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Travis County registers record percentage of eligible voters, looks ahead to election day turnout

Wesley Story and Sarah Philips October 13, 2016

Travis County has registered a total of 717,694 voters for the upcoming election, and continues to process voter registration forms submitted before the deadline, surpassing its original goal of registering...

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Leaders of Nueces Mosque plan for reconstruction

Jenan Taha October 11, 2016

Plans for the reconstruction of the Nueces Mosque in West Campus are taking off after decades of delay, with mosque leaders intending to present the proposal to the Austin Council by January. Under...

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Longhorns react to Pope’s divorce comments and controversy

Marina Vences October 7, 2016

When Pope Francis called for a forgiving view of second families and divorced or remarried Catholics in April, he faced immediate opposition. When two weeks ago he endorsed an Argentinian publication agreeing...

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New city bond plans to sustain local music venues

Will Clark October 5, 2016

Mayor Steve Adler recently announced a new plan for a $10 million bond that will sustain local music venues facing surging rent in Austin and stimulate economic development in the city’s industry.  In...

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Kismet Cafe to relocate away from campus

Meraal Hakeem and Paul Cobler October 4, 2016

Students will no longer be able to walk and grab a shawarma wrap from Kismet Cafe, as the restaurant plans to relocate to a newer building this winter.  Owner Rami Bataineh confirmed the relocation,...

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APD officers investigate sources of August K2 outbreak in Austin

Katie Keenan October 3, 2016

Synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or spice, soared in popularity in 2013 because of its over-the-counter accessibility and drastically low price compared to other drugs.  After state legislation...

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Mayor Adler comes to the defense of $720 million bond, calls criticisms of the measure “myths”

Sarah Philips September 30, 2016

Austin Mayor Steve Adler came to the defense of the $720 million mobility bond that Austin will vote on in November, calling some of the dissenters’ criticisms of the bond “myths.” Adler...

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APD enforces hands-free driving ordinance

Katie Keenan September 29, 2016

In a caravan of 20 motorcycles, ten patrols and a Capital Metro bus, Austin Police Department officers took to Research Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon to enforce a hands-free city ordinance, which prohibits...

Former mayor pro tem Sheryl Cole considers running for HD 46 as Rep. Dawnna Dukes announces retirement

Sarah Philips September 27, 2016

In the wake of State Representative Dawnna Dukes announcing her retirement from the Legislature, former mayor pro tem Sheryl Cole announced hours later Monday that she is considering running for the empty...

Activists gather to address additional funds for Travis County Jail

Katie Keenan September 27, 2016

Criminal justice advocates gathered Friday at the Travis County Commissioner’s Court to call on officials to scale back the $2.4 million in funding allotted to hiring 36 additional correctional officers...

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North Dakota access pipeline protesters bring their voices outside of Texas Tribune Festival

Brianna Stone September 26, 2016

While politicians, media and community members gathered at the Texas Tribune Festival, protesters outside the AT&T Conference Center endured through the Texas heat Saturday to show their opposition...

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Texas Tribune Festival: Texas politicians talk about the future of ride-hailing four months after Uber, Lyft leave Austin

Sarah Philips September 24, 2016

Four months since Prop. 1 failed and Uber and Lyft left Austin, Texas politicians discuss the future of ride-hailing Saturday at a panel titled "Rideshare's Road Forward" at the...

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