Reporting Texas
News and features from UT-Austin's School of Journalism
byIsabella Zeff
When Jesse Woche heard about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the now 24-year-old felt galvanized to work in the gun violence prevention space full time. She had been interested in advocacy since she was 15, shifting between environmental conservation, abortion access and other causes that mattered to her. “(The shooting) just […]
byMichael Nolan
Soaked by pouring rain, a group of Harley Davidson riders’ fire up their engines and begin their journey to Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle. Undeterred by the adverse weather, this group of military veterans takes pride in their shared passion and cherishes the brotherhood they’ve developed.
“As veterans, we always look forward to events like this,” said Allen Deaver, an Air Force veteran.
The bikers and psychologists say rides like this can provide an invaluable community for veterans to connect with others with shared experiences.
“I think veterans need to be around other veterans,” said Deaver,
byAnissa Sanchez, Katrina L. Spencer and Michelle Lavergne
After a summer spent trying to get away from the sun, Central Texans couldn’t take their eyes off of it Saturday — safely, of course.
Through protective glasses, they watched a solar eclipse in which the moon covered 93 percent of the sun just before noon.
Reporting Texas reporters documented how some Austinites celebrated and experienced Saturday’s heavenly event.
byCecilia Rodriguez
AUSTIN, Texas – The Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association (HFSA) hosted Longhorn Fiesta on Oct. 14 to celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month on campus. Entertainment, activities and treats to stimulate all the senses spread across the University of Texas Main Mall. Selena Quintanilla’s “Como La Flor” played through loudspeakers as colorful decorations and […]