This column, my last written work for The Daily Texan, started the same as all of my articles: with a frustrating series of typing and deleting, taunted by a flashing cursor.  Does writer’s block...

Updated Nov. 14, 9:09 p.m. Nov. 14 9:09 p.m.: Kirk Watson is set to serve a fourth term as Austin Mayor, narrowly avoiding a runoff with 50% of all votes. Nov. 7 10:39 a.m.: President Joe Biden...

University police arrested a University employee, who is a registered sex offender in Oregon,  on Sept. 6 for what officials believe to be failure to register in Texas, a third-degree felony in the state.  UTPD...

Noon  Over 100 people gather on South Lawn, chanting for the end of occupation in Palestine. Organizers include the Palestine Solidarity Committee, the Texas Young Active Labor Leaders, Faculty and...

Nearly 1000 faculty and students gathered in front of the UT Tower today to protest at least 57 arrests made Wednesday, when law enforcement in riot gear attempted to shut down a pro-Palestine protest...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 22 de abril por Mason Rouser y Sarah Brager  y fue traducido al español por Angela Garcia. Los cambios recientes hechos por la universidad...

Recent changes made by the University in response to Senate Bill 17, like the closure of the Division of Campus and Community Engagement, sparked confusion over the fate of several programs and academic...

Student government is planning another attempt at a non-binding referendum for “The Eyes of Texas” after the Office of the Dean of Students postponed the original vote last spring.  While the new...

United States diplomat Daniel Stewart reflected on his time in foreign service and encouraged UT students to pursue jobs within the U.S. Department of State at an event hosted by the University’s Clements...

The University launched a delivery service for healthcare products last week in partnership with two local pharmacies, allowing students to order over-the-counter items online, including a lower-cost emergency...

Financial company Santander Consumer USA Inc. gifted $25,000 to the Longhorn Racing Team last month, establishing a partnership that will help the student organization source parts for the vehicles it...

In the upcoming election, Texans can vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution that would allocate $1 billion for the creation and upkeep of new state parks, marking the largest park investment...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 16 de octubre por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Emma Rikalo. Este mes, la ciudad de Austin solicitará $10 millones de financiación...

The UT Disability Cultural Center will launch a new disability-focused library by the start of the spring semester, allowing students to check out books and academic resources specific to disability identity...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 16 de octubre por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Jessica Nino.  La Excelencia en Educación certificó la Universidad de...

Editor's note: This podcast was originally published on Spotify on Oct. 15, 2023.  In this week of The Texan Recap, audio producer Sriya Dommaraju talks about Senate Bill 12, a law that restricted...

Excelencia in Education recertified the University with the Seal of Excelencia last month, a distinction given to institutions demonstrating commitment to serving Latinx students.  Excelencia in Education,...

This month, the city of Austin will apply for $10 million in federal funding to expand city-wide affordable housing policies and construction efforts for low-income residents.  The U.S. Department...

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de octubre por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Hannah Garza.  La ley estatal que prohíbe ciertas actuaciones de drag...

The state law banning certain public drag performances is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, said a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas late last month.  U.S. District Judge...

When Lily Deitelzweig approached the large orange words spray-painted on the sidewalk in front of her sorority house late last month, she was shocked.  “I think everyone was appalled by it, Jewish...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de septiembre por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Hannel Suarez. Las instituciones de educación superior deben hacer todo...

Higher education institutions must do as much as possible to protect students’ sense of identity amidst concerns of inclusion on campuses, a group of panelists said at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.  Kate...

Climate change is here to stay  — and with it, a political rift — a group of panelists said Saturday at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.  Erin Douglas, a Texas Tribune climate reporter, moderated...

The University announced plans earlier this month to lead a federally-funded research project with the City of Austin to make Texas communities more resilient to extreme climate fluctuations.  U.S....

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 14 de septiembre del 2023 por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Valeria Mota. El consejo de la ciudad de Austin aprobó una...

Editor's Note: This podcast was originally published on Spotify on September 17, 2023.  In this episode of the weekly recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis talks with a Texan reporter about the new Austin...

The Austin City Council approved a resolution yesterday requiring access to natural light in all newly constructed bedrooms in Austin after UT community members started a campaign this summer against windowless...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 11 de septiembre por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Jessica Nino. La Universidad de Texas anunció planes para construir...

The University of Texas announced plans to build a new ecological field station in Dripping Springs on Aug. 28 after receiving a $50 million gift from the Winn Family Foundation.  Named the Hill Country...

For sustainability studies senior Rae Datt, thinking about schoolwork often prompts a different type of stress than the average student experiences. On top of the typical homework and exams, Datt says...

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis talks with Texan reporters about The Friendly Rio Market, a corner store that doubles as a music venue, and Hole in the Wall, a historical...

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas granted Dr. Kiran Shokar and Dr. Michael Pignone $3 million earlier this month to improve statewide access to colorectal cancer screenings and expand...

The Hole in the Wall, a music venue in West Campus, obtained a new 20-year lease after receiving $1.6 million in assistance from the City of Austin through the Iconic Venue Fund. Hole in the Wall is...

The Austin City Council will not vote on the proposal to renovate Zilker Park and will indefinitely table the plan because of a divided community response, Mayor Kirk Watson announced in a statement on...

The UT System and online course provider Coursera launched a micro-credential program earlier this month that’s free for all University students, faculty, staff and alumni across its nine academic institutions....

In an effort to promote bystander confidence, Longhorn EMS launched a new public health initiative this semester for the campus community, consisting of overdose response presentations and free Narcan...

Austin’s famous bat population — the world’s largest urban bat colony — faces threats from potential displacement and disease. To protect the critters, the Animal Advisory Commission unanimously...

A proposed bill would require public universities in Texas to protect academic freedom and ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion for students and faculty.  State Rep. John H. Bucy III, D-Austin,...

UT announced the launch of a new transportation research center that will analyze travel behavior and commuter psychology in partnership with other schools across the country. Researchers from the Center...

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de febrero por Sarah Brager y fue traducido al español por Amy DonJuan. Los legisladores de Texas dieron otro paso para mantener...

When Daniel Young voted in favor of Austin’s new transit initiative Project Connect, he had no idea the proposed rail lines would run through Dirty Martin’s Place where he’s worked as the general...

Dangerous conditions from the winter freeze earlier this month, including persistent power outages and icy roads, left many UT employees unable to come to campus. However, many student employees filled...

Texas lawmakers made another step to keep critical race theory out of public education by proposing a new bill that would ban the curriculum from publicly funded universities in Texas, including UT...

A report from the University showed that almost 40% of first-time in college (FTIC) freshmen lived off campus in Fall 2021. The report did not list the specific reasons why students chose to live off campus. According...

UT pandemic scientist Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers received a key to the city earlier this month for her lab’s contribution to Austin’s COVID-19 analysis and pandemic response.   Meyers formed the...

When Matthew offered to help organize a student drag night for his LGBTQ+ organization, Out in STEM, last semester, he did not expect to end up performing on stage. Dressed up as Velma from Scooby-Doo,...

Eight women walk across the stage, sporting outfits reminiscent of a popular childhood toy — American Girl dolls. Many audience members associate the dolls with traditional lessons about womanhood, but...

After pedaling across the finish line as loved ones cheer from the sidelines, cyclists huddle together yelling their team chant one last time. Adrenaline from the final stretch on the road subsides, and...

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 9, 2022 flip book.  Only a week and a half before her high school graduation, music sophomore Paxton Smith decided she would denounce Texas’...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the August 2, 2022 flipbook. When warned about potential power outages across Texas earlier this month due to the extreme heat, local animal shelter Austin...

Protesters gather at the Texas Capitol gates, signs raised proudly above their heads. Passing cars honk and wave at the growing crowd, some showing support and others meeting the group with countering...

The bustling Austin streets beam with extra color as local businesses and residents make new additions to the scenery: vibrant rainbow flags. In honor of Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community in Austin gears...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the June 7, 2022 flipbook. Twenty-one portraits line the Texas Capitol steps, candles and flowers by their side. As community members pass the microphone...