Pat Harkins has passed away- 1965 football
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Pat Harkins has passed away- 1965 football

ByBilly Dale

Pat Harkins, 78, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by family.A private family service will be held. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Pat’s life at the home of Amy and Chance Irwin from 4:30-6:30 PM, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Pat Harkins Obituary March 27, 2025…

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The link about Al Matthews passing posted in yesterday’s newsletter. A short article written by Larry Carlson about Ken Sims passing away is included. More to follow on Ken to be added at

ByBilly Dale

https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=861ea265d9c432048dfdd4ca4752f439

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3/21/2025 newsletter #6 volume IX- Al Matthews, David Lowery, Chris Carmichael, Colleen Lanne Cox, Faith and Sam Ehlinger, Longhorn sports generational family’s, Ron McKelvey Phil Dawson, Top 

ByBilly Dale

https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=7cfcc37d36376e38dbb1c7db74d46ee0

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TLSN newsletter #5 volume IX 3/07/2025- Sean Braswell, When Tragedy strikes, Haul of Hall baseball by larry carlson, Bill Catlett , track and field greats, Jackie Campbell 

ByBilly Dale

https://texaslsn.org?fluentcrm=1&route=email_preview&fc_newsletter=65d8e6bcd460978bc8b5d8e832c8342f

Gene Powell left his hometown of Weslaco to attend the University of Texas on a football scholarship. The former linebacker and defensive end still proudly wears a “T” ring given to him by legendary coach Darrell Royal. Gene Powell has always been a team and goal-oriented professional, combining wisdom, heart, spirit, and passion to complete mission.
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Gene Powell left his hometown of Weslaco to attend the University of Texas on a football scholarship. The former linebacker and defensive end still proudly wears a “T” ring given to him by legendary coach Darrell Royal. Gene Powell has always been a team and goal-oriented professional, combining wisdom, heart, spirit, and passion to complete mission.

ByBilly Dale

As a Longhorn T-Ring recipient, businessman, and athlete, Gene Powell is a team-oriented and goal-oriented professional who combines wisdom, heart, spirit, and passion to accomplish any mission. William Eugene (Gene) Powell, BBA ’68, MBA ’70, is an innovator, community leader, and a dedicated supporter of education. In 2004, he co-founded AirStrip Technologies, a medical software…

Kenneth Sims has passed away- football
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Kenneth Sims has passed away- football

ByBilly Dale

Link to Kenneth Sims https://youtu.be/nvdjeRBnT9w   Funeral is April 5th @ 11:00 a.m.Mt. Zion Baptist Church500 S. NarcissusKosse, TX 76653 UT Great Kenneth Sims Dies At 65 by Larry Carlson  https://texaslsn.org Legendary Longhorn and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims died Friday.  He was 65 and had reportedly been ill.Sims, a defensive lineman who earned All-America…

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Eric and Shay Holle past and present Longhorn brand builders

ByBilly Dale

In mid-December 2024, Shay Holle made basketball history. She became winningest player in Texas programhistory with over 120 wins. Her dad, football Longhorn legacy player Eric Holle, was in attendance to celebrate the occasion. Eric was a defensive end on the 1981-1982 team that played and defeated Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. Eric says to…

David Lowery has joined the TLSN Board of Directors

David Lowery has joined the TLSN Board of Directors

ByBilly Dale

David was a three-year starter for Vidor High School, where he earned MVP honors in baseball and All-District in football during his senior year. He then played at Panola Junior College, where he became the JUCO national batting champion with an impressive .525 batting average and was recognized as a JUCO All-American. Coach Gus, known…