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Former Texas head coach Chris Beard gives first statement since firing, dropped charges

Former Texas head coach Chris Beard gives first statement since firing, dropped charges

Christina Huang, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Former Texas basketball head coach Chris Beard released his first statement after Travis County officially dropped domestic violence charges...

A pedestrian stops and looks upwards at a new H-E-B sign. The Lake Austin location, which opened on Feb. 15, will be the first in Austin to feature two stories.

First multi-level H-E-B in Austin opens, provides grocery access for University Apartments residents

Julius Shieh, General News Reporter February 15, 2023

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the first multi-level H-E-B grocery store in Austin on Wednesday. The Lake Austin H-E-B store, which began construction in 2019, features a variety...

No. 5 Texas cruises past West Virginia, 94-60

No. 5 Texas cruises past West Virginia, 94-60

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor February 11, 2023

In No. 5 Texas’ return to the Moody Center on Saturday, the Longhorns completed the sweep against West Virginia with a dominant 94-60 win. “I’ll take the win however I can get it, but it does...

Texas, Oklahoma set to leave the Big 12 after the 2023-2024 season

Texas, Oklahoma set to leave the Big 12 after the 2023-2024 season

Christina Huang and Emmanuel Ramirez February 9, 2023

The Big 12 announced on Feb. 9 an agreement between the conference, the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to allow both universities to depart a year earlier than was first agreed upon.  The...

Junior forward DeYona Gaston attempts a layup against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

No. 20 Texas gains early lead against Texas Tech, secures another home win 80-71

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Looking to avenge a tough loss in Lubbock, No. 20 Texas women’s basketball extended its winning streak with an 80-71 win against Texas Tech at the Moody Center Wednesday night. Early foul trouble...

A protester chants and holds a sign during a climate action rally on Oct. 26, 2021.

Will UT ever cut ties with fossil fuels?

Samantha Greyson, Senior Projects Reporter February 6, 2023
UT’s $42 billion endowment is fueled by oil and gas. And despite growing calls to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry, the System doesn’t seem poised to plug its money maker.
Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2023

A proposed bill in the current Texas legislative session would allow tenants to break their leases following a loss of essential utilities caused by weather events — similar to the outages during...

Guard Shaylee Gonzales runs downcourt during Texas' game against Wayland on Nov. 4, 2022.

No. 24 Texas women’s basketball records fourth-straight win, beats West Virginia 69-56

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

While classes in Austin were canceled because of icy conditions, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball traveled to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers Wednesday night. Texas moved back into the rankings...

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 31, 2023

A report from the University showed that almost 40% of first-time in college (FTIC) freshmen lived off campus in Fall 2021. The report did not list the specific reasons why students chose to live off campus. According...

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Campaign finance reports filed by Voters for Police Oversight and Accountability revealed it is mainly funded by the Austin Police Association, the union representing Austin police officers. VOPA, the...

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

While the word “love” isn’t usually thrown around when talking about the Oklahoma Sooners, on Wednesday night, love was in the air for Texas women’s basketball.    The program celebrated...

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 25, 2023

UT pandemic scientist Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers received a key to the city earlier this month for her lab’s contribution to Austin’s COVID-19 analysis and pandemic response.   Meyers formed the...

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