Viral TikTok asks viewers to help Poke Bay, closing after property was sold to UT Austin
“If you live in Austin or want to support a small business, please watch.” A viral TikTok shares a family's emotional story about being forced to close their small business because of UT Austin.
UT Austin students mourn iconic campus cat 'King Domino' at memorial
A memorial was held outside the FAC building at UT Austin Wednesday evening for beloved campus cat Domino. Dozens of students showed up to pay their respects to the UT icon.
Petition asks for statue of Domino, beloved UT Austin campus cat
The petition is asking UT Austin to erect a small statue in “memory of Domino in his favorite spot on campus”.
UT Austin polling shows Greg Abbott leading Beto O'Rourke in race for Texas Governor
UT polling revealed Greg Abbott ahead of Beto O'Rourke in the race for Texas Governor, but this poll was released before the leaked Supreme Court draft on overturning Roe v. Wade.
Domino, beloved UT Austin campus cat, dies
UT Austin shared a memorial message for Domino, a beloved furry member of the community, calling him a “welcoming friend.” There will be a memorial for him outside the FAC from 7:30-8:30 p.m. tonight.
UT researchers create plastic-eating enzyme that could clean landfills, polluted areas
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Multiple University of Texas students bitten by raccoons
The University of Texas Office of Campus Safety says it has seen an increase in incidents involving raccoons and the UT student population.
UTPD chief David Carter dead at 64 following prolonged cancer battle
David Carter had served as UTPD police chief since 2013 and was also vice president for campus security at UT Austin. He died at 64 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
UT student sexually assaulted on campus, says UTPD
UTPD is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about this crime call 512-471-4441 and select extension 9.
University of Texas spring football practices hit midway point
Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian talks about whose shining brightest seven practices in.
UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
UT Austin launches annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022
The University of Texas at Austin has launched its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022.
Kendra Scott donates $13.25 million to University of Texas at Austin
Kendra Scott's $13.25 million endowment will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help an estimated 24,000 women pursue business aspirations in the coming decade.
UTPD warns students of callers pretending to be police
UTPD is warning students about a recent phone scam where callers are pretending to be police in order to solicit payment to avoid "criminal charges".
Jury awards professor $3M in discrimination suit against UT Austin
A jury has awarded a UT Austin professor $3 million after finding the school discriminated against her based on her sex and the fact she was pregnant.
Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
University of Texas researcher warns public of misinformation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In-person classes begin at UT as improved safety efforts continue in West Campus
Students at The University of Texas returned to in-person classes this week as safety improvements remain a top priority in West Campus.
Lights will be added to West Campus in Austin to make area safer
More than 500 additional streetlights will be retrofitted with LED inserts by the end of 2022, according to a press release from the City of Austin.
Texas Longhorns basketball teams win as conference play heats up
The University of Texas had a weekend full of wins and the women's basketball team is now on a three-game conference win streak.