Ralph K. M. Haurwitz, Austin American-Statesman

Ralph K. M. Haurwitz

Austin American-Statesman

Austin, TX, United States

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Past articles by Ralph:

UT spending $50 million to ramp up collaboration with Army Futures Command

The University of Texas will spend $50 million to ramp up its collaboration with the Austin-based Army Futures Command, including construction of a robotics research center and startup costs for eight new faculty members.Of the $50 million, $20 million is coming from endowment proceeds allocated Thursday by the UT System Board of Regents. The campus has earmarked an additional $30 million from… → Read More

UT spending $50 million to collaborate with Army Futures Command

The University of Texas will spend $50 million over the next few years to collaborate with the Austin-based Army Futures Command, including funds → Read More

$10 million donation to advance UT's role in world's largest telescope

When David Booth visited the University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas last fall, he was simply trying to learn. He came away inspired to help pay for studying the universe.Booth, executive chairman of Austin-based Dimensional Fund Advisors and a noted philanthropist, has pledged to donate $10 million to UT to advance its participation in the construction and… → Read More

House likely to address Abbott's concerns, OK hazing bill

The Texas House is expected to give preliminary approval Friday to legislation that would add coercing a student to consume an alcoholic beverage, liquor → Read More

Senate passes resolution on hazing, 'a senseless loss of life'

With anti-hazing legislation apparently stalled in a Texas House committee, senators Tuesday adopted a resolution commemorating victims of a persistent → Read More

In bid for tuition support, UT grad students stage a 'grade-in'

Graduate students seeking full tuition waivers from the University of Texas didn't appreciate it when Maurie McInnis, the executive vice president and → Read More

Funding prospects brighten for Abbott's research initiative

Lawmakers are poised to continue state contributions to Gov. Greg Abbott's fund that helps lure eminent researchers to Texas universities, but the program → Read More

Senate expected to OK limits on removing Confederate monuments

The Texas Senate on Tuesday is scheduled to debate — and is expected to approve — legislation that would restrict the ability of state agencies, local governments and public universities to remove or alter monuments named for historical events or people, including those linked with the Confederacy.Senate Bill 1663, authored by Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, would require a two-thirds vote of the… → Read More

FINAL RESULTS: Brad Jones, Angie Edmon win Elgin council, school races

A man named Jones was certain to win, and did, in Saturday's race for the Ward 3 seat on the Elgin City Council. That's because the contest was between → Read More

Brad Jones off to healthy lead in Elgin City Council race

In the race for the Ward 3 seat on the Elgin City Council, a man named Jones was certain to win. That's because the contest was between Brad Jones, 46, a → Read More

Bill to preserve Muny land in West Austin advances after Watson's revisions

Legislation aimed at preserving the land occupied by Lions Municipal Golf Course in West Austin has been approved unanimously by a Texas Senate panel after revisions intended to allay concerns raised in a public hearing.Senate Bill 2553, authored by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was sent to the full Senate, where prospects for passage appear bright, after Wednesday evening's 6-0 vote by the Senate… → Read More

House approves expansion of free speech rights on campus

The Texas House gave final approval Tuesday to legislation expanding free speech rights on public college and university campuses.The 85-58 vote on House → Read More

Pickup-bicycle collision on UT road raises broad liability issues

If you ride a bicycle, walk a dog or otherwise engage in recreation on University of Texas property, are you necessarily trespassing?The university is → Read More

Watson proposes taxing district to preserve Muny

Lions Municipal Golf Course and a sizable section of West Austin would be designated a historic district with its own governing board and taxing power → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More

Woman who served as the face of campaigns against drunken driving dies at 40

Jacqueline Saburido, who became the face of campaigns against drunken driving after she was severely burned in a wreck 20 years ago, died Saturday of cancer in Guatemala, according to her family.She was 40.Saburido’s cousin, José Saburido, said she had moved from her native Caracas, Venezuela, to Guatemala City several years ago to gain better access to medical treatment and medicines.José… → Read More