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12+ min ago (586+ words) Per usual, Texas football quarterback Arch Manning didn't want to talk about himself Monday. When told during his weekly session with local media that teammate Michael'Taaffe had endorsed him for the Heisman Trophy, Manning scoffed. When asked to give himself a grade for the season, he deferred to the journalists in the room. After his session ended and a last-second question about Thanksgiving food arose, he scrambled from his seat as if he were evading a pass rush. Manning has previously said one of the things he learned from Quinn Ewers during his two years as the former UT quarterback's backup was how to deal with the media. The understudy has quickly become the master. Bulletin board material and memorable rants aren't things that usually come out of media sessions with Manning, who prefers to keep his answers short and…...

26+ min ago (612+ words) Sitting in a Brazoria County courtroom in 1994, Anthony Graves, a Black man, looked at his nearly all-white jury. He was on trial for a murder he didn't commit, and the state was seeking the death penalty. At that moment, he felt like nothing had changed in 150 years." "I felt like Dred Scott," he told the Texas Observer. "I felt like a person sitting in front of white people with no rights, knowing that I hadn't done anything to anybody, but I could not control what they were trying to do to me." Graves was ultimately exonerated in 2010 after a federal court determined the prosecutors in the case had withheld critical evidence from the defense, including the fact that the star witness against Graves had repeatedly changed his story. In 2015, that prosecutor was disbarred." As a new ACLU report shows, Graves…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago (200+ words) The UIL Texas Football State Championships continue with a compelling regional round matchup as the Denton Guyer Wildcats face the Byron Nelson Bobcats Friday night at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin. Both teams enter with identical 10-2 records and impressive area round victories, setting the stage for what could be one of the weekend's most competitive playoff contests. Guyer's dominant 44-14 win over Dallas Jesuit demonstrated their championship pedigree, while Byron Nelson's explosive offense was on full display in their 62-29 victory against Eastwood. With a quarterfinal berth in the 6A Division 2 bracket at stake, expect a playoff atmosphere befitting two programs in what has become one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's most anticipated postseason matchups. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, November 28 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Guyer vs. Byron Nelson football is livestreaming on NFHS Network…...

15+ hour, 58+ min ago (219+ words) SAN ANTONIO " From turkey in the oven to a plate on the River Walk. Mad Dogs British Pub has customers covered for the Thanksgiving holiday. "We weren't really sure if there was going to be a lot of things open or if it was gonna be busy, but this is perfect," said Natalie Cinotto. Natalie Cinotto is just visiting. "We're in Houston a lot, so we wanted a change of scenery," said Natalie Cinotto. James Cassidy with the Riverwalk's Mad Dogs British Pub says the turkey dinner is part of sharing the holidays with the community. "We seem to have good feedback from locals that come back every year," said James Cassidy, Assistant Operations Director for Mad Dogs British Pub. And a few visitors from Georgia say San Antonio is the place to be for a holiday weekend. "So then…...

16+ hour, 10+ min ago (249+ words) It's hard to rank the best of the Hill Country's favorite hotspots. Every town has something unique to offer -" whether it's food, wine, beer, history, shopping, art or antiques - but according to a top travel magazine, one spot just has the best of it all, and it's not far from San Antonio. Travel + Leisure, a renowned worldwide travel brand just named Fredericksburg"the "unofficial capital of the Texas Hill Country," calling the charming tourism destination a "must-visit town" in a November 15 article. Of course, the"wineries still define the area for many travelers. The publication notes that Fredericksburg is the perfect home base for day trips to surrounding Hill Country attractions. But it's not just for wine lovers. Enchanted Rock is the perfect spot for outdoor explorers, and those looking to dance the night away can enjoy a trip to…...

19+ hour, 13+ min ago (118+ words) Kevin Concepcion will lead the Texas A&M Aggies (11-0) into their battle versus the Texas Longhorns (8-3) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tune in to ABC to see the Aggies ... Kevin Concepcion will lead the Texas A&M Aggies (11-0) into their battle versus the Texas Longhorns (8-3) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m Tune in to ABC to see the Aggies battle the Longhorns Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports Learn more about the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar...

21+ hour, 50+ min ago (105+ words) Foodie friends and family aren't always easy to shop for. After all, it's hard to know just what cooking gadgets they've already amassed and what cookbooks already line their shelves. One way to make sure you're giving them something they can use is to shop local and keep your dollars in the Alamo City. Here are seven hard-to-beat gift ideas that will hit the spot." Pan Dulce graphic T-shirt from Barbacoa Apparel" Personalized cutting board from Very That" Locally produced culinary items from the Pearl Farmers Market Dinner at one of San Antonio's Michelin-starred restaurants"...