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Austin Formula One fans: If you don't like this year's music, you can sell back your pass
Attention Formula One U.S. Grand Prix fans: Circuit of the Americas will buy early bird passes back until May 6. COTA officials are "confident this year’s United States Grand Prix entertainment lineup is so strong that they are offering 'early bird' general admission grounds passes buyers a profit." The music lineup for the annual racing event, which runs Oct. 18-20, will be announced on April 29.
Big 12 softball power rankings: New No. 1 as Texas continues building momentum
A series win over Oklahoma last week wasn’t quite enough to lift Texas into the top spot in the Big 12 softball power rankings. But the Longhorns have kept their momentum from that series rolling right along with a win last Wednesday over then-ranked Texas State and a three-game sweep of Baylor. ...
Track and field heads to regionals
Thirteen Drippin Springs High Schoo track and field athletes placed in the top four in their respective events at the 25-26 Area Meet on Wednesday, April 10 in Georgetown to qualify for the Region IV-6A Meet. The boys 4x200meter relay team of Cooper Reid, Jackson Mills, Kyle Koch and Croix DaCunha highlighted the competition with an area title by winning the event in a time of 1:29.24. DaCunha and Mills also qualified in the 4x400 relay with Beckham Kelly and Maddox Maher, timing 3:22.24 for third place. The girls’ 4x400 relay consisting of Megan Hancock, Morgan Riley, Rylea Bernhard and Kaleigh Howell...
Stormy weather could cancel Texas' spring football game on Saturday
A stormy forecast could wash out Texas’ spring football game Saturday, Texas officials confirmed Tuesday. If a weather forecast that includes a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon prevents the Longhorns from kicking off the spring game at 1 p.m., Texas senior associate athletics director John Bianco said he doesn't anticipate...
Erik Posegay Named Associate Head Coach At Texas, Marking Bowman’s First Hire
Posegay, the former USA Swimming National Junior Team Director, worked alongside Bowman for four years at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Current photo via Texas Athletics. The Bob Bowman era of the Texas swimming & diving program is underway, as the newly-announced men’s head coach has made his first hire, adding Erik Posegay to his staff.
Where to Play Pickleball in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, renowned for its vibrant culture, scenic beauty, and active community, has emerged as an exceptional destination for pickleball enthusiasts. With a perfect blend of sunny weather, space and an free-spirit vibe, Austin provides an ideal setting for players to enjoy pickleball 365 days a year. Dick Nichols District...
From gymnast to diver: freshman Tanner Braunton reflects on successful switch
Freshman diver Tanner Braunton has recently enjoyed a season of success that culminated at the Big 12 Championship meet. A bronze medalist in the three-meter and a gold medalist in the platform and team diving events, he also carries the title of the 2024 Big 12 Diving Newcomer of the Meet.
Defensive tackle options abound for Texas in the transfer portal
The transfer portal is open and several teams are set to battle for the top players at multiple positions. Texas, along with several others, finds itself in need of a defensive tackle addition. They have options. We noted that Texas could be in the running for Arizona transfer defensive tackle...
Sugar Land Takes Series Opener Over Round Rock, 3-2
SUGAR LAND, Texas – The Round Rock Express (7-9) fell to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (11-5) by a final score of 3-2 on Tuesday night at Constellation Field in the series opener of the six-game series. Round Rock reliever RHP Damian Mendoza (0-1, 0.00) took credit for the...
PBR Austin Gamblers and Taylor Rodeo Association Announce “The Next Gambler”
AUSTIN, Texas — The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter are shows designed to find undiscovered talent and pair them with big name coaches to mentor them and lead them to victory. There will now be a bull riding version of this concept. The...
High school baseball report: Austin-area teams make final push for playoffs
With the high school baseball regular season about to enter its final stretch, here's the midweek report for the Austin area as teams make their final push for the playoffs. Bowie 3, Westlake 1: Ryder Melsa scattered four hits over 5 1/3 innings, Cole Miller threw 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief...
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