UT Tower renovation work starting soon

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After standing prominently on Austin's skyline for nearly 100 years, the University of Texas announced Friday the UT Tower is about to undergo a multi-year renovation project. Starting in November, restoration work will begin on the exterior of the tower.The work will restore the stone, windows, clockface, lighting and gilding on the building's facade. In an attempt to return to its original appearance, metal and wood surfaces will be repainted, along with fresh gilding to