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Mav State Fair to bring a taste of the State Fair of Texas to campus

By Huda Qureshi, The Shorthorn staff

The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brazos Park and will include carnival games, fair food and prizes for students.

Attendees pet a dog during the Doggy Days on Feb. 8, 2023, in the Central Library.

Doggy Days to bring paw-sitive vibes for students to de-stress

By James Ward, The Shorthorn news editor

The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday on the sixth floor of the Central Library

UTA women’s golf to compete in Red Raider Invitational

By Ty Roland, The Shorthorn staff

15 teams will compete at The Rawls Course in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday and Sunday.

Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center opens door to drone research

By Acadia Clements, The Shorthorn staff

The netted space allows for testing of unmanned and autonomous drones.

Photos: West Main Arts Festival returns with clay, canvas and community

By Elvis Martinez-Cartagena, The Shorthorn staff

Attendees could enjoy more than 70 artist booths and music from three stages in downtown Arlington.

Community gathers to celebrate life of Les Riding-In, Native advocate and friend

By James Ward, The Shorthorn news editor

Friends, family, faculty and students gathered in the Central Library to commemorate Riding-In and his lasting legacy at the university.

Midweek cold front, rain chances expected in Dallas-Fort Worth this week

By Courtney Franklin, The Shorthorn staff

Residents can expect high temperatures to drop from the mid-90s to the mid-80s.

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Mav State Fair to bring a taste of the State Fair of Texas to campus

By Huda Qureshi, The Shorthorn staff
1 hr ago

The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brazos Park and will include carnival games, fair food and prizes for students. Read moreMav State Fair to bring a taste of the State Fair of Texas to campus

Doggy Days to bring paw-sitive vibes for students to de-stress

By James Ward, The Shorthorn news editor
1 hr ago

The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday on the sixth floor of the Central Library Read moreDoggy Days to bring paw-sitive vibes for students to de-stress

Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center opens door to drone research

By Acadia Clements, The Shorthorn staff
4 hrs ago

The netted space allows for testing of unmanned and autonomous drones. Read moreMaverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center opens door to drone research

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Community gathers to celebrate life of Les Riding-In, Native advocate and friend

By James Ward, The Shorthorn news editor
Sep 21, 2025

Friends, family, faculty and students gathered in the Central Library to commemorate Riding-In and his lasting legacy at the university. Read moreCommunity gathers to celebrate life of Les Riding-In, Native advocate and friend

Illustration of various weather patters over a dark blue background, including thunder, rain and sunshine with weather written in the middle.

Midweek cold front, rain chances expected in Dallas-Fort Worth this week

By Courtney Franklin, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 21, 2025

Residents can expect high temperatures to drop from the mid-90s to the mid-80s. Read moreMidweek cold front, rain chances expected in Dallas-Fort Worth this week

Susan Gonzalez, landscape architecture graduate student, extracts bluebonnet seeds during Park(ing) Day on Sept. 19 on South Nedderman Drive.

Park(ing) Day encourages students to think outside of the two lines

By Huda Qureshi, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 20, 2025

Student organizations gathered to educate and inquire on how the community could transform parking spaces into other alternatives. Read morePark(ing) Day encourages students to think outside of the two lines

Mavericks make muddy memories at Oozeball tournament

By Diego Collazo, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 20, 2025

Team Caniac Combo won the 36th annual mud volleyball competition with 88 participating teams. Read moreMavericks make muddy memories at Oozeball tournament

Kids climb out of a fire truck during Preparedness in the Park on Sep. 18 at Levitt Pavilion.

Levitt Pavilion wrangles emergency weather education and a screening of 'Twisters'

By Taylor Sansom, The Shorthorn associate news editor
Sep 19, 2025

The event also featured tours of a fire truck, speeches and presentations. Read moreLevitt Pavilion wrangles emergency weather education and a screening of 'Twisters'

UTA opens Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration of identity and community

By Diego Collazo, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 18, 2025

The Intercultural Student Engagement Center will host five more events during the month. Read moreUTA opens Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration of identity and community

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Arlington City Council raises property taxes in 2026 fiscal year operating budget

By James Ward, The Shorthorn news editor
Sep 17, 2025

Council members approved the $750.6 million budget, which includes increased fees and budget cuts. Read moreArlington City Council raises property taxes in 2026 fiscal year operating budget

Latest Multimedia

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Photos: West Main Arts Festival returns with clay, canvas and community

Sep 21, 2025

Attendees could enjoy more than 70 artist booths and music from three stages in downtown Arlington.

Video: Students play mud volleyball at annual Oozeball event

Sep 21, 2025

Students gathered together Friday to participate in one of UTA's biggest traditions.

ArlingToons: A weekly comic illustrating Arlington life

Sep 16, 2025

Follow along to see a Shorthorn illustrator create a new comic each week.

Photos: Community climbs Steps of Valor, honors 9/11 first responders

Sep 12, 2025

Participants climbed 110 flights of stairs at the second annual event, hosted by Kappa Sigma.

Life & Entertainment

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The Beatles tribute, a comedy show and Texas Rangers featured in this week’s To-Do List

By Makynzee Dodd, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 18, 2025

Residents can also watch the Dallas Stars and catch free song and dance performances. Read moreThe Beatles tribute, a comedy show and Texas Rangers featured in this week’s To-Do List

Fright Fest, Dallas Cowboys and Lil Wayne in this week’s To-Do List

By Huda Qureshi, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 11, 2025

Residents can also attend a play, a soccer game and a bike festival. Read moreFright Fest, Dallas Cowboys and Lil Wayne in this week’s To-Do List

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Dallas-Fort Worth cruiser bike group finds escape on Arlington night rides

By Dang Le, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 9, 2025

DFW BMX Cruisers meet in Arlington on most Wednesdays. Through bike rides, more than 60 members have found a community. Read moreDallas-Fort Worth cruiser bike group finds escape on Arlington night rides

Daughters of UTA professors. Stolen elephant. Lifelong friends.

By Dang Le, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 6, 2025

Margaret Monostory Crowley and Lolín Martins-Crane have forged an enduring bond through loss, love and life changes. Read moreDaughters of UTA professors. Stolen elephant. Lifelong friends.

Opinion

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Editorial: Cut voting barriers, not polling sites

By The Shorthorn Editorial Board
Sep 18, 2025

Lawmakers should turn their focus to increase turnout during off-year elections instead of implementing cost-saving measures. Read moreEditorial: Cut voting barriers, not polling sites

An illustration of a pop-up of an email addressed "To Professor" coming out of a laptop with the subject line "Help Wanted" and text reading "I'm having some trouble."

Editorial: Students should look to faculty and staff for mental health assistance

By The Shorthorn Editorial Board
Sep 15, 2025

Students shouldn't stay silent when they're struggling. Read moreEditorial: Students should look to faculty and staff for mental health assistance

Illustration of a black silhouette with a pink brain floating in water entering through the nose. Yellow blobs attach themselves to the brain.

Opinion: Students should be cautious to avoid contracting the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

By Jesus Torres, microbiology senior and guest columnist
Sep 10, 2025

Naegleria fowleri, which resides in warm freshwater, enters through the nose. Recovery from infection is rare. Read moreOpinion: Students should be cautious to avoid contracting the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

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Essay: Les Riding-In was a guy you just couldn't help but like

By Ken Roemer, former Native American Student Association adviser and guest columnist
Sep 9, 2025

A former Native American Student Association adviser reflects following Riding-In's death. Read moreEssay: Les Riding-In was a guy you just couldn't help but like

Sports

UTA women’s golf to compete in Red Raider Invitational

By Ty Roland, The Shorthorn staff
1 hr ago

15 teams will compete at The Rawls Course in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday and Sunday. Read moreUTA women’s golf to compete in Red Raider Invitational

Mavericks make muddy memories at Oozeball tournament

By Diego Collazo, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 20, 2025

Team Caniac Combo won the 36th annual mud volleyball competition with 88 participating teams. Read moreMavericks make muddy memories at Oozeball tournament

Texas Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, speaks during the "Pay Us What You Owe Us" campaign Sept. 11 at College Park Center.

Community members campaign for WNBA and NBA equality

By Kale Ivie, The Shorthorn sports editor
Sep 18, 2025

The WNBA's "Pay Us What You Owe Us" message echoed after players opted out of contract. Read moreCommunity members campaign for WNBA and NBA equality

A male golf player in a white shirt and hat swings a golf club.

UTA men’s golf to compete in Gene Miranda Air Force Falcon Invitational

By Ty Roland, The Shorthorn staff
Sep 18, 2025

The team will compete at the Eisenhower Golf Course in Colorado from Sept. 20 to 22. Read moreUTA men’s golf to compete in Gene Miranda Air Force Falcon Invitational

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