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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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Bill banning sanctuary cities in Texas passes in House, moves one step closer to becoming law

Mikaela Cannizzo April 28, 2017

Senate Bill 4, which would prevent cities from creating “sanctuary” policies known to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally, passed in the Texas House of Representatives Thursday...

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Panelists talk racial equity in education through libraries at Beyond Barriers

Stephanie Adeline April 28, 2017

Austin Mayor Steve Adler said public library programs in Austin mitigate racial inequality in access to information at a panel Thursday called “Beyond Barriers.” The purpose of the event,...

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Austin Mayor Adler said based on meeting with Attorney General Austin is not a sanctuary city

Lisa Dreher April 28, 2017

Austin Mayor Steve Adler said based on his meeting with the U.S. Attorney General on Tuesday, Austin’s policy protecting undocumented immigrants is not violating federal law. Adler met Attorney...

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Smart Trips encourages greener transportation

Lisa Dreher April 26, 2017

The Austin City Council decided Thursday to continue a program that will assist residents with personalized commuting routes by bus, bike or carpool in an effort to eliminate cars and reduce traffic congestion. Capital...

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