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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tramon Mark makes decision regarding future with Texas Longhorns
Sean Miller and the Texas Longhorns are holding onto a key piece of their roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Guard Tramon Mark announced his return to the Forty Acres, providing a major boost to Miller's squad as the new head coach prepares for his first season in Austin. Mark, who transferred from Arkansas following the 2023–24 season, brings experience and production to the Longhorns' backcourt. Over four years at Arkansas and Houston, he has played in 107 career games, including 69 starts, while amassing 1,200 points (11.2 ppg) and 424 rebounds (4.0 rpg) in 2,881 minutes (26.9 mpg). Advertisement The 6-foot-6 guard shot 42.4 percent (406-of-957) from the field and 79.6 percent (289-of-363) from the free throw line during his collegiate career. He has scored in double figures 58 times, including 16 games with at least 20 points. Mark led Arkansas in scoring last season, averaging 16.2 points per game, while also leading the team in steals (36) and minutes (32.5 mpg). Before his time in Fayetteville, he was a key contributor for Houston, starting all 37 games in 2022–23 and helping the Cougars reach the NCAA Sweet 16. As a freshman, he appeared in all 32 games during Houston's run to the 2021 NCAA Final Four. Mark started 25 games in his 29 appearances this season. Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Tramon Mark makes key decision amid Sean Miller era in Austin
Axios
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Axios
CA lawmakers work to create César Chávez national historical park
California congressmen are again trying to create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. Driving the news: U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz introduced the bicameral legislation on Monday which was also César Chávez Day. Sen. Adam Schiff is a cosponsor. Why it matters: The bill seeks to preserve the state's fading Latino history through nationally significant sites associated with the civil rights leader and labor movement that secured higher wages and safer conditions for farm workers. Zoom in: The park would include the national monument in Keene, California, and three other landmarks — The Forty Acres in Delano; the Santa Rita Center in Phoenix; and McDonnell Hall in San Jose.
USA Today
05-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas lands commitment from 2026 OT Max Wright on National Signing Day
Texas lands commitment from 2026 OT Max Wright on National Signing Day 6-foot-8 standout committed to the Texas Longhorns on National Signing Day. Max Wright, welcome to the Forty Acres. Texas has bolstered its 2026 recruiting class with a key addition in Melissa (TX) offensive lineman Max Wright, who announced his commitment to the Longhorns on Wednesday morning on National signing day. Wright, a familiar face on the Forty Acres, has attended Texas' junior days in 2024 and 2025, multiple games during the 2024 season, and the Longhorns' end-of-summer event in Austin. At 6-foot-8 and 310 pounds, he brings an imposing frame to the offensive line, solidifying Texas' efforts to build a dominant front for the future. A left tackle with the tools to remain on the outside, Wright excels in close-quarters blocking, particularly in the run game, where his size and strength overwhelm defenders. His combination-blocking ability and agility make him a versatile asset, while his presence in pass protection casts a wide shadow on the edge. While still refining his foot quickness to counter elite edge rushers, Wright's physical tools give him a high-floor, high-ceiling projection at the Power Four level according to 247 Sports. This is another big commitment for the Sarkisian and co. team for the Texas' 2026 recruiting efforts as the Longhorns continue to stack talent along the offensive front.
