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The Texan’s guide to voting: What local positions are on Austin’s ballot and who is on Texas’ ballot

The Texan’s guide to voting: What local positions are on Austin’s ballot and who is on Texas’ ballot

Riley Walsh and Matthew Gomez October 21, 2024

In addition to the Presidential and Texas Senate races, Travis County and Austin residents will vote on a wide range of positions this election season. The Daily Texan compiled candidate information for...

UT students navigate absentee voting process, weighing in on local issues

UT students navigate absentee voting process, weighing in on local issues

Catharine Li, General News Reporter October 21, 2024

As Texas starts early voting on Monday, some UT students are choosing to cast an absentee ballot by mail. Many want to weigh in on local issues ranging from state legislative races to local propositions.  Adithi...

The Texan’s recap of the presidential and vice presidential debate, mayoral forum and senate debate

The Texan’s recap of the presidential and vice presidential debate, mayoral forum and senate debate

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter October 21, 2024

Presidential Debate Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about their stances on the economy and immigration during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. ABC News anchors...

The momentum microscope that tracks ultrafast electrons in nanomaterials as a part of the Love, Tito's Quantum Materials Characterization Laboratory is pictured on Oct. 18, 2024.

New shipment funded by Love, Tito’s allows progress in UT lab

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter October 20, 2024

A UT research effort funded by a $1.4 million donation from Love, Tito’s received its first material shipment in early October for a new machine that will allow the group to make progress studying the...

‘It's been really inspirational’: Austin adopts regional food plan

‘It’s been really inspirational’: Austin adopts regional food plan

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter October 20, 2024

The city of Austin adopted its first food plan Oct. 10, with the Travis County Commissioners Court expected to vote on the plan in the upcoming weeks, according to a press release. The Office of Sustainability...

Governor Greg Abbott sings "The Eyes of Texas" onstage during a tailgate for the UT-Georgia football game at the Governor's Mansion on Oct. 18, 2024.

The night before the Georgia game in the governor’s house

Lauren Hightower, Matthew Gomez, and Liv Elizondo October 19, 2024

On the eve of the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, a wave of burnt orange covered the governor’s front lawn. Bevo and the Longhorn Band welcomed Texas and Georgia officials to kick off the weekend's...

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet speaks at the Benson Latin American Collection on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024.

Former Chilean president visits UT, speaks on gender equality

Clara Carrabba, General News Reporter October 18, 2024

Chile’s first female president, Michelle Bachelet, emphasized the importance of women’s leadership and gender equality in her address at the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies...

Ken Paxton speaking in 2017

Texas Attorney General requests federal assistance identifying potential noncitizen voters

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 17, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton co-signed a letter with 16 state attorneys general on Monday asking the federal government to provide registered voters’ citizenship status.  Paxton joined the...

A "For Lease" sign is draped on Torchy's Tacos at the corner of 28th and Guadalupe streets on Oct. 17, 2024 as the restaurant is set to close after 16 years of service.

Torchy’s Tacos on Guadalupe Street closes in November

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 17, 2024

The Torchy’s Tacos location on Guadalupe Street will close on Nov. 19 after 16 years of service. The business’ lease will expire in November. The company decided not to renew its contract due to...

The tower is pictured on Sept. 15, 2024.

UT Tower restoration effort to affect parking, graduation photos

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 17, 2024

A $70 million effort to restore the exterior of the Main Tower will start in November and is expected to last three years, President Jay Hartzell announced in an email on Oct. 4.  The restoration...

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Colin Allred face-off in Senate debate

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Colin Allred face-off in Senate debate

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 16, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred met in Dallas on Tuesday to discuss multiple voter issues in the first and only senate race debate.  During the hour-long debate, the two candidates answered...

Kendrick Shu, 36, talks to his 2-year-old son, Alder, about flowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center starts developments for growth in facilities

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center plans to expand to accommodate future growth, the center announced Sept. 25. The center will work with Lake Flato, an architecture firm based in Austin and San...

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