Campus Carry—not for every campus.
Next school year, Texans with concealed handgun licenses will be allowed to carry concealed handguns inside buildings on public university and college campuses. Public campuses are in the process of drafting policies that will allow some parts of their campuses to remain gun-free. Private schools can opt out of campus carry completely, but must decide by August 1, 2016. So far none of the 38 private campuses have chosen to allow for campus carry. To read more…
An unconventional convention.
Friday, Governor Abbott unveiled his “Texas Plan” and called for a convention of the states to “return the Constitution to its intended purpose.” The Texas Plan includes 9 proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution. To read more…
A new provost for the University of Texas at Austin.
Maurie McInnis will take the reigns as executive vice president and provost of the University of Texas at Austin starting July 1, 2016. McInnis currently serves as vice provost for academic affairs and a professor of art history at the University of Virginia. To read more…
Texas Aggies say HOWDY to a new athletic director.
It’s official Scott Woodward will replace Eric Hyman, who recently resigned, as Texas A&M’s athletic director. Woodward comes from the University of Washington where he served as AD since 2008. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Looking for some indoor adventure in this cold weather? Visit iFly Austin for indoor skydiving! A vertical wind tunnel is used to simulate the freefall feeling of jumping out of the plane. Get the adrenaline rush without the scare! Mignon McGarry tested and approved. To read more…