UT Austin launches program to make COVID-19 testing more accessible
UT rolled out mobile testing sites to areas where off-campus housing is most prevalent.
UT head basketball coach Shaka Smart tests positive for COVID-19
University of Texas Longhorns head basketball coach Shaka Smart has revealed he is in isolation after testingĀ positive for COVID-19.
APD investigating anti-Semitic graffiti at UT fraternity, says UTPD
Due to the writing being anti-Semitic, the incident has been noted as a hate crime, says UTPD.
Committee report on 'Eyes of Texas' to be released at end of February
The committee was commissionedĀ to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the songās history."
UT Austin undergraduate hybrid classes go fully online until February
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing,Ā will be held online asĀ part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to studentsĀ issued Jan. 8.Ā
Sam Ehlinger announces he's declaring for the NFL Draft
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger announced he's declaring for the 2021 NFL draft.
Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman let go after four seasons
Texas Longhorns football coach Tom Herman has been let goĀ after four seasons.
13 including current, former UT Austin students arrested in drug bust
Most of those named in the federal indictment have already been processed out of jail and are awaiting trial.
UT Austin preparing for when students come back for spring semester
As students break for the holidays, with some returning home to see old friends and family, UT Austin officials say itās unclear how that will play out come the spring semester.Ā
Man responsible for multiple burglaries in West Campus arrested
Anthony Zavala-Jasso had a pretty active October.
APD: Woman shoves child's head into door at 7-11 near UT Austin
As she left, the boy was entering and as they passed each other, theĀ woman shoved his head into the door causing him to crumple to the ground.
Abbott looking to establish state control of policing in some areas of AustinĀ
Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from āthe river to 32nd Street,ā encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either āLamar or MoPac.āĀ
Photographer files lawsuit against owners, handlers of Bevo XV
āBevo XV rammed his longhorns twice into Plaintiffās back causing permanent injury to Plaintiffās neck and back,ā the petition says.
APD seeing increase in scooter, motorcycle thefts in West Campus
UTPD says that APD is seeing an increase in scooter and motorcycle thefts in West Campus and is advising residents to follow APD's auto theft safety tips.
Longhorns expected to stand together for "The Eyes of Texas" after games
Chris Del Conte's comments come after few UT players remained on the field as the song played with their "horns up" for fans after Saturday's UT-OU game.Ā
Few Longhorn players remain on field for "The Eyes of Texas"
āThe Eyes of Texasā is the universityās alma mater song, and is often regarded as itās āunofficialā fight song.Ā
UTPD chief welcomes West Campus DPS trooper deployment
In a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Police Chief David Carter formally accepted the help from the governor and Texas DPS.
Armed robbery, home invasion reported in West Campus Thursday morning
A 22-year-old UT student, who asked not to be identified for his own safety, said he woke up suddenly around 6:30 Thursday morning and saw two men pointing guns at his face.Ā
Abbott has TxDPS increase patrols around UT Austin following robberies
Gov. Abbott hasĀ directed the TxDPS to ramp up patrols around UT Austin in response to a recent rise in robberies in the West Campus area.
Search for suspects targeting women who are walking alone at night
The Austin Police Department isĀ investigating four aggravated robberies believed to be connected to the same suspect(s).