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Little Longhorn Saloon attracts crowds with ‘fowl’ twist on bingo

Chris Peck February 22, 2017

Chicken shit isn’t worthless at one Austin bar, where patrons play a game that lets them turn it into cold, hard cash: Chicken Shit Bingo. Terry Gaona and her husband, David, run the Little...

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300: Warm coffee and warm hearts, the story of a working mom

Andrea Tinning February 22, 2017

Editor’s note: In 300 words or fewer, this series spotlights people in our community whose stories typically go untold. Students and faculty at the Belo Media Center recognize the manager of Cappy’s...

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MedSpring Urgent Care on Guadalupe closes

Chase Karacostas February 17, 2017

The MedSpring Urgent Care located at Guadalupe and 21st streets closes permanently tonight at 9 p.m. Open since August 2011, the clinic served the University and West Campus residents on both a walk-in...

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Hundreds protest downtown for national “Day Without Immigrants” strike

Lisa Dreher February 17, 2017

More than 400 protesters marched downtown Thursday as part of the national “Day Without Immigrants” in response to the federal government’s recent crackdown on undocumented immigrants. At...

City Council boosts funding for immigrants in Austin

Van Nguyen February 17, 2017

Legal and counseling services for immigrants in Austin received a $200,000 boost from the Austin City Council on Thursday. The funding is added to an existing contract, in place with the Catholic Charities...

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APD Crime Viewer reports 34 burglaries in West Campus residences last year

Catherine Marfin February 16, 2017

Thirty-four burglaries occurred in West Campus residences in 2016, according to the Austin Police Department Crime Viewer database.  APD’s Crime Viewer database presents crime reports based...

APD denies involvement with federal immigration officers

Van Nguyen February 15, 2017

Over the weekend, 51 people were arrested in the Austin area by federal immigration officers, which has led to rumors surrounding Austin Police Department’s involvement with these arrests, according...

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Big Bite restaurant closes in West Campus

Kayla Meyertons February 14, 2017

College students have flocked to the greasy sub shop on 24th and Guadalupe streets known as Big Bite for the last eight years — until the store unexpectedly closed this month.  Owner...

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Austin ranked best city to live in by U.S. News and World Report

Lisa Dreher February 14, 2017

Last week, Austin was ranked the best city to live in by U.S. News & World Report, but Mayor Steve Adler said the city faces hiked-up housing and affordability from its growth. “It’s...

Protesters rally over weekend against immigration enforcement detainments

Lisa Dreher February 13, 2017

Activists chanted against supposed detainments of undocumented immigrants in Austin in front of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building on Friday afternoon. About 40 protesters gathered on the building’s...

Austin Police Department begins handing out ballistic vests to front line officers

Catherine Marfin February 13, 2017

The Austin Police Department began rolling out more than 900 new ballistic vests last Monday in an effort to enhance safety measures for its front-line officers. Interim Chief Brian Manley said at an...

Five undocumented immigrants detained in Austin according to advocacy group

Lisa Dreher February 11, 2017

 An immigration rights organization said five undocumented immigrants in Austin were detained by federal immigration enforcement Thursday, according to the Texas Observer. “I’ve never...

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