❌ Congressman calls for removal of racist Texas statue

Plus: Former Cougars star trolled after losing wager  ͏  ͏  ͏

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Texas congressman rips new statue at Rangers' ballpark

"As fans and families prepared to celebrate a new baseball season, they were instead confronted with a monument that echoes the language and symbolism of racial terror."

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Lost bet forces former Cougars star to wear oversized jersey

Houston's loss to Arizona brought painful consequences to one former Cougar star.

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