Austin selects delivery partner to lead light rail construction, Austin

UT-Austin’s presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders

In recent years university presidents have been facing growing political pressures, student and faculty pushback and an ...

UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell leaving for Southern Methodist University

University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is leaving UT to become the next president of Southern Methodist University, the ...

UT Austin president Jay Hartzell named next president of Southern Methodist University

UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.

MLK Day 2025 in Austin: Marches, food drives, volunteer opportunities and celebrations

Austin is hosting several events in January to honor Dr. King's legacy including community marches, food drives, volunteer ...

Judge dismisses charges against former UT Austin lecturer arrested after pro-Palestinian protest

A Travis County judge Monday agreed to grant a lawyer's motion to dismiss, which argued prosecutors failed to get an ...

Texas athletic department boats valuation of $1.28 billion, No. 2 in nation

The University of Texas, renowned for its academic excellence and substantial financial resources, allocates a budget of ...

Want to read like an Austinite? Here are January book recs from Austin librarians.

We asked librarians from Round Rock, Dripping Springs and Austin, which new releases they are most looking forward to this ...

UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell will leave to lead SMU

Hartzell leaves UT-Austin after four years of tense political battles and legislative efforts to implement a more ...

An education ecosystem is being built in Elon Musk’s image. It starts in rural Texas.

Ad Astra School has opened around the corner from Elon Musk’s corporate compound in rural Central Texas. Nonprofit filings ...

SMU names UT's Jay Hartzell as next university president

After five academic years as the president of the University of Texas, Jay Hartzell is stepping down to become the next ...

UT-Austin’s presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders

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Austin selects delivery partner to lead light rail construction

Infrastructure firm AECOM will work with the Austin Transit Partnership to construct and deliver the first phase of light ...

Who and What Should Be Nominated for the 2025 Oscars

Critics don’t vote for the Academy Awards—but here’s how one critic would fill out his imaginary ballot.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Split After 3 Years of Dating: Reports

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have split after three years of dating. Multiple outlets including People and TMZ reported the ...

See how Knox County Schools students performed on ACT college entrance tests

Like the scores announced last year, students from Bearden High School, Farragut High School and L&N STEM Academy collectively scored the highest in the district. Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, ...

The Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

The Biden administration has succeeded in temporarily blocking accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed from entering a ...

Music Industry Moves: Recording Academy and MusiCares Pledge $1 Million in Fire Relief Efforts

The Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million in fire relief efforts for musicians impacted by the Los Angeles ...

How a fighter pilot became the first active-duty service member to win Miss America

The Air Force's second Lt. Madison Marsh, the first active-duty service member to win Miss America, is reflecting on her journey in a new op-ed.

Multiple LSU Football Transfer Portal Signees Arrive in Baton Rouge to Move-In

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff will welcome double-digit newcomers over the next few days with additions via the NCAA ...

25 CIAC girls indoor track and field athletes to watch for 2024-25

Here's a look at 25 athletes to watch during the 2022-23 girls indoor track season: Vanessa Agyemang, Classical Magnet, Jr.: ...

Maine law enforcement agencies struggle to get new recruits in the door

People used to line up for jobs in law enforcement. In the early '90s, Sgt. Timothy Ontengco spent two years as a part-time deputy with the Oxford County Sheriff's Office just to get his foot in the ...

Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards ...