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Joke petition garners thousands of signatures

Jasleen Shokar March 25, 2016

A petition to President Barack Obama to replace the Church of Scientology on Guadalupe with a HEB has gone viral on social media. Electrical and computer engineering freshman Abhishek Deb started the...

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School of Social Work teams up with APD to stop crimes in Rundberg

Vera Bespalova March 25, 2016

Rundberg, a neighborhood just 15 minutes north of campus, is made up of less than five percent of Austin’s population but accounts for 11 percent of its violent crime. In 2012, Austin Police Department...

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Council ‘bans the box,’ votes to get rid of requirement to list criminal background from job applications

Forrest Milburn March 25, 2016

An opening for a babysitter was the first job Susan Parsons applied for after being released from prison for multiple DWIs.  She was never hired. “I made mistakes when I was younger...

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Recommendations could alter police use-of-force policies nationwide

Mikaela Cannizzo March 25, 2016

New recommendations about police use of force could potentially change the way officers across the nation respond to violent situations, according to a recently published report by the Police Executive...

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Report: Travis County among the top ten overall healthiest counties throughout the state

Forrest Milburn March 24, 2016

Travis County residents are among some of the healthiest in Texas, with considerable access to gyms and medical care, far outpacing the state’s larger counties, according to a recently released report. Last...

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Report shows environmental, economic impact of Austin’s 34 million trees

Forrest Milburn March 23, 2016

Aesthetic benefits, comfort and relief from the sweltering sun aren’t the only ways trees are beneficial to Austinites. Researchers at the Texas A&M Forest Service released a first-of-its-kind...

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APD looks for suspects in rock-throwing incidents along I-35

Mikaela Cannizzo March 23, 2016

The Greater Austin Crime Commission is offering a reward of $10,000 to anyone who can provide information about potential suspects in repeated instances of rocks being thrown at vehicles along Interstate...

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Fight over ride-hailing regulations continues at City Hall

Forrest Milburn March 23, 2016

Many believed the dispute at City Hall over ride-hailing regulations was settled last month when City Council members voted to call for an election, offering Austinites the chance to settle the issue once...

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Increased police presence attempts to counteract high crime rates during SXSW

Mikaela Cannizzo March 21, 2016

South By Southwest draws a huge influx of people to Austin each year, but the Austin Police Department also sees an increase in crime during this week of interactive, film and music events. According...

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New Willie Nelson mural previews Rockfest during SXSW

Kartik Sridhar March 11, 2016

Between the iconic “Hi, How Are You?” and displays of Texas pride, Austin’s prominent murals are as ingrained in the city’s culture as breakfast tacos and live music.  So...

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Sourced Craft Cocktails makes home entertaining easier for Austinites

Stephen Acevedo March 11, 2016

Austinites of all backgrounds can be found on Sixth Street any given weekend enjoying cheap mixed drinks. Sourced Craft Cocktails is offering people the chance to opt out of a regrettable night on Sixth...

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Zilker Park named one of the finalists for Best Park in the U.S. award

Vera Bespalova March 11, 2016

What does Austin have on New York City, Boston and San Francisco? According to USA TODAY, its parks. An expert panel from USA TODAY has selected Zilker Park as one of the 20 finalists for the 10Best...

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