University of Houston suspends travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The announcement comes after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.

UT Police propose increase in officers, security technology following violent attacks

UT Austin Chief of Police David Carter introduced details of a preliminary proposal in the works Monday which will recommend the hiring of additional officers to patrol off-campus areas.

Stabbing spree in Austin nightlife district leads to push for increased safety efforts

UT President Gregory Fenves sent a letter out to students addressing the stabbings, and stating that the university “is currently developing a plan to hire additional police officers, expand patrols and upgrade security-related technology.” 

UT Police: Person punched in face, robbed on campus

According to police, a non-UT affiliate told officers that the suspect had punched them in the face and stole their cell phone. 

UT Police Chief: Two UT students attacked in recent 6th St stabbings

Gov. Abbott responded to Carter's tweet by saying that he has since reached out to UT leaders with expectations to increase the safety for students within the next month.

Baylor student being tested for possible coronavirus infection

Health officials say a student at Baylor University who recently traveled to China is being tested for a possible case of the coronavirus.

Teen at center of dreadlocks controversy withdraws from Barbers Hill ISD

The high school senior at the middle of a controversy surrounding the length of his dreadlocks has withdrawn from Barbers Hill ISD, his parents say.

Texas A&M student tests negative for coronavirus

Officials with Texas A&M University have described the immediate health risk to the campus community as low.

Texas State hosts seminar for hostage negotiation teams

The training seminar held in San Marcos provided a rare look inside the pressure cooker caused by a standoff.

FOX 7 Discussion: Public safety concerns around UT campus

SafeHorns president Joell McNew joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the state's public safety help and UT's security needs.

Austin ISD to hold open house for early college high school program

AISD says the ECHS program allows high school students to take college courses with no fees for tuition, textbooks or transportation.

City of Austin offices closing in observance to Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Annual MLK Community March and Festival will take place at 9 a.m. January 20, starting at the MLK Statue at UT and ending at Huston-Tillotson University.