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Local nonprofit offers free anti-HIV drug to underserved Austinites

Savannah Schoffstall June 14, 2017

While to many, the HIV epidemic seems to be coming to an end, Austin’s underserved populations at the highest risk are still in the midst of it. The Center for Health Empowerment, a new Austin...

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Solstice Festival encourages unity through music

Acacia Coronado June 12, 2017

Fête de la Musique may have begun in France, but it has since become popularized as World Music Day, and on June 15–17, Austin will join with cities across the globe to celebrate the art of...

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“March Against Sharia” meets fierce counter-protest at Capitol

Albert Zhao June 12, 2017

An anti-Islam activist group hosted a march against Sharia law and faced dozens of counter-protesters at the Texas Capitol on Saturday. ACT for America’s March Against Sharia took place in cities...

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After years of helping students, UT attorney runs for judgeship

Albert Zhao June 10, 2017

Sylvia Holmes, associate director at Legal Services for Students, has helped UT students in legal trouble for the past seven years, acting like a compass in the courtroom. “It’s unique working...

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Uber and Lyft resume operations in Austin

Claire Allbright June 5, 2017

Uber and Lyft returned to Austin on May 29 — the same day Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill deregulating ride-hailing services.  Authored by state Rep. Chris Paddie, R-Marshall, HB...

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UT stabbing suspect scheduled for another hearing

May 24, 2017

Kendrex White, the suspect in the May 1 UT stabbing attack, will appear in court June 9. Both sides will make arguments regarding White’s competency to stand trial, Travis County Judge Tamara Needles...

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City to survey West Campus lighting problems, area safety

Forrest Milburn May 19, 2017

It’s no secret that West Campus has issues with lighting. At least, that’s what campus safety groups have spent the last year trying to convince city officials — and it looks like they’re...

Uber says it will return to Austin if ride-hailing bill passes

Lisa Dreher May 5, 2017

Exactly a year after Uber and Lyft left Austin, Uber said it will return if the state passes a bill turning local regulation of ride-hailing services over to the state. “If the statewide ride-sharing...

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The Hideout Theatre offers unique improv experience

Chris Boyd Peck May 3, 2017

The name may imply otherwise, but comedy at the Hideout Theatre is out in the open. The Hideout Theatre was founded in 1999 by Sean Hill to provide Austin with a space for improvisational theater. Current...

UT conserves water amidst the ongoing water management change in Austin

Rajya Atluri May 1, 2017

As the City of Austin and Austin Water assemble Water Forward, a 100-year water management plan for Austin, UT continues to include water conservation efforts in campus expansion. Austin supplies UT...

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Activists protest global warming denial on Trump’s 100th day in office

Jenan Taha May 1, 2017

Climate change activists rallied at the Texas Capitol during President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office to protest state and national policies that deny global warming.  Environmental groups...

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Mayor pro tem discusses solutions to homelessness around UT

Albert Zhao April 28, 2017

Concerns with Austin’s homeless population and student safety quickly reached Austin Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo after the on-campus death of dance freshman Haruka Weiser last year. “In the...

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