Person of interest identified in UT student kidnapping

Police released two photos of a person of interest and the vehicle used in the kidnapping of a UT student.

UT Austin attempted kidnapping: DPS troopers asked to patrol West Campus following uptick in crime

FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.

UT Austin awarded $1M to establish Pandemic Decision Science center

The new UT Center for Pandemic Decision Science will bring together people from different disciplines and backgrounds to "tackle the grand challenge of preparing the world to combat future pandemic threats," says UT Austin.

UT Austin program helps people become teachers quicker

With the recent teacher shortage, UT Austin is offering those with STEM degrees the opportunity to become teachers in only seven months.

UT Austin Tower to undergo first major renovation since its construction

The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.

Former Texas standout and WNBA player Tiffany Jackson dies at 37

Former UT standout and Dallas Lincoln High School graduate Tiffany Jackson, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft, has died of cancer at age 37.

Film critic Leonard Maltin meets furry namesake at Fantastic Fest 2022

Leonard Maltin meets....Leonard Maltin? The film critic met with his furry namesake while attending Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar.

UT police searching for burglary suspect

A burglary suspect is on the run after stealing property from a construction office trailer, UT police said.

Safety improvements made to West Campus as Austin Energy upgrades lights

The community-owned electric utility collaborated with SafeHorns and other organizations to address low lighting and lack of lighting in the area of West 29th Street, Guadalupe Street, North Lamar Boulevard, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Reducing suicide rates among LGBTQ young people focus of new UT study

The Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project is looking at early intervention in primary care settings—before depression, anxiety or trauma turn into a crisis.

Flo Rida performs at packed free concert after Texas-Alabama game

Rapper Flo Rida performed to a sea of burnt orange following a hard-fought game between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday.

Texas QB Ewers has sprained clavicle in Alabama loss

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said after the game that quarterback Quinn Ewers would get further tests to determine how serious the injury is.

Young, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas on late FG 20-19

Alabama avoided its first nonconference regular-season loss since 2007 against Louisiana-Monroe in Saban’s first season.