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The Red River Rivalry will kick off before noon from the Cotton Bowl

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rise and shine for the Red River Rivalry.Texas and Oklahoma clash for the 119th time Oct. 7 in the storied rivalry series at 11 a.m. CT from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday. The game will air on ABC.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersLast year, the Longhorns clobbered the Sooners 49-0 and Texas holds the series lead 63-50-5. The series has been playing in conjunction with the State Fair of Texas since 1929 and this year's game will be the 96th time the game will be played at a neutral site in Dallas.This is the first kickoff before noon for the Longhorns this season. No. 3 Texas takes on No. 24 Kansas at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.

What to do if you're caught driving in hail

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A storm with hail moved through Central Texas late Sunday, damaging cars and homes. And some KXAN viewers told us they were on the road when the storm hit.If you're driving through a hail storm like this, here's a few tips for drivers to keep themselves, their passengers and others safe. Auto repair company Gerber Collision & Glass recommends turning on your low beam lights and reducing your speed. Drivers should be aware of the vehicles around them and keep three times the usual distance from other cars. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central Texas Then, drivers should safely get off the road and to a covered shelter like a parking garage, overpass or a gas station canopy. If you need to pull over on the shoulder of the road, the car should be completely out of traffic lanes, Gerber Collision said. RELATED: No cover? Here are tips and tricks to protect your car from hail "The impact speed of hail is greater on a moving object, so your car is...

Gophers safety Craig McDonald granted eligibility for rest of this season

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

The NCAA has granted eligibility to Gophers defensive back Craig McDonald for the rest of this season, the Pioneer Press learned on Monday.The Minneapolis native was initially denied the chance to play in 2023 because he had transferred twice in his college career. From Minnehaha Academy, he started at Iowa State in 2020-21 and used his one allowed opportunity to transfer without sitting out a season when he went to Auburn for 2022.McDonald, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound safety/nickel back, is now expected to make his debut when Minnesota (2-2) plays Louisiana (3-1) at 11 a.m. Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.“We are excited for the young man,” head coach P.J. Fleck told the Pioneer Press. “This is not a win or something like that. This is just about being happy for the kid that he has the opportunity, doing all the right things and all the right steps. That is why the rule is in place.”When the NCAA initially denied McDonald’s waiver earlier this season, the U filed an appeal on M...

New HGTV show features homes around Capital Region

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- HGTV has been filming around the Capital Region for its new show "Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House." The series is set to wrap production in early October. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House" is the newest show for Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, who also star in HGTV's "Cheap Old Houses." They are also the founders of the Instagram account of the same name with over 2.4 million followers.The eight-episode season follows the Finkelsteins as they guide homebuyers through purchasing, preserving and restoring their older properties. In June, fans voted to choose the name of the show and "Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House" got the most votes. New HGTV show set in the Hudson Valley The series is set to premiere on HGTV in the spring of 2024. According to the HGTV communications manager, the show has filmed in:AlbanyTroyWhitehallGreenwichSharon SpringsWorchesterMenandsGranv...

Two dead, one injured in Cahokia Heights shooting

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Two men are dead after a late-night shooting in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. The victims who died in the shooting have been identified as Jeffery Paine Jr., 38, and Brian Hill, 26. They both died at the hospital.Police were called to the 7400 block of Old Missouri Avenue just after midnight. They found three people shot. Not much information has been released about the third person injured in this shooting. ‘Seafood City’ market in University City facing $300,000 lawsuit in unpaid rent The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. The police say that there is no threat to the public. No suspects are being named right now.Do you have a tip for the police? Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477.

Imo's is adding cauliflower pizza crusts to menus

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A lot of people are turning to cauliflower pizza crust as a healthier option. It can lower the calorie and carb counts of your pizzas. The crusts can also be used in keto diets. Starting today, Imo's Pizza is adding cauliflower crusts to the menu. Chiefs players react to Taylor Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead “After a lot of research and sampling, we landed on a great option for our customers who are looking for an alternative and who maybe haven’t enjoyed an Imo’s Pizza in a while. We’re really excited to add this option to our robust menu and welcome more people to the table," states Nichole Carpenter, Imo’s Director of Marketing.Customers can order 10-inch crusts when ordering St. Louis-style pizzas. It is coming to all locations and will also be an option when ordering through their app.

Plague killed Archuleta County resident, health officials confirm

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

An Archuleta County resident died from the plague, health officials announced Monday.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, alongside San Juan Basin Public Health, is investigating after laboratory testing confirmed the unidentified resident died from plague.“While this disease is very rare, it is important to be aware of how you can be exposed and the symptoms it can cause,” said Tiffany Switzer, interim executive director of SJBPH. “If you think you have symptoms consistent with plague, seek health care immediately and let them know you may have been exposed.”Plague is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals, according to a Monday news release from San Juan Basin Public Health.According to the release, plague is frequently detected in rock squirrels, prairie dogs, wood rats, and other species of ground squirrels and chipmunks. Residents should not eradicate or...

After WGA deal, what's next for Hollywood?

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

The union representing screenwriters reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end a historic strike after nearly five months, raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of movie and television filming could be near an end.Actors remain on strike, but the deal with writers might help them find a resolution soon as well.The Writers Guild of America announced the deal Sunday in a joint statement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and production companies in negotiations. The agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends. That could happen this week. Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writer’s strike The pact “was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who joined us on the picket lines for over 146 days,” the guild said in an email to members.In a longer message from the guild ...

Rapper Krayzie Bone reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

Krayzie Bone of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is reportedly fighting for his life while hospitalized in Los Angeles. According to AllHipHop.com, the artist was sedated and on a ventilator as of Sunday after doctors performed surgery on one of his lungs after an artery was found leaking. However, the bleeding did not stop.Singer Krayzie Bone poses with his Grammy for BestRap Performance By a Duo or Group for "Ridin" in the press room at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 11, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)The outlet said this all started on Friday when Krayzie Bone, whose real name is Anthony Henderson, checked himself into the hospital after he coughed up large amounts of blood. A CAT scan found the issue within his lung. The "Crossroads" artist suffers from sarcoidosis, which is an inflammatory disease. The American Lung Association says the condition occurs when the "immune system overreacts, causing groups of...

Paul Sanchez and 1 Other, Declared Dead in Pedestrian Crash on Astoria Street [Sylmar, CA]

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:21:38 GMT

Fatal Pedestrian-Car Collision Claims Lives of Man and Woman near Foothill BoulevardSYLMAR, CA (September 25, 2023) – Tragedy unfolded on Thursday night when Paul Sanchez and an unidentified female victim lost their lives in a pedestrian accident on Astoria Street.Officers swiftly responded to the devastating incident at approximately 7:40 p.m., which occurred at the 13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard.According to initial reports, a 35-year-old driver heading eastbound on Foothill collided with a man who was pushing a woman in a wheelchair, the reasons for which remain unknown.First responders who arrived at the scene pronounced the man pushing the wheelchair deceased on-site. Medical personnel transported the female victim to a hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Coroner has identified the deceased male pedestrian as 38-year-old Paul Sanchez, while the identity of the female victim remains u...