The Texas Stars defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 5-2 in the third game of the Western Conference Finals, with special teams action and two shorthanded goals.

Texas teen Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, spelling "éclaircissement" correctly. He was a runner-up in 2024 and made a comeback to claim the title.

Williamson County Parks Department is accepting soccer and football field reservations for Fall 2025 from April 28 to May 7, with confirmations by May 12.

The Miami Dolphins drafted ex-Texas QB Quinn Ewers at 231st overall, amid concerns about his arm strength. Ewers joins after a collegiate career with significant achievements but faces competition in the Dolphins' QB lineup.

Texas edges out Texas A&M 3-2 in a tense baseball game, with Dylan Volantis securing his 11th save for the Longhorns in the Lone Star Showdown series.

The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team defeated Auburn 14-2, with Kimble Schuessler hitting two home runs and eight RBIs, sweeping the series at home.

The Texas Longhorns narrowly defeated the LSU Tigers 6-5 with a walk-off single, securing a 2-1 series win, while players like Mia Scott contributed significantly to the team's victory.

Liberty Hill declared 5A Division II boys soccer champs after Highland Park forfeits due to ineligible player.

The South Carolina Gamecocks beat Texas 74-57, advancing to the women's NCAA championship with a shot at consecutive titles. Coach Staley and player Edwards led the win, while Texas' coach Schaefer acknowledged their loss to a stronger team.

Fans in Austin anticipate the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team's first Final Four in 20+ years, with support from the community and the football team.

Austin's first-ever women's sports bar, 1972 Women’s Sports Pub, opened near the University of Texas, focusing exclusively on broadcasting women's sports, coinciding with UT women's basketball team's Sweet 16 victory.

Sean Miller has been appointed as the new head men's basketball coach for the University of Texas Longhorns, shifting from Xavier after a successful season.

Austin hosted Women's March Madness with fans gathering to support teams, while the first round saw few upsets and dominant Big Ten performances. Richmond achieved their first tournament win.