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Jan. 26, 2024 Column
Dangerous Shadows
"...I got my first car decades ago while attending Huston-Tillotson College (as it was named then). It was a..."
Jan. 1, 2024 Postmarks
In an iLL Manner: How Jamal McKinney Sells Out Rap Shows at Antone’s
Inside the promoter’s euphoric, elegant vision for hip-hop booking
"...the middle school band's halftime show before landing at Huston-Tillotson University on a basketball scholarship in 2008. While in..."
Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students
A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard
"...writing postcards and block-walking for Dems running for office. College Student Commission..."
Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins
Faster Than Sound: Aftereffects of Astroworld
Austin promoters ScoreMore fall under scrutiny after deadly concert
"...Sascha Guttfreund and Claire Bogle founded ScoreMore as Austin-based college students. Hip-hop shows at fraternities grew into major bookings..."
Nov. 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...is being used to eliminate debt for students at Huston-Tillotson University; the historically Black college is Austin's oldest institution..."
Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Anderson was the first Black member of Austin Community College's board of directors, serving 1982-86. In 2014 Anderson donated..."
June 11, 2021 News Feature
Council, City Utilities Continue to Soften Blow of Storms
Reason to relieve
"...hydrant-mounted systems could not be accommodated. Additionally, Austin Community College's Northridge campus at 11928 Stonehollow Dr. is a mass..."
March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
In Black America Celebrates 50 Years of Broadcasting About the Black Experience
Longtime host John L. Hanson reflects on his journey in radio
"...his early success, Hanson's mother insisted he go to college. A football scholarship to Huston-Tillotson brought him to Austin,..."
Sept. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Gerrard Hanly
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...School ... for Now A slew of Central Texas colleges kicked off in-person classes this week for the first..."
Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature
Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use
Race(s) to the West
"...field in the bid to replace Trustee Cindy Anderson. Huston-Tillotson University student Jared Breckenridge serves on the city's Human..."
Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin
Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas
"...schools for the day, in addition to Austin Community College, Concordia University, UT, and St. Edward’s University cancelling Friday..."
March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff
City Opens Black History Month With First-Ever Genealogy Event
Growing Your Roots conference is free and open to the public
"...include the Central Library, Carver Library, the AHC, and Huston-Tillotson University...."
Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Kahron Spearman
Austin University Graduation Traditions
A rundown of local graduation traditions
"...human being and clean up your confetti! Austin Community College Honoring Veterans Ceremony ACC takes huge pride in honoring..."
May 17, 2019 Events Post by Kirby Collier
Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control
As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price
"...Couch surfing at her sister's apartment, college graduate Katie Hansen was in between jobs when she..."
May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Great Austin Gift Ideas for College Graduation
Local bites, books, apparel, and ease the transition to the real world
"...Graduating from college is a big step, and with it usually comes..."
May 15, 2019 Events Post by Caitlin Davis
Organ Great James Polk Works Wonders Outside the Limelight
We speak with Austin’s esteemed multi-instrumentalist and former arranger for Ray Charles
"...same "hard line." Once a roommate of Polk's at Huston-Tillotson College (now University), he recalls Austin's racial exclusion with..."
Jan. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman
Queers on Campus
Your back-to-school guide for a gay ol' time
"...Well, qweeahs, here we are again: another year at college. One year closer to graduation, and one more year..."
Aug. 31, 2018 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan
The Next Generation of Austin Hip-Hop
Young rappers reinvent the most streamed genre in America
"...premier hip-hop DJ Hella Yella, hollered at shawties during Huston-Tillotson B-ball games, you the networker had to actually hand..."
Aug. 31, 2018 Music Feature by Clara Wang
SB 4 on Campus
How will campus policing change when the anti-immigrant law goes into effect?
"...this fall semester will mark the first in which college and university police departments will operate under the new..."
Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Maria Mendez
Campus Hacks: Huston-Tillotson
Learn to navigate this historic Eastside university with these hacks
"...Located at 900 Chicon, Huston-Tillotson (abbreviated as HT) is a private historically black university...."
Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Ashton Washington
AISD’s Big Balancing Act
The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?
"...it within walking distance of Austin Community College and Huston-Tillotson University, opening up more early college opportunities...."
June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Council: Whatever It Is, I’m Against It
Council blocks vaping, punts AFD overtime, and commissions students
"...With all the colleges in Austin, it sounds reasonable enough, and following several..."
May 15, 2017 News Post by Michael King
Public Notice: Ten Things
A CodeNEXT primer, and happy Earth Day
"...D1: Sat., May 13, 1-3pm, LBJ Early College High School, 7309 Lazy Creek..."
April 21, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Housing Blueprint Strategery
City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD
"...the UT Dell Medical School, the Central Healthcare District, Huston-Tillotson University, Austin Community College, Austin ISD, Seton Healthcare, the..."
April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King
Sounds Like a Plan … or Three
City Council hears reports on Merck, racism, and housing
"...with Dell Medical School and other local institutions (e.g., Huston-Tillotson, Austin Community College, and Austin ISD)...."
April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King
Point Austin: Race Matters
The Mayor’s Task Force on racism provides a lengthy to-do list
"...of grassroots energy than official presumption. The esteemed co-chairs, Huston-Tillotson President Colette Pierce Burnette and Austin ISD Superintendent Paul..."
April 7, 2017 News Column by Michael King
We're Still Here
Assessing the continuing black Austin experience
"...the Civil War. Masontown was a viable neighborhood. Two colleges were established – Samuel Huston College and Tillotson Collegiate..."
Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman
Catching Up With Mikaila Ulmer
Young entrepreneur talks whirlwind year
"...national Soul Summit about food on the campus of Huston-Tillotson College, and the Scholastic magazine aimed at her age..."
Dec. 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
Headlines
"...had praised the Oct. 1 shooting at Umpqua Community College...."
