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Taking steps today, for tomorrow: Austin City Council reorganizes climate change investment plan

Taking steps today, for tomorrow: Austin City Council reorganizes climate change investment plan

Aaron Sullivan and Ren Leija March 1, 2024

The Austin City Council approved a resolution on Feb. 15 authorizing the reorganization of the city’s current climate initiatives to make them more manageable — a change the Council said is “urgent”...

A Styrofoam cup litters the bank of Waller Creek near the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on Wednesday.

Student Government supports creation of Waller Creek management team

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter February 29, 2024

Student Government passed legislation on Feb. 13 calling for the formation of a Waller Creek management team to clean up the creek and make it safer for students. While it’s unclear when the team...

Protester Pearl Gomez records Scientology members leaving the opening ceremony on Saturday. Gomez, along with others present came from different cities in Texas and states to counterprotest the reopening of the Scientology Church building on Guadalupe Street.

Church of Scientology reopens on The Drag after several delays, sparking protests

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 29, 2024

Over 1,500 people from across the nation packed the Church of Scientology on Guadalupe Street to celebrate the building’s grand reopening on Saturday after almost seven years of renovations and delays,...

Elozia Dy, a junior pursuing an integrated masters in professional accounting, makes the most of her windowless apartment through an abundance of decorations and lighting. Photo taken Thursday.

Ban on windowless bedrooms requests public feedback

Abby Breyfogle, General News Reporter February 29, 2024

Austin Development Services requested public feedback starting Feb. 15 to proposed code amendments requiring windows be installed in bedrooms of all future developments, with the community invited...

From left to right, moderator Tony Plohetski asks questions to panelists Jamal Alsaffar, Nicole Golden, and Jill Henderson about their take on the state of gun ownership in Texas at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library on Wednesday.

‘People don’t have a voice in this issue’: Speakers talk barriers, approaches to action in gun violence panel

Emily DeMotte, General News Reporter February 28, 2024

Community members ready for change gathered Tuesday for a panel discussion hosted by the LBJ Future Forum about community action in the wake of gun violence.  Jamal Alsaffar, lead attorney for families...

People swim in Barton Creek on Feb. 26, 2024.

Barton Springs lifeguard fights to name bathhouse after civil rights activist

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 28, 2024

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department unanimously voted to name the Barton Springs bathhouse after civil rights activist Joan Means Khabele on Monday. This item will now move to the City Council...

Singer audreyisarose performs at an ATX Parties for Palestine rave on Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go to helping a Palestinian family evacuate Gaza.

‘Put it toward Palestine’: Austin rave for Palestine fundraises to evacuate family from Gaza

Eden Shamy, General News Reporter February 27, 2024

ATX Parties for Palestine raised $2,587 at its rave on Saturday to help evacuate a Palestinian family from the Gaza Strip, the creator of the initiative said.  The South Austin rave featured local...

Austin area air quality no longer up to standards, according to new EPA regulations

Austin area air quality no longer up to standards, according to new EPA regulations

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency released new, stricter air pollution standards — now ruling that the Austin area no longer meets acceptable air quality levels.  The update is the first change...

Students worry about timeliness and consistency of UTPD incident alert system

Students worry about timeliness and consistency of UTPD incident alert system

Olivia Dilley and Angela Santos February 23, 2024

English sophomore Maddox Michener’s West Campus apartment on the night of Feb. 4, he watched police cars pile up on the street but did not receive any official information until morning. “Someone...

Esperanza Community in Austin, Texas on Thursday Feb. 22, 2024.

TxDOT purchases land that could double capacity of Esperanza Community shelter for the unhoused community

Olivia Dilley, Senior News Reporter February 23, 2024

The Texas Department of Transportation acquired seven additional acres for the expansion of an East Austin shelter for the unhoused community, potentially doubling its space, according to a Feb. 8 press...

Antone's Nightclub in downtown Austin on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. New guidelines preserve the historical building.

Austin brings equity, diversity in new historic preservation plan with community feedback

Pili Saravia and Abby Breyfogle February 23, 2024

Austin’s Planning Department launched a new Equity-Based Preservation Plan on Feb. 6 which aims to capture Austin’s full culture by preserving historical buildings that have previously been overlooked....

The Espero Apartment Complex for the homeless is pictured on Friday.

UT students help open Austin’s first permanent supportive housing community

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter February 22, 2024

Austin opened its first permanent supportive housing community aimed at creating affordable units for low-income households and those experiencing chronic homelessness, the city announced on Feb. 9. The...

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