I truly have no idea how I ended up at the Texan — it honestly feels like a fluke. I had no journalism experience in high school, nor considered it before college. I spent the first semester of my...

A new poll reported 76% of Texans said it's harder to afford groceries, as the cost of food is increasing faster than their income.  No Kid Hungry Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood...

When they moved back into the dorms at the beginning of the semester, design junior Kate Crowder craved a Dr. Pepper, so they headed to the dining hall. But when they arrived, they discovered the Coca-Cola...

Megabus announced to riders last month it will be pulling out of Texas. The company has ceased operations on all routes connecting major Texas cities, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. “Unfortunately,...

Looking Back: City and Politics: Summer temperatures rise as the state's power grid faces growing challenges from aging power plants, the strain of integrating renewable energy and the increasing demands...

CapMetro is temporarily halting the purchase of a new all-electric fleet due to industry-wide battery technology challenges. The CapMetro Board of Directors addressed the pause during a sustainability...

The Austin City Council approved the city manager’s selection for the Austin Police Department’s new police chief, Lisa Davis, in a special meeting on Tuesday. Davis previously served as assistant...

The Alzheimer’s Association, an organization that supports Alzheimer's research globally, is funding $1.2 million in research projects across Central Texas, including research grant funding for UT. The...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 30 de julio de 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. La Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de...

The Texas Workforce Commission reported earlier this month the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area rose from May 2024 to June 2024. The unemployment rate rose...

City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed a historic budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with notable increases for the Austin Police Department, but emergency medical service officials are left wanting more...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 19 de julio de 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. El Departamento de Trabajo de Estados...

The U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule earlier this month that aims to protect workers from heat extremities and the subsequent health risks of extreme heat. Heat is one of the leading...

The 2025 Presidential Transition Project, launched last year by The Heritage Foundation, aims to prepare for a conservative administration in January 2025. More commonly known as Project 2025, it focuses...

Texas faces new risks this summer as an increase in artificial intelligence and computer data centers further strain the state’s power grid. Since winter storm Uri and the subsequent blackout in 2021,...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 4 de julio de 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. La Administración Biden anunció nuevas...

The Biden Administration announced new protections on June 18 for undocumented immigrants and their families.  The policy would permit non-citizens who have resided in the U.S. for a minimum of...

South by Southwest organizers announced Wednesday the festival ended its partnership with the U.S. Army and weapons manufacturers in the wake of pro-Palestine protests and subsequent artist drops. “After...

Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion-inducing medication, will continue to be available without additional restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to its approval by...

A Texas federal judge blocked three-year-old guidelines from the Biden Administration aimed to extend federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students.  In the June 11 ruling, Judge Reed...

Austin Pets Alive employees formed the nation’s largest animal shelter union when employees voted to unionize after nearly a year of organizing efforts. The International Association of Machinists...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 18 de junio de 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. Las enfermedades relacionadas con el...

Heat-related illnesses have spiked 90% since last year, and temperatures will continue to rise in Central Texas throughout the summer. Austin-Travis County EMS reported 270 heat-related illness...

UT Austin dismissed 19 to 20 communications and marketing staff to prioritize “managing reputational issues and crises.” Their last day is Aug. 31. A vice president notified employees in the University...

Wheatsville Food Co-Op, Austin’s cooperatively-owned grocery store and market, announced the closure of its Guadalupe Street location after four decades of service in a special edition newsletter. General...

The Austin Transit Partnership entered the Project Development phase for the Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Project, one of the beginning components of Project Connect, late last month after earning a federal...

Almost all staff members will be required to work on-site full-time beginning this fall, UT announced Wednesday morning. The policy aims to improve service delivery to students, faculty and other stakeholders...

Hundreds of students and faculty walked out of class Thursday to participate in a “teach-in” on the Main Mall in response to at least 57 arrests at a pro-Palestine protest on Wednesday. Faculty...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de abril del 2024 por Ren Leija, Naina Srivastava y Maryam Ahmed y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. ACTUALIZACIÓN:...

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de abril por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Diana Villagomez. Cientos de estudiantes y profesores se reunieron en la...

UPDATE: The number of confirmed arrests is now 57, according to the Travis County Sheriff's office, as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Hundreds of protesters chanted “free Palestine” and “off...

Hundreds of students and faculty are gathered on Main Mall to protest the Israel-Hamas war and call for the University to divest from weapons manufacturing. The protest, organized by Austin’s...

When Austinite KB Brookins discovered every other major city in Texas had an adult poet laureate program, they hoped to create one. “Poet laureates (are) essentially stewards of poetry in their local...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 10 de abril  por Ren Leija  y fue traducido al español por Mariana Flores-Sosa. Alrededor de 20 miembros de la comunidad se reunieron...

About 20 community members gathered in front of a pink shed housing a refrigerator and pantry last Saturday with coffee and tacos in hand to celebrate the grand opening of a new free fridge in West...

Austin airport prepares for wave of travelers  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials urged passengers to stay vigilant when traveling this weekend for the solar eclipse on April 8.  The...

Texas Hillel held its 24th annual Israel Block Party on Tuesday. The event is the largest pro-Israel event on a college campus in North America and aims to “unite and educate the polarized student...

Graduate student Rick Gray purchased his cap and gown, booked a hotel and even sent out graduation invitations to his family, excitedly preparing for the master’s in Computer and Data Science Online...

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 21 de marzo por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Diana Villagomez. Texas experimentó la mayor afluencia neta de trasplantes...

Texas experienced the largest net gain influx of Generation Z transplants nationwide in 2022, attracting over 76,000 individuals drawn by potential job opportunities and favorable climate conditions,...

Frequent travelers can wind down from the chaotic environment of Austin-Bergstrom International airport at a new art exhibit highlighting endangered species. The Calming Towers, a digital exhibit unveiled...

The United States Supreme Court temporarily blocked a state law allowing police to prosecute and arrest people suspected of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally from going into effect on Monday.  The...

The University debuted its inaugural speakers bureau, a program aimed at simplifying the process for organizations to access and recruit UT experts and leaders to serve as speakers for events and conferences,...

Residents in a North Campus apartment were relocated at the end of January due to extensive flood damage, according to property management. The entire sixth floor of The Venue on Guadalupe, along with...

UT students are establishing a free refrigerator in West Campus as a way to fight food insecurity. Food insecurity is no stranger to University students — 37.7%, of UT students experience some form...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 29 de febrero del 2024 por Aaron Sullivan y Ren Leija, y fue traducido al español por Desiree Marquez. El consejo municipal de Austin...

The Austin City Council approved a resolution on Feb. 15 authorizing the reorganization of the city’s current climate initiatives to make them more manageable — a change the Council said is “urgent”...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 26 de febrero de 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Jessica Martinez. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) publicó...

The Environmental Protection Agency released new, stricter air pollution standards — now ruling that the Austin area no longer meets acceptable air quality levels.  The update is the first change...

  Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 21 de febrero del 2024 por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Desiree Marquez.  El museo Bullock de historia del estado...

The Bullock Texas State History Museum announced in early February its Texas History Galleries are now fully available in English and Spanish, allowing Spanish-speaking visitors to have a comprehensive,...

On Friday, Austin City Limits Radio announced the free summer concert series “Blues on the Green” is back on at Zilker Park after its previous cancellation announcement, after increased funding by...

The Texas Supreme Court heard legal arguments on Jan. 30 regarding Senate Bill 14, a state law prohibiting doctors from prescribing gender-affirming care for transgender youth after a Travis County district...

Austin rent has declined steadily over the past year, but The Daily Texan found rates for one-bedroom apartments in West Campus are 65% higher than Austin’s median cost. A rental report found the...

Thousands chanted “There’s no justice, there’s no peace!” at the Texas Capitol on Sunday afternoon, calling on the United States to support the top United Nations Court’s order stating that Israel’s...

The Austin Transit Partnership held an open house at UT Thursday afternoon for students to learn more about the beginning phases of the Austin Light Rail implementation and efforts to secure federal support. Members...

Lawmakers convened at the 88th Texas Legislature’s regular session from January through May 2023, but Gov. Greg Abbott additionally called for four separate special sessions. The fourth special session...

An estimated crowd of 250 people gathered outside the Texas Capitol chanting “Gaza, Gaza don’t you cry, we will never let you die,” on Sunday to advocate for an end to the United States’ aid to...

The Division of Campus and Community Engagement changed its name to comply with Senate Bill 17, which went into effect on Jan. 1 and prohibits all diversity, equity and inclusion mandatory trainings, offices...

A new, shorter version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form launched on Dec. 31. The FAFSA form helps determine a student’s eligibility for aid, including packages such as scholarships,...

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation to reconvene the Texas Legislature for another special session on Nov. 7, the fourth one since the end of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in May. The session began...

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de noviembre por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Hannah Garza.  La Legislatura de Texas se reunió en una sesión especial...

The Texas Legislature convened for a special session last month to vote and debate on issues including restricting immigration in the state, with bills including House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill...

On The Moov, a new student-led initiative at UT, said they plan to expand their services next semester as part of a project increasing accessibility on campus. Before starting the organization, members...

When David Chiles first moved into 21 Rio, he did not expect to room with six-legged critters as well.  Government junior Chiles has struggled with roaches since he moved into his apartment in August. “I...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó originalmente el 3 de agosto de 2023, pero algunos datos se actualizaron el 6 de agosto de 2023. Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera...

Editor's note: This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2023, but some facts were updated on Aug. 6, 2023. Austinites who frequent the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird...

Mooov-In is a rite of passage for all Longhorns — a time to make new friends, explore your new home and get ready for a great year ahead. But before you start overpacking your bags or stressing out,...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 6 de julio por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Hannah Garza. En un cambio demográfico significativo, la población hispana...

In a significant demographic shift, Texas’ Hispanic population now outnumbers white Texans. According to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on July 1, the shifting demographics...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 26 de junio por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Jessica Nino. El 6 de junio, los líderes de la ciudad de Austin aprobaron...

On June 6, Austin city leaders officially approved Project Connect, the city’s estimated $4.5 to $4.8 billion project. Project Connect would create nearly 10 miles of light rail network and serve...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de abril por Ren Leija y fue traducido al español por Esteban Elias.   Planned Parenthood Texas Votes realizó el pasado viernes...

Planned Parenthood Texas Votes held a “Bans Off Our Bodies Rally” in favor of making mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, accessible for Texans last Friday. Planned Parenthood...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, a medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses, for over-the-counter sale and non-prescription use on March 29 in an effort to mitigate...

CW: This article contains sensitive topics about animal cruelty. Hosted by the UT Austin chapter of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, Save Week!, which started last week, is an event dedicated...

As part of an initiative to improve accessibility for students and faculty, UT integrated the Ally accessibility platform into Canvas on Monday. Ally will provide additional formats for course materials...

The Austin chapter of Students for a Democratic Society gathered in front of the UT Tower to rally for reproductive rights on March 8, for International Women’s Day. Students for a Democratic Society...

CW: This article mentions police brutality.  A group of student protesters gathered at the Texas Capitol with megaphones in hand, chanting “No justice, no peace!” and “All of the power, to all...

Food insecurity is a challenge that many college students face, and UT is no exception. According to the Austin-American Statesman, one in three UT students are food insecure, and some wonder when they...

  University students gathered last week to watch Black performers for this year’s Culture Shock, an annual celebration of Black culture and student talent. The African-American Culture...

Student leaders attended the first annual Warfield Awards reception on Feb. 10 to celebrate their accomplishments that embody the legacy of John Lewis Warfield, the former director of UT’s Center for...