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Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas football conquers Arkansas 20-10 as defense continues to shine

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3 Texas football triumphed over Arkansas in a 20-10 battle in Fayetteville in what could only be described as a game of revenge for the Longhorns. The Texas offense, however, once again struggled...

Senior forward Holly Ward during Texas’ game against Boston University on Nov. 15, 2024. Ward scored four goals to secure the Longhorn’s 4-1 win over the Terriers.

Texas takes down Boston University 4-1 in first round of NCAA championship

Alistair Manliguez and Ylver Deleon-Rios November 16, 2024

A week after winning the SEC tournament, the Texas Longhorns eased past the Boston University Terriers in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 victory. The matchup consisted of not only a...

The tower on July 7, 2023.

Gov. Greg Abbott extends tuition freeze through 2027

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2024

Texas state colleges and universities will not increase tuition through the 2026-27 academic year, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a letter on Wednesday.  Abbott said he spoke to the Board of Regents...

The Texas State Capitol Building on July 14, 2024.

Legislators file first round of bills for 2025 legislative session

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 12, 2024

Legislators filed at least 29 bills related to higher education on Tuesday, the first day of filing for the 89th Texas legislative session, which starts in January.  The proposed bills address various...

Senate Higher Education Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 11, 2024.

Jay Hartzell, students testify at Texas Senate higher education subcommittee hearing

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed November 11, 2024

President Jay Hartzell testified about diversity, equity and inclusion at a Texas Senate higher education subcommittee hearing on Monday. The hearing comes after Texas universities implemented Senate...

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

As rain poured down on Pensacola, confetti poured down on the Texas Longhorns. Texas captured the SEC championship title after another close game, with the Longhorns winning 1-0 over the South Carolina...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football’s high-scoring win over Florida instills confidence in offense

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 9, 2024

After a few weeks of hardship, Texas once again proved itself with a substantial 49-17 win over Florida. With offensive inconsistencies that appeared in weeks past such as interceptions, weak quarterback...

UT’s quiet changes to its free speech policies: what to know

UT’s quiet changes to its free speech policies: what to know

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter November 8, 2024

UT made changes to its free speech policies over the summer, ranging from small terminology changes to entire sections added.  The University did not notify the campus community of policy changes....

Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris

Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States, securing over 270 electoral college votes early Wednesday morning, according to election results platform Decision...

A group of students walk across Guadalupe near the Texas Union on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

LIVE UPDATES: Texas, nation wait for US general election results

Updated Nov. 14, 9:09 p.m. Nov. 14 9:09 p.m.: Kirk Watson is set to serve a fourth term as Austin Mayor, narrowly avoiding a runoff with 50% of all votes. Nov. 7 10:39 a.m.: President Joe Biden...

Why are you voting in this election?

Why are you voting in this election?

The Daily Texan Forum Team November 5, 2024
Members of the UT community share what issue is getting them to the polls this election.
Students wait in line to early vote at the Texas Union on Oct. 22, 2024.

Blue among red: 10 years of voting at Texas public universities

Emily DeMotte, General Projects Reporter November 4, 2024

For the past 30 years, the state of Texas has voted Republican. For the past five, conservative lawmakers have passed a slew of legislation targeting a central, threatening idea — liberal college campuses. In...

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