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UT-Austin spares pro-Palestinian protesters from suspension, offers them probation instead
"UT-Austin spares pro-Palestinian protesters from suspension, offers them probation instead" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily...
Paris Olympics: Texas diving coach headed to 6th Summer Games
AUSTIN, Texas - Former homegrown Texas Longhorn diver Allison Gibson is headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and she'll have a familiar face joining her: UT diving coach Matt Scoggin. Scoggin is guiding Gibson in France, where Gibson is hoping her experience at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will lead...
Jay'Vion Cole looking to make his mark with the Longhorns
The defense will have a few new faces when the Texas Longhorns open their season on Aug. 31. That list includes cornerback Jay’Vion Cole, who transferred to Texas in May after one season with the San Jose Spartans. Following a productive 2023 campaign, Cole will look to make a...
'If we only save one life, it would be worth it' | After husband dies, Cenote owner determined to keep free Narcan vending machine in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Cenote owner Mary Jenkins learned about the dangers of addiction from her husband, Cody Symington, with whom she opened the restaurant with. She admits he struggled with substance use disorder for a long time. "Not even I really understood what he was going through or knew...
Austin Community College Boosts Staff Wages by 4.5% and Raises Hourly Minimum to $23 Amid Growing Cost of Living Concerns
On the education beat, the Austin Community College (ACC) has approved a 4.5% salary bump for its employees, as well as a minimum wage increase, which will raise the bar from $22 to $23 per hour. In a recent board meeting, ACC aligned with the rise in compensation measures that several school districts in Central Texas are adopting for the 2024-2025 school year. This move impacts around 6,100 full-time and part-time staff members who keep the college running, KVUE reported.
Austin Hospital Tragedy Spurs Proposed Safety Updates as Family Sues Over Drunk Driving Incident
Surveillance footage has surfaced capturing the disturbing moment the Bernard family was struck by a drunk driver at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, prompting local legislation aimed at bolstering hospital safety. According to KXAN, the video shows the family in front of the lobby aquarium just before a vehicle plows through the glass, leaving them amidst the debris. The aftermath has sparked a resolution, filed by Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, demanding the installation of crash-rated bollards at new hospital entrances to prevent similar tragedies.
Austin Police Investigate Body Found with Blunt Force Trauma on Rainey Street Trail
The Austin Police Department is currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of a man's body on a Rainey Street trail last Friday, as detailed in reports from KVUE. The body, which exhibited signs of blunt force trauma, was located by passersby near Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park.
Talk Your Book: Why We Don’t Build Enough Houses
We are joined by Coby Lefkowitz, Partner at Backyard to discuss the Real Estate Development Market, and dive into why housing has become a crisis. Why homebuilders have built less homes coming out of the GFC. Why building houses has become harder and harder. How Minneapolis and Austin got housing...
Coffee bar Dear Austin replaces Irie Bean on South Lamar.
Family-owned Dear Austin is pouring up community love with a side of local treats. "This is our love letter to you: whether you're born here, move here, or just passing through, we all share one thing in common — we cherish you dearly." Owners Joey and Lupita Adams, no...
Top 10 college basketball backcourts entering the 2024-25 season
It's a guard's game, and these teams have the best. Backcourts win the big games in March. UConn's trio of guards — Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer and Stephon Castle — helped the Huskies bulldoze their way to a second-straight national championship. The three combined for 46 points in the Huskies' 75-60 win over Purdue in the title game and chipped in 18 rebounds and 12 assists. There's a handful of backcourts with championship-level potential entering the 2024-25 season. We ranked the top 10.
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