Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
UT Austin staff member assaulted, robbed on campus
A UT Austin staff member was assaulted and robbed on Wednesday, UTPD said.
UT student safety organization calls for change following bicyclist death
Safehorns, a UT student safety organization, is asking the city to inspect West Campus construction sites after a bicyclist was killed by falling debris.
Austin Energy on track to complete West Campus lighting improvements by fall 2023
By September 2022, Austin Energy crews had replaced 600 streetlamps with LED bulbs, repaired non-functioning lights, installed 15 additional streetlights and trimmed tree canopies.
Austin police investigating bank robbery near UT Austin
Police are investigating a bank robbery near the UT Austin campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 UT Austin students safe following attempted robbery near campus
Austin police are investigating an attempted robbery of three UT Austin students on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones’ stout defense
The Texas Longhorns are playing the Iowa State Cyclones at home this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.