Divorce is more common among conservative Christians and young people, according to a recent study.

 As a popular UT history professor finished his last class Friday, wrapping up 29 years at the University, former students and colleagues honored him with a jazz band ensemble that played “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

After North Korea launched artillery shells that killed four South Koreans last week, the Korean community in Austin expressed their concern for both countries and said they were saddened by the impoverished living conditions of North Korean people.

Hundreds of Austinites participated in a weekend devoted to service a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday.

The world-renowned social justice group Invisible Children included UT on its tour to spread awareness about the effects living in war-torn East Africa has on the region’s children, hosting a documentary screening Monday night in the William C. Hogg Building.

Being paddled in school may seem like an antiquated form of discipline, but corporal punishment is still legal in 20 states.

Austin residents will decide Tuesday whether a $90 million bond proposal to fund road improvements and build sidewalks and bike lanes is an effective solution to the city’s transportation problems.

Sylvia Garza’s son Robert has spent the last seven years on death row in Texas. Garza walked Saturday in the 11th annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty.

Males with many sisters are less attractive to women, according to a study of rat behavior by a UT professor.