Ronnie Dunn’s name doesn’t always get to shine on its own. It’s usually trailing that of his longtime bandmate Kix Brooks. As Brooks & Dunn, the two men make up one of…
Yard Barker – It’s do-or-die for Georgia and declining QB Carson Beck
Carson Beck’s regression has been jarring, putting Georgia in a position nobody considered possible. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: Fiesta Latina, Segundo Barrio murals tour, UTEP volleyball finale
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Los Murales de Segundo Barrio Explore El Paso’s artistic heritage with the Los Murales de Segundo…
Yard Barker – Report reveals Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava’s status vs. Georgia
With a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff on the line, No. 7 Tennessee will reportedly be without freshman QB Nico Iamaleava vs. No. 12 Georgia this Saturday. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Ted Cruz announces he’s backing Rick Scott in Senate leadership vote, snubbing John Cornyn
Cruz made the announcement less than an hour before Republican senators were scheduled to vote for their next leader to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – San Antonio Is Booming. Why Is It Still So Poor?
If experts are to be believed, San Antonio is finally closing in on its moment. Henry Cisneros, who has written not one but two books about his hometown’s potential, told me so,…
Yard Barker – Texas benefits from outdated tradition in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Prior to the release of the latest College Football Playoff Rankings on Tuesday, The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel outlined how No. 3 Texas is currently reaping the benefits of an outdated tradition in…
Texas Monthly – A push to change a 2019 Texas law that bars certain felons from becoming social workers
Texas prohibits people with assault convictions, among other felonies, from becoming social workers. A new lawsuit says the ban is unconstitutional. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Trump’s threatened tariffs could have big impact on border
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – President-elect Donald Trump said in a campaign rally in North Carolina he would impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican imports if Mexico’s new leadership fails to…
Yard Barker – Former Mississippi State WR recruit Kenny Darby lands with LSU
Kenny Darby is going to stay in the state to play college football. At least that’s the plan for now, as the three-star from Bossier City, Louisiana has made a verbal commitment…