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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...

Students look to changes to sound ordinances permits

Eleanor Dearman October 7, 2014

With the Austin City Council passing a resolution calling for changes to the city sound ordinance Thursday, students are continuing to work with the city as it looks at possible code amendments. Members...

Owens hearing rescheduled for November

Natalie Sullivan October 6, 2014

The preliminary hearing for Rashad Owens, who drove through a barrier and killed four people at the South By Southwest festival last March, was rescheduled for Nov. 3, according to Judge Clifford...

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Austin City Council continues ride-sharing discussion, will review sound ordinance

Jackie Wang October 3, 2014

The Austin City Council continued to discuss an interim ordinance allowing transportation network companies to legally operate in Austin and passed a resolution to revise the city’s sound ordinance...

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Mayoral candidates discuss transportation, rental properties, water conservation at forum

Jackie Wang October 2, 2014

Seven mayoral candidates discussed water conservation, transportation issues and curbing property taxes in a forum at the Austin Convention Center on Wednesday night.  Businessman Todd Phelps,...

Wizard World’s Comic Con comes to Austin

Megan Kallus October 1, 2014

Every year, scores of comic, movie, game and television fans pack into crowded convention halls dressed in elaborate costumes and makeup imitating their favorite characters and personalities. Some simply...

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