UT researchers name ancient beaver fossil after Buc-ee's

A new species of ancient beaver has been named after Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based gas station known for its cartoon beaver mascot.

Texas Longhorns prepare for Sweet 16 game against Xavier

A day before the big game was kind of a "calm before the storm" feel for the Longhorns at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, especially with all those seniors and graduate students.

No. 5 Louisville pummel Texas 73-51 in second round of NCAA Tournament

Hailey Van Lith scored 21 points and No. 5 Louisville rolled over No. 4 Texas 73-51 on the Longhorns’ home court Monday night to send the Cardinals to the Sweet 16 for the sixth NCAA Tournament in row.

No March Madness: Gonzales, Texas easily dispatch ECU

Shaylee Gonzales scored 20 points and No. 4 Texas rolled to a 79-40 win over No. 13 East Carolina on Saturday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on the Longhorns’ home court.

UT student safety organization calls for change following bicyclist death

Safehorns, a UT student safety organization, is asking the city to inspect West Campus construction sites after a bicyclist was killed by falling debris.

Texas Longhorns look to impress NFL scouts at annual UT Pro Day

Less than a week after the NFL Combine wrapped up, there was another chance for Longhorns to impress league personnel at the annual UT Pro day.

UT students protest in favor of abolishing APD following officer-involved shootings

In front of the Capitol, the protestors chanted “no peace until no police” and said Austin Police officers should not have the ability to decide life or death for community members.

Austin Energy on track to complete West Campus lighting improvements by fall 2023

By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.

Texas women's basketball head coach pledges $10K, if 10K fans show up to Feb. 27 home game

With matching donations, more than $150,000 in donations are on the line for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, which helps economically disadvantaged children in Austin.

Travis County DA dismisses domestic violence case against Chris Beard

Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced his office has filed a motion to dismiss the case against former Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard.

Move by Texas, Oklahoma from Big 12 to SEC bumped to 2024

Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit their league.

Texas student arrested for taking pictures under dorm shower stall, police say

The University of Texas Police Department says it was notified about a student taking pictures under a shower stall. The student has been arrested.

TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices

In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”

2-time Texas national champion coach Gustafson dead at 91

Former Texas baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, who led the Longhorns to two national championships and nearly two dozen conference titles in 29 seasons, died Monday at age 91, the school announced.