The Texas Longhorns lost to the Georgia Bulldogs last night at DKR Memorial Stadium, 30-15, after a lackluster offense in the first half. Two touchdowns in the third quarter would be all they could muster in the game.
Texas drops to 6-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference and will lose their No. 1 position atop the AP Top 25.
More on yesterday’s game can be found at the bottom of this post in SPORTS.
Part of FM 620 east of Lake Travis remains closed today as crews continue to repair a gas leak that occurred Friday when a construction crew hit a gas line.
In an update last night the Texas Department of Transportation said southbound lanes of FM 620 at RR 2222 were open and northbound lanes were still closed. (Fox7 Austin)
One person was reported injured in an accident late last night.
Austin firefighters rescued a person who reportedly jumped off the edge of the cliff at Mt. Bonnell Saturday afternoon.
It’s unclear in what condition the patient is in or the reason they jumped off the cliff’s edge. (CBS Austin)
The Zilker Eagle is back up and running after several weeks of being out of service. (Fox7 Austin)
The abrupt closing of a North Austin auto body repair shop leaves some customers scrambling.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties across Texas in response to the increased threat of wildfires. (Texas Farm Bureau)
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
Forecasters are closely watching two systems that developed rapidly in the past 24 hours.
Tropical Storm Oscar formed late Saturday morning and rapidly intensified, becoming a hurricane early Saturday afternoon. Oscar will bring the risk of flooding downpours as it tracks westward.
Nadine is a tropical depression and is on track to affect Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. (National Hurricane Center)
Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order to secure water use for farmers in the Rio Grande Valley. The action comes after Miller has been voicing his concerns of the state running out of water. (MySanAntonio)
One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday. (Associated Press)
According to the latest state-by-state migration data, more than 478,000 people packed up their things and left the Lone Star State in 2023…fewer than the previous year when Texas saw almost 494,000 people leave.
38,000 Texans moved to California last year, the top destination. (KXAN-TV)
The effort to spare Robert Roberson from execution sparked a conflict between the top courts in Texas that must be resolved. (Texas Tribune)
As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence. (Texas Tribune)
Several Houston-area bars and clubs have received a 90-day suspension from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after an investigation into alleged human trafficking. (Fox26 Houston)
What could Project 2025’s proposal mean for Austin transportation projects?
Uber and Lyft are making it easier for voters to get to the polls by offering discounted rides on Election Day, providing a 50% off discount on rides up to $10. (CBS Austin)
More than 18.6 million Texans are currently registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State’s office. So far, 131,341 votes have been cast, for a statewide turnout of 0.71%. Early voting has not yet started in Texas, but some mail ballots have already been returned to and reported by some county election offices. (KXAN-TV)
Former Secretary of State John Scott says he is extremely confident in the security of Texas elections.
Colin Allred, looking to defeat incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in 16 days, was in Round Rock yesterday to make his case.
16 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY
Former President Trump was campaigning in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where golf legend Arnold Palmer was born. Trump spent a full 12 minutes lauding Palmer…even discussing the size of Palmer’s penis.
Vice President Kamala Harris was joined by singer Usher on the campaign trail in Atlanta on Saturday.
Kamala Harris has no current plans to campaign with President Biden before Election Day. (NBC News)
Trump, Harris go on a campaign blitz in battleground states as the race enters its final stretch. (CBS News)
SPORTS
The Texas Longhorns were handed their first loss of the season Saturday at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs, 30-15, after a scoreless first half saw quarterback Quinn Ewers get pulled from the game in favor of backup Arch Manning.
The game was briefly paused late in the third quarter after Longhorns fans threw bottles and other trash onto the field on the north side of Royal-Memorial Stadium near the student section.
Steve Sarkisian postgame press conference…
Analysis and takeaways from the game.
No. 14 Texas A&M held off Mississippi State for a 34-24 victory on Saturday and are now 6-1 (4-0 Southeastern Conference) and have won six in a row since losing to Notre Dame.
In Major League Soccer, Austin FC concluded their 2024 season with a win.
Austin FC scored twice in extra time to defeat Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. The match attendance of 20,738 marked the 70th consecutive MLS home sellout for Austin FC, extending the league’s longest active streak.
On the ice in Dallas yesterday, the Stars defeated Edmonton, 4-1. They are off today and resume play Tuesday in Buffalo.
Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season finds the Cowboys with the week off after their crushing loss to the Lions last week.
The Texans (5-1), however, have a formidable opponent in the Green Bay Packers (4-2) today up at Lambeau Field.
Today we’re exploring some must-visit small towns…the hidden gems of Texas.
