenth yr, this Oktoberfest celebration is as soon as once more popping up in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. You get three days to wander via huge tents and make pals at communal tables, take heed to reside German music, drink a dozen totally different German beers, and eat wursts, roasted turkey legs, and German chocolate cake.
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General Motors is teaming up with Reliant Energy to offer free nighttime charging to some Chevy electric vehicle owners in Texas.
Chevy owners who enroll in Reliant’s EV charging plan will receive free nighttime charging through monthly bill credits that offset charges incurred between 11PM. and 6AM, the companies said. Customers must also designate an EV to receive the charging credit through GM Energy’s Smart Charging Portal. (GM Energy is the automaker’s home energy subsidiary, and Reliant is a subsidiary of NRG Energy.)
The new plan is the latest promotion to discount charging costs for EV owners, as automakers pile on perks in the hopes of winning over skeptical consumers. Ford recently announced a similar deal in Texas, partnering with one of Texas’ largest electric providers to give some customers free EV charging at home. It also has a promotion in place to provide free home chargers to all new EV buyers through the end of the year.
Chevy owners who enroll in Reliant’s EV charging plan will receive free nighttime charging through monthly bill credits
GM and Reliant claim the energy for nighttime EV charging will be powered by renewable sources through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs), a popular method among private players to burnish their environmental bonafides. In the corporate world, a company purchases a REC when it wants to claim that something is being powered with 100 percent renewable energy — even when it is still being powered by fossil fuels.
Our panel of high school football experts — Greg Riddle, Myah Taylor, Ronald Harrod, and Colin Capece — break down each playoff region featuring Dallas-area teams.
Other playoff predictions
6A Division I Region I
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Allen vs. Lewisville. For the third straight year, Allen and Lewisville will meet in the first round of the playoffs. Lewisville won 43-18 in 2022, and Allen pulled out the 18-17 win in 2023 before making a run to the regional finals.
Harrod: North Crowley vs. Trophy Club Byron Nelson. North Crowley leads area 6A teams in total offense, averaging 556.4 yards per game, while Byron Nelson ranks 14th in scoring defense, allowing 22.6 points per game. North Crowley quarterback Chris Jimerson Jr. has a region-best 42 passing touchdowns and leads the No. 4 passing offense with an average of 262.9 yards per game.
Riddle: Prosper vs. Coppell. Coppell has one of the best passing games in the area, averaging 274.3 yards per game with Baylor pledge Edward Griffin throwing for 2,721 yards and 38 touchdowns and Harry Hassmann catching 34 passes for 1,054 yards and 16 touchdowns and averaging 31 yards per catch. Prosper has one of the best offensive lines in the state and averages 42.8 points as Leo Anguiano has run for 862 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Capece: Allen vs. Lewisville. These two teams will meet in the bi-district round for the third consecutive year. Allen is ranked No.5 in The Dallas Morning News’ final regular season rankings, and Lewisville is No.11. Friday night’s game could be a classic.
6A Division I Region II
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Rockwall vs. Sachse. Sachse picked up its second consecutive District 9-6A title and rides a nine-game winning streak into the playoffs. Its offense has been mostly powered by three-star Boise State commit Brendon Haygood, who has rushed for 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns. Rockwall quarterback Brent Rickert has passed for 2,327 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Harrod: Waco Midway vs. Waxahachie. Waxahachie boasts a top defense among area 6A teams, ranking No. 16 in rushing (127.4 yards allowed per game) and No. 19 in scoring (23.5 points allowed per game). On offense, Waxahachie quarterback Jerry Meyer III has thrown for 2,465 yards with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Riddle: Rockwall vs. Sachse. Five-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett, committed to Texas, and Boise State-bound running back Brendon Haygood (1,500 yards, 17 touchdowns rushing) are a prolific duo for a 9-1 Sachse team that averages 37.1 points. Rockwall’s offense has been even better, averaging 41.7 points as Brent Rickert has 36 touchdown passes and Triston Gooch and Camron Marsh have combined for 108 catches for 1,792 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Capece: Sachse vs. Rockwall. The Mustangs steamrolled everyone in 9-6A on the ground this season with running back and Boise State commit Brendon Haygood, and Texas-bound Kaliq Lockett gives them an elite home-run threat at wide receiver. Rockwall had a down year after winning 9 regular season games last season, but they still boast a top-five rusher in Jamir Wilson. Sachse is ranked 11th in The News’ final regular season rankings, and Rockwall is ranked 19th.
6A Division II Region I
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Prosper Rock Hill vs. Hebron. Both teams snuck into the playoffs this season, with Rock Hill qualifying for the postseason for the first time in program history. Hebron made the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
Harrod: McKinney vs. Denton Guyer. McKinney ranks fifth in area 6A rushing defense, allowing 94 yards per game, while Denton Guyer is 12th, giving up 119.2 yards. Both teams lean on strong front sevens, with Denton Guyer’s Xavier Ukponu ranked as the No. 2 defensive lineman and McKinney’s Riley Pettijohn the top-rated defensive recruit in the Dallas area.
Riddle: McKinney vs. Denton Guyer. Guyer four-star Oklahoma pledge Kevin Sperry is the No. 2-ranked quarterback in the Dallas area. McKinney four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, committed to Ohio State, is the No. 1-rated defensive recruit in D-FW.
Capece: Guyer vs. McKinney. The Wildcats enter the bi-district round with some momentum after taking care of business against Denton Braswell, while the Lions suffered a surprising loss to Prosper Rock Hill. Denton Guyer quarterback and Oklahoma commit Kevin Sperry will look to stay hot after throwing for 255 yards last week, but McKinney’s defense is among the 6A leaders in passing yards per game. Guyer is ranked 13th in the most recent rankings, and McKinney is not ranked.
6A Division II Region II
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Forney vs. Wylie East. Forney secured a playoff berth last week with its 56-46 come-from-behind win over Rockwall-Heath. A newcomer to Class 6A, Forney was a Class 5A Division I state semifinalist last season. One-loss Wylie East was the District 9-6A runner-up in 2024.
Harrod: Forney vs. Wylie East. Wylie East’s Michael Henderson, a Texas Tech commit, faces off against a Forney defense led by Texas A&M commit Kelvion Riggins. Henderson has rushed for 972 yards and 10 touchdowns on 104 carries. Forney’s defense has held two opponents under 20 points this season.
Riddle: Forney vs. Wylie East. Forney is just 5-5 and had to rally from a 26-7 third-quarter deficit to beat Rockwall-Heath 56-46 in the regular-season finale to make the playoffs. But after reaching the state semifinals in 5A Division I last year, and with an offense led by four-star running back Javian Osborne (21 rushing touchdowns this year), don’t be surprised if Forney beats 9-1 Wylie East.
Capece: Wylie East vs. Forney. The Raiders were the runner-ups to Sachse in 9-6A, which means they’ll meet a talented Forney team that snuck into the playoffs in the last week of the regular season by beating Rockwall-Heath. Forney was a 5A Division I state semifinalist last year and is dangerous on the ground with four-star prospect Javian Osborne.
5A Division I Region I
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Richland vs. Fort Worth Arlington Heights. Richland went three rounds deep in the postseason last year and should be on pace to make another long run, which starts against 9–1 Arlington Heights. Senior quarterback Drew Kates has accounted for 37 all-purpose touchdowns for Richland this season and is the team’s leading rusher.
Harrod: Denton Ryan vs. Fort Worth Paschal. Denton Ryan is one of the most balanced 5A teams in the Dallas area, ranking No. 8 in total offense with 424.6 yards per game and No. 6 in scoring at 46.4 points per game. Defensively, they are No. 5 in total defense, allowing just 87.1 yards per game, and No. 6 in scoring defense, giving up 17.7 points per game.
Riddle: Richland vs. Fort Worth Arlington Heights. These teams are a combined 17-3, but expect Richland to dominate behind quarterback Drew Kates, who has accounted for 37 touchdowns and is the team’s leading rusher.
Capece: Richland vs. Fort Worth Arlington Heights. Richland enters the bi-district round having lost two of its last four, but the Royals are never out of any game with quarterback Drew Kates. The senior is second in class 5A in passing yards and has also stepped up to lead his team in rushing, after an early-season injury to four-star Baylor commit Michael Turner. Richland is looking to improve on its playoff success from last season, when it reached the regional round.
5A Division I Region II
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: West Mesquite vs. McKinney North. After finishing 3–7 last season, West Mesquite is undefeated entering the playoffs. A McKinney North team that went 5–3 in District 5-5AI — with Frisco Lone Star, Frisco Reedy and Frisco Wakeland — should be a test for the resurgent program.
Harrod: Frisco Reedy vs. Carrollton Creekview. This matchup features one of the top passing teams against one of the top rushing teams in the area. Frisco Reedy quarterback Jake Ferner has completed 114 of 193 passes for 1,987 yards, tallying 22 touchdowns and three interceptions. Carrollton Creekview’s DeAndre Richardson has rushed for 964 yards and 15 touchdowns on 124 carries.
Riddle: Leander Rouse vs. Highland Park. This region includes three teams ranked among the top 10 in the state – No. 4 Highland Park, No. 8 Frisco Lone Star and No. 10 Georgetown. Six-time state champion Highland Park opens the playoffs against a Rouse team that has won its playoff opener four years in a row and went three rounds deep in 2020 and 2021.
Capece: Frisco Lone Star vs. White. Lone Star has been the best Frisco school all season long. After an upset loss to Wakeland in Week 9, it has won back-to-back games and looks primed to make a run at a state title. They face a tough test in the bi-district round against W.T. White, but don’t expect the Rangers to stumble.
5A Division II Region I
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Colleyville Heritage vs. Anna. The 2023 4A Division I state champion, Anna lost its first two district games this season but ran the table to clinch District 4-5AII’s third seed. Colleyville Heritage was a regional finalist in 2023 and was the District 3-5AII runner-up behind Argyle this season.
Riddle: Frisco Emerson vs. Argyle. Emerson reached the state semifinals last year in its second season of varsity football, then followed that up with a 7-3 regular season in arguably the toughest 5A district in the state. Its reward is a first-round matchup against Argyle, ranked No. 4 in the state this year and a state semifinalist two years ago.
Capece: Anna vs. Colleyville Heritage. The loser of this first-round game will likely feel like it could have accomplished a whole lot more this year. In 2023, Anna won the 4A Division I state title, and Colleyville Heritage was a 5A regional finalist. Both teams are ranked in the top-15 of the most recent 5A poll.
5A Division II Region II
Best first-round matchup
Taylor: Hillcrest vs. Kaufman. Hillcrest finished second in District 5-5AII behind South Oak Cliff and Kaufman went 5–2 in District 6-5AII.
Harrod: South Oak Cliff vs. Terrell. After falling to Port Neches-Groves in the 5A Division II state championship, South Oak Cliff has bounced back with eight straight wins against 5A opponents. South Oak Cliff boasts the top-ranked defense among area 5A teams, allowing just 121.2 yards per game. Terrell, which finished fourth in its district, features the ninth-ranked rushing attack in the area, averaging 231.6 yards per game.
Riddle: Nederland vs. Texarkana Texas High. Texas High, 10-0 and ranked No. 3 in the state, opens the playoffs against a Nederland team that beat defending 5A Division II state champion Port Neches-Groves.
Capece: Anna vs. Colleyville Heritage. The loser of this first-round game will likely feel like it could have accomplished a whole lot more this year. In 2023, Anna won the 4A Division I state title, and Colleyville Heritage was a 5A regional finalist. Both teams are ranked in the top-15 of the most recent 5A poll.
4A Division I Region II
Capece: Kimball vs. Aubrey. Two teams ranked in the top-5 in the most recent 4A poll will meet in this first round game. Kimball won District 8-4AI, while Aubrey finished fourth in District 7-4AI. Kimball moved from Division 5A Division II to 4A Division I this year.
4A Division II Region II
Capece: Sunnyvale vs. Caddo Mills. Sunnyvale is ranked fifth in the most recent 4A poll and is looking to go further in the playoffs this year. It won its bi-district game last season, but lost to eventual state champion Gilmer in the next round.
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TCU moved to 3-0 against Texas State, but it was not pretty.
Free throw shooting and foul trouble plagued the Frogs from what could have been a dominant performance.
Trazarien White and Noah Reynolds were two transfers with big expectations for the Frogs this season.
Both had their best statistical performances as a Horned Frog Tuesday.
Reynolds had 17 points on 6-7 from the field and five assists, while White finished with 16 points on 7-10 shooting.
Frog fans have now seen a lot of different players have big time games, showing just how many different TCU guys can beat the opponent on any given night.
The main downfall for the Frogs tonight was factors they could control.
TCU shot 15-32 (46.9%) from the free throw line and accounted for 20 fouls (two technical) on the night.
The two technical fouls came from Micah Robinson and Jamie Dixon, which could have been argued were unworthy of that status.
Free throws have been an issue for TCU the past few years, so seeing this problem come up again is not a good sign.
However, these are unforced errors that can be easily corrected as the Frogs go deeper in the season.
It was the story of two halves for starting point guard Frankie Collins.
After going scoreless in the first half, the Arizona State transfer poured in 13 second half points and added six assists on the night as well.
Collins is a catalyst for how this team performs, which was seen big time Tuesday.
If the Frogs can get more of the second half version of Collins, they could be in for a lot of success this year.
Noah Reynolds, Frankie Collins, and Trazarien White
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