The Big Picture: The Rankings That Matter

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We all want the Longhorns in the top 25, but there are other numbers that matter. Count me among the legion of fans who love the Texas Longhorns and who look forward...

 
 

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Big and Bright

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Life under the stars at UT’s McDonald Observatory

 
 

A Letter to Frank Dobie

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Ben Wright’s piece on Allen Reid Robinson’s letter to J. Frank Dobie, from the January | February 2016 issue of the Alcalde can be read here. For more...

 
 

Joe Jamail Dies at 90

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Attorney and Longhorn philanthropist Joe Jamail, BA ’50, JD ’53, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, died Wednesday at age 90. One of the most successful trial...

 
 

Paris Longhorns Honor Victims of Terror Attacks

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Following the terrorist attacks in Paris last month, members of the Texas Exes France Chapter paid their respects by visiting impromptu memorials outside the...

 
 

Late to the Game: The McCombs School of Sports Ownership

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Red McCombs owns a lot of things. The license-plate holder on your pre-owned 2005 Toyota Camry that reads Red McCombs Toyota? Well, no, he doesn’t own that...

 
 

Judge Throws Out Regent’s Suit Against Chancellor

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A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a University of Texas System regent against his own CEO. The suit by Regent Wallace Hall against Chancellor William McRaven...

 
 

Texas Introduces New Football Coaches Gilbert and Mattox

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It’s been a whirlwind for Texas football the past few days. First, Tulsa co-OC Sterlin Gilbert was coming to call plays at Texas. Then he wasn’t. Then...

 
 
 
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