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Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2023

A proposed bill in the current Texas legislative session would allow tenants to break their leases following a loss of essential utilities caused by weather events — similar to the outages during...

New UT computer models reveal Greenland glaciers might be melting faster than anticipated

New UT computer models reveal Greenland glaciers might be melting faster than anticipated

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter February 1, 2023

New computer models from UT researchers revealed Greenland’s vertical glacier fronts might be melting at faster rates than previously estimated. A vertical glacier front is a large cliff-like structure...

UT-Austin named new delivery hub for H-E-B grocery service

UT-Austin named new delivery hub for H-E-B grocery service

Amirtha Jayakumaran, General News Reporter January 31, 2023

The University is partnering with H-E-B to offer grocery delivery services for students, faculty members and staff. The service will make accessing affordable and healthy food easier. Everything H-E-B...

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 31, 2023

A report from the University showed that almost 40% of first-time in college (FTIC) freshmen lived off campus in Fall 2021. The report did not list the specific reasons why students chose to live off campus. According...

UT-Austin researchers building digital platform to help young adults manage asthma

UT-Austin researchers building digital platform to help young adults manage asthma

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter January 31, 2023

UT researchers are working on a digital platform called Camp Cura to help young adults manage their asthma through connecting with a virtual friend. Camp Cura will enhance the independence of young...

Students discuss proposed ban on delta-8 products in Texas Legislature

Students discuss proposed ban on delta-8 products in Texas Legislature

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 31, 2023

Texas State Sen. Charles Perry filed a bill in December to ban the production and sale of all synthetic forms of THC, which includes delta-8 products. If passed, the ban would take effect on Sep. 1, according...

UT study finds communication, infrastructure improvement are key to winter storm recovery

UT study finds communication, infrastructure improvement are key to winter storm recovery

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter January 31, 2023

UT researchers studied the winter storm responses of central Texas utility companies to identify their strengths and weaknesses in anticipation of future winter weather, concluding the state must focus...

Organizers ask citizens to sign a petition about a 10k paise ray for Texas State employees on West Mall on Jan. 26, 2023.

Texas State Employees Union garner support for university staff pay raise

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Members of the Texas State Employees Union took to campus last week to get signatures from university staffers to gather public support for a pay raise bill. The petition calls upon President Jay Hartzell...

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Campaign finance reports filed by Voters for Police Oversight and Accountability revealed it is mainly funded by the Austin Police Association, the union representing Austin police officers. VOPA, the...

Austin rental market relatively uncompetitive, study finds

Austin rental market relatively uncompetitive, study finds

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Austin has one of the least competitive renting markets in Texas, a result of a 2.9% increase in apartment buildings last year, according to a study analyzing 2022 renting markets. The Austin market,...

New autonomous car company Cruise adapts to bicycle riders, city policy

New autonomous car company Cruise adapts to bicycle riders, city policy

Rylie Lillibridge and Kylee Howard January 30, 2023

As the autonomous rideshare service Cruise expands its services into Austin, company officials say they are committed to safety amid concerns around the city’s increase in bicycle transportation and...

‘I want to be hopeful’: Student debt relief program suspension leaves student borrowers uncertain of their fate

‘I want to be hopeful’: Student debt relief program suspension leaves student borrowers uncertain of their fate

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Student borrowers are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the fate of their loan balances, after multiple legal challenges left President Joe Biden’s student debt relief program indefinitely...

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