Skip to Main Content
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

News

New policy with APD keeps UTPD better informed of crime close to campus

David Maly November 8, 2012

Thanks to a new policy, UTPD will now be better informed of incidents in the area surrounding campus that could pose a threat to the UT community. The Austin Police Department watch commander on duty...

2012_11_08_Thanks_Day_Yaguang_Zhu955

Students celebrate Thanks Day, generous UT alumni

Jordan Rudner November 8, 2012

Nov. 6 was Election Day, and Nov. 22 is Thanksgiving. But according to the UT Development Office, November is also significant because it is the month classes would end if the University were funded by...

DKR_DOM_AP_ObitDarrellRoyalFo_admi2

Legendary coach, admired leader Darrell K Royal dead at age 88

Trey Scott and Christian Corona November 8, 2012

The UT community paid tribute to legendary football coach Darrell K Royal, who died from complications of cardiovascular disease early Wednesday morning at an assisted living facility in Austin. Royal...

2012_11_08_DKR_Press_Conference_Pearce

New medical school may enroll students by 2015

Joshua Fechter November 8, 2012

The University of Texas at Austin may break ground on a new UT medical school in 2013 after voters approved a property tax increase that will help fund the school and associated teaching hospital, UT officials...

NEWOBAMA_AP

Barack Obama remains President for another four years

Bobby Blanchard November 7, 2012

After what some experts have called one of the closest Presidential races in history, Barack Obama has secured four more years in the White House. As of press time, the president secured 303 projected...

Texas House of Higher Education Committee to retain most members, commitment to education reforms

Alexa Ura November 7, 2012

The Texas House of Representatives gained seven Democrats, increasing the number of Democratic seats to 55. Republicans will continue to make up the majority of the House with 95 seats. Democrats...

Doggett_Tribune

Castro, Doggett win seats in Congress

David Maly November 7, 2012

Educational advocates Lloyd Doggett and Joaquin Castro will represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, where they plan to push for pro-education reform. Democratic candidate Lloyd Doggett...

EW_2012_11_07_Prop_3_Opals_Divine_MarisaVasquez932

Proposition 3 passes, seeks more geographical representation

David Loewenberg November 7, 2012

The structure of Austin City Council will undergo significant changes and may become more responsive to student opinion after voters chose Proposition 3 over Proposition 4 Tuesday night. Although both...

Watson_Emily-NG

Proposition 1 for UT-Austin medical school passes

Joshua Fechter November 7, 2012

UT is one step closer to establishing a medical school after voters approved a ballot initiative Tuesday that will increase property taxes to partially fund a proposed UT medical school and teaching hospital. 55...

City Prop 1 and 2 pass, Austin to have November city elections

Joshua Fechter November 7, 2012

Voters decided to move the City of Austin’s general election from May to November and institute new term limits for the mayor and city council members after voters approved two ballot initiatives...

2011-05-10_Barack_Obama_DNC_Fundraiser_Tamir

President Barack Obama wins four more years

Aleksander Chan November 7, 2012

President Barack Obama has been re-elected, multiple news outlets project. Obama's win over Republican candidate Mitt Romney comes after decisive electoral victories in key battleground states, such...

We Asked: Does it matter who won?

The Daily Texan Editorial Board November 7, 2012

Editor’s note: Between 5 and 6 p.m. last night, one hour before polls closed, we asked students walking around campus if they believe their vote counts and what they plan to do if their candidate...

Activate Search
News