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Kerbey Lane celebrates 35th anniversary with festivities, donations to United Way

Rachel Lew May 5, 2015

Kerbey Lane Cafe celebrated its 35th year anniversary Monday with face painting and miniature horses — donating all of the proceeds to United Way for Greater Austin.  Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey...

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Austin Fire Department works with Wall-E, Eve to combat danger

Wynne Davis May 4, 2015

Two robots, Wall-E and Eve, are helping the Austin Fire Department incorporate technology into firefighting so that they can ultimately assess situations in advance of their human firefighting counterparts. The...

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Chili’s releases coupons, ad campaign centered around Rotnofsky-Mandalapu win

Samantha Ketterer May 1, 2015

Over the course of their campaign to lead Student Government, Xavier Rotnofsky and Rohit Mandalapu had several joking goals, including renaming the West Mall the South Mall, reducing the hours the Perry-Castañeda...

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As APD prepares to equip department with body cameras, some officers ahead of the curve

Wynne Davis May 1, 2015

Over the next two to five years, the Austin Police Department will implement plans to equip its officers with body cameras — and in the meantime, 25 APD officers have purchased cameras on their own. Several...

City water rates increase to offset reduction in consumption

Jackie Wang April 30, 2015

Although Austin is improving its water conservation practices, water rates increased about 13 percent in the last year, according to Austin Water Utility officials. Austin’s water prices are rising...

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Slide the City causes water debates

Rund Khayyat April 30, 2015

Slide the City, a Utah-based water slide company, wants to transform the streets of Austin into a 1,000-foot vinyl slip and slide. The company tours the country, making stops in more than 20 cities...

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Moody College hosts hearing clinic for local musicians

Lauren Florence April 29, 2015

The Moody College of Communication helped educate local musicians about hearing loss and provided them with custom earplugs at the UT Speech and Hearing Center on Tuesday. The program, which is a collaboration...

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Student volunteers disappointed by potential closure of Austin State Supported Living Center

Rachel Lew and Eleanor Dearman April 29, 2015

On Sundays, social work senior Denisse Calderon wakes up and visits the Austin State Supported Living Center (ASSLC) to meet with residents and accompany them to a church service. “My work...

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Alcohol vending machines: the future of your Friday night

Eleanor Dearman April 28, 2015

Buying a beer could be as easy as pressing a button after this legislative session. Rep. Richard Raymond (D-Laredo) is working to legalize the sale of alcohol in vending machines at certain establishments...

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Lawmakers initially approve bill to set sexual assault guidelines

Eleanor Dearman April 28, 2015

State lawmakers are working to set state guidelines for how universities handle sexual assault.  The House gave initial approval Monday to a bill requiring universities to set definitions of sexual...

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Pedestrian fatalities occurring at a higher rate in 2015

Wynne Davis April 28, 2015

The number of pedestrian deaths in Austin has increased compared to this time last year, with nine deaths occurring since January. In 2014, there were 15 pedestrian deaths total. The Austin Police Department...

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Chipotle begins delivery service through Postmates website, mobile app

Vinesh Kovelamudi April 28, 2015

Chipotle has introduced a delivery service for all of its menu items through the website and mobile application Postmates. Postmates coordinates a system of local couriers who deliver items, including...

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