SUMMARY: Last Friday’s high school football showcased impressive matchups across the area. Westlake defeated Austin High 42-7, with standout plays from Reese Wise and Brady Wilhelm. Georgetown triumphed over Rouse 42-14, fueled by a strong second-half performance. Cedar Park edged East View 31-29 in a nail-biter. Anderson struggled against Hendrickson, ultimately losing 34-17. Vandergriff dominated Cedar Ridge 47-0, while Round Rock beat Hutto 29-14. Liberty Hill continued their winning streak against Elgin, leading 65-42. Lexington secured a blowout victory over Thrall, winning 70-7. In a tight game, Dripping Springs leads Buoy 28-21 at halftime, emphasizing the competitive spirit of the season.

High school football is back in Central Texas! Check out all the highlights from FOX 7 Austin’s coverage of Week 7, with matchups like Hendrickson vs Anderson, Georgetown vs Rouse, Vandegrift vs Cedar Ridge, Liberty Hill vs Elgin and our FOX 7 Game of the Week, Dripping Springs vs Bowie.

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SUMMARY: Explore Houston’s vibrant cocktail scene with visits to standout bars: Bandista, Johnny’s Gold Brick, and Toasted Coconut. Begin at Bandista, a speakeasy in the Four Seasons, offering creatively crafted cocktails inspired by historical Mexican journeys during Prohibition. Next, Johnny’s Gold Brick combines a friendly neighborhood vibe with accessible $10 craft cocktails, featuring classics and innovative monthly specials. Finally, Toasted Coconut focuses on rum and Tiki drinks, with signature cocktails like the Toast of Coconut and inventive variations like the blood and sandals swizzle. Each bar emphasizes quality ingredients, thoughtful mixing, and a welcoming atmosphere, reflecting Houston’s local flavor.

Explore a hidden high-end speakeasy and neighborhood watering holes on this episode of “Eat Like a Local”.

Watch all episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEhVl49rMiN_Z_9CxX9a36cEpgrqAjTYd&si=9EjYE4-RYvKGcjxt

Watch new episodes Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2.

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SUMMARY: Happy Saturday! Temperatures in Southeast Texas are expected to rise into the mid-90s, with returning humidity making it feel warmer. This afternoon, highs will reach the upper 80s, possibly hitting 90°F around 3 p.m. The Texas Renaissance Festival will experience mostly sunny and warm conditions, so sunscreen and hydration are advised. A weak cold front may bring drier air by midweek, with cooler temperatures in the 50s for some areas. The tropics remain calm, with no immediate threats to Texas. Over the next week, expect dry conditions to persist, contributing to increasing drought levels.

Meteorologist Chris Ramirez has your weekend forecast.

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