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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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Austinites participate in March for Science

Lisa Dreher April 24, 2017

Austinites in lab coats and NASA t-shirts marched on Earth Day from the State Capitol to support scientific research and education amidst budget cuts to research-based federal agencies.  The march...

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House approves bill that would overturn Austin’s local ride-hailing ordinance, prompting return of Uber and Lyft

Mikaela Cannizzo April 20, 2017

The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday that would invalidate Austin’s local ride-hailing ordinance, a move that could potentially prompt Uber and Lyft to return. House Bill...

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UT junior victim of fatal moped crash

Ellie Breed April 19, 2017

Update (12:45 p.m.): The Austin Police Department has confirmed the identity of the 22-year-old victim of fatal crash between a moped and a school bus Monday as UT junior Nancy-Jane David, according...

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Local homes tour keeps Austin weird, housing affordable

Andrea Tinning April 19, 2017

From tree houses to converted metal storage units, the only thing the houses featured in the Weird Homes Tour have in common is the attention they attract from passers-by. On April 22, 10 eye-catching...

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Sherwood Forest Faire jousts through final weekend

Chris Boyd Peck April 19, 2017

About 40 miles from the UT campus, off US-290 E, is a place where families can be transported back to the era of King Richard the Lionheart — singing songs, watching armored men joust and catching...

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Austin Tax March demands President Trump release tax returns

Lisa Dreher April 17, 2017

Protesters chanted “traitor” and “show us your taxes” as they demanded President Donald Trump release his tax returns during a protest at the state Capitol on Saturday afternoon. About...

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