SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
Blue light call box added to West Campus
Nonprofit SafeHorns put the call box in following the increase in crime in the West Campus area.
APD looking for suspect in Hemphill Park robbery, assault
A woman was in Hemphill Park when she was approached by a male suspect who engaged her in conversation, says APD.
Man pepper sprays UT student and steals cell phone near campus
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'10," believed to be in his mid-20s, with curly hair, wearing a puffy jacket and an N95 mask.
Police investigating after person shot near UT Austin campus
The person was transported to an area hospital and UTPD says preliminary reports do not indicate they are affiliated with UT Austin.
Jake Ehlinger died from accidental overdose, family says
The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”
Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River
The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference.
Austin police looking for suspect who robbed bank on The Drag
Police are asking the public for help identifying the person who robbed a Chase Bank located at 2514 Guadalupe Street at around 12:21 p.m. on September 14.
Lots of QB shuffling early in season, led by Big 12
The most experienced quarterbacks in the Big 12 have already been sidelined this season for very different reasons.
Texas to start QB Casey Thompson vs. Rice
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Casey Thompson will start at quarterback against Rice this weekend.
Texas NAACP, students file federal civil rights complaint over UT-Austin’s ‘Eyes of Texas’
They argue the song is unavoidable as it is sung after sporting events, at graduation, and from the UT Tower bells every evening.
UTPD, Austin police respond to off-campus robbery on Guadalupe
Call APD at 311 if you have any information about this crime.
Texas names starting quarterback ahead of 2021 opener
Coach Steve Sarkisian said Hudson Card will start the game against the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday and vowed Casey Thompson would get some playing time.
UT Austin, UTEP form partnership with the U. S. Space Force
UTEP and UT Austin are two of 11 universities selected to join the Space Force University Partnership Program in fiscal year 2021.
APD locates missing elderly man last seen at St. David's
Police say Thaddeus Coker has been located and is safe after he was last seen on August 19 at around 5 p.m.
Austin native Shakey Graves headlines Longhorn City Limits
The free concert series will take place on the LBJ Lawn prior to the Longhorn season opener against Louisiana.
Texas committee studying impact of Longhorns’ Big 12 exit holds first meeting
The goal is to study the effect of UT’s decision to leave the Big 12 on communities and schools -- specifically schools that remain in the conference.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit that sought to end UT Austin’s affirmative action policy
The judge found that the group behind the suit had essentially brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s policy.
UT hired consultant for up to $1.1 million to revamp battered image of “Eyes of Texas” song
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as a member of the committee tasked with chronicling the full history of “The Eyes.”