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Leander explosion caused by malfunctioning projectile launcher

Bobby Blanchard June 15, 2012

The cause of an equipment malfunction that resulted in a gas explosion at a University-leased building in Leander, Texas is still unclear, Juan Sanchez, vice president for research, said. Tuesday morning,...

45 years for attacker in Austin purse snatching

The Associated Press June 14, 2012

A man convicted of a purse snatching outside a bar that left a Central Texas woman hurt has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. A jury in Austin on Wednesday sentenced 30-year-old Steven Lawrence Keller...

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UT alumnus and deaf community proponent Mark Gobble killed in hit-and-run incident Sunday

Max Bridges June 13, 2012

Mark Gobble, a 2012 UT alumnus, died in a hit-and-run incident while jogging on a sidewalk near West Slaughter Lane and Vinemont Drive in southwest Austin on Sunday morning. Gobble, 37, was a husband...

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Paul Woodruff steps down as UGS dean during a time of rapid growth in the school

Bobby Blanchard June 13, 2012

Paul Woodruff, the School of Undergraduate Studies’ first dean, announced today he was stepping down to return to teaching. The hunt for a new dean comes at a time when the enrollment rate for UGS...

US Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong

The Associated Press June 13, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas— The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is bringing doping charges against seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, threatening to strip his victories in the storied cycling race. Armstrong...

Texas lead contender for spaceport

The Associated Press June 13, 2012

South Texas is the leading candidate for a launch site for the company that sent the world’s first commercial supply ship to the International Space Station. SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said...

US Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong

The Associated Press June 13, 2012

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is bringing doping charges against seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, questioning his victories in those storied cycling races. Armstrong, who retired from cycling...

Daily Texan’s first Hispanic editor-in-chief dies at 62

Bobby Blanchard June 13, 2012

Lorenza “Lori” Rodriguez, the first Hispanic editor-in-chief of The Daily Texan, was found dead in her home last week. She was 62. Rodriguez was editor-in-chief from 1971-72, an era when the...

UT may change honor code after Powers’ review

David Maly June 12, 2012

The University may see changes to its honor code when President William Powers, Jr. reviews a recently completed report on its effectiveness. UT officials created a University Honor Code Task Force this...

Controversial UT study on gay parenting sparks debate

Jody Serrano June 12, 2012

A new UT study stating children with gay parents turn out resoundingly different than children with heterosexual, married parents has spurred LGBT advocates across the nation into the offensive. Led by...

Gas explosion occurs at University-leased building in Leander

Bobby Blanchard June 12, 2012

A gas explosion at a University-leased building in Leander this morning resulted in one injury caused by flying debris, said University spokeswoman Cindy Posey. Posey said the explosion occurred after...

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Texans attempt to reduce light pollution, see stars

Joan Vinson June 11, 2012

Austinites may see their sky darken over the next two years due to a new policy enacted by Austin City Council which will replace traditional bulbs around the city with new ones to save energy. To minimize...

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