Saturday, November 16, 2024

Texas top utility regulator quits in fallout over blackouts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' top utilities regulator resigned Monday in the widening fallout from blackouts triggered by an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Texas top utility regulator quits in fallout over blackouts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' top utilities regulator resigned Monday in the widening fallout from blackouts triggered by an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Texas top utility regulator quits in fallout over blackouts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' top utilities regulator resigned Monday in the widening fallout from blackouts triggered by an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mac McClung made a long jumper with 3 seconds left and No. 15 Texas Tech rallied to beat No. 4 Texas 79-77 on Wednesday night, ending the Longhorns' perfect start in the Big 12.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mac McClung made a long jumper with 3 seconds left and No. 15 Texas Tech rallied to beat No. 4 Texas 79-77 on Wednesday night, ending the Longhorns' perfect start in the Big 12.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Heavy police presence at Texas Capitol as lawmakers return

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 100 Texas troopers in riot gear stood outside the state Capitol, wearing tactical vests and face shields. Dozens more patrolled the hallways, some carrying zip-tie handcuffs. Beyond the front gates, a small group of armed demonstrators paced on the sidewalk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones scores 23, No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State 78-72

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones scored a career-high 23 points and No. 4 Texas held off Iowa State 78-72 on Tuesday night to continue its torrid start to the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones scores 23, No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State 78-72

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones scored a career-high 23 points and No. 4 Texas held off Iowa State 78-72 on Tuesday night to continue its torrid start to the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was tired of waiting for Tom Herman to deliver a Big 12 title and turn the Longhorns back into national championship contenders.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Texas fires football coach Tom Herman after 4 seasons of failing to win Big 12 championship

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fires football coach Tom Herman after 4 seasons of failing to win Big 12 championship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's top health official on Tuesday urged vaccine providers not to hold any doses in reserve and to distribute them as quickly as possible as the state deals with record-breaking numbers of virus patients in hospitals and new cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's top health official on Tuesday urged vaccine providers not to hold any doses in reserve and to distribute them as quickly as possible as the state deals with record-breaking numbers of virus patients in hospitals and new cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Texas top health official urges quick vaccinations

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' top health official said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine providers who have received doses must give them out as quickly as possible to qualified patients and not hold any in reserve, as the state deals with record-breaking numbers of virus patients in hospitals and new cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

And then there was one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

And then there was one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brown's 18 points lead No. 13 Texas over Texas State 74-53

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For Texas freshman Greg Brown, every minute on the court, every shot and defensive matchup is a chance to grow into the player one of the program's biggest recruits in years is expected to be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown's 18 points lead No. 13 Texas over Texas State 74-53

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For Texas freshman Greg Brown, every minute on the court, every shot and defensive matchup is a chance to grow into the player one of the program's biggest recruits in years is expected to be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fred Akers, Texas coach who flirted with glory, dies at 82

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fred Akers followed a coaching giant at Texas and came agonizingly close to glory himself with two undefeated seasons before his national title hopes ended in the Cotton Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fred Akers, Texas coach who flirted with glory, dies at 82

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fred Akers followed a coaching giant at Texas and came agonizingly close to glory himself with two undefeated seasons before his national title hopes ended in the Cotton Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No. 12 Villanova hands No. 17 Texas first loss 68-64

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After opening the season in a Connecticut “bubble,” Villanova went all the way down to Texas to get a big win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Texas coach Tom Herman avoids talking about his future

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, trying to keep the focus on the players trying to win their last two games of the regular season, even as two of them decided to leave early.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Texas coach Tom Herman avoids talking about his future

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, trying to keep the focus on the players trying to win their last two games of the regular season, even as two of them decided to leave early.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaka Smart should have everything he needs this season with a Texas roster full of experience and brawny, young talent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaka Smart should have everything he needs this season with a Texas roster full of experience and brawny, young talent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas became America's first state Wednesday with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, as sporting events were canceled and the border city of El Paso added mobile morgues in anticipation of virus deaths overwhelming hospitals for weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns’ two-game losing skid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was still no school band but the song still played. And this time, the Texas players stayed on the field for “The Eyes of Texas.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns’ two-game losing skid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was still no school band but the song still played. And this time, the Texas players stayed on the field for “The Eyes of Texas.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns’ two-game losing skid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was still no school band but the song still played. And this time, the Texas players stayed on the field for “The Eyes of Texas.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns’ two-game losing skid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was still no school band but the song still played. And this time, the Texas players stayed on the field for “The Eyes of Texas.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ehlinger TDs power Texas over Baylor 27-16, ends skid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Ehlinger passed for an early touchdown, then ran for two more in the second half to lead Texas to a 27-16 win over Baylor on Saturday that snapped the Longhorns' two-game losing skid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Conflict raging over 'The Eyes of Texas' school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Losing football games is one thing at the University of Texas. A challenge to the hallowed school song is quite another.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

A return to football and relief for Baylor and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' Tom Herman and Baylor's Dave Aranda are old friends and college teammates who will meet for the first time Saturday as opposing head coaches.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Conflict raging over 'The Eyes of Texas' school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Losing football games is one thing at the University of Texas. A challenge to the hallowed school song is quite another.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

A return to football and relief for Baylor and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' Tom Herman and Baylor's Dave Aranda are old friends and college teammates who will meet for the first time Saturday as opposing head coaches.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Conflict raging over 'The Eyes of Texas' school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Losing football games is one thing at the University of Texas. A challenge to the hallowed school song is quite another.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

A return to football and relief for Baylor and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' Tom Herman and Baylor's Dave Aranda are old friends and college teammates who will meet for the first time Saturday as opposing head coaches.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Herman says no mandate for Texas players over school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday there is no mandate that his players stay on the field for the post-game singing of the school song, an issue that has erupted into controversy among Longhorns fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Herman says no mandate for Texas players over school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday there is no mandate that his players stay on the field for the post-game singing of the school song, an issue that has erupted into controversy among Longhorns fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Herman says no mandate for Texas players over school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday there is no mandate that his players stay on the field for the post-game singing of the school song, an issue that has erupted into controversy among Longhorns fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Herman says no mandate for Texas players over school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday there is no mandate that his players stay on the field for the post-game singing of the school song, an issue that has erupted into controversy among Longhorns fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Texas AD "expects" players stand together for school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday he expects players to “stand together as a unified group” to show appreciation for the school and fans during the playing of the school song “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but didn't say what will happen if …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds “only love in my heart for people of all races, colors and creeds” in a resignation letter released Wednesday by the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Texas AD "expects" players stand together for school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday he expects players to “stand together as a unified group” to show appreciation for the school and fans during the playing of the school song “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but didn't say what will happen if …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds “only love in my heart for people of all races, colors and creeds” in a resignation letter released Wednesday by the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Texas AD "expects" players stand together for school song

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday he expects players to “stand together as a unified group” to show appreciation for the school and fans during the playing of the school song “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but didn't say what will happen if …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds “only love in my heart for people of all races, colors and creeds” in a resignation letter released Wednesday by the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herman will sing "Eyes of Texas" and respect those who don't

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday he'll encourage players and staff to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but will respect those who don't want to join the long-standing school tradition that has become a flashpoint for fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herman will sing "Eyes of Texas" and respect those who don't

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday he'll encourage players and staff to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but will respect those who don't want to join the long-standing school tradition that has become a flashpoint for fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herman will sing "Eyes of Texas" and respect those who don't

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday he'll encourage players and staff to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but will respect those who don't want to join the long-standing school tradition that has become a flashpoint for fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

Tim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he’ll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty of hand sanitizer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

Tim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he’ll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty of hand sanitizer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

Tim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he’ll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty of hand sanitizer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don't qualify as essential surgeries.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don't qualify as essential surgeries.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

States suspending standardized tests as schools close

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Closing schools to combat the spread of the coronavirus is having a sweeping impact on an annual rite of spring: the standardized tests that are dreaded by millions of students and teachers alike.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully calculated financial plans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully calculated financial plans.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully calculated financial plans.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sessions advances to Texas GOP runoff in Congress return bid

Former longtime Rep. Pete Sessions advanced Tuesday to a runoff for the Republican nomination in a rural central Texas district in his bid to return to Congress after being voted out of a different seat in 2018.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As mass sexual assault scandals, some dating back decades, roil universities across the country, the schools are seemingly drawing from the same playbook in their responses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As mass sexual assault scandals, some dating back decades, roil universities across the country, the schools are seemingly drawing from the same playbook in their responses.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Texas weighs allowing open carry of handguns

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Austin gunman fires 100-plus rounds downtown

AUSTIN, Texas — A gunman fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings in Austin and tried to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze early Friday before he died during a confrontation with police, authorities said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

APTOPIX Austin Shooting

Police tape marks off the scene after authorities shot and killed a man who they say opened fire on the Mexican Consulate, police headquarters and other downtown buildings early Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Austin, Texas. In the distance, police cars surround the suspect's vehicle parked near the Interstate 35 …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Anti-doping officials want Armstrong under oath

A televised confession by Lance Armstrong isn't enough.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency erases Armstrong's titles

The champagne toasts on the Champs-Elysees and the two-fingered "V'' for victory signs he flashed while pedaling to the finish line.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tebow draws big crowd to Texas Easter service

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Longtime blues piano player, showman dies

Muddy Waters was looking for a new piano player when chain-smoking journeyman Pinetop Perkins showed off his aggressive keyboarding during a jam session.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man angry at IRS crashes plane into building

AUSTIN, Texas - A software engineer furious with the Internal Revenue Service launched a suicide attack on the agency Thursday by crashing his small plane into an office building containing nearly 200 IRS employees, setting off a raging fire that sent workers running for their lives.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO