Austin Marathon To Provide Record Boost To Local Economy

byGABRIELLA VUKMAN

With tens of thousands of sneakers pounding the pavements in Austin this February, local businesses geared up for what could be the city’s biggest winter spike in revenue yet. The Austin marathon, “a 31 year-old tradition” is heavily entrenched in the city’s lore and culture. Each year the marathon attracts thousands of people from all […]

National Boycott Targets Corporations

byNicholas Pantaleoni

While companies continue to announce record profits, consumers across the country are feeling the strain of rising prices. As layoffs increase and prices soar, a growing movement calls for action. Consumers make efforts to boycott corporations like Amazon, Walmart and Target.  Target,  announced a staggering $25.7 billion  profit in 2024, setting a new record for […]

Local Musicians, Venue Owners Hope City Office Drives Opportunity for Austin Music Scene

byJoseph Sweeney

The City of Austin created the Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment on Feb. 14 as a new way of attracting tourism and stimulating collaboration between the city’s creative sectors. Prior to the ACME office, five separate city departments existed to promote local music, special events, cultural centers, heritage centers, cultural arts and art […]

Texas Lawmakers Want to Make ‘Spring Forward’ a Thing of The Past

byGrace Gates

Daylight saving time rings in the summer months for 48 states, but some Texas lawmakers are working to end the historic practice of changing clocks twice a year.  In 2023, a bill proposing year-round daylight time passed overwhelmingly in the state House but stalled in the Senate. For this year’s session, lawmakers have once again […]

‘Not My President’s Day’ protests take place at Texas State Capitol, across U.S

byGracie Kirschner

Protests have erupted across the United States since President Donald Trump took office this January. Austin is no stranger to these protests, and President’s Day was no exception.  On a day meant to celebrate our nation’s leaders, thousands of protesters gathered at the Texas State Capitol to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s influence […]

Reporting Texas TV – Dec 5, 2024

Journalism students at the University of Texas at Austin produced their final newscast of the Fall 2024 semester.

Texas Lawmakers Refile Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

byCashmir Khawaja

Texas lawmakers are reintroducing a bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips after similar efforts stalled last legislative session. These strips, which can detect the deadly opioid in drugs, are seen as a simple and effective tool to prevent overdose deaths. Despite broad support, the bill failed to make it past the Texas Senate last year. […]

Longhorn Lights bring Holiday Spirit to Campus

byAbby Chapman

Bright orange and white lights flash in sync to songs like “Jingle Bells” and “Wabash Cannonball” The University of Texas campus will stay bright for the holidays.  The annual “Longhorn Lights” display kicked off on Nov. 9 with an elaborate show that included the Longhorn Band, UT Mariachi, President Jay Hartzell, and star quarterback Quinn […]

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 […]