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Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball Coach Chris Beard Suspended After Arrest on Assault Charge for Alleged Strangulation

Chris Beard, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach, was arrested early Monday morning on a felony family violence charge following a woman's report that he had choked and bitten her.
Group of Hispanic professors asked for equal pay and opportunities at the University of Texas.

Hispanic Professors are Demanding Equal Pay and Opportunities at University of Texas

Hispanic professors at University of Texas are demanding equal pay and equal opportunities (Photo : Pexels) A disgruntled group of Hispanic professors from the University of Texas are demanding equal pay and equal leadership opportunities behind the inequalities they experienced when compared to the American professors.

Report: Lung cancer cells spread like 'collapsing tents'

New findings by University of York scientists can help curb the spread of lung cancer. Scientists from the University of York have found that lung cancer spreads like tents that have collapsed and ran adrift in the wind.

New Texas State Gun Law Allows College Students to Legally Arm Themselves on Campus Grounds

Monday August 1 ushered in a day of controversy in Texas, as the state's 2015 "Campus Carry" law went into effect, allowing students at public universities to legally carry concealed firearms on campus.

Lung Cancer Risk Increases With Carb Consumption: Study

A diet rich in starchy and sugary food has been considered the new culprit for increased lung cancer risk, even if he or she doesn't smoke. Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) like white bread, rice, bagels and corn flakes should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of the disease.

Gun Rights Activists to Stage Mock Mass Killing on Texas Campus

The University of Texas at Austin will be the site of a mock mass killing on Saturday that gun rights activists say is aimed at protesting efforts to restrict the right to carry firearms on campus.

Supreme Court Reviews Affirmative Action Case

The U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a case Wednesday that could deal a detrimental blow to college affirmative action practices.

Supreme Court Cases: Texas Affirmative Action Case to be Heard for Second Time

The case of a woman who faults the University of Texas's affirmative-action policies for denying her admission to the institution's flagship Austin campus is headed back to the Supreme Court.

Texas Longhorns Coach Shaka Smart Lists Virginia Home for $1.5M

Newly-signed Texas Longhorns mentor Shaka Smart is offering his home in Virginia for $1.5M. Newly-signed Texas Longhorns coach Shaka Smart is saying goodbye to his home in Virginia.

NBA Players Homes: OKC Thunder Star Kevin Durant Gets Hefty Profit from Miami Condo Sale

Oklahoma City Thunder star player Kevin Durant has sold his Miami condo for a cool price of $3.15 million.

'Border Patrol' Party: University of Texas Says Phi Gamma Delta's Fraternity Party Did Not Violate Rules

Fiji's "border patrol" themed party held on Feb. 7 did not violate any university rules and will not result in any penalty for the fraternity at the University of Texas, Daily Texan Online reports.

Latin@s in Tech 2015 Summit to Target Latino-Owned Startups, Women in the Industry and Latina Entrepreneur Day

The second annual technology Summit aims to help further the increased participation by Latinos and Latinas in the tech and innovation economy.

New Zealand's Rugby World Cup Champion All Blacks Invade Soldier Field Saturday to Face USA Eagles

The defending 2011 Rugby World Cup champions, New Zealand's All Blacks, will play their first match on American soil since 1980 against the USA Eagles in front of a sold out crowd at historical Soldier Field making it the largest-ever audience for an international rugby contest in the United States.

2014 MLB All-Star Game: Longtime Latino Baseball Broadcaster Reflects on Derek Jeter's Retirement, Yasiel Puig's Rise

The 85th edition of the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, set for Tuesday night at Target Field in Minnesota, will honor retiring New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, set to retire at the end of the season. Fox Deportes Jose Tolentino discusses Jeter's historic career, as well as the rise of Yasiel Puig, with Latin Post.

University of Texas Chancellor Agrees to Let President Remain for One More Year

An agreement was reached Wednesday to allow University of Texas at Austin president William "Bill" Powers Jr. to remain in office until next June before resigning.

Mexican Star Felix Olazaran Looks to Shine in 2014 USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship (Watch)

Hailing from Mexico, hot rugby prospect Felix Olazaran of the University of Texas Longhorns discusses his life experiences and dreams of helping Texas win at this weekend's 2014 USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship.

Study: Exercise For Better Sex

There's strong evidence that suggests exercise can help women achieve a satisfactory sex life, with better -- and more frequent -- orgasms.
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