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100 Years of DKR-Texas Memorial

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For the stadium’s centennial, Avrel Seale and Chris Del Conte reflect on its significance as a symbol of the University.

 
 

The Life and Legacy of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at 100 Years

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The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets in a traditional halftime formation to honor UT’s new stadium at the Thanksgiving dedication game, Nov. 27, 1924. There...

 
 
The Burnt-Orange Stranger

The Burnt-Orange Stranger

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It took me a long time to get to know Willie Nelson. My first introduction to him was not as the suit-wearing Nashville upstart, nor as Shotgun Willie, the outlaw,...

 
 

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (With A&M)

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It feels that way, doesn’t it? After being teased by a Texas vs. Texas A&M matchup for weeks by bowl prognosticators, Longhorn fans will have to wait...

 
 

Editor’s Letter: Not Just for the Coffee Table

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Whatever you do, do not place this issue of the Alcalde onto your coffee table and forget about it. You should really read it all the way through. I know that the...

 
 

Freddie Steinmark Movie “My All American” Starts Filming This Month in Austin

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You thought no football movie could make you cry like Rudy did. That’s about to change. My All American, the inspiring football drama centered around UT’s...

 
 
Charlie Strong sets new tone for texas football

Texas Tough: Charlie Strong Sets New Tone for Longhorn Football

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UT’s newest head coach introduced himself to Longhorn fans and promised hard-nosed football. Charlie Strong had his chance to make his first impression Monday,...

 
 

Talk Back: Responses to our January|February Issue

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A New Suit The Texas Exes unveiled a brand new look, and readers had a lot to say about it. Larry Lauck, BJ ’77, Life Member, wrote: “I applaud the simplification...

 
 

Coach, Remembered

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Legendary former head football coach Darrell K Royal, who died in November at age 88, left a lasting impression on everyone he met. The Alcalde asked fans, alumni,...

 
 

Darrell K Royal: 1924-2012

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He was the football coach who brought The University of Texas its first-ever national championship—then two more. He was the innovator of the wishbone offense,...

 
 
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