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Ronald Brownstein: Partisan gridlock may be red and blue states' least-bad outcome
Supporters await the arrival of Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico at a rally at the Red Tail Pavilion on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Plano, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS) After years of widening political polarization in the U.S., signs are accumulating that red states and blue states are heading toward a stalemate.
Fort Worth delays vote on tax break for $1.1B data center as concerns grow Original
Attendees await the arrival of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the Google Midlothian Data Center in November. Google announced in November that it plans to invest $40 billion in new Texas data centers through 2027.
See photos of Ridgmar Mall in Fort Worth as it looked decades ago
Aug. 4, 1999: The spiral ramp at Ridgmar Mall in Fort Worth is being dismantled. On Oct. 20, 1976, Miss Texas Carmen McCollum snipped a ribbon beneath the skydome of Ridgmar Mall to officially open Fort Worth’s first fully enclosed shopping center at Interstate 20 and Texas 183. “So many breathtaking new stores,” boasted an ad in the Star-Telegram.
EN IMAGES. Froid polaire, chutes de neige massives… Les Etats-Unis balayés par une tempête hivernale
L'épisode, qualifié d'"inhabituellement étendu et de longue durée" par les services météo nationaux, est provoqué par l'arrivée d'une masse d'air arctique en provenance du Canada. Les autorités appellent la population à limiter ses déplacements. Le célèbre pont de Brooklyn, à New York, sous la neige, le 25 janvier 2026.
Commentary: Eligibility changes, NIL contracts and the transfer portal have brought chaos to college sports
Brendan Sorsby (2) of the Cincinnati Bearcats scrambles during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs Amon G. Carter Stadium on Nov. 29, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS) The current trajectory for college sports is unsustainable. Big-revenue sports such as football and basketball have undergone massive transformations over the past decade, facilitated by a number of policy changes. Yet the changes they've undergone provide a clue as to how to salvage them.
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DALLAS — Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into “America’s Team” in the 1970s, has died. He was 91.
Obit Gil Brandt Football
FILE - Gil Brandt is honored during his induction into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor during half-time of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 29, 2018. Gil Brandt, overshadowed by coach Tom Landry and general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into “America’s Team” in the 1970s, has died. He was 91. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Brandt died Thursday morning, Aug. 31, 2023.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) tosses the ball as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept.
Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington
Yes, there are too many cases among players Yes, we shouldn't be having large gatherings No, they are handling it well
Top moments from the 2020 season
Week 8 Seahawks 37 49ers 27 A rough 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday left the 49ers battered and bruised. The team has endured a slew of injuries this season, and saw quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle limp off the field in the fourth quarter. Garoppolo threw for 84 yards and had an interception in the first quarter, which set the tone for the rest of the game.
Self says KU players’ return to campus may be delayed: ‘I think we’ll have a season.’ Original
Kansas head coach Bill Self looks on as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins The Associated Press Lawrence Kansas’ basketball players, who were planning on returning from their hometowns to campus July 20 for in-person workouts with KU coaches and trainers per NCAA rules, may be putting their travel plans on hold. KU coach Bill Self is leaning toward pushing the report date back to Aug.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
Azubuike powers No. 3 Kansas past TCU 60-46
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas won 60-46. Ron Jenkins AP Photo FORT WORTH, Texas Udoka Azubuike had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 3 Kansas matched an NCAA record with its 31st consecutive 20-win season, beating TCU 60-46 on Saturday for coach Bill Self's 700th career victory.
OU football: Quick primer on Oklahoma-Baylor
Oklahoma faces its highest-stakes game yet, traveling to unbeaten Baylor in a game that will go a long way in determining who will make the Big 12 championship game.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Week 9 of fantasy football brings a week of odd matchups at quarterback. The schedule appears unfriendly to those looking for a can't-miss effort at the position.
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Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
Big 12: TCU takes fresh QB home to face Iowa State
TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron Jenkins AP Photo Some things to watch during Week 6 in the Big 12, the first Saturday with a full slate of conference games: GAME OF THE WEEK TCU (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1). A trendy preseason pick to make the Big 12 championship game, the Cyclones lost their league opener.
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