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City council passes a resolution requesting aquarium regulations information

Amanda Voeller October 18, 2013

The Austin Aquarium — under fire for its owners’ animal buying practices — may see increased scrutiny from the Austin City Council, which passed a resolution Thursday to make sure the...

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Despite cuts, UTPD budget stays intact as it introduces new Ford Explorers

Alberto Long October 17, 2013

UTPD’s newest form of transportation — a fleet of brand-new, police-ready Ford Explorers — cost UTPD roughly $50,000 per vehicle. Campus security administrators had to fight to enable...

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ACL is over, and we are so happy

Elizabeth Williams October 14, 2013

Austin City Limits Music Festival is finally over. While it was a real blast watching bands and people and stuff happen in relation to a music festival, ACL is overrated. Here’s a few reasons we...

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911 calls on campus elicit streamlined emergency response

Jordan Rudner October 14, 2013

Emergency response vehicles navigate through traffic on Guadalupe Street with sirens blaring on a regular basis. There’s a chance they’re headed to an urgent scene, but more likely, the barrage...

Police say college students are less likely to drive drunk

Alberto Long October 14, 2013

The University’s student population maintains a reputation for partying and drinking heavily, but Austin police say in reality, college-aged persons are less likely to drive drunk. According to...

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Rain prompts cancellation of ACL

Amanda Voeller October 14, 2013

Organizers cancelled the final day of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Sunday because of heavy rain and flash flooding at Zilker Park. “Our first priority is always the safety of our fans,...

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Bill Collings builds world renowned guitars in the Texas hill country

Hannah Smothers October 7, 2013

Bill Collings knows everything there is to know about guitars — but he cannot play one.  Collings is the man behind Collings Guitars, an internationally renowned brand of acoustic and electric...

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LBJ School hosts symposium on climate change effects in Austin

Reanna Zuniga October 7, 2013

Community leaders and stakeholders discussed how Austin should address climate change and how its effects will influence various social groups differently at a symposium held Friday at the LBJ School of...

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Tour displays work of John S. Chase, first African-American architect in Texas

Nicholas Velez October 7, 2013

An exhibition held Saturday examined the work of John S. Chase, the first African-American enrolled at UT and the first licensed to practice architecture in Texas. Chase recently passed away on March...

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Austin City Council will require large residential buildings to offer recycling services

Alyssa Mahoney October 4, 2013

The next phase of a recycling ordinance passed by the Austin City Council will require more businesses and multi-family dwellings to offer recycling services. The Universal Recycling Ordinance, which...

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ACL Aftershows offer opportunities for festival forgoers to enjoy live performances

Lauren L'Amie October 4, 2013

Whether you are one with the masses at Zilker Park this weekend or you find yourself ticket-less, there will be no shortage of live music outside of the festival grounds. Despite complaints about ACL...

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Artists bring their own talents to ACL festival

Elizabeth Williams October 4, 2013

Go for the music, stay for the hand-printed T-shirts and pistol-shaped belt buckles. Austin City Limits Music Festival brings more than just musicians together. ACL’s Art Market will play host...

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