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UT Austin Offers Deferred Suspensions to Arrested Protestors Amid Controversy Over Disciplinary Actions
In the wake of April's pro-Palestinian protests at The University of Texas at Austin, the institution's administration has started to issue disciplinary decisions to students involved. According to The Texas Tribune, some students arrested during the demonstrations are now being offered a "deferred suspension" in lieu of immediate suspension. This decision provides an alternative path allowing students to avoid suspension, as long as they abide by certain conditions.
Mailbag: Secondary's start due to young WRs?
How much of the secondary's strong start at camp can be attributed to young and inexperienced wide receivers? – Eddie Schmidt/Austin, TX. Nick Harris: I don't attribute the secondary's start to the young receivers at all. If anything, the young receivers have made it a bit easier for the offensive side, but it's truly been an all-around effort in the defensive back unit early on. Jourdan Lewis has put himself in the right positions. DaRon Bland is picking up right where he left off, and Caelen Carson is throwing his physicality around and coming down with the ball along the way. I've liked the start that the receivers have had to camp. I just think the secondary has performed better.
3 big storylines to watch on Day 1 of fall camp for Texas
The opening day of fall practice has arrived for Texas football and head coach Steve Sarkisian on the final day of July. Texas begins training camp on July 31, with just 31 days before the start of the regular season on Aug. 31 against Colorado State at DKR. Texas football...
20 Year Old Killed at Lake House Party in North Austin
Tragedy strikes northwest of Austin in a party gone terribly wrong. A brawl breaks out in a local lake house and kills a young adult two years removed from high school. Recently, A 20-year-old man from Lakeway was killed in a massive brawl at a lake house party. 30 teens and young adults come from all over the region to this party and end up in a chaotic, messy fight. David Michael Justus dies after the scrap in a hospital in Temple, Texas. The obituary reads that he passes "from numerous traumatic injuries sustained during a senseless and brutal assault on him at a Kingsland property."
AI Helps Develop Safer Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have made a breakthrough in developing safe and effective antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria, leveraging artificial intelligence to engineer a new drug that has shown promise in animal trials. The team used a large language model, similar to the one powering ChatGPT, to reengineer an existing antibiotic called Protegrin-1, which is great at killing bacteria but toxic to humans.
Former Texas Longhorn filled with reasons to transfer to Ragin' Cajuns
Once former Texas Longhorn Sam Ardoin made up his mind to enter the transfer portal, the next step wasn’t very complicated. “I just decided if UL offers me, then I’m going to go there,” Ardoin said. “I didn’t really give any other schools a chance to offer.”
Texas Elderly Couple Was Scammed On Facebook, Suspect Arrested In Florida
Let This Story Serve As A Reminder, Especially For Older Folks, To Be Careful About Who You Do Business With On Social Media. In the age of social media, misinformation and scams run rampant because its hard to verify or check if the people you're doing business with are reputable and most often they present offers and deals that are just too good to pass up.
Stories of hope from disaster: Behind the scenes of God’s Pit Crew’s Texas deployment
The people of Texas are no strangers to extreme and disastrous weather, and this year has been no exception. In a span of roughly three months, the Lone Star State has experienced three major disaster scenarios including deadly flash flooding, destructive derecho winds, and fatal flooding and wind gusts caused by the landfall of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas Standard for Aug. 1, 2024: Bighorn sheep being released in Franklin Mountains outside El Paso
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has carefully managed herds in state-owned natural areas, primarily around the Big Bend region. Now, they’re moving into new territory by releasing bighorns in the Franklin Mountains outside El Paso. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Check...
Man pleads guilty for role in manufacturing, distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina.
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking organization involved in the manufacturing and distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Why are Texas, U.S. flags at half-staff?
TEXAS, USA — You'll notice on Thursday, Aug. 1, Texas and U.S. flags will be at half-staff. Both the State of Texas and U.S. flags will be lowered to honor Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of Houston. Lee died in mid-July, her family announced, after she had been fighting pancreatic cancer.
Texas Crypto Miners Expand Beyond Bitcoin: AI Emerges as the New Frontier
Traditionally known for its profound history and vivacious culture, Fort Worth has rapidly developed into a global hub for various forms of cryptocurrency innovation. Notably, the pioneering nature of local crypto mining seems to know no bounds, with many crypto businesses diversifying their portfolios by way of embracing new technologies like artificial intelligence and alternative cryptocurrencies like meme coins. While the recent shift can be attributed to complex, modern business strategies, it’s also a story of rapid adaptation and long-term forward thinking.
Award-Winning Texas News Anchor Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose After Too Many Margaritas
KBTX weekend news anchor, Heather Kovar, went out for a night of Tex-Mex and adult beverages with her boyfriend. The evening took a turn when they headed back to Heather's apartment across the street after an argument in the restaurant about their relationship. Kovar, employed by the popular news station...
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