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Austin City Council shelves amendment clarifying street performer regulations

Jackie Wang March 27, 2015

Austin’s street performers, or buskers, are waiting for more clarification on their rights after Austin City Council decided not to vote on city code amendments Thursday. The Council withdrew...

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Texas lawmaker proposes bill limiting citizens’ ability to record police officers

Eleanor Dearman March 27, 2015

One Texas legislator is aiming to limit citizens’ ability to record police officers from close distances, but the bill has generated significant opposition. Thursday, Rep. Jason Villalba...

2015 Invest in Texas platform addresses tuition regulation, campus carry and textbook costs

Samantha Ketterer March 27, 2015

The Senate of College Councils passed legislation Thursday in support of this year’s Invest in Texas platform, effectively finalizing the list of policy goals and setting the stage for the nonpartisan...

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Local artist holds tours of his “Peter Pan” inspired house, Casa Neverlandia

Katie Walsh March 23, 2015

Over the past 35 years, local mixed-media artist James Talbot has watched Austin change from the front porch swing in his “Peter Pan” Neverland-inspired funhouse.  “It’s...

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City project to improve Guadalupe Street generates significant student feedback

Jackie Wang March 23, 2015

As the Austin Transportation Department seeks feedback about improving Guadalupe Street, Student Government’s City Relations agency is working to amplify student voices in the conversation.  The...

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Alamo Drafthouse to open sixth Austin location in Mueller

Jackie Wang March 23, 2015

Alamo Drafthouse will open a new location in the Mueller community in East Austin. Austin’s sixth Alamo Drafthouse will be located on Aldrich Street, the community development’s town center. “Ever...

Uber, Lyft operate under temporary agreement with Austin-Bergstrom

Jackie Wang March 23, 2015

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft operated out of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) under temporary permits during this year’s South By Southwest, although ABIA had originally...

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SXSW Live Blog: Saturday, March 14

Daily Texan Staff March 14, 2015

Over the course of this week, we'll be live-blogging SXSW — the good, the bad, and the outrageously hip and sweaty. Follow Daily Texan reporters, photographers and editors as we post the highlights...

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One year later: SXSW Cares Fund still provides help to victims

Wynne Davis March 12, 2015

One year after a car drove through a crowd of people at South By Southwest, killing four and injuring more than 20 others, all the victims of the crime have received funds to help with the recovery...

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Planned Parenthood rally highlights women’s health issues in legislature

Jackie Wang March 12, 2015

Planned Parenthood and 550 of its supporters rallied at the Capitol on Wednesday during its biennial Lobby Day rally. State senators and representatives welcomed rally attendees, who wore pink and held...

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Austin takes precautions as more festival-goers flood SXSW

Katie Walsh and Marisa Charpentier March 12, 2015

Tens of thousands of people will flood the streets of Austin next week for South By Southwest. As more people make Austin their spring break destination, the City is taking new safety precautions. The...

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Uber unable to operate at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during week of SXSW

Jackie Wang March 10, 2015

Days before the start of South By Southwest, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials said Uber will not be able to operate out of the airport during the festival next week. Airport officials...

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