More affordable housing for UT grad students coming to east Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin broke ground on a new graduate student housing building on the east side of campus in the historic Blackland neighborhood. University officials said it's part of an effort to create more affordable housing options for students.
The building, which will be located at 21 Street between Comal and Leona Streets, will have 784 beds in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, UT officials said. There will also be public courtyards, an ou