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Russell Erxleben, former UT and NFL star, will remain locked up

Alberto Long September 15, 2013

Russell Erxleben, a former NFL kicker and UT football player currently in federal custody for spearheading a slew of bogus investment operations, will stay behind bars until his trial begins Jan. 6.   On...

Coach Darrell K. Royal’s legacy lives on at UT’s exhibit

Erica Laible September 15, 2013

This weekend marked the opening of an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 national championship football team, the first national championship won by Coach Darrell K Royal. The...

Group continues push for Urban Rail in Austin

Bailey Hulsey September 15, 2013

As traffic congestion increases in Austin, Austinites for Urban Rail Action met Thursday to discuss alternative transportation methods in Central Texas — including a potential light rail system called...

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Renovations to Barton Springs Pool protect environment

Reanna Zuniga September 11, 2013

Renovations to Barton Springs Pool will focus on preserving and maintaining the environmnetal health of the area. On the list of renovations are projects that will combat erosion, remove compaction...

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Lemon shark controversy ends UT partnership with planned Austin Aquarium

Amanda Voeller September 11, 2013

The University is no longer considering partnering with the Austin Aquarium for educational outreach purposes. Ammon Covino, co-owner of the aquarium, illegally purchased two lemon sharks shipped...

Student cyclist hit by car in West Campus

Alberto Long September 9, 2013

A student cyclist was transferred to the University Medical Center after being struck by an automobile on the corner of Whitis Avenue and 27th Street in West Campus. Martha Rey, who was present as first...

Austin experiences fortieth day of triple-digit heat this year

David Engleman September 9, 2013

Austin is no stranger to heat, but the recent wave of triple-digit temperatures is outside the norm, according to Weather and Climate Resouce Center officials. Last Wednesday, temperatures broke 100...

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Federal grant expands, improves Austin public transit

Amanda Voeller September 6, 2013

A federal grant worth $11.3 million will revolutionize transportation in Austin and change the way students connect with their campus, the city and the surrounding areas. The project — announced...

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City Council members will more equally represent Austin

Amanda Voeller September 5, 2013

City Council members will soon represent 10 districts in Austin, though the district lines are being discussed in public forums throughout the fall. A 14-person commission of citizens is working on...

Red Cross donates $1.5 million to Bastrop long term relief

Reanna Zuniga September 4, 2013

The American Red Cross of Central Texas awarded a $1.5 million community grant to the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team on Tuesday. The funds granted will be used to complete the construction...

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Barton Springs Pool to undergo grounds improvements

Amanda Voeller August 29, 2013

Students returning to Austin will see improvements to the perimeter around Barton Springs Pool, a well-known local landmark, as a result of the multi-million dollar campaign to renovate the area —...

Hyde Park Flag Store forced to take down all of its flags

Sarah-Grace Sweeney August 27, 2013

Hyde Park Market, also known as "The Flag Store," was forced to take down about 20 international flags that have hung from its awnings for the past five years. WHAT? The Flag Store doesn’t...

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