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APD announces policy changes following fatal shootings of officers in Dallas

Lillian Michel and Anusha Lalani July 8, 2016

The Austin Police Department held a press conference Friday in response to the killing of five police officers at a protest in Dallas the previous night. Police Chief Art Acevedo began by expressing...

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Slideshow: Justice for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile

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Austin advocacy groups host gathering after police killings of two black men

Brianna Stone July 8, 2016

In response to the police killings of two black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the Austin Justice Coalition and Black Lives Matter Austin hosted a vigil and meeting in east Austin at Givens...

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Seeing stars: Drive-in revitalizes classic film experience

Elena Mejia July 6, 2016

For their six-month anniversary, Josh Frank and his girlfriend wanted to create their own personal movie theater. Using a building on Cesar Chavez Street as the screen, they projected “Grease”...

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Austin Department of Transportation hands out citations for Arcade City drivers violating city code

Van Nguyen July 6, 2016

The Austin Department of Transportation began conducting undercover operations to hand out citations to Arcade City drivers, who the city says are violating city laws. Arcade City is a online group...

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APD extends ‘no refusal’ DWI policy through month of July

Catherine Marfin July 3, 2016

Three months after implementing a “no refusal” policy to coincide with Spring Break and South by Southwest, the Austin Police Department announced that the policy for drivers suspected to be...

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Texans react to Supreme Court ruling against abortion restrictions in HB 2

Jasleen Shokar June 28, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down key provisions in the Texas Omnibus Abortion Bill, known as HB 2, on Monday. In a 5-3 decision for the case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, Justice Stephen...

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Transit signals ease traffic congestion at city intersections

Catherine Marfin June 23, 2016

The Austin Transportation Department (ATD) began installing special transit signals on a case-by-case basis around the city, allowing buses to “jump ahead” at stoplights around town.   The...

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Four events to celebrate LGBT pride this month

Anna McCreary June 20, 2016

Austin’s LGBT celebration continues in full swing as the end of Pride month draws near. Though Austin’s official Pride week isn’t until August, you can still take part in the national...

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Marriage equality anniversary marked as LGBT community looks forward

Jasleen Shokar June 20, 2016

On June 26, 2015, across the nation, rainbow flags were waved and couples wed, after the 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges was announced. Justice Kennedy wrote for the majority decision stating,...

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Flash floods prompt safety advice from city officials

Jasleen Shokar June 20, 2016

Heavy rainfall and flooding in the past month have led to several incidents of drowning in Austin-area waterways.   As a result, a watercraft ban was instituted on Lake Austin, Lady Bird...

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Obama approves federal disaster grants for 12 Texas counties

Jasleen Shokar June 19, 2016

President Obama accepted Governor Abbott's request for Individual Assistance for 12 Texas counties because of heavy rainfall and flooding in the past month. The counties included in this declaration...

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