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LBJ Presidential Library reopens again after shutting down due to COVID-19 resurgence over summer

LBJ Presidential Library reopens again after shutting down due to COVID-19 resurgence over summer

Itza Martinez, News Reporter October 24, 2021

The LBJ Presidential Library reopened to the general public last week after it closed in early August due to rising COVID-19 cases.  The library, a federal building, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5...

Students hope UT will improve living conditions at DobieTwenty21 apartments since purchasing the center

Students hope UT will improve living conditions at DobieTwenty21 apartments since purchasing the center

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter October 24, 2021
Some students hope the University will improve the building’s infrastructure now that UT has acquired it. 
ACL results in few COVID-19 cases

ACL results in few COVID-19 cases

Kevin Vu, News Reporter October 24, 2021
Even though thousands of people attended ACL over its two weekends at the beginning of October, Austin health officials said 36 COVID-19 cases were attributed to the festival.
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Ghosts and Goblins Ride Free on Halloween Weekend

PROMOTED CONTENT from CapMetro October 24, 2021

Halloween is almost here, and CapMetro is ready to take you and your friends out for a ghoulish good time. Before you head to your favorite costume contest or Texas-Baylor watch party, make sure you know...

Don’t require students to go in person on exam days

Don’t require students to go in person on exam days

Emily Harrison, Columnist October 24, 2021
Columnist Emily Harrison urges hybrid professors to offer online testing.
No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates as Elliott becomes winningest coach in program history

No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates as Elliott becomes winningest coach in program history

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter October 22, 2021

If the Longhorns’matchup against Iowa State has taught college volleyball fans anything, it is that Texas can dominate from both sides of the ball. In Thursday night’s match against the Cyclones,...

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UT professors say Texas Legislature should do more to improve power grid structure reliability

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter October 22, 2021
Senate Bill 3 requires the Texas Railroad Commission to finalize rules for weatherization upgrades among state industries such as natural gas, oil and electricity.
DT 10/22/21

DT 10/22/21

October 21, 2021

No. 21 Texas draws against West Virginia, 0-0, in front of season-high crowd

No. 21 Texas draws against West Virginia, 0-0, in front of season-high crowd

Vicente Montalvo October 21, 2021

In a hard-fought match, No. 21 Texas drew against West Virginia Thursday, 0-0, giving up its lead at the top of the Big 12 to TCU. “(We) created enough to put one away I thought,” head coach Angela...

Texas volleyball finds groove, takes down Iowa State 3-1

Texas volleyball finds groove, takes down Iowa State 3-1

Hannah Williford, sports senior reporter October 21, 2021

On Monday, head coach Jerritt Elliott called his junior middle blocker Molly Phillips a “silent assassin.” Iowa State would learn just how deadly she can be Thursday night.  The Cyclones kept some...

Second half struggles: How Texas can use bye week to fix issues

Second half struggles: How Texas can use bye week to fix issues

Riley Glenn, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

Over the last three games, the Longhorns scored a total of 26 points in the second half. They escaped against TCU due to sophomore running back Bijan Robinson’s heroic performance. Then, they lost two...

UT announces extended merchandise agreement with Fanatics, HanesBrands

UT announces extended merchandise agreement with Fanatics, HanesBrands

Katy Nelson, News Reporter October 21, 2021

UT will sell new Longhorn apparel and open a flagship retail store on campus through a partnership with major retailers. On Oct. 7 UT announced the extension of their partnership with clothing company...

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