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SEC says Tennessee, not Texas, is the real ‘UT’
It was only a matter of time before the debate finally boiled over once the Texas Longhorns and rival Oklahoma Sooners joined the Southeastern Conference: who is the real “UT”—Texas, or Tennessee?. In Austin and across the wider Texas fan network, “UT” is a common abbreviation for...
East Texas organization helps raise money for scholarships to UT-Austin
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas organization is helping raise scholarship money for students looking to enroll with UT-Austin. Texas Exes is involved in the community and they give east Texans the with scholarships to attend UT-Austin. The President of the organization, Dr. Jerry Scharzbach, shared what he really likes about his organization.
Texas Security Guard Quits Job During Live TV Interview
A security guard in Texas quit his job during a TV interview after his boss interrupted. According to The Daily Mail, Percy Payne, a security guard with Priebe Security was working at an office building at East Sixth and Brushy in Austin when he spotted two men on electric scooters entering the parking garage.
Palladius Capital Management Sells Austin-Area Student Housing Property, Doubling NOI in 2.5 Years
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Palladius Capital Management (“Palladius”), a vertically-integrated real estate investment manager focused on pursuing multifamily, student housing, hospitality, and select thematic investment strategies, today announced it completed the sale of The Oasis, a 672-bed student housing property located in the Austin, TX suburb of San Marcos. Palladius purchased The Oasis in Q1 2022 and sold the asset in Q2 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722325665/en/ The Oasis (Photo: Business Wire)
The best meteor shower of the year has started. Can Austinites see it?
Part of what makes seeing a shooting star an out-of-the-ordinary experience is its simplicity. You don’t need fancy telescope equipment — just a lot of patience and maybe a blanket to lie on. You can see some shooting stars this summer created by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Earth...
Council OKs 13 proposed charter amendments for November ballot
Voters will decide on 13 potential amendments to the city charter in November, with two of the most significant potential changes affecting the number of signatures needed to recall a City Council member, and requiring elections for citizen-led ballot initiatives and charter amendments to take place in large even-numbered election years.
Balancing conflicting public interests, Watershed Protection aims to promote native aquatic vegetation
Austin’s reservoirs do a lot of double duty. They’re known both as top-tier recreation spots for Central Texans and our source of dwindling drinking water. Subject to invasive species, drought and big rainfall events that bring in pollutants, they’re still doing remarkably well, all things considered, a reservoir ecologist told the Environmental Commission on Wednesday.
Officials update Animal Advisory Commission on strategic plan process
City officials updated the Animal Advisory Commission last week on the strategic plan for the Animal Services Office as the city works to improve the relationship between the Austin Animal Center and key stakeholders, including the commission. Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard said officials held a planning meeting on June...
Students Face High-Risk Issues Due to RRISD Budget Deficit
Due to Round Rock ISD (RRISD)’s $31 million projected budget deficit — a continuation of a pattern of money shortages across Central Texas school districts — the district was pushed to cut some classes, affecting students’ four-year course plans. To address the issue, the RRISD Board of Trustees approved a $466 million general fund budget, which overcame the deficit but called attention to issues with allocation of funds within the district.
SEC Football Preview: Texas Longhorns enter SEC
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas football team will make its debut season in the Southeastern Conference in 2024, after making a run to the College Football Playoffs last season. Here is a quick look at the Longhorns:. COACH — Steve Sarkisian: 71-49, 10 seasons (25-14 in three seasons at...
'It's Personal!' Taurean York Previews Renewed Texas A&M Rivalry vs. Longhorns
The Texas A&M Aggies have plenty of tests, both at home and on the road, to get through before facing the Texas Longhorns, but there is no denying the underlying anticipation surounding that final matchup at Kyle Field.
Men’s Golf’s Morrison concludes play at The Open Championship
TROON, Scotland — University of Texas rising junior Tommy Morrison posted a 2-over 73 on Sunday at historic Royal Troon Golf Course to conclude play at the 152nd Open Championship. Morrison posted a four-round score of 11-over 295 (75-73-74-73) to finish in a tie for second among the 12 amateurs in the 152-player field. Morrison, who qualified for The Open Championship by virtue of his victory at the European Amateur Championship in late June, placed in a tie for 60th overall at The Open with his 72-hole score of 11-over par. One of just four amateur players and 80 total...
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