Though their united anger against political and financial institutions created Occupy Austin, their love for the cause is what’s keeping them together, said occupation member James Staton. Occupy...

Chagas disease, a tropical parasite commonly found in Latin America, may be more prevalent in Texas than previously thought, according to research done by Sahotra Sarkar, professor of integrative biology...

The city of Austin is facing legal challenges over the constitutionality of an ordinance requiring pregnancy resource centers to publicly announce they do not perform abortions, refer individuals to abortion...

One weekend a year, Longhorn football becomes just as important to the city of Dallas as it is to Austin. The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau estimated about 92,000 UT and Oklahoma fans flock to...

“Family Fossil Fun Day” at the Texas Memorial Museum offered a look at a dinosaur discovered by a UT professor and hands-on activities for children. The Texas Natural Science Center hosted...

Storms on Saturday night brought much needed rain to the city, and the unexpected weather also caused some minor damage to power lines and tree limbs. Afternoon showers on Saturday and overnight storms...

The Blanton Museum of Art echoed with voices Sunday as about 200 people attended a second annual performance by the Butler Opera Center. The opera performance was the first of five concerts organized...

Bicyclists ventured all over campus in a one-of-a-kind tour Saturday to learn about the public works of art that often go overlooked. The University’s Landmarks program, in conjunction with Mellow...

In a sea of about 1,200, protesters gathered to express their opinions about corporate greed and political corruption. City Hall saw a crowd of about 150 people at 10 a.m. Thursday morning that grew to...

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation is attempting to prevent homelessness in Austin through a $50,000 grant to the nonprofit organization Green Doors. Green Doors strives “to end homelessness...

The Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in early September in New York City’s Zuccotti Park as a protest against political and economic corruption, has been steadily gaining momentum and has...

As the price of oil took a nosedive in 1983 and 1984, many oil workers lost their jobs and did not return once the market recovered, said director of the Petroleum Extension Service at UT John Hoopingarner. With...