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.

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.

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.”

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 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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

FOX 7 Discussion: UT Austin to improve mental health crisis response

Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.

FOX 7 Discussion: UT Health Austin launches post-COVID-19 program

Dr. W. Michael Brode, medical director for UT Health Austin's post-COVID-19 program, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the program.

Trained counselors to assist UT Austin police with mental health calls

Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.

Texas names starting quarterback ahead of 2021 opener

Coach Steve Sarkisian said Hudson Card will start the game against the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday and vowed Casey Thompson would get some playing time.

UT Austin, UTEP form partnership with the U. S. Space Force

UTEP and UT Austin are two of 11 universities selected to join the Space Force University Partnership Program in fiscal year 2021.

UT Austin professors author petitions to change COVID-19 protocols

Both petitions were authored by UT professors. One petition asks the school to implement a vaccine mandate, and until then, a mask mandate.

Health experts hold virtual town hall to discuss COVID Delta variant

Panelists provided an update on COVID-19 in Central Texas including the latest modeling and scientific research related to the Delta variant and its effects.

Austin native Shakey Graves headlines Longhorn City Limits

The free concert series will take place on the LBJ Lawn prior to the Longhorn season opener against Louisiana.