Early spread of COVID-19 appears far greater than initially reported, UT Austin researchers say

Researchers say patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year. 

Big 12 releases 2020 conference football schedule

The Big 12 Board of Directors agreed on August 11 that the conference planned on proceeding with plans to have its fall sports seasons.

DPS arrests another in connection with criminal activity during May protest at Texas State Capitol

DPS says Allen's arrest, along with several others made in recent weeks, is the result of an extensive investigation by special agents to identify suspects involved in violent and destructive behavior during the protests.

UT Austin projects more than 75% of class seats will be online this fall

The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.

23 people arrested following weekend demonstrations in Austin

Four were arrested in front of Garrett Foster's memorial on 4th and Congress on Saturday and 18 were arrested near the Austin Police Department's Headquarters on Sunday.

18 arrested in protests during Sunday night demonstrations

The group was met by a counter-protest called “Blue Lives DON’T Matter.” The protestors, set up outside headquarters at 2 p.m. 

New police tactics yield more than 30 weekend protest arrests

A review of booking records at the Travis County Jail shows nearly three dozen arrests took place between Friday and early Sunday morning.

Safety measures announced for 2020 Texas Longhorns home football games

Officials say that the measures keep with current government guidance on sporting event attendance and could be adjusted as medical information evolves to ensure the safety of those attending and the players and staff.

Hundreds of APD officers, DPS troopers clash with protesters in Austin Saturday night

Later in the evening, the police departments mounted patrol and several buses full of DPS troopers were brought to 4th and Congress. There were enough troopers to fill the entire block. Several more protestors were arrested near the memorial. It is unclear why they were arrested. 

New TABC guidelines will allow some bars to operate as restaurants

Now, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will provide bar owners a new option to start serving people again as long as they meet certain requirements.  

Texas DPS arrest six more connected to May protests, looking for additional suspects

DPS says the arrests come as the result of an extensive investigation by DPS Special Agents who have worked to identify subjects involved in violent and destructive behavior during these protests.

Austin Eastciders expands with new tasting room, restaurant on Barton Springs Road

​The new Austin Eastciders Barton Springs will feature the brand's ciders, as well as wine, cocktails, coffees, limited-edition small-batch ciders that are fermented on-site and a full menu of snacks and meals.