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Available resources, preparations in Austin for inclement weather

Jan 20, 2025 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

The University announced the cancellation of classes Tuesday in anticipation of inclement weather. Troy Kimmel, a UT geography professor and meteorologist, forecasted one inch or less of snow and sleet for the Interstate 35 corridor starting Monday night, with a possible refreezing over Tuesday night. The University said non-essential staff can work from home.
The Daily Texans’ guide: What to expect heading into the next Texas legislative session

Dec 5, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

The Texas legislature will begin its next legislative session in January 2025, with priorities from the governor, lieutenant governor and the Republican Party of Texas at the forefront of the legislative agenda. In the upcoming legislative session, the Texas GOP will hold an 88-62 majority in the Texas House of Representatives and a 20-11 majority in the Texas Senate following the November election. This will allow easy passage along party lines for any bills the party is united behind.
University surpasses $1 billion in research funding, according to federal survey

Dec 2, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

The University announced in April that it surpassed $1 billion in research funding during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The National Science Foundation released its annual survey on Nov. 25, analyzing funding for universities across the country, in which UT saw an increase in their rankings. The University previously ranked 35 on the list in the last fiscal year. The University rose to 32 on the ranking in the 2023 list released last week, with an increase of $190 million in the last year alone.
Students, community members protest outside Board of Regents meeting

Nov 20, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

About 50 students and community members gathered outside the UT Systems building during the Board of Regents quarterly meeting to protest the system’s investments in weapons manufacturers supplying Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Austin Students for a Democratic Society organized the protest with a coalition of different organizations. Arshia Papari, a student organizer, was the only scheduled speaker to discuss the items on the agenda.
Hundreds of students protest presence of former Israeli prime minister on campus

Nov 20, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

Over 200 students gathered outside the LBJ School of Public Affairs Tuesday for a “noise demonstration” to protest an event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Students and community members met at the LBJ Lawn at 6:30 p.m. for the protest, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee. An estimated 20 law enforcement officers were present, including multiple state troopers who arrived about halfway through the demonstration.
Three new local policymakers join Austin City Council

Nov 18, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

Three new Austin City Council members, in Districts 6, 7 and 10, were elected in November. The new members will take seats on the dais in early 2025. The Austin City Council works on staggered elections, with terms lasting four years. Half of the seats are up for election during the presidential election cycle, while the other half are elected during midterm elections. This allows the council to maintain some continuity, so no councils are entirely composed of new members.
Sen. Ted Cruz wins reelection

Nov 5, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

Sen. Ted Cruz won his reelection bid against Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred, Decision Desk announced Tuesday at about 9:30 p.m.Cruz beat Allred with 73% of the vote counted at the time of publication. Currently, Cruz holds a 53.7% to 44.3% lead over Allred, which is more than Cruz’s lead against Beto O’Rourke, his last opponent, in 2018. Cruz focused his campaign on immigration, the economy and anti-transgender policies in the country.
City of Austin opens rent assistance application

Nov 4, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

In partnership with multiple community organizations, the city of Austin reopened a rent assistance application on Friday to help Austin residents manage the affordable housing crisis. The application is set to close on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m.The “I Belong in Austin” program, a city-run initiative created to provide “tenant rental assistance” to those vulnerable to eviction, reopened on Nov. 1 following the city approving an additional $3.6 million in funding for the program.
Austin City Council approves new police contract in a 10-1 vote

Oct 25, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

Austin City Council approved a new five-year police contract during its Thursday meeting. Austin city manager T.C. Broadnax announced Sept. 23 the city and the Austin Police Association had reached a tentative agreement. After postponing the original vote, set for Oct. 10, the City Council passed the contract on Oct. 24. The vote follows multiple work sessions within the City Council and a city council executive session in the morning before public comment to speak about the contract’s legality.
Texas Senate race: A look at the candidates

Oct 24, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Matthew Gomez

Rep. Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz are both nearing the end of their campaigns for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate as early voting began in Texas on Oct. 21. The Daily Texan reached out to both campaigns to learn more about their policies and goals if elected. Allred responded to questions through email. Cruz did not respond to requests for comment.