PITTSBURG, Kansas — Tarleton track and field traveled with a smaller crew than usual for their first indoor meet of the season at the Crimson and Gold Invitational hosted by Pittsburg State. That was no matter as they wasted no time breaking records and showing extremely well to jumpstart the Texans 2023 season at the Robert W.
AUSTIN — Chris Beard, who coached Texas Tech to the 2019 NCAA championship game and was hired away by Texas with expectations he’d elevate his alma mater to the same elite level, was arrested early Monday on a felony family violence charge after a woman told police he strangled and bit her.
FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent receiver T.Y. Hilton on Monday, adding the former longtime Indianapolis Colts player after their much-publicized courting of Odell Beckham Jr.
Texan women’s basketball looks to stay undefeated at home while allowing fans to test their accuracy with a Teddy Bear Toss during halftime. Women’s basketball hosts its final home nonconference game against Northwestern State on Wednesday.
FRISCO — Dak Prescott has more interceptions through his first eight starts than at any point in his career. The star Dallas quarterback’s response to his ninth interception of the season was impressive, leading a 98-yard drive after giving Houston a great chance to complete a big upset.
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans did a lot of good things Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. However, they came up short late with a chance to seal the victory as their skid extended to eight games with a 27-23 loss.
WACO — Tarleton fought until the final buzzer on Tuesday night, but ultimately fell short to No. 12 ranked Baylor, 80-57, at the Ferrell Center.
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will return to Davis Mills at quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, two weeks after he was benched for Kyle Allen. Coach Lovie Smith announced the move Wednesday, saying “we don’t give out lifetime jobs.” The switch comes after Allen was picked off on Houston’s first play of the game against Cleveland last weekend, had a fumble returned for a touchdown and an interception brought back for another score as Houston (1-10-1) dropped its seventh straight game.
STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton has been impressive with its deep shooting and Teresa Da Silva has been impressive overall. Both sentiments remained true on Tuesday in the Texans’ commanding home victory over Weber State 86-69.