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UTEP football will be taking a 578-mile road trip to the state’s capital to take on No. 7 Texas football on Saturday. At the helm for Miners is 35-year-old, Texas native Scotty Walden, the third-youngest head coach in the NCAA’s Division 1 FBS level, just behind Florida Atlantic’s Zach Kittley and Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham....| The Daily Texan
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Since he was announced as interim president in February, Jim Davis has participated in a series of public events, introducing himself to students and faculty and laying out his presidential agenda. Here’s what you need to know about Jim Davis: What’s Davis saying? Over the last two weeks, Davis has announced his priorities to increase...| The Daily Texan
Former Texas congressman Colin Allred spoke at the University on Monday, discussing the state of American politics and his upcoming bid for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. “We can’t continue to have elected officials who will only put the party or one person above the whole 30 million of us,” Allred said....| The Daily Texan
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A briefing on local and regional growth trends presented to the Airport Advisory Commission on July 9 by city demographer Lila Valencia found the city’s growth is at “historically low levels” since 2020, according to the proposed 2025-26 city budget. Between 2010 and 2020, Austin grew annually at a rate of 4%, Valencia said. Since...| The Daily Texan
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While many fans at Q2 Stadium were expecting to see Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba at the MLS All-Star game on Wednesday, the crowd was treated to a tactical battle that the Major League Soccer All-Stars won 3-1 over Liga MX. The tactical decisions from the teams were evident from the opening whistle....| The Daily Texan
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) recreational products, including gummies and some vape pens, will remain legal in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Texas Senate Bill 3 late Sunday night. The bill would have attached criminal charges to possessing or distributing hemp-derived products. Abbott had until Sunday night to veto SB 3 or let it become law automatically....| The Daily Texan
This story was part of a series of articles published in the March 4 edition of The Daily Texan. Jan. 14: First day of the legislative regular session This marks the formal start to the legislative process, when lawmakers convene for the first time and begin to organize into committees. This year, lawmakers elected Dustin...| The Daily Texan
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Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on July 21 after Gov. Greg Abbott called them back for a special session. Abbott outlined six issues for the session based on bills he vetoed in June during the 89th regular legislative session. In light of the deadly floods in Kerr County and at Camp Mystic, Abbott...| The Daily Texan
Editor’s note: On April 4, The Associated Press reported that two UT Austin graduates, who remained in the U.S. to work as permitted by their student visas, had their student visas revoked. The Texan has not independently verified this report. Multiple international students studying at UT have experienced a change in their visa status, University...| The Daily Texan
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As Texas softball walked into Devon Park for the second game of the Women’s College World Series after taking the first game against Texas Tech, the Longhorns hoped the night would end in a rain of confetti, with the trophy in their arms on the flight back to Austin. Instead, the Longhorns will have to...| The Daily Texan
With runners in scoring position and a chance for Texas softball to take the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning in the first game of the Women’s College World Series final, there was no one better to send up than the all-time program RBI leader, junior catcher Reese Atwood. Junior pitcher NiJaree Canady...| The Daily Texan
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When No. 5 Texas softball went into the final two innings against No. 4 Florida in the first round of the Women’s College World Series, the team was only up by one run, creating a recipe for some late-inning drama. The Longhorns, however, had other plans, shutting out the Gators 3–0 and advancing to the...| The Daily Texan
UT interim President Jim Davis named William Inboden, a University of Florida professor, as the sole finalist for the Executive Vice President and Provost position, according to an email sent on Wednesday to faculty. If approved, Inboden’s appointment would make him the third person to hold the position this year. Inboden would rejoin the University...| The Daily Texan
You’re scrolling through news—tariffs, market crashes, inflation spikes. Gold’s hitting record highs, a steady option for young investors like you. Why’s this old metal suddenly hot in 2025? Here’s your crash course on investing smarter. Flip open a laptop in the PCL library, and the headlines scream chaos: trade wars, stocks dipping, uncertainty everywhere. Gold—yes,...| The Daily Texan
The UT System Board of Regents pledged a “transformative” $100 million investment to the School of Civic Leadership, Board Chairman Kevin Eltife announced Thursday during a press conference. The investment will go towards renovating UT’s Biological Laboratories building into the new home for the School of Civic Leadership, Eltife said, with the renovation expected to...| The Daily Texan
Naina is a junior journalism and American studies dual major from Mountain View, California. She is currently the Photo Editor at the Texan. Previously, she was an associate photo editor, senior photographer, senior news reporter and projects reporter.| The Daily Texan
When I applied to the Daily Texan in the Fall of 2024, as a pre-med public health sophomore, I was extremely surprised to find the level of diversity that existed within the newsroom already. From neuroscience majors to journalism majors, the newsroom felt like a real representation of the UT student body. During my time...| The Daily Texan
The UT System Board of Regents chairman announced Friday that former state Rep. John Zerwas, the System’s current executive vice chancellor for health affairs, will become acting chancellor effective June 1. The board’s decision will replace current Chancellor J.B. Milliken, who has served in the position since 2018. The University of California Board of Regents...| The Daily Texan
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Ultraviolet light casts a blue glow over the dark studio, and TV screens encircle long tables and chairs meant to seat the attendees of the Student Animation Exhibition. Electronic music thumps in the background, and a cool draft falls over the spectators moving about. The radio-television-film department hosted the “RTF Animation Celebration” on Feb. 27...| The Daily Texan
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A UT computer science research lab worked on an artificial intelligence system that makes short-form videos accessible for visually impaired users. The system, called ShortScribe, creates an audio transcription that describes the videos in detail. Short-form videos, found on TikTok or Instagram Reels, are typically not as accessible for blind or visually impaired users because...| The Daily Texan
In 1994, 31-year-old Matt Scoggin accepted the position of head dive coach for Texas swimming and diving. As an experienced swimmer, a former Longhorn and a former Olympian, he was the perfect man for the job. Now, 30 years and countless accolades later, Scoggin is joining the coaching staff of the U.S. Olympic team for...| The Daily Texan
