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Texas Water Development Board adopts first statewide flood plan

Texas Water Development Board adopts first statewide flood plan

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter September 3, 2024

The Texas Water Development Board adopted the first statewide flood mitigation plan on Aug. 15 after calls for better flash flood prevention. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and other Texas...

Austin Energy provides update after power outages

Austin Energy provides update after power outages

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 3, 2024

Austin Energy has deployed a permanent fix to a transformer substation following a power outage experienced in Southwest Austin, including the West Campus area.  On the evening of Aug. 22, 6,400 residents...

The UT Tower on June 10, 2024.

New free speech policy prevents UT Systems from taking stances on political, social issues

Pili Saravia, News Desk Editor September 3, 2024

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously approved a change in its free speech policy on Aug. 22 that prevents the system and UT institutions from adopting an opinion on political or social “issues...

Texas Athletics opens new broadcast, video production center, expands sports media opportunities for students

Texas Athletics opens new broadcast, video production center, expands sports media opportunities for students

Laura Rivera and Tyler Pullum September 3, 2024

Texas Athletics opened a new broadcast and video production center on Aug. 13 inside the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The space features four new production control rooms, a central server room,...

Members of the original Chicano Squad, including José Selvera, answer questions following the show's screening in The Texas Union on August 29, 2024 alongside the show's director and Selvera's son, who was involved in the documentary's production.

UT alumni series highlighting first all-Latin homicide detective unit screens at Union

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter September 1, 2024

The Latino Studies department screened the first episode of the unreleased documentary series “The Chicano Squad” at the Union on Aug. 29. Produced by two UT alumni, the series chronicles the history...

A local resident voiced his concerns during the weekly Austin City Council meeting on August 29.

City Council approves creation of climate bond task force

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter August 29, 2024

Austin City Council finalized a resolution on Thursday to form a climate task force that will design the city’s climate comprehensive bond package, set to be implemented by November 2026.  The task...

A single CapMetro e-bike remains at UT's BikeShare station at the corner of Dean Keaton Street and Whitis Avenue on August 29, 2024.

CapMetro BikeShare rebrand rolls out new e-bikes, expands rental locations

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter August 29, 2024

CapMetro began the rollout of its revamped all-electric bike system last month, which includes an all-electric bike fleet, more docking stations and a new rental app. All stations are expected to be fully...

Austin mayor Kirk Watson speaks to UT students at University Democrat's First meeting

University Democrats to launch shuttle system for voting

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter August 29, 2024

University Democrats announced a new shuttle bus system for early voting at their first meeting on Wednesday. With early voting starting Oct. 21, and on-campus voting being moved to the Texas Union...

Whitis Court Construction project underway adjacent to Kinsolving hall

New residence hall construction disrupts residents in nearby hall

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter August 29, 2024

About three weeks before students were expected to move in, University Housing and Dining informed residents that construction for a new residence hall may cause disruptions for students in nearby dormitories. Construction...

Project Management Supervisor for the city of Austin's Watershed Protection Department

Project Management Supervisor for the city of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter August 28, 2024

The city of Austin implemented a new detour route along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Waller Creek on Aug. 26 as construction on the trail’s original path will last for the next two months,...

University renews certification of extreme weather emergency preparedness

University renews certification of extreme weather emergency preparedness

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter August 28, 2024

The National Weather Service will renew the University’s weather emergency preparedness certification on Aug. 31 for the next four years.  StormReady helps communities develop plans for extreme weather...

Protesters gather outside of the Texas State Capitol on Jan. 22, 2023.

Former City council member sues city of Austin over logistical abortion fund

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter August 27, 2024

A former Austin City Council member filed a lawsuit on Aug. 20 challenging a recent budget amendment that allocates $400,000 to expand the city’s Reproductive Health Grant.   The amendment, which...

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