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Crowding, increased criminal activity on Sixth Street causes police’s use of force

Matthew Adams July 6, 2015

Over drinking, drugs and an increase of criminal activity downtown at popular nightlife destinations, such as Sixth Street, has caused police patrolling those areas to use more force, according to a detective...

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Named plaintiff in Supreme Court same-sex marriage case speaks on Capitol steps

Brett Donohoe June 29, 2015

Speaking to a crowd of around 50 people, the named plaintiff in the Supreme Court case on same-sex marriage held a press conference calling for continued action in the fight for equality. On Friday,...

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Slideshow: Photos from Marriage Equality Celebrations

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LGBT rights organization holds Stonewall riots commemoration at Capitol

Selah Maya Zighelboim June 27, 2015

The Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation paid tribute to the 46th anniversary of the Stonewall riots with its fifth annual Stonewall Rally on Thursday evening. The celebration, held on the steps...

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Slideshow: Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriages

Daulton Venglar and Amy Zhang June 26, 2015

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Places to celebrate same-sex marriage in Austin

Danielle Lopez June 26, 2015

Editor’s Note: As we learn about additional celebrations around Austin, we will update this list throughout the day. Updated (6:30 p.m.): Added Central Presbyterian Church, Cheer Up Charlie's,...

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Supreme Court upholds same-sex marriage as a right

This story is developing, and we will post updates in this article as they occur. Update (11:02 p.m.): Thousands of people gathered on Fourth Street on Friday evening to celebrate the U.S. Supreme...

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City continues to see increase in synthetic marijuana use

Matthew Adams June 21, 2015

Since May 29, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service has seen an increase use of synthetic marijuana in Austin. According to the Austin American-Statesman, EMS officials said they have...

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Water restrictions prevent 1,000-foot waterslide from setting up in Austin

Matthew Adams June 19, 2015

Even with all the rain Austin received over Memorial Day weekend and since, water restrictions are still in place — preventing a 1,000-foot waterslide from stopping in the city. Slide the City,...

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Free Austin summertime events to attend this week

Katie Walsh June 15, 2015

Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, writer Katie Walsh outlines free Austin summer events happening each day of the week. Monday, June 15 What: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night Where: Gourdough’s...

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Austin rates high in renter satisfaction despite price increases

Matthew Adams June 14, 2015

Austin is ranked fourth in the nation for highest overall renter satisfaction, according to a survey conducted by the apartment real estate website Apartment List. However, with Austin’s high...

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West Campus apartments offer tanning beds to residents

Jackie Wang June 14, 2015

As new apartment complexes continue to rise in West Campus, they're beginning to share a new standard in amenities: tanning beds. Eleven apartment complexes in West Campus offer free tanning,...

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