Austin-Travis County masking order amended to include public colleges
Students, staff, and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face-covering while on school property or school buses.
Texas Senate committee discusses economic impact of UT leaving Big 12
A Texas Senate committee has held its first meeting to look at the economic impact of the University of Texas moving to the SEC from the Big 12.
Texas committee studying impact of Longhorns’ Big 12 exit holds first meeting
The goal is to study the effect of UT’s decision to leave the Big 12 on communities and schools -- specifically schools that remain in the conference.
2021 marks 55 years since deadly UT Tower Shooting
The shooting remained the deadliest shooting on a college campus for over 40 years until The Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007.
Texas A&M System Board of Regents votes to support SEC expansion
The Texas A&M Board of Regents has voted to support the possible expansion and inclusion of Texas and Oklahoma into the SEC in 2025.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit that sought to end UT Austin’s affirmative action policy
The judge found that the group behind the suit had essentially brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s policy.
Major construction milestone as work continues on Moody Center
The final beam was placed on the 530,000 square-foot entertainment arena and the approximately $338 million project is scheduled to be completed by April 2022.
Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join SEC
A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.
University of Texas issues statement signaling intent to leave Big 12
In a joint statement with the University of Oklahoma, officials say that “they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.”
Nobel laureate, UT physics professor Steven Weinberg dies at 88
UT Austin says Weinberg was a beloved teacher and researcher, revered not only by the scientists who marveled at his concise and elegant theories but also by science enthusiasts everywhere.
UT research claims ICUs could quickly fill with COVID-19 spikes
UT researchers have released a report predicting how the recent COVID-19 spike could impact hospital systems.
Local reuse organizations host donation event in West Campus
MoveOutATX connects UT Austin students with reuse organizations to drop off unwanted items for donation as the move-out season approaches.
UT hired consultant for up to $1.1 million to revamp battered image of “Eyes of Texas” song
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as a member of the committee tasked with chronicling the full history of “The Eyes.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos goes into space
Dr. Brandon Jones with the University of Texas joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about Blue Origin's first manned spaceflight with Jeff Bezos on board.
FOX 7 Discussion: Equity study on CapMetro's Project Connect
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
UT Austin researchers report on what went wrong during winter storm
UT Austin experts have released a report on how Winter Storm Uri affected the state's electric grid and the reason for blackouts.
UT Austin graduate students upset over health insurance change
The University of Texas at Austin graduate student employees demand the delay of health insurance changes due to concerning financial cost increases.
FOX 7 Discussion: Fighting extreme heat in Austin neighborhoods
Project lead and UT professor Dev Niyogi joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a project between researchers and the city of Austin to identify hot spots.
UT Austin working with city, community groups to fight extreme heat
Residents living in more shaded, tree-covered areas are experiencing heat differently than others who live near more pavement and roadways.
UT professor Philip Chase Bobbitt awarded honorary knighthood
Philip Bobbitt has been made honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his public service to UK/US relations.