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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,”...

Abbott condemns Travis County sheriff who does not comply with immigration federal agents

Lisa Dreher January 27, 2017

Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez said Thursday she will not reverse her policy to refuse to comply with federal immigration agents, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to remove her from office. “I...

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Council discusses live music hours, abortion

Lisa Dreher January 27, 2017

The Austin City Council convened for its first meeting since the Nov. 8 elections and mainly discussed letting music venues on Red River Street perform for two hours longer at night.  Council members...

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Senate considers new constitutional reform at first meeting

Kayla Meyertons January 27, 2017

The 2016 election season may be over, but the Senate of College Councils did not hesitate Thursday night to modify its election code for the coming semester. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing...

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Musicians, academics celebrate the life of Billie Holiday

William Moessinger January 26, 2017

Austin’s historic Victory Grill hosted an event Wednesday evening titled “Religion Around Billie Holiday” honoring the musician’s life and music.  Both an academic discussion...

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