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Serbian ex-general to face war crimes, genocide charges

The Associated Press June 2, 2011

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ratko Mladic, who will appear in public Friday for the first time since his arrest when he goes before a war crimes judge, was “extremely cooperative” when...

La Niña, El Niño complicate forecasts

The Associated Press June 2, 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The tough task of guessing what hurricane season will look like could be even more difficult this year for forecasters, who won’t be able to rely on the relatively...

UT stands to lose $92 million if proposed budget is finalized

Huma Munir June 2, 2011

Under the proposed state budget for the next biennium, UT could lose 16.5 percent of its funding compared to the 2010-11 biennium, according to an email President William Powers Jr. sent Wednesday. “This...

Released data could misguide public

Huma Munir June 2, 2011

Data on UT System faculty spending, earning, research production and course enrollment could mislead the public about the so-called productivity of professors and researchers in the system, a UT faculty...

Smoke and Mirrors

Audrey White June 2, 2011

The patios at local hookah bars are crowded on summer evenings when the trendy practice provides a nice way to relax after busy days, said Arab Cowboy co-owner Dawn Scheel. But according to a...

Special session of legislature called as result of filibuster

William James Gerlich June 2, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry and Texas legislators started working overtime during a special session Perry called Tuesday. Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, filibustered the school finance bill at the end of the...

TSM director offers advice for improving content despite cuts

Victoria Pagan June 2, 2011

Newly appointed Texas Student Media director Gary Borders said the future of the UT media outlets lies in increasing the use of technology and cooperation between TSM branches to maximize quality coverage. Borders...

Budget, immigration likely to feature in special session

The Associated Press May 31, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas — Republicans began the Texas legislative session with unprecedented majorities in the House and Senate and holding every statewide office. But 140 days later, they...

Texas Legislature begins special session

The Associated Press May 31, 2011

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate has started a special session to work out a new school finance law and consider Medicaid reforms. The...

Former dean, ‘green’ pioneer dies in hiking accident at 60

Huma Munir May 17, 2011

UT associate dean of the School of Architecture Kent Butler died last week after slipping on a trail while hiking with his two daughters in Yosemite National Park in California, according to a press...

Board of Regents voices support for move to increase institutional transparency

Huma Munir May 12, 2011

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously endorsed a framework Thursday that will ensure a systematic evaluation of institutions and will show more transparency in administrative processes. Chancellor...

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Texas lawmakers criticize raise for Rick Barnes

The Associated Press May 12, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas — Several Texas senators on Thursday criticized the recent $200,000 raise for Texas basketball coach Rick Barnes, calling it “nuts” and “tone deaf” during...

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