UT Austin dismisses head men's tennis coach amid widespread admissions bribery scandal

Michael Center has been dismissed as the head men’s tennis coach atf the University of Texas at Austin. The dismissal is effective immediately and Associate Head Coach Bruce Berque will continue as the Longhorns’ interim head coach, according to UT Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte.

Spring practices kick off for UT Longhorns football

The last time we saw the University of Texas Longhorns football team, quarterback Sam Ehlinger was standing on a podium at the Superdome in New Orleans letting the world know that Texas was back!

Teachers rally at Capitol for more pay
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A rally of teachers and education support staff at the Texas Capitol Monday was not as large as those held during past legislative sessions.

Former UT Austin President Bill Powers dies

Former UT President Bill Powers has died. Powers passed away on Sunday in Austin from complications from a fall several months earlier and from oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, a rare adult-onset muscle disorder.

UT Longhorns baseball team sweeps LSU

The first two games of the much anticipated baseball series between the University of Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers were not close with Texas outscoring LSU 16-5 in its two wins.

John Burt excelling in two sports at UT

University of Texas receiver John Burt is one of the fastest players on the team but when spring practices begin he'll be using his speed to help the Longhorns but just not on the football field.

Student-led ‘segregated' water fountain experiment at Harmony Science Academy sparks controversy

Students at Harmony are working on projects to celebrate Black History Month: history, fashion, music, poetry.  She says an exhibit featuring a set of segregated water fountains on campus was born out of students feeling they weren't being heard.

Gov. Abbott willing to help revive the Texas -Texas A&M rivalry game

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he supports efforts to bring back the rivalry football game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.

School districts turn to mobile apps to keep students safe

More than 100 Texas school districts are using cellphone apps to address mental health and school safety. 

Annual RBI Austin benefit held in downtown Austin

The annual RBI Austin benefit was held in downtown Austin and a lot of big names in sports were attendance.

Nearly 2 dozen school safety bills filed in Texas

Since June, 150 new school marshals have been certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The exercise in August, at a Pflugerville school, was one of seven classes the commission held.

Austin Film Society looks at costume design in film

Susan Mickey, a UT professor and costume designer, and Lars Nilsen, a programmer with Austin Film Society, talk more about costume design in film specifically the work of Edith Head.

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Wide receiver of the Texas Longhorns Lil’Jordan Humphrey has announced he will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season with Texas, according to Texas Athletics.

Texas ends season in AP poll top 10, Clemson is No. 1 for 3rd time

Clemson finished No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for the third time after routing Alabama in the national championship game. The Tigers received all 61 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide, which was trying to become just the third team to go wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country, finished second. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Playoff...

Texas quarterback Vince Young has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame

Texas quarterback Vince Young and Notre Dame speedster Raghib Ismail have been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, along with 11 other players and two coaches.   

PETA calls on Texas, Georgia to end live mascot use after Sugar Bowl incident

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called on the University of Texas and the University of Georgia to end the use of live mascots after an incident before their Sugar Bowl matchup on Tuesday.

Austin photojournalist hit by horn as Bevo make a break for it at Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns made their first charge at the Bulldogs before Tuesday night's Sugar Bowl game even started. About an hour before kickoff, Bevo, UT Longhorns mascot, broke out of his barricade and, rushed in the direction of University of Georgia’s bulldog mascot, Uga.

Longhorn fans feeling renewed hope after Sugar Bowl victory

It's been a long journey for not only the Longhorns, but also the fans who stuck by their side through the tough seasons. “I didn't expect them to make it this far,” said Dustin Kanae, Longhorn fan.