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Austin announces new partnership to increase housing accessibility

Areebah Bharmal April 17, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the first successful move-in from the new Housing Connector program in Austin. The city of Austin is partnering with tech-powered nonprofit Housing Connector...

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International students at UT, nationwide face unexpected termination of legal status

Justin Doud April 12, 2025

Multiple international students at UT have had their visa status’ “unexpectedly changed” in recent days, a university spokesperson confirmed to TSTV News Thursday. The spokesperson declined to provide...

Kristin Jenn protests in uniform outside of the Texas Capitol March 4 during a demonstration organized by the 50501 Movement. Her signs recognize her service both in the national parks and Air National Guard. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Former Denali park ranger speaks out about federal firings

Justin Doud April 9, 2025

In the shadow of North America’s tallest peak, Kristin Jenn walked to her car after a long shift in what was then Denali National Park and Preserve. The interpretive park ranger for the National Park...

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Attorney General Ken Paxton launches campaign to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

Justin Doud April 8, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a bid to oust incumbent Senator John Cornyn and “carry the torch for Trump’s agenda,” he announced on a campaign website launched...

Thousands gather at state capitol to protest Trump administration, Elon Musk

Elijah Carll April 8, 2025

Thousands of Texans gathered at the state capitol Saturday as part of a nationwide wave of “Hands Off” demonstrations, according to a Department of Public Safety official present. The protest was organized...

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Flags won’t fly: UT eliminates flag requirements effective immediately

Justin Doud April 7, 2025

UT is eliminating Skills and Experience Flag requirements from degree plans effective immediately, the university announced in a press release sent to UT students Monday. In place of Flag requirements,...

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Former UT Executive Vice President, Provost Rachel Davis Mersey named to same role at SMU

Justin Doud April 7, 2025

Former UT Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel Davis Mersey will take on the same role at Southern Methodist University effective June 1, SMU announced Monday. The announcement comes after former...

Protesters hold up signs opposing policies that fund private education during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Save Texas Schools Rally draws hundreds protesting vouchers, education policies

Justin Doud April 7, 2025

Hundreds from around the state gathered at the Texas Capitol Saturday to protest legislation relating to public education, including school vouchers. The demonstration, which drew over 600 attendees...

Annual Israel Block Party met with peaceful protest

Justin Doud April 4, 2025

Joseph Sweeney and Areebah Bharmal contributed reporting to this story. Texas Hillel’s annual Israel Block Party was met with about 50 protesters from the Palestine Solidarity Committee Tuesday. The...

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UT System bans drag shows on campuses, similar A&M ban overruled

Justin Doud March 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression advertises with Texas Student Media, which oversees TSTV News and our advertising spaces. TSTV News is not involved in advertising decisions,...

UT President Jay Hartzell delivers the fifth annual State of the University Address on Sept. 18 in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Hartzell reflects on achievements, controversies in LBJ School exit interview

Joseph Sweeney March 26, 2025

Former UT Austin President Jay Hartzell reflected on successes and setbacks he experienced during his tenure in an exit interview at the LBJ School of Public Affairs Monday. The conversation was conducted...

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