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Former Longhorn receiver Montrel Meander’s hearing rescheduled for November

Natalie Sullivan October 16, 2014

The preliminary hearing for former Longhorn football wide receiver Montrel Meander, who was charged earlier this summer with a second-degree felony for sexual assault, was rescheduled again Thursday. The...

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Austin mayoral candidates debate water conservation, transportation at on-campus forum

Jackie Wang October 16, 2014

Six Austin mayoral candidates debated issues, such as water conservation, transportation and emergency protocol, at an on-campus event Wednesday night. The forum, hosted by KUT at the Belo Center for...

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Google Fiber sets Austin launch date for December

Wes Scarborough October 16, 2014

Residents in South and Southeast Austin will be able to sign up for Google Fiber in December after waiting almost two years since the service was first announced. Google held a briefing Wednesday at...

No increase in West Campus noise citations under first weekend of sound ordinance

Natalie Sullivan October 15, 2014

Despite plans by the Austin Police Department to enforce the noise ordinance in West Campus, there were no noise citations during the first weekend under the stricter implementation of the city code. According...

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City Council candidates talk about sound ordinance, housing in on campus debate

Jackie Wang October 14, 2014

Austin City Council District 9 candidates discussed student issues such as the enforcement of the city's sound ordinance in West Campus and housing at a debate hosted by several student organizations...

Not That Kind of Tour: Lena Dunham makes a stop in Austin

Lauren Velez October 14, 2014

Donning a messy blond bob and a shirt reading “Uncool,” Lena Dunham took to the altar of the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Austin on Sunday evening.  “I haven’t...

Judge requires Gov. Perry to appear in court

Natalie Sullivan October 13, 2014

While Gov. Rick Perry’s attorneys argued the criminal case against the governor should be dismissed, Judge Bert Richardson refused to rule on pretrial motions Monday in Perry’s absence and...

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District 9 candidate Erin McGann talks about urban rail, ‘stealth dorms’

Jackie Wang October 13, 2014

Erin McGann, candidate for the Austin City Council’s District 9 seat, sat down with The Daily Texan to discuss her plans should she be elected. This year’s city election is the first under...

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Council member Chris Riley discusses transportation, 10-ONE

Jackie Wang October 10, 2014

Chris Riley, Austin City Council member and District 9 seat candidate, sat down with The Daily Texan to discuss his plans should he be reelected. This year’s city election is the first under the...

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New street style blog represents the myriad of fashions in Austin

Mary Cantrell October 8, 2014

With so many quirky and unorthodox fashions trends in Austin, street fashion blog Saint Citizen hopes to chronicle the various styles and personalities on the streets. UT alumnus Adam Brandenburg...

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Student interns push legislators to pass Clean Power Plan

Brigit Benestante October 8, 2014

Bailey Anderson can’t predict how people will respond when she petitions on the street for lower carbon emissions. Sometimes, people support and encourage her work. Other times, they tell her restrictions...

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District 9 candidates debate affordability

Jackie Wang October 7, 2014

The three candidates vying for the first District 9 Austin City Council seat discussed the city’s affordability at KUT’s “Ballot Boxing” forum on campus in the Belo Center for New...

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