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Brave the Shave participants ‘go bald for a bold cause’

Jeremy Thomas April 15, 2013

In an effort to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, members of the Austin community gathered on the steps of the Main Building on Saturday to shave their heads. With the slogan “Go bald...

Texas 4000 helps community fight cancer with annual Hope Day

Klarissa Fitzpatrick April 15, 2013

Texas 4000 helped the community fight cancer with an unorthodox therapy on Saturday — hope. At a rooftop party at the downtown location of Whole Foods, Texas 4000 organized family-oriented activities...

Regents vote to supply information to legislators, allow Texas AG to conduct law school investigation

Joshua Fechter and Jordan Rudner April 12, 2013

Complying with requests from several Texas lawmakers, the UT System Board of Regents unanimously voted Thursday to release documents requested by legislators and allow the Texas Attorney General’s...

City Council moves forward with Austin Energy independent board

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 12, 2013

After receiving extensive input from Austin residents, City Council moved forward with the process of creating an independent, unelected board to govern Austin Energy. Several hours of the council’s...

Survey declares Austin #1 for small businesses

Barak Bullock April 11, 2013

Austin was declared the friendliest city to small businesses in America by entrepreneurs who answered Thumbtack.com’s 2013 Small Business Friendliness Survey. The 2013 survey, released earlier...

Bill would clarify regents’ duty to disclose information

Joshua Fechter April 10, 2013

Under legislation filed Monday in the Texas Senate, the UT System Board of Regents would have to disclose information to legislators despite objections by regents that disclosure may hinder their investigative...

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Google Fiber will come to Austin in 2014

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 10, 2013

Google Fiber will bring Austin residents and UT students access to some of the world’s fastest internet speeds in 2014, challenging Austinites to find ways to use the service at its full potential. Google...

RunTex founder Carrozza about company’s future despite Riverside’s eviction notice

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 9, 2013

Following the eviction of RunTex from its 17-year-old location Thursday, RunTex officials say they are headed in a positive direction to continue their mission to help Austin residents get more fit. An...

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In the midst of Distractive Driving Awareness Month, almost half of commuters said they texted while behind the wheel

Jeremy Thomas April 9, 2013

Despite knowing the risks of distracted driving, a growing number of legal-aged drivers are texting while behind the wheel of a moving vechicle. A recent AT&T Inc. poll revealed that nearly half...

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Protesters advocate “gun sense” laws

Klarissa Fitzpatrick April 8, 2013

In response to shootings in Newtown, Conn. and around the country, protestors rallied outside the Texas Capitol on Saturday in favor of “gun sense” laws. Speakers including elected officials,...

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Candidate for UTPD chief calls for perception of safety, strong bond between APD, UTPD

Allie Kolechta April 8, 2013

Although the relationship between the Austin Police Department and UT Police Department is generally strong, a candidate vying to be UT’s next police chief believes it can be stronger. David Carter,...

Statewide water shortage threatens Texas economy, population growth

Joshua Fechter April 5, 2013

Austinites hit by the downpour this week may not realize Texas faces a water shortage that threatens the state’s long-term ability to provide water for citizens and businesses. Dan Hardin, water...

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