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Torchy’s on Guadalupe has changed but the tacos remain the same

Elena Keltner September 30, 2013

The iconic red devil carrying a pitchfork and the name “TORCHY’S TACOS” in fiery red-yellow letters? Still there. The diverse, enticing menu, including ingredients such as scrambled eggs...

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Redistricting commission completes preliminary map including student district

Amanda Voeller September 30, 2013

The redistricting commission charged with creating Austin’s new single-member districts finished drawing a preliminary city council district map, which included one University-centric district, on...

Bike sharing program finalizes funding

Amanda Voeller September 27, 2013

Normally, students riding bikes they don’t own might indicate theft — but officials at Bike Share of Austin hope it will become the norm when a city-wide bike sharing program opens in December. Bike...

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Asian-American Resource Center opens Saturday

Julia Brouillette September 27, 2013

Austin’s first municipal building dedicated to the Asian-American community is scheduled to open its doors Saturday, with the goal of providing a central hub for Asian-American residents.   The...

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UT graduates show photographs at new Asian American Resource Center

Sarah-Grace Sweeney September 27, 2013

Mary Kang moved to Austin from South Korea with her family 13 years ago, but a University of Texas photojournalism class opened her eyes to the Asian-American refugee community within her own city limits.  On...

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Old Pecan Street Festival is an event for artists old and new

Lauren L'Amie September 27, 2013

Most Austinites associate Sixth Street with overcrowded bars, hordes of college students and a touch of claustrophobia.  But for one weekend every fall and spring, the notorious Sixth Street shenanigans...

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Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Raises Money for Local Artists

Julia Brouillette September 25, 2013

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians held its eighth annual city-wide fundraiser on Tuesday, featuring live performances from over 200 artists. From 6 a.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday, 290 local...

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Capital Metro board votes to axe two UT shuttle routes

Amanda Voeller September 23, 2013

Students who ride UT shuttles to campus will need to find alternate methods to commute to class starting in the spring. The Capital Metro board of directors voted unanimously at a meeting Monday to...

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“Invariant Interval” gains inspiration from space

Eleanor Dearman September 23, 2013

Artist-in-residence Alyson Shotz’s “Invariant Interval” exhibit plays on space in more ways than one. The artist-in-residence program invites a well-established artist to create a...

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Fantastic Fest brings strange films and Keanu Reeves to Austin

Alec Wyman and Alex Williams September 23, 2013

A normal weekend at the Alamo Drafthouse might include a movie quote-along, but Fantastic Fest brought horror, sci-fi and fantasy films from all over the world to North Austin. The Daily Texan saw 17 films...

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Taco journalists chronicle Austin’s breakfast taco obsession

Shane Miller September 20, 2013

There are more breakfast taco establishments in Austin than there are Starbucks in Manhattan, according to the new book “Austin Breakfast Tacos: The Story of the Most Important Taco of the Day.” Taco...

Auditorium Shores renovations to set stage for improved concert experience

Amanda Voeller September 20, 2013

Auditorium Shores will host only one more event, Fun Fun Fun Fest, until Feb. 2015 while the park undergoes renovations.  Terry Jungman, representative from the Austin Parks and Recreation...

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