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The Daily Texan’s roundup of higher education legislation this session

The Daily Texan’s roundup of higher education legislation this session

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter June 5, 2023

The 88th Texas Legislative Session lasted from Jan. 10 to May 29 and passed 4,550 actions which now go their respective routes for further approval. These are the most significant bills that pertain to...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached by 121-23 House vote Saturday

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter May 28, 2023

Editor's note: This article was updated on June 1, to reflect the newly appointed Attorney General.  The Texas House of Representatives voted to adopt the 20 articles of the impeachment of Texas Attorney...

Longhorns face second straight Big 12 tournament loss to Kansas State in Arlington

Longhorns face second straight Big 12 tournament loss to Kansas State in Arlington

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor May 25, 2023

After just two hits and a six-run loss, Texas has been eliminated from Big 12 postseason play and may have just kissed their chance at a regional goodbye. The state of Kansas got their revenge on the...

Gordon headlines impressive Longhorn Big 12 honors

Gordon headlines impressive Longhorn Big 12 honors

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor May 24, 2023

Three days after securing a Big 12 regular season title, the Longhorns brought home a collection of eight awards, headlined by junior Lucas Gordon’s Pitcher of the Year honor. Gordon’s campaign...

Texas baseballs wins Big 12 championship after West Virginia sweep

Texas baseballs wins Big 12 championship after West Virginia sweep

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter May 20, 2023

After climbing itself out of a 4–7 start to the 2023 season, Texas baseball proved themselves worthy of the Big 12 title on Saturday night, defeating No. 6 West Virginia in a full sweep series. Key...

Texas baseball only one game away from winning Big 12 championship after second win against West Virginia

Texas baseball only one game away from winning Big 12 championship after second win against West Virginia

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter May 20, 2023

Texas Baseball is one win away from earning the Big 12 regular season title. A sentence many fans might’ve thought impossible just under a month ago after being unsuccessful at home with a sweep to...

Porter Brown goes long three times as the Longhorns dominate No. 6  West Virginia to kick off weekend series

Porter Brown goes long three times as the Longhorns dominate No. 6 West Virginia to kick off weekend series

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter May 19, 2023

The Longhorns needed to play their best baseball of the season if they wanted a chance at a Big 12 championship title. Thankfully for Texas, Porter Brown helped the Longhorns secure a much-needed win on...

Texas running back Roschon Johnson drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 115 overall pick

Texas running back Roschon Johnson drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 115 overall pick

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter April 29, 2023

Four-year Texas running back Roschon Johnson will be headed to Chicago to play for the Bears as he was drafted during the fourth round of picks. Johnson was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist for the 2022...

DeMarvion “Agent O” Overshown drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the No. 90 overall pick

DeMarvion “Agent O” Overshown drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the No. 90 overall pick

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter April 28, 2023

Former Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has been recruited by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the NFL Draft after spending five years with the Longhorns. Originally coming in as a safety,...

Bijan Robinson drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Texas running back Bijan Robinson is headed to Atlanta to play for the Falcons after three seasons with the Longhorns. He is Texas’ first offensive player drafted in the first round since Vince...

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas announced his commitment to Texas for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday evening. In his last season at Oral Roberts, Abmas averaged 21.9 points on 43.6% shooting from...

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 23, 2023

Senior forward Dylan Disu will return to Texas for the 2023-24 season, per his social media Sunday. Disu, who transferred to Texas after two years at Vanderbilt, is using his bonus year of eligibility...

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