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UT Austin Police, APD honor those lost on 60th anniversary of UT Tower shooting
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It has been 60 years since a tragic event occurred at the University of Texas Austin Tower.
A somber anniversary is being observed in the area. It has been 60 years since a tragic event occurred at the University of Texas Austin Tower. The incident resulted in the loss of 17 lives.
Local law enforcement agencies, including UT Austin Police and APD, are taking time to honor those who were killed. Further details about the commemoration and the incident are available from local news sources, including CBS Austin.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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