Reporting Texas
News and features from UT-Austin's School of Journalism
bySamantha Rubin and Oisakhose Aghomo
As NASA prepares for more missions like Artemis ll, public interest in space has spiked again. But alongside the excitement is an uptick in skepticism doubting NASA’s achievements in online conversations. “Anything that has that level of attention… makes itself ripe for conspiracies,” said Asheley Landrum, an Arizona State University journalism and mass […]
byMax Mazoch
While Artemis II will be remembered for its accomplishments beyond our planet’s atmosphere, one of the most important breakthroughs happened back on Earth. Artemis II — whose crew travelled a record breaking 250,000 miles away from Earth — captured the minds of millions across the globe, inspiring curiosity in people of all ages. In a […]
byRachel N. Madison
From its origins as a connective Central Texas strip to bustling retail hub to the site of countless indie films, South Congress Avenue has long been one of Austin’s iconic spots. But the street’s fame is taking a toll. Around a dozen of the street’s legacy businesses have relocated or closed their doors entirely over […]
byNoemi Castanon and Max Mazoch
Illene Barrera has taught social studies at Lehman High School in Kyle for nine years. Though the job can be challenging, Barrera has kept a positive attitude while preparing her students for the future.
“My goal for them is to be able to understand the world around them,” Barrera said, “and knowing the history of the country and then how it affects them, hopefully inspires them to be civic participants.”
But the way Barrera teaches is about to change.
