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MRT 9/22-23/25 (free): UT-Austin Enrolls 55k+ // Mortgage Fraud Complaint Filed Against Paxton // 17 Statewide Props to Appear on Nov. Ballot // ATX 6th Street Traffic Redesign?
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| Subject | MRT 9/22-23/25 (free): UT-Austin Enrolls 55k+ // Mortgage Fraud Complaint Filed Against Paxton // 17 Statewide Props to Appear on Nov. Ballot // ATX 6th Street Traffic Redesign? |
| Date | September 24, 2025 4:35 AM |
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* **TOP NEWS **
**“University of Texas sets records for enrollment, applications, retention,” **Austin American-Statesman’s **Lily Kepner **-- “The** **University of Texas — again — is breaking enrollment, application and retention records as it kicks off its 2025 academic year, according to a report by the school.
This fall, an all-time high of 55,000 students enrolled for class at the 40 Acres,** **with a 7.5% increase for first-time college students at 9,900 incoming freshmen.
Undergraduate enrollment also increased, climbing to 44,314 students. The freshmen were selected from a pool of an all-time high 90,690 applicants, nearly 18,000 — or 25% — more than the previous year and 51% more since 2022.
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The first-year retention rate** **of 97.1% is also the highest ever, a UT news release said,** **and significantly higher than the national average** **of about 77%, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Four-year retention** **at UT increased to 75.7% from 75% in fall 2024.
UT also awarded 576 more degrees than the previous year at 15,963, the highest amount the institution has conferred in a year.
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“We are educating more students than at any time in our University’s history, and most importantly, we are doing it while maintaining our standard of academic excellence,” UT President **Jim Davis **said in a news** **release last week. “That is our commitment as the public flagship university in Texas. I am proud of our students for their achievements and grateful to our faculty and staff for their hard work in support of our students’ academic experience.”
The university credits the high-demand to greater affordability and student performance, as well as its reputation for excellence.
U.S. News & World Reports ranked UT the 30th best college in the nation and seventh** **best public school, as well as the top public university in Texas. But its affordability initiatives are a key part of its attractiveness to students.
Texas full-time undergraduates paid $3,852 for the 2024-2025 academic year, nearly a third of the average full tuition price, $11,823. Net-tuition was even less for incoming full-time freshman, who paid $2,582 on average that year, according to the news release.
This is also the first batch of students benefiting from the UT System’s increased investment in its Promise Plus initiative, where the system committed to covering tuition for any student from a household with an adjusted total combined income of $100,000 or less.
At UT, this means 12,200 undergraduate students are attending tuition-free this year, or** **4,575 more students than in 2024, when the threshold for free tuition was $65,000 and about 27.5% of its undergraduate class.
An additional 1,500 students from households with less than $125,000 adjusted gross income are receiving subsidized tuition at UT, the university said, through its Texas Advanced Commitment that** **offers tuition support for about a third of its undergraduate students.
UT also provides financial support for housing through** **its Presidential Scholarship, which is now in its third year.
More than 22% of undergraduate students are first-generation students, meaning** **they are the first in their families to go to college. The more than 10,000 such** **students is an increase from 2023 when 9,015 students were first generation, but a slightly smaller total percentage of students.” [Texas Tribune]([link removed])
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* **TOP NEWS**
**“West Texas wants to sell its natural gas to AI data centers, but has few options for transporting it” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Judge sets trial date for Brad Simpson, accused of killing Olmos Park Realtor, wife Suzanne Simpson” **[SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
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* **2026 **
**“Mortgage Fraud Complaint Filed Against Paxton” **[The Texas Voice]([link removed])
**“17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
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* **LOCAL GOVERNMENT **
**“Austin looking for input on East Sixth Street traffic redesign” **[ABJ]([link removed]) ($)
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* **TEXANS IN DC **
**“Jasmine Crockett defends vote against resolution honoring slain activist Charlie Kirk” **[DMN]([link removed]) ($)
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* **BUSINESS NEWS **
**“Microsoft acquires 90 acres to expand its data center hub in San Antonio”** [SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
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* **NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE**
> DMN: “**Gov. Greg Abbott signs Texas transgender bathroom ban into law**“ _[DMN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**What Comes Next for Texas Pro-Lifers After Recent Republican Policy Victories**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Here’s a Look at Texas’ Five Projected GOP Pickups After Congressional Redistricting**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Texas State Senator Requests State Agencies Create New Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**McKinney council approves unified development code amendments**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Tarrant County Successfully Passes Lower Tax Rate Following Democratic Quorum Break**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**Meet the Buda City Council Single-Member District C candidates**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> TPR: “**City of San Antonio gives Confederate statue to private park**“ _[TPR]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**As Gabrielle becomes a major hurricane, Texas has 2 hotspots to watch**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**Conroe ISD family files latest lawsuit against Ten Commandments display law**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**More than 1 in 4 Harris County residents are immigrants. See what countries they come from.**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> FWST: “**53-year-old woman fatally stabbed in back yard of Arlington home, police say**“ _[FWST]([link removed])_
> DMN: “**What we know so far about the DFW, Love Field tech failure that snarled flights**“ _[DMN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**State Officials Request Information from University of North Texas After Kirk Assassination-Related Student Controversy**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**Harris County ESD 11 opens two new 24-hour mobile stations**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**As Trump eyes National Guard troops in major cities, could Houston be next?**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> SA REPORT: “**CHCS to serve 2,800 fewer San Antonio residents amid ARPA loss**“ _[SA REPORT]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**Here’s everything you need to know about State Fair of Texas**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> FWST: “**Mom says 2 kids were found dead in hot car, but story isn’t adding up, TX cops say**“ _[FWST]([link removed])_
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* **EXTRA POINTS**
Recent Texas sports scores:
Sat
> NCAAF: #8 **Texas** 55, **Sam Houston St.** 0
> NCAAF: #17 **Texas Tech** 34, #16 Utah 10
> NCAAF: **TCU **35, **SMU** 24
> NCAAF: **North Texas **45, Army 38 (OT)
> NCAAF: Arizona State 27, at **Baylor **24
> NCAAF: **Texas St**. 35, Nicholls 3
> NCAAF: LA Monroe 31, **UTEP **25
> NCAAF: **UTSA** 17, Colorado St. 16
> MLB: Miami 4, **Texas **3
> MLB: Seattle 6, **Houston **4
> MLS: **Dallas **3, Colorad0 1
> MLS: **Houston **1, Portland 0
Sun
> NFL: Jacksonville 17, **Houston** 10
> NFL: Chicago 31, **Dallas **14
> MLB: Miami 4, **Texas **2
> MLB: Seattle 7, **Houston **3
> MLS: **Austin **2, Seattle 1
Mon
None.
Tonight’s Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Minnesota at** Texas**
> 9:05pm: MLB: **Houston** at Oakland
Tomorrow’s Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Minnesota at** Texas**
> 9:05pm: MLB: **Houston** at Oakland
**TEXAS RANGERS**: “With Rangers’ playoff chances nearly gone, here’s what they should consider for final week” [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says” [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Do Cowboys feel urgency to swing trade for defensive playmaker? Jerry Jones responds” _[DMN]([link removed])_
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Tim Cowlishaw’s Cowboys-Bears report card: It was a failure of a day in more than one area” _[DMN]([link removed])_
**UH FOOTBALL**: “What’s helped Houston Cougars to 3-0 start? A firm grasp on ball security, for starters” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**UH FOOTBALL**: “Houston Cougars to host Arizona, Baylor in high-profile games on Big 12 schedule” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**HOUSTON ROCKETS**: “Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet tears ACL and is likely lost for season” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
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* **TOP NEWS **
**“University of Texas sets records for enrollment, applications, retention,” **Austin American-Statesman’s **Lily Kepner **-- “The** **University of Texas — again — is breaking enrollment, application and retention records as it kicks off its 2025 academic year, according to a report by the school.
This fall, an all-time high of 55,000 students enrolled for class at the 40 Acres,** **with a 7.5% increase for first-time college students at 9,900 incoming freshmen.
Undergraduate enrollment also increased, climbing to 44,314 students. The freshmen were selected from a pool of an all-time high 90,690 applicants, nearly 18,000 — or 25% — more than the previous year and 51% more since 2022.
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The first-year retention rate** **of 97.1% is also the highest ever, a UT news release said,** **and significantly higher than the national average** **of about 77%, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Four-year retention** **at UT increased to 75.7% from 75% in fall 2024.
UT also awarded 576 more degrees than the previous year at 15,963, the highest amount the institution has conferred in a year.
» [BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER: $70/yr]([link removed])
“We are educating more students than at any time in our University’s history, and most importantly, we are doing it while maintaining our standard of academic excellence,” UT President **Jim Davis **said in a news** **release last week. “That is our commitment as the public flagship university in Texas. I am proud of our students for their achievements and grateful to our faculty and staff for their hard work in support of our students’ academic experience.”
The university credits the high-demand to greater affordability and student performance, as well as its reputation for excellence.
U.S. News & World Reports ranked UT the 30th best college in the nation and seventh** **best public school, as well as the top public university in Texas. But its affordability initiatives are a key part of its attractiveness to students.
Texas full-time undergraduates paid $3,852 for the 2024-2025 academic year, nearly a third of the average full tuition price, $11,823. Net-tuition was even less for incoming full-time freshman, who paid $2,582 on average that year, according to the news release.
This is also the first batch of students benefiting from the UT System’s increased investment in its Promise Plus initiative, where the system committed to covering tuition for any student from a household with an adjusted total combined income of $100,000 or less.
At UT, this means 12,200 undergraduate students are attending tuition-free this year, or** **4,575 more students than in 2024, when the threshold for free tuition was $65,000 and about 27.5% of its undergraduate class.
An additional 1,500 students from households with less than $125,000 adjusted gross income are receiving subsidized tuition at UT, the university said, through its Texas Advanced Commitment that** **offers tuition support for about a third of its undergraduate students.
UT also provides financial support for housing through** **its Presidential Scholarship, which is now in its third year.
More than 22% of undergraduate students are first-generation students, meaning** **they are the first in their families to go to college. The more than 10,000 such** **students is an increase from 2023 when 9,015 students were first generation, but a slightly smaller total percentage of students.” [Texas Tribune]([link removed])
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* **TOP NEWS**
**“West Texas wants to sell its natural gas to AI data centers, but has few options for transporting it” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Judge sets trial date for Brad Simpson, accused of killing Olmos Park Realtor, wife Suzanne Simpson” **[SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **2026 **
**“Mortgage Fraud Complaint Filed Against Paxton” **[The Texas Voice]([link removed])
**“17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
———————————————————————————
* **LOCAL GOVERNMENT **
**“Austin looking for input on East Sixth Street traffic redesign” **[ABJ]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **TEXANS IN DC **
**“Jasmine Crockett defends vote against resolution honoring slain activist Charlie Kirk” **[DMN]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **BUSINESS NEWS **
**“Microsoft acquires 90 acres to expand its data center hub in San Antonio”** [SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE**
> DMN: “**Gov. Greg Abbott signs Texas transgender bathroom ban into law**“ _[DMN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**What Comes Next for Texas Pro-Lifers After Recent Republican Policy Victories**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Here’s a Look at Texas’ Five Projected GOP Pickups After Congressional Redistricting**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Texas State Senator Requests State Agencies Create New Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**McKinney council approves unified development code amendments**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**Tarrant County Successfully Passes Lower Tax Rate Following Democratic Quorum Break**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**Meet the Buda City Council Single-Member District C candidates**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> TPR: “**City of San Antonio gives Confederate statue to private park**“ _[TPR]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**As Gabrielle becomes a major hurricane, Texas has 2 hotspots to watch**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**Conroe ISD family files latest lawsuit against Ten Commandments display law**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**More than 1 in 4 Harris County residents are immigrants. See what countries they come from.**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> FWST: “**53-year-old woman fatally stabbed in back yard of Arlington home, police say**“ _[FWST]([link removed])_
> DMN: “**What we know so far about the DFW, Love Field tech failure that snarled flights**“ _[DMN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: “**State Officials Request Information from University of North Texas After Kirk Assassination-Related Student Controversy**“ _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “**Harris County ESD 11 opens two new 24-hour mobile stations**“ _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**As Trump eyes National Guard troops in major cities, could Houston be next?**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> SA REPORT: “**CHCS to serve 2,800 fewer San Antonio residents amid ARPA loss**“ _[SA REPORT]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: “**Here’s everything you need to know about State Fair of Texas**“ _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> FWST: “**Mom says 2 kids were found dead in hot car, but story isn’t adding up, TX cops say**“ _[FWST]([link removed])_
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* **EXTRA POINTS**
Recent Texas sports scores:
Sat
> NCAAF: #8 **Texas** 55, **Sam Houston St.** 0
> NCAAF: #17 **Texas Tech** 34, #16 Utah 10
> NCAAF: **TCU **35, **SMU** 24
> NCAAF: **North Texas **45, Army 38 (OT)
> NCAAF: Arizona State 27, at **Baylor **24
> NCAAF: **Texas St**. 35, Nicholls 3
> NCAAF: LA Monroe 31, **UTEP **25
> NCAAF: **UTSA** 17, Colorado St. 16
> MLB: Miami 4, **Texas **3
> MLB: Seattle 6, **Houston **4
> MLS: **Dallas **3, Colorad0 1
> MLS: **Houston **1, Portland 0
Sun
> NFL: Jacksonville 17, **Houston** 10
> NFL: Chicago 31, **Dallas **14
> MLB: Miami 4, **Texas **2
> MLB: Seattle 7, **Houston **3
> MLS: **Austin **2, Seattle 1
Mon
None.
Tonight’s Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Minnesota at** Texas**
> 9:05pm: MLB: **Houston** at Oakland
Tomorrow’s Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Minnesota at** Texas**
> 9:05pm: MLB: **Houston** at Oakland
**TEXAS RANGERS**: “With Rangers’ playoff chances nearly gone, here’s what they should consider for final week” [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says” [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Do Cowboys feel urgency to swing trade for defensive playmaker? Jerry Jones responds” _[DMN]([link removed])_
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: “Tim Cowlishaw’s Cowboys-Bears report card: It was a failure of a day in more than one area” _[DMN]([link removed])_
**UH FOOTBALL**: “What’s helped Houston Cougars to 3-0 start? A firm grasp on ball security, for starters” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**UH FOOTBALL**: “Houston Cougars to host Arizona, Baylor in high-profile games on Big 12 schedule” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**HOUSTON ROCKETS**: “Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet tears ACL and is likely lost for season” [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
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