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‘McConaughey for Governor’ sign sparks buzz, Baylor AD Mack Rhoades taking leave of absence ... and more news



Will Matthew McConaughey run for Texas governor in 2026? The Uvalde-born actor has publicly mused about a gubernatorial campaign in the past, but rumors around him entering the race have reached a new fever pitch as signage reading “McConaughey for Governor” was recently spotted in Austin. In other news, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Dallas Morning News Thursday. Rhoades also stepped down as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee. He began his leave Wednesday, a day after the weekly CFP rankings were released; in a major breakthrough, the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board voted Thursday to accept the terms reflected in the city’s Sept. 26 offer and move toward a resolution between the two sides; and a Dallas architecture firm is headed into enemy territory. HKS, a global architecture firm, was picked Thursday to design the new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

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