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Hundreds rally at the Capitol for Mental Health Day

Catherine Marfin February 9, 2017

Nearly 100 people rallied Wednesday afternoon on the south steps of the Texas Capitol as part of Mental Health Day, a day for advocates to push for mental health policy changes.  Hosted by...

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37 suspected undocumented immigrants released under Travis County Sheriff’s immigration policy

Lisa Dreher February 6, 2017

When Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s new immigration policy went into effect Wednesday, 37 suspected undocumented immigrants were released, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The...

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Austin Police Department holds town hall to discuss police and community relations

Catherine Marfin February 6, 2017

In an effort to create an open dialogue between law enforcement officials and the Austin community, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and the Austin Police Department held a “Building Bridges”...

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Austin City Council supports solar ready buildings

Lisa Dreher February 3, 2017

After much deliberation and amending during its meeting Thursday, the Austin City Council moved to require new buildings to function using energy from solar panels. In its mission to make Austin environmentally-friendly,...

Burglaries, thefts in steady decline in Austin since 2007

Catherine Marfin February 3, 2017

Burglaries and thefts in the Austin area have been steadily declining since 2007, according to Austin Police Department’s Annual Crime and Traffic Reports. In 2007, APD reported 8,031 burglaries...

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Pastor opens new brewery in East Austin

Stephen Acevedo February 1, 2017

Beginning his career as a pastor in Missoula, Montana, the last place Christian Cryder expected to find himself was in Austin with a brewing company.  “We had planted a church for people...

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Hundreds gather to stand in solidarity with Austin Muslim community

January 31, 2017

This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect the events of the day and incorporate more context and sources.  Hundreds of supporters of the Muslim community formed...

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Lutheran Church holds vigil for refugees in response to federal ‘travel ban’

Lisa Dreher January 31, 2017

Despite only living in the U.S. for the past eight months, Basima Hawasli, a senior at Harmony Science Academy, said she is thankful for Americans who support her after she fled from her war-stricken homeland...

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Texas Rally for Life promotes anti-abortion advocacy at the Capitol

Lisa Dreher January 30, 2017

Religious banners and pink “Defund Planned Parenthood” signs flapped in the breeze as anti-abortion rights marchers descended upon the Capitol on Saturday afternoon. The annual Texas Rally...

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Austin Mayor Steve Adler delivers State of the City address

Lisa Dreher January 30, 2017

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban refugees from predominantly Muslim countries, Mayor Steve Adler reassured immigrants and refugees they are safe in Austin during his...

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Texas Memorial Museum hosts celebration for Texas Wildlife Day

Kayla Meyertons January 30, 2017

The University observed Texas Wildlife Day on Saturday, as the Texas Memorial Museum hosted free family-friendly activities to educate the public on the importance of biodiversity conservation.  Admission...

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Protesters challenge Trump’s refugee ban at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Lisa Dreher January 30, 2017

Ashley Fosshath’s grandmother may pass away before Fosshath can visit her in Iran because of President Donald Trump’s ban on immigrants of certain countries. “It’s heartbreaking,”...

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