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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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City introduces new parking system in West Campus

Bharath Lavendra March 11, 2016

Austin motorists will soon have a new way to pay for parking in West Campus. The Austin Transportation Department will be introducing a pay-by-phone parking service so users will never have to interact...

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Ken’s to reopen today if it can pass latest health inspection

Forrest Milburn March 11, 2016

Ken’s Donuts will reopen Friday if it passes the latest round of inspections from city and county health inspectors, after it failed to receive a score above 70 for three years in a row. The...

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Local food co-op to celebrate 40th birthday with local Austin vendors

Audrey Zhang March 11, 2016

Wheatsville Co-op, a student favorite and the only retail food cooperative in Texas, is celebrating its 40th birthday next Wednesday with cake, ice cream and local Austin vendors. Wheatsville has...

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City partnering with real estate firm to look at possible economic impacts of transportation improvements

Forrest Milburn March 11, 2016

An Austin real estate research firm will look at the economic impact of improving certain transportation areas of the city, including the road and sidewalks along Guadalupe Street, that require services...

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