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Austin was selected over three other finalists: Chicago, Detroit and Charlotte, N.C. There were initially 13 qualified bids for the Olympic-style selection process, with Austin picked to host for four years starting next May 15-18.
The Supreme Court has sent a case on race-based college admissions back for another look. The decision leaves many of questions about the use of race in college admissions.
University of Texas officials say the school is tightening security controls for their upcoming graduation ceremonies.
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial will have a definite local flavor next month.
The Longhorns are tied for last in the Big 12, unfamiliar territory for a program that has made a record 34 College World Series appearances and is headed by the coach with the most wins in Division I history.
Texas guard Myck Kabongo is skipping his final two seasons to enter the NBA draft.
Texas lawmakers continued Wednesday to question the actions of University of Texas System regents and their pressure on flagship campus President Bill Powers as the Senate considers a bill that would roll back some regents voting authority.
The Longhorns crashed out of the Big 12 tournament Thursday night and for the first time since 1998 won't be playing in the NCAA tournament
Texas wide receiver Cayleb Jones has been charged with felony aggravated assault of a Longhorns tennis player.
Now, Young needs a job, which is probably why he's going to participate in the 2013 University of Texas pro day to try to convince pro teams he can still be an asset.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in Austin to help dedicate a new computer science center at the University of Texas named in his and his wife's honor.
For most of the night, Brittney Griner was having a forgettable game. Then one quick dribble, a step through the lane and Griner went up for a two-handed dunk. And just like that, No. 1 Baylor was on its way to a rout over Texas.
The wealthiest athletic program in the country has been racked by bad results on the field and embarrassed by revelations of coaches having inappropriate relationships with students.
University of Texas regents met by private telephone call Sunday to discuss recently-disclosed incidents involving athletic coaches having inappropriate relationships with students.
The University of Texas' new medical school will be named after computer magnate Michael Dell and his wife thanks to a $50 million pledge.
University of Texas President Bill Powers is expected to unveil a long-awaited report Tuesday on how one of the country's largest campuses can save money and concentrate efforts on teaching and research.
Coach Mack Brown and his Texas Longhorns really needed to silence the critics.
Republican Mitt Romney holds a commanding lead over President Barack Obama in the presidential race in Texas, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
The Cotton Bowl at Dallas Fair Park hosted the annual Red River Rivalry Saturday between the Universities of Oklahoma and Texas.
Ash has gone from game manager to the third-rated passer in the country with 1,276 yards and 11 touchdowns with only one interception.
Gov. Rick Perry appeared on CBS This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his higher education proposals — in particular, his calls for universities to create $10,000 bachelor's degrees and lock students' tuition in at a flat rate for four years.
The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to a University of Texas program that considers race in some college admissions. The case could produce new limits on affirmative action at universities, or roll it back entirely.
A 19-year-old University of Texas student has been charged with a felony after he was accused of hacking into the UT computer system and shutting it down temporarily during student registration.
Nine years after the Supreme Court said colleges and universities can use race in their quest for diverse student bodies, the justices have put the issue back on their agenda. The justices will be looking at the University of Texas program.
Organizers say broadcast crews, transportation teams, and security partners will begin arriving this week as the region ramps up for millions of visitors.
The independent report has not yet been publicly released, but the district says it expects to make it available within days.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Police say online threats, school footage, and holiday arsons were tied together through an investigation.
Organizers say broadcast crews, transportation teams, and security partners will begin arriving this week as the region ramps up for millions of visitors.
The independent report has not yet been publicly released, but the district says it expects to make it available within days.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Police say online threats, school footage, and holiday arsons were tied together through an investigation.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
