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University of Texas police investigating reports of person looking in windows
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the investigation, residents of West Lake Hills can refer to the university's police department or local news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin, for any updates that become available.
An investigation is underway at the University of Texas, where reports have been made of a person looking into windows. This individual is also attempting to make contact with people, according to the university's police department. The UT Austin police are handling the investigation, but details about the incident are limited at this time.
It is not clear what prompted the reports or what the person's intentions may be. For more information on the investigation, residents of West Lake Hills can refer to the university's police department or local news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin, for any updates that become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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