Audience members set out blankets and beach chairs on the dewy grass, eagerly awaiting the musical’s opening night after a storm delayed the show. The rainy weather set the mood for this year’s hillside...

From recording her podcasts in a makeshift studio located in her bathroom closet to building a 19th-century-style cottage in her backyard as a set, Kate Dawson brings historical true crime cases to light...

In a small room on the 10th floor of the LBJ Presidential Library, documents that shaped important moments in United States history, including the 15th Amendment, will be on display to celebrate the country’s...

During summer sunsets, Austin locals and tourists alike eagerly wait near the Congress Avenue bridge. Each evening, nearly 1.5 million bats emerge from underneath the bridge to begin their nightly flight...

The electric formula-style racing car began the night with a total of 80 miles driven. Most of the team stuck around, anticipating they would reach their goal before the unveiling. Persevering through...

Thousands of years ago, Egyptians used papyrus to write their documents and letters alongside their day-to-day lives. Now, papers people once considered trash are collected and studied by scholars, allowing...

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story misstated the location of the mural. The story below has been changed to reflect accurate information. The Texan regrets this error.  Thousands of runners...

Hack … Hack … Goose! Counting down from 24 hours, the goose-themed hackathon began with students brainstorming, coding and developing projects with their teams.  With 183 participants, Freetail...

Using UT scanning technology, a research team discovered the fossil remains of a fuzzy baby dinosaur, the first new species discovered in 15 years in Korea. Found in South Korea’s Aphae Island, Doolysaurus...

Dogs and children run around and play while a line forms in front of white folding tables. Each person selects a free pastry from the table, which includes cookies, cakes and scones.  On the first...

Meticulously placing sprinkles using tweezers, Plan II sociology junior Reese Saliceti ensures every aspect of the cake meets her standards.  Saliceti spoke on Saturday at the TEDxUTAustin conference,...

From science to design, South by Southwest offers a wide range of topics with speakers from all over the country. The Daily Texan compiled a list of UT-affiliated speakers and their events to check out...

After nearly five years of anticipation, fans of the Resident Evil video game franchise finally received a new release, featuring familiar faces and locations from previous games, as well as new characters...

The North Star, Polaris, provides a guiding light, often helping the lost find their way. This light represents hope and change for a student-led organization’s annual conference, as they aim to help...

UT New Theatre festival brings together playwrights, directors and actors to present four new plays created by fine arts graduate students. Performances will be held Feb. 26 through March 8 at the Oscar...

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story misspelled the Karch Institute. The story has been changed to reflect the correct spelling. The Texan regrets this error.  Created in 2025 with a $5...

Tucked away on the bottom floor of the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on campus lies a newly updated paleontology exhibit exploring the prehistoric past of the state and stories of the organisms...

Junior English major Niya Omiridis knew she wanted to be a singer since kindergarten. Now, at 20 years old, Omiridis will be performing at the Sing for Greece 2026 semifinal with her original song, “Slipping...

With only an acoustic guitar and a microphone stand in front of him, Mike Viola opened with a solo set on Wednesday and Thursday night for Grammy Award-winner Madison Cunningham at the 04 Center, captivating...

Moments before an important presentation at her design firm, master's architecture student Sarah Grossman received a message from alumna Emerald Smith that she didn’t have time to process. It didn’t...

Author and English professor Elizabeth McCracken, published her newest book, “A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction,” on Tuesday, and will host her book launch this Thursday at the Harry Ransom Center...

As people new to Austin visit to attend the Longhorns football game, many leave before ever fully experiencing the city’s culture. The Daily Texan selected some fun Sunday activities to attend before...

Rehearsing in parking garages and backyards, the all-female vocal quintet, VAMP, came together in early 2020. In the summer of 2024, VAMP began recording their debut album while learning more about music...

Winning the Autumn House Press 2024 Fiction Prize enabled alumna Lauren Woods to release her debut book, “The Great Grown-up Game of Make-Believe,” on Oct. 21. With girlhood as the unifying theme,...

As the weather gets colder and students begin to decorate their apartments with holiday decorations, the season of giving provides the perfect time to volunteer in the Austin community. The Daily Texan...

From the balconies, actors in captivating burlesque costumes engaged with the audience by waving, dancing and blowing kisses. As the lights dimmed, the theater hushed in anticipation. Music began to play...

Nota del Editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez por Samantha Nowlin el 19 de octubre de 2025 y fue traducido al español por Zamira Galvan el 21 de octubre de 2025. Risas y gritos de emoción...

A kaleidoscope of lights illuminated the grand hall of the Texas Science and Natural History Museum as people wandered its floors, exploring each station that dives into the science of the senses.  Attendees...

Laughter and excited screams interrupted the previously peaceful scene, children exploring unique forts sprawled across the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Fortlandia exhibition. Open from Oct....

Out of more than 370 businesses, 10 finalists competed in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best competition, hoping to get their product into stores around Texas. Two hopeful entrepreneurs and alumni, Rocío...

Stephanie Elizondo Griest said she travelled to various countries over 10 years and interviewed 70 women to find the answer to a question that haunted her entire career. Transforming art into medicine,...

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue publicado originalmente el 24 de septiembre de 2025 por Samantha Nowlin y fue traducido al español por Dania Lopez-Gomez el 25 de septiembre de 2025. Un paseo en...

A limo ride to the stadium, an air-conditioned box to watch the entire UT football game and a photo with the tallest players — 10-year-old Sloane Rainey's dream day may not be out of reach anymore. Through...