University of Texas Tower Shooting: 2022 marks 56 years
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman went to the top of the UT Tower with a gun and killed 16 people including an unborn child, and injured 31 others in the span of 96 minutes.
UTPD investigating burglary incident near West Campus
UTPD is searching for a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred near West Campus.
Why did Matthew McConaughey not run for governor of Texas?
The 'True Detective' actor is an active community leader in the Lone Star State.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Robert De Niro to help celebrate 65th anniversary of UT-Austin's Ransom Center
The 65th anniversary of the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin will be celebrated with a star-studded gala called “A Celebration of Film”.
Arch Manning announces highly anticipated commitment
Arch Manning is the son of Cooper Manning, the nephew of Eli and Peyton and the grandson of Archie and is taking the legacy of his last name to the Longhorns.
Notre Dame holds down Texas offense, wins CWS opener 7-3
Notre Dame will play Oklahoma on Sunday. The Longhorns (47-21) will face rival Texas A&M in an elimination game.
Texas’ Melendez wins Howser Trophy as top college player
University of Texas' Ivan Melendez has won the Dick Howser Trophy as the outstanding player in college baseball.
Suspect in custody after pointing gun at police near University of Texas campus
Officials say a non-UT student allegedly pointed a gun at four UT students in the 2400 block of Pearl Street.
Man robs victim with knife near UT Campus: UTPD
The suspect was last seen traveling north on Guadalupe Street away from the UT main campus.
Texas rallies to edge East Carolina 9-8, forcing third game
The win by Texas (46-20) forces a Sunday showdown with East Carolina (46-20) with a berth in the College World Series on the line.
UT Austin, 19 other schools form Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities
Representing nine states, the universities together enrolled 766,718 students in Fall 2020; of those, roughly 33% (254,399) were Hispanic.
Day, Czech help Texas top Oklahoma State, stay alive in WCWS
Texas’ victory forced a second game between the teams later Monday night, with the winner advancing to play No. 1 seed and defending national champion Oklahoma in a best-of-three championship series starting Wednesday.
Alo homers, Oklahoma beats Texas to reach WCWS semifinals
Texas will play Arizona in an elimination game Sunday.
University of Texas students embark on 4K mile bike ride from Austin to Alaska
The mission of the Texas 4000 is to raise hope, awareness, and knowledge in the fight against cancer.
Texas holds off Arizona State for fourth national title
Playing in their second national championship match in three years, Texas had an early win and was leading in three others as the players rounded toward the finish.
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.
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”.
Travis County voters to receive new sticker designed by UT Austin junior in November
The sticker was chosen out of 19 submitted designs as part of the first Travis County “I Voted” sticker contest, hosted by the Travis County Clerk's Office.
New affordable graduate student housing under construction at UT Austin
The multistory building in East Austin will offer graduate students a residential option adjacent to campus and will feature 784 beds in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.