Archive for: prop 1
TXEXplainer: Prop 1 Passed. What’s Next?
By Andrew Roush
After the election, both proponents and opponents of the measure are wondering the same thing: what happens now? On Tuesday, Travis County voters approved Central...
Prop 1 Passes: UT-Austin Gets a Med School
By Andrew Roush
With the passage of Central Health Proposition 1, UT-Austin is on its way toward getting a medical school. Update: At a press conference at the Tower Wednesday...
Thor and Wills: Build the Med School
By Thor and Wills
Current and former Student Government leaders come out in support of Travis County’s Central Health Proposition 1. Editor’s note: After 19 former student...
‘One Tough Grandma’ Says Prop 1 Will Pay Off Big Time
By Andrew Roush
The straight-shooting UT alumna is leading an independent community organization, and sounding off in favor of Prop 1. Carole Keeton Strayhorn doesn’t mince...
Powers Reiterates “Tremendous” Value of Prop 1 at UT Nursing School
By Andrew Roush
With a week until election day, UT-Austin President Bill Powers emphasizes the need to pass Prop 1, and the importance of a medical school for the University and...
19 Former Student Body Presidents Endorse Prop 1
By Andrew Roush
Student body presidents dating back to 1992 have signed a letter supporting Central Health Prop 1 to bring a medical school to UT-Austin. Every University of Texas...
Prop 1 an Innovative Way to Fund a Medical School
By Bill Powers
Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and San Antonio all have medical schools. Houston has two, not counting one in nearby Galveston. El Paso has a medical school. College...
Texas Exes Launch Campaign for UT-Austin Med School
By Andrew Roush
The 127-year wait for a medical school may be over. But only if Travis County voters approve Proposition 1. A political compromise in 1881 established The University...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor