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Perseverance pays off for Alan Zapalac

Drew King May 5, 2017

During his junior year of high school, Alan Zapalac applied to work for a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Wallis, Texas. He was told they weren’t hiring and went looking for work elsewhere. “My...

From fruit bars to freestyles, Smacker Miles knows the reward for dreaming big.

Keshav Prathivadi May 4, 2017

One extra lap.  That’s all a four year old Smacker Miles needed to swim on a hot summer day to get her reward: a cold fruit bar, reprieve from the relentless sun shining above.  “At...

Texas falls in second round of Big 12 Championships

Dawson Hinkley May 1, 2017

The fourth-seeded Longhorns rolled into Norman on Friday looking to turn their average season into a great one with a string of wins at the Big 12 Championships. No. 24 Texas (13-8) saw their hopes...

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Texas fights through windy conditions at Longhorn Invitational

Drew King May 1, 2017

Strong winds coming up from the south flowed through Mike A. Myers Stadium all day Saturday at the Longhorn Invitational. Though conditions were less than desirable, Texas head coach Mario Sategna expected...

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Young Longhorns face tall task at Big 12 championships

Dawson Hinkley April 28, 2017

It has been quite a hectic season for a young Longhorn squad. Texas’ play in the regular season has seen its fair share of highs and lows, ending at a season record of 12–7. But this weekend,...

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Gordon realizing leadership role ahead of Longhorn Invitational

Drew King April 28, 2017

Sitting inside the McFerrin Athletic Center at Texas A&M, senior sprinter Chrisann Gordon had her face buried in her hands. She had just taken sixth place in the women’s 400 meters finals...

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Longhorns fall in quarterfinals to No. 15 Oklahoma, 4-3

Justin Martinez April 28, 2017

Oklahoma stormed the court following its 4-3 win over No. 9 Texas on Thursday. But on the other side of the court, the Longhorns walked away from the ongoing celebration, knowing they let an opportunity...

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No. 9 Texas faces No. 15 Oklahoma in Big 12 quarterfinals

Justin Martinez April 27, 2017

It’s “win or go home” for No. 9 Texas as they head to Norman, Oklahoma, for the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Championships. With the regular season in the books, Texas is ready to make...

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Men’s golf wins fifth straight Big 12 title

Zephyr Melton April 27, 2017

The last several years for sports teams on the Forty Acres have been somewhat inconsistent compared to what Texas fans have become accustomed to.  The baseball team parted ways with the winningest...

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Texas finishes regular season with solid wins

Dawson Hinkley April 24, 2017

Junior Dani Wagland sent a backhand strike down the left side of the court Friday afternoon. Kansas’ Tatiana Nikolaeva stretched to return the hit, but her racket fell a few inches short as the ball...

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Texas women’s golf wins Big 12 Championship

Travis Hlavinka April 24, 2017

No. 23 Longhorns shined the brightest on the biggest stage of the season. The Longhorns won their first Big 12 Championship since 2011 this weekend and fourth in school history.  Since tying...

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Texas stumbles in regular season finale against No. 9 TCU

Justin Martinez April 24, 2017

The No. 7 Longhorns (19–7) entered Fort Worth on Saturday with hopes of ending their regular season with a statement victory over No. 9 TCU. But those hopes never materialized as the Horned Frogs...

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