Reporting Texas
News and features from UT-Austin's School of Journalism
byOisakhose Aghomo
After a two–year hiatus due to inclement weather, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community March and Festival returned Monday at the Texas Capitol against a backdrop of national political uncertainty — and threats to MLK Day itself
“Our commander in chief is trying to remove this day,” said 61-year-old Austin resident Jackie Sanders. “We’re going to still fight for this day because he (MLK) has earned it and we are here to support and represent.”
bySheldon Munroe
With America facing mounting pressure to reduce its dependence on foreign rare earth minerals, Texas and the University of Texas are seeking a role in rebuilding a domestic supply chain. The University of Texas at Austin has held two educational forums in the past five months, seeking a role in driving innovation and dialogue around […]
byErika González
As Senate Bill 12 takes effect, drag performers and organizers in Austin are adjusting their shows, venues and creative choices amid changes to state law and its implementation.
The law, recently upheld by a federal appeals court, restricts certain drag performances deemed “sexually explicit,” particularly those held in public spaces or in the presence of minors. Venues face fines of up to $10,000, while organizers or performers could be charged with misdemeanors.
“Even saying that I do drag is something I think twice about now, at work, at family events, walking around the city,” drag king Sir Maxim said. “I don’t know who might see me as a ‘villain’ or a ‘pervert.’ ”
bySamantha Rubin
Just after sunrise, blue-shirted ambassadors step into the stream of students along Guadalupe Street trading greetings, answering questions and keeping eyes on the stretch long known as The Drag.
“In a nutshell, what we’re doing here is hospitality-heavy,” Kevin Morris Sr. said during a recent morning walk-along. “That’s why we’re always talking and vibrant. It’s about visibility.”
The West Campus Ambassador Program was created to address the gap between West Campus’ rapid redevelopment and its lagging safety and beautification efforts
