The Daily Texan

DNA analyst in Haruka Weiser's murder case resigns over inaccurate testimony

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on August 23, 2019 at 11:07 pm

A forensic scientist who analyzed DNA in UT dance freshman Haruka Weiser’s case has resigned after an investigation by the Texas Forensics Science Commission found she gave incorrect testimony during the pretrial hearings of the person convicted of killing Weiser, Meechaiel Criner.
Texas avoids upset in season-opening thriller

By Aneesh Namburi - Updated on August 22, 2019 at 11:49 pm

The No. 19 Longhorns looked to start the year off strong, but first they had to get past the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Austin City Council advances Riverside redevelopment plan to third vote

By Neelam Bohra - Updated on August 22, 2019 at 10:24 pm

The Austin City Council voted Thursday to advance an ordinance allowing for redevelopment of student apartment complexes in Riverside to a third vote.
Higher education board commissioner steps down, talks challenges, achievements

By Graysen Golter - Updated on August 22, 2019 at 12:23 am

Raymund Paredes, Texas' commissioner for higher education for 15 years, spoke with reporters during a conference call to discuss the challenges and achievements of Texas higher education before he steps down from the position Aug. 31.
Free speech nonprofit appeals dismissal of lawsuit against University

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on August 21, 2019 at 3:51 pm

Free speech advocacy nonprofit Speech First Inc. is appealing a federal judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit the group filed against the University which claimed it violated students’ rights to free speech on campus.
Celebrate Fall In Texas With A Private Bus

By - Updated on August 21, 2019 at 12:20 pm

Do you feel it in the air? Fall is coming, and every Texan knows that means college football, slightly cooler weather, boots, pumpkin-flavored everything, and fun group activities that make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. What more could you ask for?
Title IX Coordinator finalists discuss their plans, meet students, faculty

By Lauren Grobe - Updated on August 20, 2019 at 9:53 pm

The two finalists in consideration to become UT’s new Title IX Coordinator met with students and faculty Monday and Tuesday to discuss the future of the Office of Compliance.
Former Texas star dies in motorcycle crash

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on August 18, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Former NFL running back and Texas legend Cedric Benson died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash, family members confirmed Sunday morning.
CapMetro opens new red contraflow bus lane on Guadalupe Street

By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on August 17, 2019 at 11:07 pm

Students returning to campus may notice new traffic patterns downtown and buses traveling in the opposite direction on Guadalupe Street.
White shines in season-opening scrimmage

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on August 17, 2019 at 9:12 pm

Texas opened up Gregory Gym and its 2019 campaign with the Orange-White scrimmage on Saturday. It was the first action for the Longhorns since being swept by BYU in the NCAA Regionals last season.