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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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City Council approves plan for Moody College skybridge over Dean Keeton Street

Jackie Wang June 13, 2015

Students will be able to cross Dean Keeton Street without touching the street pavement starting early 2016.  The Austin City Council approved the Moody College’s skybridge project, which...

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Wildflower Center hosts weekly summer event to teach kids about the environment

Heather Finnegan June 12, 2015

Nature Nights is a weekly summer event hosted by the Lardy Bird Johnson Wildflower Center that encourages kids and their parents to explore and learn about the environment.  

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Members of Planned Parenthood protest outside Abbott’s mansion

Matthew Adams June 10, 2015

Since last Thursday, members of Planned Parenthood have been and plan to continue protesting outside the Governor's Mansion against a bill that, they claim, hurts women’s preventive cancer screenings...

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Bill to close Austin’s State Supported Living Center dies in committee

Matthew Adams June 10, 2015

Senate Bill 204, which contained legislation that would close Austin’s State Supported Living Center, did not pass May 31 after months of anticipated approval because the committee could not reach...

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