Students Turn to Gaming for Relief from Midterm Stress

byKevin Myers

As students trudge through projects and exams at the height of midterms season, The Latinx Pop Lab hosted Video Game Day for students to take a break from their studies. The Latinx Pop Lab , located on the fourth floor of Patton Hall, was organized by Professor Frederick Luis Aldama, known to his students as […]

Student Government Passes Proposal to Expand Big Ticket Section at DKR

byKevin Myers

AUSTIN, Texas — Negotiations to expand the Big Ticket section at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium began after Student Government at the University of Texas passed a bill calling for an expansion of the Big Ticket section on October 1.  The student government bill came against the backdrop of the Longhorns’ first season in the […]

UT Austin Students Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of the Israel-Hamas War

byItza Martinez

AUSTIN, Texas –  Israeli flags rippled against the barricades as students gathered in line outside the Hogg Memorial Auditorium to honor the civilian lives lost in Israel on October 7.  The Longhorn Students for Israel alongside Texas Hillel, Texas Chabad, Texas Olami, and other Jewish organizations hosted the “Together We Stand” memorial ceremony on the […]

Small Businesses see Large Impacts with ACL

byEmily Trevino

The annual Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) is in full stride. Bringing music, food, and lots of vendors to the tens of thousands of people flowing through Zilker park. The 2-weekend pronounced festival is known widely on a worldwide stage, yet many small businesses and vendors right in the heart of Texas are the […]

Student Organization’s Rallying Generation Z to Participate in Upcoming Election

byAbby Chapman

AUSTIN, Texas – Yellow papers lined select tables on speedway as the University Democrats and Hook the Vote Agency tabled throughout the voter registration period marking Oct. 7 as the last day.  Students of the University of Texas registered to vote to participate in the 2024 Presidential election. Hook the Vote Agency, a nonpartisan group […]

Big Ticket Troubles 

byTate Chapman

AUSTIN, TX – Trouble with the Big Ticket has taken students at the University of Texas by surprise this semester.  Many Students have been unable to claim tickets for the football games, something many have never experienced in prior seasons. While the Big Ticket does not guarantee access to all games some students said it […]

Reporting Texas TV – April 25, 2024

byReporting Texas TV Staff

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their sixth and final newscast of the Spring 2024 semester on April 25. This week reporters covered student-led efforts to provide reliable transportation to grocery stores, the impact of S.B. 17 on a UT student group’s annual powwow, an etiquette class offered by an Austin […]

Youth Learn Etiquette at Wesley United Methodist Church

byMahlah Freeman

AUSTIN, Texas – A local church is blending faith-based principles with modern manners in its etiquette class. Wesley United Methodist Church’s youth ministry started an annual etiquette class in 2016. The class was originally aimed at girls ages 12-17 but became co-ed in 2018. The age range expanded this year to include younger children. “They […]

UT’s Native American Indigenous Collective Hosts Powwow Off Campus Due to S.B. 17

byJulia Mahavier

AUSTIN, Texas – After months of preparation, UT’s Native American Indigenous Collective (NAIC) hosted its annual all-day powwow at the Delores Duffie Recreation Center in East Austin. A powwow is a gathering for Native American and First Nations communities to come together and honor their cultures through song, dance, chants, food and socializing. In previous […]

New Transportation Service Helps UT Students Access Fresh Groceries

byEvelyn Martinez

AUSTIN, Texas – UT’s Food Security Agency launched a pilot shuttle program to help students who lack reliable transportation get to grocery stores near campus. “(Food insecurity) is something that we all need to deal with,” program organizer Erica Howard said. “It’s not a ‘them’ issue, it’s an ‘us’ issue, and we all need to […]

Longhorns Play Last Orange and White Game as Members of the Big 12

byCampbell Choate

AUSTIN, Texas — Although rain was on the radar all day Saturday, Texas football fans still cheered on the Longhorns at the annual Orange and White game. The game is an exhibition scrimmage where the team splits into two sides that play against each other. One team wears home jerseys and the other wears away. […]

Reporting Texas TV – April 18, 2024

byReporting Texas TV Staff

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their fifth newscast of the Spring 2024 semester on April 18. This week reporters covered the development of sustainable sequins for fashion design, the UT women’s tennis team’s pursuit of a third national championship in four years, the 20th annual Fusebox Festival, the nearly century-old […]

Crawfish Kickoff Festival Serves More Than 10,000 Pounds

byCashmir Khawaja

AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of hungry crawfish enthusiasts gathered in the center of Republic Square for the second annual Crawfish Kickoff Festival. This year’s event delivered a flavorful celebration of Cajun culture, community and crustaceans. The unmistakable aroma of Cajun spices greeted attendees as they entered. Banners and lively music instantly transported guests to the […]

Historic ABC Kite Fest Returns to Zilker Park

byLogan Dubel

AUSTIN, Texas – Kites of all shapes and sizes took flight against the backdrop of Austin’s skyline on Sunday. While the city’s horizon may look unrecognizable compared to when the ABC Kite Fest began, the soaring spectacles still remain an Austin tradition. The Exchange Club of Austin founded the festival in 1929. Kites first launched in […]

Texas Longhorns Women’s Tennis Seniors Prepare for Final Games

byTori Garcia

AUSTIN, Texas — With the start of the NCAA Championship tournament only a few weeks away, the seniors on the University of Texas women’s tennis team have many emotions as they enter the postseason. Charlotte Chavatipon and Malaika Rapolu are finishing their fourth and final year in a burnt-orange jersey. “I wish I honestly had […]

The Contemporary Austin Hosts Interactive Exhibit and a Show for 20th Annual Fusebox Festival

byHaley Pacheco

AUSTIN, Texas — To commemorate 20 years of Fusebox, The Contemporary Austin hosted a live performance alongside an interactive gallery experience featuring works by Fusebox artists on April 12 at The Jones Center. Founded by a group of artists in 2005, Fusebox showcases local and international artists in several venues and spaces across the city. […]

UT Researchers and Students Bring Sustainable Sequins to Austin

byMelody Jones

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Science and Natural History Museum opened an exhibit to showcase sequined garments that use a sustainable sequin developed by scientists at the University of Texas. Professors from the College of Natural Sciences curated Particles of Color, which opened April 6. UT senior textiles and apparel major Taryn Lam joined the […]

Reporting Texas TV – April 11, 2024

byReporting Texas TV Staff

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their fourth newscast of the Spring 2024 semester on April 11. This week reporters covered the 2024 CMT Awards, the total solar eclipse, an eclipse-themed showcase of ongoing NASA missions, the Cedar Park Kite Festival, a celebration of the Tejano singer Selena, an exhibition of […]

Relocated Cedar Park Kite Festival Quadruples Past Attendance

byCashmir Khawaja

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The eclipse attracted thousands of visitors to Central Texas, prompting an annual kite festival to relocate for a bigger crowd. A myriad of colors adorned the vibrant skies at Lakeline Park as enthusiasts gathered for the stunning celebration of community spirit. The layout of the park provided an ideal backdrop for […]

NASA Experts Launch Preparations for Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

byTanya Velázquez

AUSTIN, Texas – In celebrating the moon crossing paths with the sun, NASA experts crossed paths with Central Texans at the Austin Nature and Science Center’s Total Eclipse at the Park on April 6-7. “We have subject matter experts, we have some planetary scientists to give talks. And then we are explaining some of the […]