What I've Done
- Austin, Texas made Kiplinger's list of Best Cities for Young Adults due to factors such as rental costs, employment growth, and tech-savy scores.
- The Austin Historic Landmark Commission has put Phi Gamma Delta's plan to demolish one of its buildings on hold due to its historical value.
- As of June 1, Texas became the sixth state in the country to charge sales tax on items sold by the online retailer Amazon.com.
- According to UTPD, an attempted sexual assault against a Longhorn took place at the entrance of Roberts Hall around 1:25 a.m. on June 24. The suspect was identified on Monday through the use of social media.
- Six students from the Texas Creative Program were tasked with creating several new commercials for the Longhorn Network, which premiered on June 17.
- Six University Democrats members were elected as delegates to the Democratic National Convention June 7 - 9.
- UT student Ruel Bobet died of stomach cancer before getting the opportunity to ride in the Texas 4000. Now, his teammates ride in his name.
- University of Texas student describes moment of impact on "Good Morning America" after being hit by a Capital Metro Bus last month.
- "The X Factor" held live auditions in Austin, TX May 25 and 26.
- UT students will participate this summer in a Livestrong charity biking group in order to help raise awareness and money for research to combat cancer.
- The theory of that the world will end in December of 2012 may have been debunked by a recently excavated Mayan calendar.
- UT and A&M's Spirit and Traditions councils are battling it out for the most followers on Twitter by May 20.
- A UT-Austin technology team took second place in Global Venture Labs Investment Competition, while the first place team from Northwestern University included a UT engineering grad.
- The history of Foam Sword Friday and "the boy who lived" after being hit by a Cap Metro bus during the event.
- From Christian to Jewish and Islamic perspectives, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Organization presented their interfaith dialogue Coexist: A Message of Peace throughout The University of Texas campus community on Sunday.
- UT Pride is a compilation of LGBTQ orgs and many non-LGBTQ orgs that work to support, advocate for and develop a safe campus for the LGBTQ community. Events held throughout the week included advocacy programs, socials, dodge ...
- As live music played in the background, students immersed themselves in activities ranging from free chair massages to fitness and wellness class demonstrations. The event was sponsored by the Counseling and Mental Health Cen...
- TSTV members will be on air 24 hours a day during the week of April 22-28. TSTV regular content will air, such as Video game Hour Live; College Cross Fire; and KVR News, as well as new original series line-ups, including poli...
- Captain Mark Kelly gained attention in 2011 during an assassination attempt on his wife US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Kelly spoke on the University of Texas campus Tuesday night about goals, perseverance, and managing ...
- The 21 Rio apartment complex lost all water and power this morning at 3:30 a.m. 21 Rio Management has responded to the ongoing situation with plans to place tenants in hotel rooms.
