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Driverless cars have a long way to go, transportation experts says

Driverless cars have a long way to go, transportation experts says

In a video, a Cruise car in West Campus is seen making a left turn, but it doesn’t go into the left lane, it turns into the right and into the bike lane.

January 9
VIDEO: Self-driving car caught on camera in Austin bike lane

VIDEO: Self-driving car caught on camera in Austin bike lane

An Austin cyclist is concerned about driverless cars not driving properly after he captured one on video driving in the bike lane in the West Campus area.

January 7
Man arrested for hitting UT student in back of the head, UTPD says

Man arrested for hitting UT student in back of the head, UTPD says

A UT student told police she was walking toward Guadalupe Street when a man hit her in the back of the head with a closed fist.

January 2
UT Austin to receive $612K for additional mental health resources

UT Austin to receive $612K for additional mental health resources

The federal grant comes from funding authorized by US Sen. John Cornyn's Safer Communities Act signed into law after the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children and two teachers.

December 29, 2022
3 UT Austin students safe following attempted robbery near campus

3 UT Austin students safe following attempted robbery near campus

Austin police are investigating an attempted robbery of three UT Austin students on Wednesday.

November 30, 2022
UT students call for change as SafeHorns releases list of 50 habitual offenders near campus

UT students call for change as SafeHorns releases list of 50 habitual offenders near campus

Using the crime log from UTPD and data from Austin PD, SafeHorns compiled the list of 50 habitual offenders around the University of Texas, specifically West Campus.

November 30, 2022
UT Austin attempted kidnapping: DPS troopers asked to patrol West Campus following uptick in crime

UT Austin attempted kidnapping: DPS troopers asked to patrol West Campus following uptick in crime

FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.

October 31, 2022
Attempted kidnapping of UT Austin student being investigated by police

Attempted kidnapping of UT Austin student being investigated by police

Austin police and UT Austin police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a UT Austin student.

October 30, 2022
No. 22 Texas rallies in 4th quarter to beat Iowa State 24-21

No. 22 Texas rallies in 4th quarter to beat Iowa State 24-21

The Texas Longhorns are on a three-game win streak now with a close game over the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday.

October 15, 2022
Big Bertha II, world's largest bass drum, makes debut at Texas-Iowa State game

Big Bertha II, world's largest bass drum, makes debut at Texas-Iowa State game

The drum was custom-built for the UT-Austin Longhorn Band and debuted Saturday alongside the original Big Bertha, who made her final appearance after 100 years of service, says the university.

October 15, 2022
No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones’ stout defense

No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones’ stout defense

The Texas Longhorns are playing the Iowa State Cyclones at home this weekend.

October 14, 2022
Suspect arrested after assaulting UT Austin student, UTPD says

Suspect arrested after assaulting UT Austin student, UTPD says

UT police said the suspect is not related to any recent assaults on or near UT Campus.

October 10, 2022
Two men attempt to rob man near Jester West residence hall: UTPD

Two men attempt to rob man near Jester West residence hall: UTPD

The victim told officers two men assaulted him and tried to take his backpack, but he was able to safely get away with his belongings, says UTPD.

October 9, 2022
UT Austin Tower to undergo first major renovation since its construction

UT Austin Tower to undergo first major renovation since its construction

The university’s Board of Regents announced plans to provide a $26 million lead investment that will go toward a major renovation of the building facade and surrounding grounds.

October 5, 2022
Safehorns holds National Night Out event in West Campus to emphasize safety

Safehorns holds National Night Out event in West Campus to emphasize safety

The President of Safehorns said the goal of the event was to bring students from the community to resources to help keep them safe and meet the people who try to do just that.

October 4, 2022
Man pulls knife on couple near University of Texas campus: UTPD

Man pulls knife on couple near University of Texas campus: UTPD

A man had been arguing with a woman and her partner near the 2300 block of Guadalupe Street when he pulled out a weapon, says UT police.

September 29, 2022
Longhorns defensive back Ishmael Ibraheem suspended after assault arrest

Longhorns defensive back Ishmael Ibraheem suspended after assault arrest

According to an arrest affidavit, a woman called 911 saying she was involved in a fight in Ibraheem's dorm room and that she had been pushed down the stairs outside his room.

September 29, 2022
Robinson’s 3 TDs power No. 21 Texas over UTSA 41-20

Robinson’s 3 TDs power No. 21 Texas over UTSA 41-20

Coming off a tough game against Alabama last week, the Texas Longhorns bounced back for a 41-20 win against the UTSA Roadrunners.

September 18, 2022
Safety improvements made to West Campus as Austin Energy upgrades lights

Safety improvements made to West Campus as Austin Energy upgrades lights

The community-owned electric utility collaborated with SafeHorns and other organizations to address low lighting and lack of lighting in the area of West 29th Street, Guadalupe Street, North Lamar Boulevard, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

September 12, 2022
Flo Rida performs at packed free concert after Texas-Alabama game

Flo Rida performs at packed free concert after Texas-Alabama game

Rapper Flo Rida performed to a sea of burnt orange following a hard-fought game between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday.

September 11, 2022
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Four of five Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols released from jail after posting bail

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Tyre Nichols bodycam video shows police beating Memphis father for several minutes
TYRE NICHOLS DEATH:
Tyre Nichols bodycam video shows police beating Memphis father for several minutes

After investigators viewed the footage earlier this month, the five officers involved in the case — all of whom are also Black — were fired and later charged with second-degree murder. But the video was not made public until Friday — partially because of the ongoing investigation, but also because officials feared protests could grow violent.

Body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ beating prompts demonstrations in Memphis, New York, DC
TYRE NICHOLS DEATH:
Body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ beating prompts demonstrations in Memphis, New York, DC

Following the release of body cam video showing Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, demonstrators in Tennessee, New York and Washington descended upon major thoroughfares to express their outrage.

Four of five Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols released from jail after posting bail
TYRE NICHOLS DEATH:
Four of five Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols released from jail after posting bail

Four of the five former Memphis police officers charged with murder and other crimes in the killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols posted bond and were released from jail by early Friday morning, per jail records.

Tyre Nichols death: What is the Memphis police SCORPION unit?
TYRE NICHOLS DEATH:
Tyre Nichols death: What is the Memphis police SCORPION unit?

Memphis authorities released video footage Friday showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him with their fists, boots and batons as he screamed for his mother and pleaded, "I just want to go home."

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