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Justin Doud

Justin Doud, Associate News Director, Tower Talks Associate Producer

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

Justin Doud
April 12, 2025
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
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Attorney General Ken Paxton launches campaign to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

Justin Doud
April 8, 2025
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Flags won’t fly: UT eliminates flag requirements effective immediately

Justin Doud
April 7, 2025
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Former UT Executive Vice President, Provost Rachel Davis Mersey named to same role at SMU

Justin Doud
April 7, 2025
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
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) addresses the crowd during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. He eventually resorting to bullhorns from the audience to finish his speech after the sound system failed midway through. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Rep. Greg Casar (D-Austin) addresses the crowd during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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

Members of a children's Mariachi band listen to speakers after performing during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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

Protesters hold up signs relating to education policy during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Two children play chess during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Protesters hold up signs advocating for increased public school funding during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

A musician performs a rendition of 867-5309/Jenny with anti-voucher lyrics during the Save Texas Schools Rally at the Texas Capitol Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Demonstrators gather at the intersection of Speedway and 21st Street to protest the Israel Block Party Wednesday. The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which protests the block party annually. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Annual Israel Block Party met with peaceful protest

Justin Doud
April 4, 2025
MARIS opens for Maude Latour at Parish in Austin Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

[Photo] Indie pop artists return to Austin for ‘Sugar Water’ tour

Angela Santos
April 2, 2025
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UT System bans drag shows on campuses, similar A&M ban overruled

Justin Doud
March 26, 2025
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Patrick’s priorities: what they are and where they stand

Justin Doud
March 21, 2025
Letter from the directors: SG election, court action

Letter from the directors: SG election, court action

Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud
March 10, 2025
Pedro Pascal listens to a moderator at a panel for "The Last of Us" at SXSW Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

PHOTO: Actors, politicians, more attend SXSW day 2

Justin Doud, Areebah Bharmal, and Logan Dubel
March 9, 2025
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sits for a live recording of the Today, Explained podcast at SXSW Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

A panel of creators and cast from "The Last of Us" participate in a moderated conversation at SXSW Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Attendees watch a new trailer from season 2 of "The Last of Us" during the show's SXSW panel Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Children blanket a faux Whataburger restaurant with the chain's signature toppings stickers at the SXSW Whataburger art installation Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks in a live recording of the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast at SXSW Saturday. Warren participated in a rally at the Texas Capitol before the recording with Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Greg Casar. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Sadie Sink poses on the SXSW red carpet for her film "O'Dessa" at the Paramount Theatre Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Kelvin Harrison Jr. poses on the SXSW red carpet for the film "O'Dessa" at the Paramount Theatre Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Sadie Sink listens to a question from a reporter on the SXSW red carpet for the film "O'Dessa" at the Paramount Theatre Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Blake Lively talks to a member of the South by Southwest media team on the red carpet of "Another Simple Favor" at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Day 1 of South by Southwest in photos

Justin Doud, Logan Dubel, and Areebah Bharmal
March 7, 2025
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham shake hands after signing a friendship agreement between the two cities at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Austin, UK city sign agreement, announce UT partnership

Justin Doud
March 7, 2025
UK Consul General Sujeevan Sathesan delivers remarks on the new partnership as Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham watch behind at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson looks to local musicians during a signing ceremony at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham sings with Irish performer Pat Byrne after the partnership signing at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham sign a friendship agreement between the two cities at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hold up each others' football team jerseys they exchanged as gifts at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Michele Morrone talks to a member of the SXSW Media Team on the red carpet of "Another Simple Favor" at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Blake Lively talks to members of the media on the SXSW red carpet for "Another Simple Favor" at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Andrew Rannells throws up a hook 'em on the SXSW "Another Simple Favor" red carpet at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Paul Feig throws up a hook 'em on the SXSW "Another Simple Favor" red carpet at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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Anna Kendrick talks to a member of the SXSW media team on the red carpet for "Another Simple Favor" at the Paramount Theatre Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

An attendee at the conference’s public gallery looks at a piece of art work on display Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

[Photo] TEDxUTAustin conference explores ‘What Now?’

Angela Santos
March 6, 2025
PHOTO: 50501 Movement returns to Texas Capitol

PHOTO: 50501 Movement returns to Texas Capitol

Justin Doud
March 5, 2025
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MD Anderson, Texas Children’s join to fight childhood cancer

Justin Doud
March 5, 2025
Archie Holmes Jr., UT System Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, addresses the Texas House Committee on Higher Education during a hearing Tuesday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas House Committee on Higher Education Chair Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown, center), Vice-Chair Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin, right) and committee clerk Andrew Harkey (left) listen to testimony from UT System Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Archie Holmes Jr. (facing away) during a hearing Tuesday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

[Photo] UT System vice chancellor testifies at House hearing

March 5, 2025
Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown), Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, listens to testimony from Archie Holmes Jr., UT System vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, during a hearing Tuesday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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Measles case reported in Austin

Justin Doud
March 1, 2025
A Texas public school student speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

PHOTO: Over 500 rally against school vouchers

Justin Doud
February 24, 2025
Protesters listen to speakers during the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials before the group marched to the Texas Capitol, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church, where Doggett regularly attends, before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers during the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) speaks out against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. The protest drew hundreds across both the church and an overflow room down the street, and ended with a march to the Texas Capitol. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) speaks against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. Talarico, a former San Antonio public school teacher, also spoke against the overlapping of church and state, which he's advocated against using his experience as a current student at Austin Presbytarian Theological Seminary. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Former Texas State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R-Graford) advocates against vouchers at the Save Texas Schools Rally at First United Methodist Church Saturday. Rogers was one of 21 Republicans that voted against vouchers last legislative session and was targeted by Abbott and his allies in the 2024 March primary as a result, leading to his ousting as District 60's State Representative. Justin Doud/TSTV News

A local high school drum line leads protesters to the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Protesters march to the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began their march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Protesters march to the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group began to march, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Protesters gather on the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of the Save Texas Schools Rally Saturday. The protest began with speeches from educators, religious leaders and local elected officials at First United Methodist Church before the group marched to the Capitol, led by a local high school drum line. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Demonstrator's gathered at the Texas Capitol before marching through the streets of downtown Austin to protest Project 2025 and the Trump administration. The protest was part of the 50501 Movement’s call for nationwide “No Kings Day” protests on Presidents’ Day. Areebah Bharmal/TSTV News

Hundreds attend ‘No Kings Day’ protests in Texas

Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud
February 24, 2025
A demonstrator holds up his fist during the 50501 President's Day protest at Houston City Hall Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Demonstrators march around Hermann Square during the 50501 President's Day protest at Houston City Hall Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Demonstrators hold a banner in front of Houston City Hall during the 50501 President's Day protest Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Houston Suffragists Project volunteer Rae Bryant wears a Women Win the Vote sash adorned with two women's rights lapel pins during the 50501 President's Day protest at Houston City Hall Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

A Houston Police officer stands behind a barricade during the 50501 President's Day protest at Houston City Hall Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

An organizer speaks to demonstrators during the 50501 President's Day protest at Houston City Hall Feb. 17. Justin Doud/TSTV News

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JFK Library temporarily closes — is LBJ Library next?

Justin Doud
February 19, 2025
UT senior VP, COO named interim president

UT senior VP, COO named interim president

Justin Doud
February 19, 2025
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Live from New York, it’s… Austin’s newest archives

Justin Doud
February 15, 2025
Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) holds the speaker's gavel while performing his first administrative act as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, Jan. 14. Burrows was elected by House members in a runoff vote against Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield). Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas House committee assignments announced

Justin Doud
February 14, 2025
Students march from Littlefield Fountain through campus before turning toward the Texas Capitol to protest mass deportations Saturday morning. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Hundreds march against mass deportations

Justin Doud and Areebah Bharmal
February 9, 2025
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