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TxDOT campaigns against distracted driving

Anusha Lalani April 7, 2016

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is educating the public on the hazards of talking and texting behind the wheel and any other activities that...

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As homicide investigation continues, students and parents raise concerns over lack of information

Cassandra Jaramillo and Caleb Wong April 7, 2016

UT will provide increased safety measures for students as the homicide investigation on campus continues. In addition to extra officers and police vehicles patrolling campus, the University will provide...

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Historic house in West Campus will possibly be relocated for new student housing

Bharath Lavendra April 7, 2016

Developers are attempting to relocate a historical house in West Campus to make way for more student housing but face opposition from a historical preservation group. The Dabney-Horne house, located...

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Rapid increase of poor residents seen in high-poverty neighborhoods

Forrest Milburn April 7, 2016

When advertising senior Christina Ewin bikes around her neighborhood in East Austin, she can go to her favorite coffee shop, grocery store and pub, all on the same street.  This convenience —...

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After primary win, Hinojosa looks to future as new state representative

Forrest Milburn April 4, 2016

Gina Hinojosa saw stunning examples of public servants dedicating their lives to their communities almost everyday in the form of her parents, both legal aid lawyers. Despite growing up in that world,...

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City to seek community feedback on mobility, transportation issues during month of April

Forrest Milburn March 31, 2016

Austinites can share their thoughts on city traffic, public transit and other transportation issues in April through the city’s Mobility Talks, a new initiative seeking to gauge community concerns. Conversation...

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Ken’s Donuts reopens after health inspection closure

Nancy Huang March 31, 2016

Ken’s Donuts on Guadalupe Street reopened on March 10 after closing two days earlier for failing multiple health inspections. The restaurant had received three failing scores on separate inspections...

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Hamilton Pool increases fee, implements reservation system

Catherine Marfin March 31, 2016

Because of an increased number of visitors to Hamilton Pool, Travis County commissioners have adopted changes that will require guests to make a reservation ahead of time and pay a higher fee for access...

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Austin metro surpasses 2 million residents, but issues remain

Forrest Milburn March 30, 2016

The Austin area was ranked the fastest-growing large metropolitan area for the fifth year in a row, leading the area’s population to finally surpass the 2 million mark for 2015, according to recently...

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Students seek more affordable housing

Jasleen Shokar March 30, 2016

A new housing complex funded through a partnership with the city of Austin aims to provide more affordable housing options.  The Mueller Affordable Homes Program is a project that strives to give...

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UT students in racially motivated assault appeal University disciplinary process

Mikaela Cannizzo and Cassandra Jaramillo March 29, 2016

Cody Young felt the University wasn’t taking immediate disciplinary actions after being a victim of a racially motivated attack in West Campus. But privacy laws have left Young in the dark on...

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Uber’s new app delivers food to students’ doors

Elizabeth Huang March 28, 2016

When leaving the dorms to go get food seems like too much of a struggle, UberEATS could offer a solution for many hungry students. On March 24, Uber launched a separate app and full delivery service in...

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