SUMMARY: No. 2 South Carolina triumphed over No. 5 Texas 67-50 in a top-five Southeastern Conference women’s basketball showdown. The Gamecocks dominated defensively, limiting Texas to just 28% shooting and forcing 22 turnovers. Kyla Oldacre was Texas’s standout, scoring 11 points and securing 16 rebounds, despite limited playtime. South Carolina, with notable contributions from Te-Hina Paopao, Chloe Kitts, and Joyce Edwards, shot 51% overall and excelled with fast break points. Texas struggled, trailing 18-9 after one quarter and 39-22 at halftime. The Gamecocks recorded their 11th straight win, while Texas prepares for an upcoming game against Auburn.

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SUMMARY: Top-ranked Tennessee defeated Texas 74-70 in a SEC men’s basketball game. Despite Tre Johnson’s 26 points for Texas, Tennessee controlled the glass with a 41-27 rebounding edge and scored 17 second-chance points. Johnson shot 11-for-17 and kept the game close, but Tennessee’s Darlinstone Dubar hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:57 left. The Volunteers’ bench outscored Texas’ 28-9, and their defense limited Texas to 42% shooting. Jahmai Mashack led Tennessee with 16 points, while Zakai Zeigler contributed eight assists. The loss drops Texas to 0-3 in the SEC and 11-5 overall.

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SUMMARY: Texas lawmakers will begin their 89th legislative session on January 14, with over 2,400 bills filed, setting a new state record. Key priorities include education reform, healthcare, immigration, housing, and LGBTQ+ issues. Notable proposals include education savings accounts, bills on border security, and housing affordability measures. Controversial topics like transgender rights and diversity bans in education are also on the agenda. The state’s budget, HB 1, is mandatory for passage, and other proposed laws range from AI regulation to the legalization of sports betting. Despite a busy agenda, a House speaker conflict may slow initial progress.

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