Riley Walsh

Nov 6, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Riley Walsh

As polls across the nation began to close at 6 p.m. CST, hundreds of UT students joined watch parties around campus to follow the results of the 2024 U.S. general election. By 10 p.m., students were beginning to head home, but votes were still being counted nationwide. 6 p.m.Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania polls have closed, and officials started counting the first 2024 presidential election ballots.

Oct 21, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Riley Walsh

Early voting for the 2024 Travis County elections began Monday and will continue until Nov. 1. Students can vote on campus at the Texas Union, the LBJ School of Public Affairs or at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility just south of MLK Boulevard. Early voting hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. The Union will have extended hours until 10 p.m. during the last two days of early voting.

Oct 10, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Riley Walsh

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against the city of Austin on Sept. 26 over its Reproductive Health Grant that supports those seeking out-of-state abortions. During the 2024-2025 budget session, Austin City Council approved allocating $400,000 of funding towards reproductive expenses. These funds allow the grant to be spent on logistical support, such as funding travel and lodging, for residents traveling out-of-state for healthcare.

Oct 2, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Riley Walsh |Maryella Diaz

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 1 de octubre  por Maryam Ahmed y Riley Walsh  y fue traducido al español por Maryella Diaz. El FBI arrestó a un hombre de Nevada el 16 de septiembre bajo cargos de acoso cibernético y de transmisión de comunicaciones interestatales con amenazas de causar daño a dos empleados de UT de alto nivel, según una queja criminal.

Sep 20, 2024 | thedailytexan.com | Riley Walsh

UT researchers discovered 52% of Texas’ newly hired teachers lack certification and classroom experience, leading to issues with classroom management, retention rates and student learning, according to a Sept. 9 study. In 2022, the same researchers documented a decade-long increase in the amount of uncertified teachers.