Reconstructing the 40 Acres

Where You Are Now

Join Audio Staffers Matthew Jurado and Sophia Castaneda-Reza as they dive into the ambitions, family history, and journeys of first- generation longhorns. Reported and edited by Matthew Jurado and Sophia Castaneda-Reza Music by Blue Dot Sessions Cover art by Hrishita Das

Reconstructing the 40 Acres

In February 2026, the University of Texas at Austin announced a major restructuring plan that would merge seven Liberal Arts departments, including African and African Diaspora Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, into a new Department of Social and Cultural Analysis. Join Audio Staffer Rianna Davila as she goes over the Consolidation and what it means for The University of Texas. Recorded and edited by Rianna Davila Music by BlueDot Sessions Cover photo taken by Cassidy Martinez

People of UT: Savannah Smith, the mind behind the machine

Audio Editor Annelise Garrison and Associate Audio Editor Rhea Chowdhary interview Savannah Smith on her late nights in the machine shop to racing dreams sparked by F1. Smith takes us inside the fast-paced world of motorsport engineering, and what it really takes to balance school, work, and passion at UT. Want more of a behind the scenes look, check out this feature done by Harshitha Anaparthy! https://thedailytexan.com/2026/04/13/people-of-ut-savannah-smith-the-mind-behind-the-machine/ This episode is narrated and edited by Annelise Garrison and Rhea Chowdhary Cover photo was taken by Makenna Morgan Music is from BlueDot Sessions

BRB Coffee: A cafe connecting through culture and its space

Tucked inside an unexpected space, BRB Coffee brings together culture, community, and everyday life in a unique way. Join Associate Audio Editor Rhea Chowdhary as she gives a glimpse into how one small spot is creating something bigger than just coffee. Narrated and Edited by Rhea Chowdhary Music by Blue Dot Sessions Cover photo by Michael Martinez Lopez

APD updates policy for handling ICE warrants after months of public concern

Join Senior Audio Editor Natalie Gonzalez as she sits down with Anjum Alam and Ellie Symons to discuss their recent story, "APD updates policy for handling ICE warrants after months of public concern." https://thedailytexan.com/2026/03/23/apd-updates-policy-for-handling-ice-warrants-after-months-of-public-concern/# Narrated and edited by Natalie Gonzalez Music by Blue Dot Sessions Cover photo by Tessa Harfenist