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University of Texas Permian Basin students held on lockdown during Midland and Odessa shootings

By Victoria May - Updated on September 2, 2019 at 11:52 pm

A gunman killed seven and injured 22 in multiple locations spanning Odessa and Midland, making this Texas’ second mass shooting in August.
More than 800 new Texas laws will go into effect in September

By Graysen Golter - Updated on August 29, 2019 at 11:59 pm

Texas citizens will soon have to abide by 820 new laws, including some which will impact sexual misconduct, alcohol delivery and driver’s licenses.
Higher education board commissioner steps down, talks challenges, achievements

By Graysen Golter - Updated on August 22, 2019 at 12:23 am

Raymund Paredes, Texas' commissioner for higher education for 15 years, spoke with reporters during a conference call to discuss the challenges and achievements of Texas higher education before he steps down from the position Aug. 31.
ACLU of Texas holds Q&A over reproductive freedom in Texas

By Avery Wohleb - Updated on July 10, 2019 at 10:27 pm

At the event, around 40 community members and UT students discussed reproductive freedom with members of ACLU of Texas. Reproductive justice in Texas can sometimes be a losing issue, said Drucilla Tigner, an American Civil Liberties Union of Texas abortion rights political strategist.
Trump approves $4.6 billion aid package to improve conditions in detention centers along southern border

By Victoria May - Updated on July 8, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Following national protests and reports of unsanitary conditions at detention centers along the southern border, President Donald Trump signed a $4.6 billion aid package into law on July 1. However, some Texas activists and members of Congress said they doubt the funding will adequately improve living conditions.
100 Years of Women's Suffrage

By Savana Dunning, Morgan Kuehler - Updated on July 3, 2019 at 11:31 am

The fight between UT and the govenor that gave Texas women the right to vote
UT tackles climate change, resource management with multidisciplinary approach

By Kevin Lokuwaduge - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 12:00 am

The population of Texas is expected to double to 55 million by the year 2050, according to the Texas Demographic Center.
New laws range from saving Chick-fil-A to reforming school finance: Here are the highlights from the governor’s desk

By Victoria May - Updated on June 17, 2019 at 11:42 pm

After the Texas Legislature’s 86th session ended May 27, Gov. Greg Abbott had until midnight Sunday to decide which bills remaining on his desk would become law. By the end of the session, lawmakers sent 1,429 bills to Abbott’s desk — 1,323 of which became law.
Legislative session ends, UT receives small increase in state funding

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on May 28, 2019 at 10:20 pm

The 86th legislative session ended Monday, and UT got a modest increase in funding, mirroring the last legislative session two years ago.
State Rep. Mary González awarded University of Texas Ph.D as she finishes fourth legislative session

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on May 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm

Mary González graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and Mexican-American studies in 2007. She then attended St. Edward’s University where she got a master’s in social justice.

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