Since the governor seems to be a pretty solid contender for the GOP nomination, we've decided to analyze what kind of Leader of the Free World he would be based totally on his college transcript from Texas A&M. more ›

Gov. Rick Perry and the educational reforms he advocates are catching heat from his own alma mater, Texas A&M University. In a letter addressed to the A&M community, 22 "distinguished alumni" of the university criticized Perry as well as his major campaign contributor Jeff Sandefer, for their controversial views working to "fundamentally change how research universities in Texas fulfill their educational responsibilities." more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Texas A&M Aggies. more ›

• If you ever took a history of theater class, this man shaped it. Former UT professor and hugely influential theater historian Oscar Brockett is dead at 87.
• Some UT students rally to make Burnt Orange merchandise sweatshop-free. Their motto, “Get the Blood Out of Burnt Orange.”
• Texas A&M students addressing the issue of illegal immigrants getting in-state tuition.

It turns out the person behind the Great Aggie Locker Room Caper isn't a Longhorn after all. Police used surveillance tape to nab the person who broke into the Texas A&M football complex this week, stealing equipment and leaving behind the message, "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You" written in athletic tape. more ›

Texas AG Abbott filing against GM bankruptcy. Supreme Court won't take on the border fence case involving Texas counties. Hiring freeze: AISD no longer hiring teachers. Elsa Murano forced to resign as president of A&M? Elgin man arrested after robbing a topless dancer. APD launches web-based crime alerts. more ›

But before the polls and the computer algorithms and the recriminations can be considered, the Longhorns (10-1 Overall / 6-1 Big 12) have a game to play (and win). Texas is heavily favored in a Thanksgiving night matchup with Texas A&M (7 pm, ESPN), but as Aggie fans are quick to point out, their team has beaten the Longhorns two years in a row. more ›

Second week of early voting begins - the last day to vote early is Friday! Ooops...South Austin polling site left open after hours on Saturday. Truck carrying pumpkins overturned on 183 near 970 after the driver fell asleep at the wheel early this morning. Was dragging death of Brandon McClelland in Northeast Texas race-related? The president at A&M has been given authorization to settle lawsuits over the bonfire collapse. Perhaps the lesson learned here is to keep your dog on a leash at parks that require them? A look at Concordia University's new campus. more ›