Safehorns creates petition for more safety measures at UT Austin
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
Man accused of firing gun near University of Texas campus arrested
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
Texas' Alpha Pi Omega needs help getting UT Austin parade flag back
Texas' Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity says they need help getting UT Austin's 50-foot-wide parade state flag back after it was stolen about a week ago.
Texas' Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity says they need help getting UT Austin's 50-foot-wide parade state flag back after it was stolen about a week ago.
Blue light call box added to West Campus
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
UT Austin named best Texas school for veterans
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
Man pepper sprays UT student and steals cell phone near campus
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
Police investigating after person shot near UT Austin campus
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
Researchers embark on study into intractable epilepsy using gaming tech
Researchers at Dell Medical School at UT Austin are embarking on a three-year study to protect the brains of young epilepsy patients needing surgery.
Researchers at Dell Medical School at UT Austin are embarking on a three-year study to protect the brains of young epilepsy patients needing surgery.
Jake Ehlinger died from accidental overdose, family says
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
George Strait, Willie Nelson to perform at Moody Center grand opening
The King of Country will be joined by a few special guests for the celebration going on in April 2022.
The King of Country will be joined by a few special guests for the celebration going on in April 2022.
UT journalism professor continues to preserve Latinx stories
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a University of Texas journalism professor, is helping preserve Hispanic Heritage in several ways.
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a University of Texas journalism professor, is helping preserve Hispanic Heritage in several ways.
Texas Longhorns score big in Big 12 season opener
Longhorn fans headed out to the game early and did not let the 11 am kickoff dwindle their excitement.
Longhorn fans headed out to the game early and did not let the 11 am kickoff dwindle their excitement.
$1M grant to be used to address transportation challenges in North Austin
The grant will be used to provide access to a neighborhood bike system, a bike-share station, e-scooter stations, and more. Free Wifi will also be available.
The grant will be used to provide access to a neighborhood bike system, a bike-share station, e-scooter stations, and more. Free Wifi will also be available.
Does more officers equal less homicide? Expert thinks not.
Dr. Bill Spelman says there is no correlation between the number of cops on the streets and the homicide rate.
Dr. Bill Spelman says there is no correlation between the number of cops on the streets and the homicide rate.
Texas to start QB Casey Thompson vs. Rice
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Casey Thompson will start at quarterback against Rice this weekend.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Casey Thompson will start at quarterback against Rice this weekend.
Michael Bublé concert at Frank Erwin Center canceled
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bublé.
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bublé.
Fans flood Bevo Boulevard for first Longhorns game of the season
The stadium is operating at 100% capacity this fall. Last season, they were operating at 25%.
The stadium is operating at 100% capacity this fall. Last season, they were operating at 25%.