Mason Rouser

| Formerly @statesman @KUT @thedailytexan | he/him

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Breaking: Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products, keeping the Texas hemp industry alive while spiking a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. https://t.co/hkenJKG3Ae

[KUT Austin @KUT]

Don’t be like Olivia A.’s outie, support KUT at https://t.co/nCv0Lvk8yq today! #severance

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

Hopping on a Capital Metro bus or train should soon be as easy as tapping a credit or debit card.

By March, CapMetro will ditch its unreliable QR code-based fare system and switch to tap-to-pay technology.

https://t.co/GjdN7IRav5

[Mason Rouser @_masonrouser]

Travis County Judge Andy Brown is at an election watch party at the Dealy Center for New Media on UT Campus. Brown has been answering questions for students about local elections, including Prop A, which could create new affordable childcare in Travis County. @KUT

[Katy McAfee @katyjmcafee]

Some lines at the polls might look empty this morning but don’t be fooled!

As of 10 a.m., over 30,000 people voted in person in Travis County according to the County Clerk’s Office.

They are expecting over 100,000 people to cast ballots today.

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

All CapMetro services will be free on Election Day.

[Naina Srivastava @nainazaara]

i hate student journalism halloween what do you mean you’re our @thedailytexan adviser named peter

[Lauren McGaughy @lmcgaughy]

About 14% of the people living in Travis County are food insecure.

The city and county want to change that, adopting a new plan meant to improve the local food system. @_masonrouser has the deets:

https://t.co/qdCcvcjhF2 #atx

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

Open house tomorrow from 10a-1p on converting Congress Avenue into a pedestrian mall from 11th to 7th Streets. The event is at 506 Congress Ave. You have till November 24 to tell the city what you think.

Check out KUT News intern @_masonrouser's story.

https://t.co/1C1F1SwZOb

[Lily Kepner @lilykepner]

NEW: @JCHartzell announced at the Faculty Council committee today that @UTAustin will go from automatically enrolling the top 6% of Texas high school students to 5%.

[The Daily Texan @thedailytexan]

BREAKING: Dean of Students Katie McGee announces new "Event Readiness and Response" unit that will outline rules and guidelines for demonstrations that occur on campus.

Story to come.

[Naina Srivastava @nainazaara]

i don't care about sports very much but i DO care about being the best

[Natalie Fertig @natsfert]

my editor: "but do you have a plan?"

me: "I have concepts of a plan..."

[Naina Srivastava @nainazaara]

Are you a @utaustin student who believes they were possibly removed from state voter rolls, or know someone who believes they were? I’m working on a story for @thedailytexan about it — DM me if you're comfortable talking about this!

[Erika Pernis @erikaachryselle]

Hi! I’m a reporter for @thedailytexan and I’m writing a story about Barton Spring Pool’s prolonged closure. If you’re a UT student who wanted to go to the pool but couldn’t because of its closure or know someone who would be interested in speaking with me, DM me!

[Naina Srivastava @nainazaara]

Hey! I’m a @thedailytexan reporter working on a story about DPS changing its gender marker policy. If you’re a student who previously changed the marker on your license in Texas, or can no longer do so, and are willing to speak with me about your experience, please DM me!

[Naina Srivastava @nainazaara]

A story @Maryamahm92 and I wrote about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus last fall is a finalist for @collegemedia's Best Coverage of Faith reporting category! Read the full @thedailytexan story here: https://t.co/71EAMUJrlo

[Mason Rouser @_masonrouser]

@nainazaara the news random fomo i’m about to have

[The Daily Texan @thedailytexan]

News Editor @_masonrouser: “Before my time at the Texan, I had no inkling of what I wanted my life to look like post-graduation. I didn’t even know I wanted to do journalism considering my first pitch meeting was my first time setting foot in a newsroom. Now, I see my future taking form all thanks to what I’ve learned and the confidence I’ve built here.”

https://t.co/atPQh4ZAB7

[The Daily Texan @thedailytexan]

Another semester, another round of goodbyes 😭

Following tradition, our last flipbook of the semester showcases reflections from our departing staffers on their time at @thedailytexan.

Read their 30 columns below: