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Austin sketch-comedy group Comedy Bazaar premieres latest act

Emily Gibson February 5, 2015

It all started with the word murder scribbled on a dry-erase board during a pitch meeting. That concept of homicide evolved into Comedy Bazaar’s new stage show, “A Brief History of Murder.”  Producer...

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Community college students advocate for tuition affordability

Eleanor Dearman February 4, 2015

Freezing rain did not stop hundreds of Texas community college students, many of whom hope to transfer to four-year institutions like UT, from meeting outside of the Capitol to discuss their policy priorities...

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After 30-day grace period, APD enforces hands-free ordinance

Jackie Wang February 3, 2015

Jan. 1, a City of Austin ordinance declared Austin hands free, prohibiting the use of hand-held devices while driving or biking. After a 30-day grace period which ended Sunday, Austin Police Department...

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Muslim Students’ Association teaches students about the meanings behind hijab

Eleanor Dearman February 3, 2015

Students of all races, genders, cultures and religions tried on hijabs — traditional headscarves worn by Muslim women — for an event the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) held Monday...

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Legislator, protesters disrupt Muslim Capitol Day

Eleanor Dearman January 30, 2015

State Rep. Molly White (R-Belton) drew criticism Thursday after asking Muslim visitors to the Capitol to “renounce Islamic terrorist groups” during an event UT students helped plan.  About...

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Data show Texas water supply still low despite recent rainfall

Sebastian Herrera January 28, 2015

Despite steady rainfalls over the past six months, University researchers have found that Texas is still far from replenishing its groundwater supply, which is depleted because of a drought that began...

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Dell Foundation gives $25 million to teaching hospital

Josh Willis January 28, 2015

The Dell Foundation promised Tuesday to match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $25 millions for the Seton Healthcare Family’s teaching hospital to help cover the remaining costs. The hospital...

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Activists, legislators unveil plaque honoring Holocaust survivor

Eleanor Dearman January 27, 2015

Members of the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace unveiled a plaque honoring Holocaust survivors in the Texas Capitol on Monday.  Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) and his son, Rep....

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APD Pipes and Drums Corps serve police community

Wynne Davis January 27, 2015

When taking a break from the daily responsibilities of policing, a group of Austin Police officers play drums and bagpipes in funerals, parades, festivals and community events.  After listening...

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Updated: Pointe on Rio fails to meet ADA standards, leading to fifth move-in day delay

Samantha Ketterer January 24, 2015

After five months of temporary housing in Dobie Center and five opening-day delays — the latest of which was announced Friday afternoon — the only thing standing between Pointe on Rio leaseholders...

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Austin City Council will launch task force to boost public engagement

Jackie Wang January 23, 2015

The Austin City Council attempted to boost public participation in Council meetings Thursday by projecting a livestream of community members’ texts and tweets on the wall. Although most of the...

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New 500-person apartment complex will open summer 2016

Jackie Wang January 22, 2015

Next summer, more than 500 students will be able to move into a new 20-story apartment complex at 21st and San Antonio streets.  The complex, “University House,” will include 188 rooms,...

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