AUSTIN, Texas — Delta Airlines launched three new nonstop routes from Austin's airport on Wednesday. The new year-round flights go to Indianapolis, Jacksonville and Memphis.

Texas goes into neighboring Louisiana to land its latest 2026 commitment, blue-chip cornerback Hayward Howard Jr.

With new Texas Longhorns starting quarterback Arch Manning being draft-eligible following the 2025 season, many NFL franchises could be in play to take Manning.