Big choice for Lake Travis HS baseball standout

A baseball scholarship to play at the University of Texas or a pro career fresh out of high school? It's a choice Lake Travis High School standout Brett Baty will have to make but it looks like it'll be a win win no matter what Baty decides.

Fairmont Austin turns the skyline burnt orange

Did you notice something different on your commute this morning? Fairmont Austin illuminated the south facing windows of the hotel with a giant illuminated Longhorns logo Sunday night.

Hook 'em! Texas tops Lipscomb to win NIT championship

Texas can hook its horns to an NIT championship. Dylan Osetkowski had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Texas to the NIT championship with an 81-66 win over Lipscomb on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. "It's great to win a championship," coach Shaka Smart said. The Longhorns (21-16) beat South Dakota State, Xavier, Colorado and TCU to reach the final, and...

Spring practices kick off for UT Longhorns football

The last time we saw the University of Texas Longhorns football team, quarterback Sam Ehlinger was standing on a podium at the Superdome in New Orleans letting the world know that Texas was back!

UT Longhorns baseball team sweeps LSU

The first two games of the much anticipated baseball series between the University of Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers were not close with Texas outscoring LSU 16-5 in its two wins.

John Burt excelling in two sports at UT

University of Texas receiver John Burt is one of the fastest players on the team but when spring practices begin he'll be using his speed to help the Longhorns but just not on the football field.

Gov. Abbott willing to help revive the Texas -Texas A&M rivalry game

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he supports efforts to bring back the rivalry football game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Wide receiver of the Texas Longhorns Lil’Jordan Humphrey has announced he will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season with Texas, according to Texas Athletics.

Texas ends season in AP poll top 10, Clemson is No. 1 for 3rd time

Clemson finished No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for the third time after routing Alabama in the national championship game. The Tigers received all 61 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide, which was trying to become just the third team to go wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country, finished second. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Playoff...

Texas quarterback Vince Young has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame

Texas quarterback Vince Young and Notre Dame speedster Raghib Ismail have been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, along with 11 other players and two coaches.   

PETA calls on Texas, Georgia to end live mascot use after Sugar Bowl incident

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called on the University of Texas and the University of Georgia to end the use of live mascots after an incident before their Sugar Bowl matchup on Tuesday.

Austin photojournalist hit by horn as Bevo make a break for it at Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns made their first charge at the Bulldogs before Tuesday night's Sugar Bowl game even started. About an hour before kickoff, Bevo, UT Longhorns mascot, broke out of his barricade and, rushed in the direction of University of Georgia’s bulldog mascot, Uga.

Longhorn fans feeling renewed hope after Sugar Bowl victory

It's been a long journey for not only the Longhorns, but also the fans who stuck by their side through the tough seasons. “I didn't expect them to make it this far,” said Dustin Kanae, Longhorn fan.

Sugar Bowl 2019: Texas vs. Georgia

Two of the most ravenous fan bases in the nation will watch their teams go head-to-head on New Year's Day at the 2019 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Hutto QB Chase Griffin signs with UCLA

Hutto quarterback Chase Griffin makes it official and signs with UCLA.

Hutto QB named Gatorade Player of the Year

UCLA bound Chase Griffin is just the second Austin area football player to receive the prestigious honor joining Lake Travis alum Garrett Gilbert.

Longhorns head off to compete in Big 12 Championship game

They've battled before for the golden hat, in the Red River Rivalry, but, this weekend the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners will be fighting for the Big 12 Championship bragging rights. 

Bill would require Texas, Texas A&M to play football game annually

A bill filed Tuesday would require the University of Texas and Texas A&M to play a football game against each other annually.