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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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$20 million MetroBike modernization project to replace all stations with exclusively electric bikes

$20 million MetroBike modernization project to replace all stations with exclusively electric bikes

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 9, 2024

Austin’s bike system will modernize and expand after CapMetro approved a contract partnering with a bike share system company on Jan. 29. The partnership will add new locations across Austin and replace...

University, City of Austin plan highway caps for more space as part of I-35 expansion

University, City of Austin plan highway caps for more space as part of I-35 expansion

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter February 8, 2024

The University is currently working on a plan to build a series of highway caps connecting its campus to the other side of Interstate 35 after the highway undergoes expansion. The city of Austin expects...

Nizar Doar, father of the victim Zacharia Doar, speaks at the Council on American-Islamic Relations press conference on Tuesday. Nizar was also head of security for the state-wide Palestine rally two days earlier.

Palestinian-American stabbed in West Campus, Hate Crimes Review Committee to investigate incident

Maryam Ahmed and Pili Saravia February 7, 2024

The Austin Police Department is investigating the stabbing of a Palestinian-American man in West Campus on Sunday as “bias-motivated,” and the incident will be reviewed by the Hate Crimes Review Committee,...

A person wears a Palestinian flag as protestors rally at the Capitol in support of a ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday.

Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to call for US support of UN top court ruling, ceasefire in Gaza strip

Olivia Dilley and Ren Leija February 6, 2024

Thousands chanted “There’s no justice, there’s no peace!” at the Texas Capitol on Sunday afternoon, calling on the United States to support the top United Nations Court’s order stating that Israel’s...

Austin city councilwoman Kathie Tovo on the west mall at The University of Texas at Austin, February 1, 2024.

UT professor, former city council member announces bid for mayor

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2024

Kathie Tovo, an adjunct professor and former city council member who represented West Campus, announced her bid for mayor on Jan. 18. Tovo was the first candidate to announce her campaign for the 2024...

Riders wait for the bus at UT Austins West Mall station on Guadalupe street on Jan. 30, 2024.

Unarmed security guards will soon be stationed at some CapMetro bus stops

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter January 31, 2024

CapMetro announced plans to station unarmed security guards at high-traffic stops during a January meeting.  “We have made a decision based on feedback that we have gotten from the public … that...

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

Vivien Ayers and Kylee Howard January 30, 2024

“I’m lost with words, but it’s okay, it’s going to be okay,” Elizabeth Gonzales said at a press conference on Jan. 30 after the deposition from her federal lawsuit against the city and the individual...

Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, speaks at a ReThink 35 press conference outside TxDOTs headquarters on Jan. 29, 2024.

Rethink35 sues TxDOT over I-35 expansion plans

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2024

A non-profit organization announced its new lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation at a press conference on Monday in front of the agency’s headquarters.  Rethink35 is a nonprofit...

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter January 23, 2024

Hundreds of cats and dogs found warm homes last week as freezing temperatures rolled into town and the area’s animal shelters called for help. Austin Pets Alive had approximately 200 dogs in need...

A child chants with the crowd at the All out for Palestine and Yemen protest at the Capitol on Jan. 21, 2024.

‘We will never let you die!’: Protesters march at Texas Capitol, calling for ceasefire in Palestine, support for Yemen

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

An estimated crowd of 250 people gathered outside the Texas Capitol chanting “Gaza, Gaza don’t you cry, we will never let you die,” on Sunday to advocate for an end to the United States’ aid to...

Trash outside a location on Dirty Sixth Street on Jan. 22.

Dallas-based realty company plans to revitalize iconic Sixth Street

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter January 22, 2024

Dirty Sixth, an iconic Austin neighborhood, has been a hot spot for bargoers for years. But it’s also “fallen into disrepair,” according to Stream Realty Partners — a Dallas-based realty company...

Texas fans gather at Victory Lap to watch the UT vs. Wyoming Football game on Sept. 16. Victory Lap, a new sports bar in West Campus, recently opened on Sept. 2, 2023.

Sugar Bowl appearance helps Austin businesses to start the new year

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter January 19, 2024

Nearly three weeks after UT played in the Sugar Bowl in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, Austin businesses are still reaping the benefits. The fan turnout around Austin on New Year’s...

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