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49+ min ago (330+ words) Texas Tech and BYU are facing off in the Big 12 Championship in a rematch with College Football Playoff seeding on the line. The Red Raiders beat BYU 29-7 in their last matchup in Lubbock on Nov. 8. With another win, the Red Raiders could earn a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, BYU needs a win to secure a spot in the top 12. " 13:23 left in the quarter: After allowing a score on the opening drive, the Texas Tech defense forced a three-and-out. The Red Raiders will take over from their own 39. " 14:56 left in the quarter: Stone Harrington converted on a 23-yard field goal to get the Red Raiders on the scoreboard. BYU 7, Texas Tech 3 " End of first quarter: BYU stopped Texas Tech on 3rd and 8 to force forth down at the BYU 5. The Red Raiders will kick a field goal after…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago (221+ words) San Antonio's second annual Krampus Parade wound through the King William Historic District on Friday night, bringing a host of menacing creatures that threaten to carry off bad boys and girls ahead of Christmas. Parade viewers lined the neighborhood's streets to watch a stream of people dressed as the mythological demon Krampus and various other [] The post Everything we saw as San Antonio's Krampus Parade terrified King William appeared first on San Antonio Current. San Antonio's second annual Krampus Parade wound through the King William Historic District on Friday night, bringing a host of menacing creatures that threaten to carry off bad boys and girls ahead of Christmas. Parade viewers lined the neighborhood's streets to watch a stream of people dressed as the mythological demon Krampus and various other scary creatures shamble through. Part of Yuletide lore in Germany and…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (272+ words) Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday sued the East Plano Islamic Center and its leaders in North Texas for alleged securities fraud after months of fierce scrutiny from GOP officials and commentators over a planned Muslim community. On Friday, Paxton accused Community Capital Partners " a private group he alleged EPIC founded " of failing to register as a securities dealer and committing securities fraud by misrepresenting the proposed development's location and its leader's compensation in relation to the project, according to the suit. Paxton filed the suit in Collin County, where part of the development is planned, a month and a half after he wrote to the Texas Secu'ri'ties Board about violations his office had uncovered while investigating the development. He asked the board to review those findings and get back to him so that he could sue." The development is…...

11+ hour, 16+ min ago (635+ words) The No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders clinched their spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday with a 34-7 drubbing of the No. 11 BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Given that Texas Tech was already ranked fourth entering the Big 12 title game, Saturday's victory likely ensures the 12-1 Red Raiders a first-round bye in the CFP as well. Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback and Texas Tech alum Patrick Mahomes took to X to congratulate his alma mater on its first-ever CFP berth: Despite being No. 11 in the rankings, BYU will almost certainly be on the outside looking in with regard to the CFP since the five highest-ranked conference champions are guaranteed a CFP spot. That means the American champion in No. 20 Tulane will leapfrog BYU into a playoff spot, as will one of No....

13+ hour, 35+ min ago (1055+ words) Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher (7) dribbles down the court as he's guarded by Virginia Cavaliers guard Chance Mallory (2) during the game against Virginia at the Moody Center in Austin, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) and Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Grunloh (17) reach for the ball during tip off during the game against Virginia at the Moody Center in Austin, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) reacts to scoring a three-point-shot during the game against Virginia at the Moody Center in Austin, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3) and Virginia Cavaliers forward Devin Tillis (11) reach for possession during the game against Virginia at the Moody Center in Austin, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) guards Virginia Cavaliers center Ugonna Onyenso (33) during the game against Virginia at the Moody Center in Austin, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Texas Longhorns center Matas…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago (684+ words) The No. 11 BYU Cougars, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, face the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders, led by quarterback Behren Morton in the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. What: Big 12 Championship Who: BYU vs. Texas Tech When: Dec. 6, 2025 (12/6/25) Bachmeier is the first true freshman to start an entire season at quarterback for the Cougars. He has led No. 11 BYU (11-1) to 11 wins for a second straight season and helped the Cougars clinch a Big 12 Championship Game berth in just their third season in the league. If Bachmeier and BYU can prevail in a rematch against No. 5 Texas Tech (11-1, No. 4 CFP) on Saturday, the Cougars would earn an automatic College Football Playoff berth and their first conference title since winning the second of back to back Mountain West Conference titles in 2007. "We worked so…...

20+ hour, 53+ min ago (164+ words) The No. 24 North Texas Mean Green face off against the No. 20 Tulane Green Wave today in the American Conference Championship game. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MST) on Friday, December 5, with a live broadcast on ABC, and streaming live on demand. " You can watch North Texas vs. Tulane live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial), with Fubo (free trial) or streaming live on ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month). When: 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MST) on Friday, December 5. Where: Yulman Stadium | New Orleans, LA TV channel: ABC, and streaming on demand on ESPN's live sports streaming platforms available on the ESPN App with the ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscription plans. (This is the streaming service formerly known as ESPN Plus. Here's a look at how you can watch ESPN+ games live on your TV.) Spread: UNT: -2.5| TUL: +2.5...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago (44+ words) From the start line to the city streets, every step tells a story! Hear what the Downtown Run Group co-founder says the inaugural San Antonio Marathon means for our community. : https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-marathon-2025-21067064.php...

23+ hour, 5+ min ago (342+ words) Texas State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, will hold a San Antonio rally on Sunday as part of his U.S. Senate campaign launch tour." The event will kick off at 1 p.m. at San Antonio's Ambassador Hall, 8751 Grimmsom Road, on the Northwest Side. Those interested in attending can RSVP by visiting the Talarico for Texas website." Talarico is expected to address the U.S. Supreme Court's decision this week to keep Texas' new congressional maps while they're contested in court. The Republican-controlled state legislature undertook the redistricting over the summer at the behest of President Donald Trump, ahead of what's likely to be a punishing midterm election for his party." "Voters are supposed to choose their politicians "not the other way around," Talarico said in a statement following the SCOTUS ruling. "No matter what Donald Trump or his hand-picked Supreme Court throw our way, we're going…...

1+ day, 29+ min ago (372+ words) Fans of a Texas country music star recently'received a free meet-and-greet after spotting them in a small town near San Antonio. Just weeks before they embark on a multi-state tour, "Pretty Heart" singer Parker'McCollum made a'business operator do a double-take by visiting their restaurant. McCollum'was seen at the Broadway 830 pizza shop on Tuesday, December 2, according to a Facebook post.'The eatery is located at 100 East Main Street in Uvalde, about 80 miles from the Alamo City. General Manager Billy Joe Wilson tells MySA that the musician walked through their doors at about 12 p.m. and was'recognized by one of the store's pizza leads. Wilson, who didn't immediately notice the singer, says once it clicked, they thought "O.M.G., that's Parker McCollum." The Academy of Country Music award winner was "extremely nice and very accommodating," Wilson says. Broadway 830 serves everything from pasta to salads to sandwiches....