Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Mary Lee Square on March 21, 2024.

City to develop new affordable housing project in District 9 following million-dollar approval

Naina Srivastava and Jaelyn Rodriguez March 22, 2024

A new affordable housing development is coming to District 9 after the city approved $50 million in funding late last month for affordable housing developments in six districts. The Mary Lee Square...

People traveling through the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

New Austin airport art exhibit highlights endangered wildlife

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter March 21, 2024

Frequent travelers can wind down from the chaotic environment of Austin-Bergstrom International airport at a new art exhibit highlighting endangered species. The Calming Towers, a digital exhibit unveiled...

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter March 19, 2024

Constant highway and infrastructure improvements on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio have caused traffic congestion in the area, affecting students who drive on it frequently. Austin...

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter March 18, 2024

In an alcove of trees, a crowd patiently watched a team of Danish artists on Friday as they added the finishing touches to their newest sculpture. The team’s lead artist, Thomas Dambo, introduced the...

City of Austin cancels collaborative study on homelessness strategies

City of Austin cancels collaborative study on homelessness strategies

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2024

Austin canceled a comprehensive study of the city’s and its partners’ solutions for addressing homelessness in the greater Austin area, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza informed the Austin City Council...

As Austin Energy bills increase, students struggle to keep up

As Austin Energy bills increase, students struggle to keep up

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2024

Austin Energy increased its power supply adjustment rate by 5% four times in the past five months, meaning higher costs for consumers. The most recent increase hit electric bills on March 1.  The average...

A kitchen is remodeled at the Texan apartment on 3-6-2024. Over the period of 6 months, the apartments at Texan will undergo around $2 million of renovations.

Remodeling project in West Campus apartment disrupts residents, forces temporary relocation

Emily DeMotte, General News Reporter March 8, 2024

A remodeling project at a West Campus apartment complex has left residents from 23 units disrupted, forcing many to temporarily relocate mid-semester amid construction zones. Texan West Campus, located...

Report shows Austin leads state in reproductive freedom

Report shows Austin leads state in reproductive freedom

Christian DeBrady, General News Reporter March 5, 2024

Austin is the leading major city in Texas for reproductive freedom, according to a report published by the National Institute for Reproductive Health on Feb. 7. The 2023 Local Reproductive Freedom Index...

The Venue on Guadalupe on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Students left to find new housing after roof damage in North Campus apartment

Olivia Dilley and Ren Leija March 5, 2024

Residents in a North Campus apartment were relocated at the end of January due to extensive flood damage, according to property management. The entire sixth floor of The Venue on Guadalupe, along with...

E-bike injuries increase while helmet use declines, study finds

E-bike injuries increase while helmet use declines, study finds

Laura Rivera, General News Reporter March 5, 2024

E-bike injuries increased while helmet use declined over the span of five years, according to a study published on Feb. 21 in Jama Surgery.  Researchers analyzed over 1,000 cases of e-bike injuries...

Take what you need, give what you can: Students organize free refrigerator in West Campus

Take what you need, give what you can: Students organize free refrigerator in West Campus

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter March 5, 2024

UT students are establishing a free refrigerator in West Campus as a way to fight food insecurity. Food insecurity is no stranger to University students — 37.7%, of UT students experience some form...

Judge Glock, Director of Research at 
Manhattan Institute speaks at a panel during the YIMBYtown Conference on Feb. 27.

Housing affordability panel emphasizes need for increased housing supply

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter March 4, 2024

Increasing housing availability and reducing zoning regulations are steps Texas policymakers can take to increase housing affordability, panelists said at a nationwide pro-housing conference on Feb. 26.  Previously...

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