Reporting Texas TV – Nov 21, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their third newscast of the Fall 2024 semester on Nov 21.

Student Recovers from Injury at UT vs. UGA Football Game

A University of Texas student is recovering after a severe injury sustained during the UT vs. University of Georgia football game on Oct. 19. Knox Vacek’s last memory from that day is of students throwing bottles onto the field in protest of a controversial referee call. After the call was reversed, Vacek jumped on the […]

The George Morales Dove Springs Gym has Been Renamed

As the new name, D’Wayne Anderson Gymnasium was revealed on a sleek sign above the entrance, applause and cheers filled the air, mingling with a few tears. “This is not just deserved, it’s well earned,” said Tiffany Cabin, a long-time friend and coworker of Anderson. “He put his heart and soul into ensuring that this […]

Austin Welcomes the Holiday Spirit with A Christmas Affair

byDesiree Marque

The holiday season is here, and one of Austin’s favorite traditions, A Christmas Affair, has returned to the Palmer Events Center. Hosted by the Junior League of Austin, this five-day holiday market is a mix of festive shopping and giving back to the community. With over 200 vendors, shoppers can find everything from handcrafted gifts […]

Texas Cowboys Host Harvest Moon Concert to Benefit UT Elementary

The Texas Cowboys threw its annual Harvest Moon benefit concert in Republic Square Park on Nov. 14, 2024. A night of performances by Randy Rogers Band and June Shine Band helped to raise money through ticket sales benefiting The University of Texas (UT) Elementary, a Title I school in Austin. The event marked their first […]

Year of AI Helps Bring New Learning Tools To Campus

byTate Chapman

The Year of AI at The University of Texas at Austin has prompted new innovations in Artificial Intelligence. UT Sage, an AI tutor, was designed by Kasey Ford. Her role is fully funded by the University making it possible for learning tools like this to be created. Dr. Julie Schell, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic […]

Reporting Texas TV – Nov 14, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their third newscast of the Fall 2024 semester on Nov 7.

Safe Alliance Rallies Austin Community to End Abuse

byMahlah K. Freeman

At a packed luncheon filled with advocates, survivors and supporters, the Safe Alliance rallied the community of Austin in the fight to end all forms of abuse. Heartfelt stories and inspiring speeches filled the room as guests united over a shared meal to support the mission of ending violence and empowering those affected..  “Safe works […]

UT Austin Initiative Transforms Parking Tickets Into Home-Cooked Meals

byItza Martinez

The Food for Fines program, enacted in 2018, at The University of Texas at Austin, has been a biannual tradition where students with eligible parking tickets can dismiss them through donating nonperishable food items that go on UT Outpost’s shelves.  The UT Outpost is a free on-campus food pantry that serves enrolled students experiencing food […]

Students Face New Challenges Finding Transportation Home for the Holidays

byKevin Myers

Complaints against intercity bus services have mounted during the fall semester as the number of bus lines have dwindled. The bus troubles represented a new challenge for students at University of Texas at Austin as they made plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Popular bus line Megabus ceased its operations across Texas in August amid […]

Reporting Texas TV – Nov 7, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their third newscast of the Fall 2024 semester on Nov 7.

How Young Voters Impacted the 2024 Election

byLogan Dubel

Questions about what propelled President-elect Donald Trump and other Republicans to victory on Election Night are likely to be discussed for months. Early data suggests that young voters, particularly men, fueled Trump’s return to the White House. According to The Wall Street Journal, voters ages 18-29 made up 16% of the national electorate. While Vice […]

Student Safety Promoted During Halloweekend

byAbby Chapman

As students walked around West Campus in their Halloween costumes on Oct. 31, student safety was the priority for organizations like SafeHorns and University of Texas Transportation. The streets of West Campus were lively on the spookiest night of the year.  SafeHorns, a student safety organization, founded by parents in 2016 after the murder of […]

Reporting Texas TV – October 31, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas produced their first newscast of the Fall 2024 semester on Oct.31.

What Does It Take to Be a Store on The Drag?

Strolling down Guadalupe St. in Austin, Texas, an array of shops and stores line the street.   Known as the “The Drag,” it’s located across from The University of Texas at Austin’s campus, hosting restaurants, coffee shops and clothing stores within walking distance for the 55,000 plus residents nearby. Its placement in between West Campus, home […]

The UT Tower is Getting a Facelift

byTate Chapman

The iconic Tower at the University of Texas will begin undergoing restoration to its original 1937 glory.  The Tower will not only receive an exterior restoration but also future interior renovations. Starting in the summer of 2027, the Tower, a common backdrop for senior pictures, will be obstructed by scaffolding and a decorative covering. Project […]

Reporting Texas TV – October 24, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas produced their first newscast of the Fall 2024 semester on Oct. 24.

Early Voting in Texas Officially Kicks Off 2024 Election

byEvelyn Martinez

Election season has arrived in Austin, with a record-setting number of residents casting their ballot.  On Oct. 22, over 46,000 people voted in Travis County, surpassing the reported first-day early voting turnout of the last three presidential elections.  The LBJ Library and University Union offer two polling locations on the east and west side of […]

A Local Haunted House uses Scares to Beat Breast Cancer

byItza Martinez

MANOR, Texas  –Screams of terror echo outside SCARE for a CURE’s haunted adventure northeast of Austin that sits on the same property of Ghost Town Manor.  This is one of the city’s most interactive adventures and is in the middle of their Halloween season ‘Nightmares of a Legend,’ which runs until Saturday, Oct. 26. “We […]

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 […]