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Week two of Early Voting: Last call

Over 6.2 million Texans have voted so far - how big will the number get and what does it mean for public education? Plus, learn how you can help boost turnout on Tuesday.

UT Austin President delivers “State of the University Address,” Texas AAUP-AFT leaders say faculty & students remain sidelined

Photo credit: CCR Studios On Wednesday, UT Austin President Jim Davis––who served as deputy general for Ken Paxton before becoming the university’s Vice President for Legal Affairs––delivered a “State of the University Address,” where he skirted by all the controversies that have kept the university in headlines across the nation. Despite several major overhauls rolled out this year, Davis floats through his 20-minute speech, speaking to anything but the restructurings that s

Oct 23

Bo French leads the charge on racism.

What should've been a joyous occasion for University of Texas students has instead put into focus the racist and hateful rhetoric and behavior of Bo French, Republican nominee for Railroad Commissioner.

Sep 16