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UTPD will not enforce cellphone ordinance on campus

Natalie Sullivan December 4, 2014

Starting in January, students could receive citations for talking on a cellphone while driving or biking — but only if they are stopped by an officer from the Austin Police Department, not UTPD.  City...

Science Scene: UT students conserve water in response to changing climate

Paepin Goff December 4, 2014

For anyone in Austin who encounters restaurant servers who don’t bring out complimentary glasses of iced water, it’s not because they’re oblivious — it’s probably in the spirit...

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APD looks to implement body cameras

Natalie Sullivan December 2, 2014

Austin Police Department officers could soon be getting body cameras that would allow them to record public interactions while on duty, according to an APD official. Ely Reyes, APD police technology...

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Mayoral candidate Steve Adler discusses Proposition 1, property taxes

Jackie Wang December 1, 2014

Mayoral candidate Steve Adler sat down with The Daily Texan to discuss his policy plans and opinions should he be elected. Adler faces off against Austin City Council member Mike Martinez in the runoff...

Crime Roundup: Kendall Sanders, Montrel Meander and Martez Walker

Natalie Sullivan December 1, 2014

Over the winter break, three former student-athletes will face criminal court hearings. Below is an update on their cases: Sanders and Meander The preliminary hearings for former Texas football players...

Gunman dead after shooting at APD headquarters

Natalie Sullivan November 28, 2014

A man fired more than 100 shots at at least three buildings in downtown Austin on Friday morning — including the federal courthouse, the Mexican consulate and Austin Police Department...

UTPD warns students after synthetic marijuana overdoses

Natalie Sullivan November 26, 2014

With Austin EMS personnel having reported a total of 35 incidents involving a type of synthetic marijuana over the past week — 28 of which required transport to a hospital — UTPD issued a warning...

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Austin citizens protest in response to Ferguson ruling

Josh Willis November 26, 2014

Demonstrators filled the base of the Austin Police Department’s headquarters Tuesday, demanding changes to America’s justice system.    On Monday, a St. Louis County grand jury...

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Google Fiber unveils pricing plan, new downtown office

Adam Hamze November 25, 2014

With Austin set to become the second city in the country to adopt Google Fiber, the new Internet service announced its initial pricing plan and unveiled the location of its downtown office. Mark Strama,...

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West Campus gets gigabit service from Grande Communications

Eleanor Dearman November 25, 2014

Students in West Campus now have the option for a gigabit Internet service that, while present in parts of Austin, has not been available in the area for residents to purchase. Grande Communications...

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City Council member Mike Martinez discusses transportation, water conservation

Jackie Wang November 25, 2014

Mike Martinez, Austin City Council member and mayoral candidate, sat down with The Daily Texan to discuss his plans should he be elected. Martinez faces off against Steve Adler in the runoff for Austin...

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Adler, Martinez discuss Council structure, land code in mayoral debate

Jackie Wang November 23, 2014

With less than a month until mayoral candidates Steve Adler and Mike Martinez face each other in a runoff election on Dec. 16, the two continued their series of debates last week. Adler and Martinez, who...

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