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Federal anti-immigrant policy harms universities, including UT.

Federal anti-immigrant policy harms universities, including UT.

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 4, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that educating yourself on fundamental rights is necessary following targeted legislation.
Gov. Greg Abbott prioritizes education, public safety in state address

Gov. Greg Abbott prioritizes education, public safety in state address

Daniela Capistran and Isaiah Williams February 2, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his legislative priorities in his biennial State of the State address at the Arnold Oil Company on Sunday to members of the Texas House and Senate.  While the Texas Legislature...

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Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order for state agencies to support federal immigration, deportation operations

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter February 1, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott issued five executive orders on Jan. 29 directing state agencies to assist federal immigration operations to “investigate, apprehend, detain and deport” undocumented migrants within...

Pro-Palestine protestors gather on the South Lawn on April 29, 2024.

New federal executive order targets international students who participated in pro-Palestine protests

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday promising “forceful and unprecedented steps” to investigate international students who participated in on-campus pro-Palestine protests last...

Universities no longer protected from immigration law enforcement operations, what to know

Universities no longer protected from immigration law enforcement operations, what to know

Maryam Ahmed, News Desk Editor January 28, 2025

Colleges and universities are no longer exempt from immigration law enforcement activities, according to a Jan. 21 directive from the Department of Homeland Security.  The directive overturned a 2021...

CapMetro approves contactless payment option on buses, trains 

CapMetro approves contactless payment option on buses, trains 

Erika Pernis, News Desk Editor January 27, 2025

Capital Metro’s board of directors approved including a tap-to-pay option for riders on buses and trains on Monday.  Currently, riders can pay fares using cash, the CapMetro app or by purchasing...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning prepares to pass the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14.

Arch Manning sheds redshirt status to lead Texas football

Perla Paredes Hernandez, General Sports Reporter January 24, 2025

When redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning stepped onto the field during 2024-2025 season, the crowd’s excitement was palpable.  Now, with junior quarterback Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025...

UTalent Records artist Brooke Michelle poses with her guitar on Jan. 22, 2024.

Student songwriter Brooke Michelle to release single “18” with UTalent Records, shares journey, prepares for upcoming album

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 22, 2025

Brooke Michelle begins writing, finding release as her emotions course from her mind to her pen. Pouring her experiences onto paper, the lyrics entangle themselves with melody, inviting listeners to relate...

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock

UT alumnus appointed as Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice

Isaiah Williams , Senior News Reporter  January 21, 2025

  Gov. Greg Abbott swore in UT alumnus Jimmy Blacklock as chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 7. The Supreme Court of Texas is the state’s highest authority on civil and constitutional...

West Campus on May 6, 2021.

Department of Justice sues West Campus property management company for rent-fixing scheme

Maryam Ahmed, News Desk Editor January 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice sued a software company and six major property management companies, including one with properties in West Campus, on Jan. 7 for colluding to fix rent prices.  The lawsuit...

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