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Update at 5:42 p.m. on 5/10/2012: President William Powers Jr. has released a statement. "I love the University of Texas, and it's an honor to serve as its president. I am deeply grateful for the support of our students, faculty, staff and the thousands of members of the UT family," Powers said. "I will continue to work with the entire UT community to move the university forward.
A Capital Metro bus driver ran a red light and hit a student today during the biannual foam sword party, an event put on by the Architecture Student Council.
Austin Police Department officials said a student, who was later identified as Nick Engmann, was hit by the bus at approximately 12:48 p.m. while crossing the street during the event. Engmann had minor injuries and was transferred to St. David’s Hospital. APD spokeswoman Veneza Aguinaga said the bus driver has already received a citation and whether he is at fault will be determined by insurance companies.
New information from current College Republicans at Texas leaders has revealed a former president of the organization was not a student when she held her position.
CONWAY, Ark. — When a black bear climbed a tree in a central Arkansas city and refused to come down, authorities turned to unconventional rescue tools: bouncy houses.
Conway Police spokeswoman La Tresha Woodruff says Foster the Bear is named for the residential street where he holed himself up in a tree, straddled a branch and wouldn’t budge.
Students and University officials have reacted to the recent death of a UT student by urging that students display greater alcohol safety.
The city has started a new program for downtown businesses that simplifies recycling with hopes of decreasing waste.
Editor's note: This article has been changed in order to clarify that this proposal is for a new Urban Rail and is not an extension of the current MetroRail.
Austin’s City Council may vote on a new Urban Rail line, which could potentially connect to MetroRail and will include routes serving UT campus and downtown Austin.
Update 11:39 p.m.: Story updated to reflect that 19 protesters, not all of them students, were part of the protest and were arrested.
Update 7:22 p.m.: The story has been updated to reflect developments and additional edits.
Update 5:24 p.m.: According to UTPD spokeswoman Cindy Posey, "approximately 20" protesters have been arrested.
With the increasing popularity of pedicab transportation downtown and in surrounding areas, Austin City Council members approved new regulations Thursday to hopefully increase safety of pedicab operation and use.
After years of heated debate over the use of tobacco on campus, UT announced Wednesday it will prohibit the use of tobacco products on all University property effective this month.
The UT Board of Regents approved the new tobacco policy on Monday, making UT the fourth institution under the UT System to implement a ban.
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — One candidate is worth up to $250 million, ran a private equity firm and plans to build an elevator for the cars at his beach house. The other is the former head of the Harvard Law Review who became a best-selling author and millionaire and now lives in the world’s most famous mansion — 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
For a select group of San Antonio students, one of the cheapest four-year degrees in America is now available at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
The “Affordable Degree,” a $10,000 bachelors degree in applied arts and sciences with emphasis on information technology, was announced last month by Maria Hernandez Ferrier, president of TAMSA. The degree is only available to San Antonio-area students who begin early by taking college courses in their junior year of high school.
LONDON (AP) — Zoo officials have created a private love nest for Britain’s only pair of giant pandas in hope the fertility-challenged animals will mate — and Wednesday may be their last chance for quite a while.
Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo have opened a “love tunnel” between the enclosures of male Yang Guang and female Tian Tian in a bid to encourage mating, and have turned off the “panda cam” that allows people to watch the pandas online.
It is hoped the privacy will encourage the animals.
LOS ANGELES — Former President George H.W. Bush plans to endorse Mitt Romney at an event Thursday in Houston.
Romney spokeswoman Gail Gitcho says the two will appear together and speak to reporters.
Formal backing from the 41st president is another sign that the Republican Party is uniting behind Romney as pressure builds on challengers Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich to leave the race.
Town Lake Animal Center is waiving dog adoption fees in an attempt to encourage adoption and prevent euthanasia.
Thirty dogs were moved from the Austin Animal Center to the Town Lake Animal Center last week because the shelter had filled it’s 278 dog kennels, said Austin Animal Center spokeswoman Patricia Fraga.
A surge in requests by commuters has led Capital Metro to increase its availability of rail service to weekend riders.
In partnership with the city of Austin, Capital Metro has expanded their running hours until midnight on Friday nights and is now providing service on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until midnight, said Erica McKewen, a spokeswoman for Capital Metro.
Austin Police Department and University administrators took extra precautions to ensure student safety at Roundup, the annual Greek philanthropy and social event. Despite such efforts, the event included a violent altercation at 25th and Leon Street, Friday at midnight.
APD spokesman Anthony Hipolito said the stabbing was non-lethal and occurred outside of a fraternity house in West Campus. Although officials have not confirmed if the stabbing is connected to Roundup, fraternity houses Pi Kappa Alpha, Omicron and Sigma Alpha Mu are all in the area.
UT students heading to the San Marcos River may have to leave beer and other alcoholic beverages out of their coolers if San Marcos city officials pass a proposal banning alcohol in public parks.
The San Marcos City Council granted preliminary approval for an ordinance proposal that would ban the public display and consumption of alcohol in city parks on Tuesday. If implemented, the ban would include parks that line the San Marcos River, a prominent tubing tourist attraction.
HONOLULU (AP) — It got personal for a judge in Honolulu when he put a man in a chokehold for jumping onto his bench and breaking a flagpole bearing the state flag, authorities said.
District Judge Lono Lee knocked down Steven Michael Hauge and restrained him Monday after the man caused a ruckus in Lee’s courtroom, Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Toni Schwartz told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/GFfNuA).
The FBI and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the possible theft of chemical materials from a UT lab by former graduate student Karl Jasheway, 26, according to University officials.
According to a University statement, Travis County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended Jasheway for driving while intoxicated in the 3600 block of Bee Cave Road on Dec. 21.
Students can capitalize on their vacant driveways during South by Southwest by renting out their parking space through the online service ParkatmyHouse, which will launch this weekend in Austin.
On the website, Austin residents can list their parking spot and specify at what times and for what kinds of vehicles the space is available. If a driver agrees with the price listed, the website can connect him or her with the spot’s owner.
Staying healthy throughout the year means increasing food and exercise variety in your daily lifestyle instead of restricting yourself through brief diets.
Despite limited funds, the Capital Metro transit system is attempting to ease concerns of overcrowding on UT shuttles and city buses.
Although recent rain in Central Texas is steadily filling drought-stricken waterfronts, the lakes and related businesses are still a long way from stabilizing.
Austin showed its affinity for donating by jumping three ranks from its 2010 position to the 12th most generous city in Convio’s poll, based on data gathered from 1,500 nonprofit organizations that use their fundraising software.
