The rivalry between these two schools of Texas has existed as long as one can remember. Since 1894, when they were first pitted against each other, the Aggies and Longhorns have been at opposite ends in more than one instance.

This weekend the whole Austin school community got to witness the extent of rivalry between two schools.

UT-Austin students woke up to see their school vandalized with graffiti slurs on monumental structures and landmarks across the campus. The tower, the Flawn Academic Center, the Jefferson Davis and Woodrow Wilson statues were reportedly targeted by the offenders.

According to the UT-Austin student newspaper, The Daily Texan, the red graffiti included the phrases "ATM," "MUNGLOAF," "Howdy," "GIG 'EM," "FARMERS FIGHT," "Whoop!," "OLD ARMY Fight!," "SEC!," "GO AGGIES," "CORPS," and "MISS US YET?."

The Texas A&M football team, better known as Aggies, are leaving the Big 12 conference to join Southeastern conference. As a result, the Longhorns will not be playing the Aggies during Thanksgiving this fall, first time since 1914, thereby breaking the 118-year old tradition.

Hence, many of the slurs are apparent to be in reference to the Aggies' departure.

UT spokesperson Cindy Posey said the University still does not know who tagged the areas this weekend or even when it happened. She said it was most likely Friday night or Saturday morning and does not know if the culprit or culprits were caught on film or seen, reports Daily Texan.

Apparently, the UT-Austin Police Department is searching for the perpetrators responsible for the act.

Many current and former students have expressed their horror over the incident. A user named Tony on Matador Sports.com conveyed his disappointment:

"An act like this is unacceptable and if those involved are caught immediate action should be taken. They have disgraced the State of Texas and Texas A&M Alumni."

This is not the first time the Texas schools have found themselves amid a vandalism episode. Just a month back, a Texas A&M board in North Austin was vandalized. The culprit has not been caught yet. Similarly, in October 2011, a bridge near the university's drama center was targeted.