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Swirling winds roll into Austin

Victor Hernandez-Jayme February 26, 2013

Strong winds caused several thousand residents to experience power outages Monday and passengers to deal with canceled flights from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The outage left nearly...

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Students raise awareness about unsafe construction sites.

Victor Hernandez-Jayme February 21, 2013

Through a street-theater performance, UT students raised awareness of how Texas is one of the most dangerous states to build in. Construction-related deaths represent 20 percent of all work-related deaths...

Local church advocates for religious equality

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis February 19, 2013

While several state senators continue to advocate for LGTBQ rights in the Texas Legislature, similar support for religious equality has become more apparent in Christian churches nationwide. In an overwhelming...

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Interdisciplinary solutions to water conservation discussed at Regional Livability Symposium

Klarissa Fitzpatrick February 18, 2013

Changes to infrastructure and behavior are necessary to begin conserving water in a meaningful way, according to speakers at the first Regional Livability Symposium. Professionals, scholars and public...

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APD employs GPS dart system to track suspect vehicles

Amanda Voeller February 15, 2013

Austin police officers can now shoot GPS-equipped darts at vehicles while on the chase. The Austin Police Department debuted a new GPS vehicle tracking system, called StarChase, that allows officers...

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From Point A to Point B: UT shuttle drivers keep the schedule rolling

Mark Carrion February 14, 2013

They form the core of the one of the largest university shuttle system in the country. Last year, they ferried more than 4.6 million passengers over 13 different routes, linking such areas as the Pickle...

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Historical monument at Mount Bonnell may be replaced, other fixtures added

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis February 13, 2013

Both natives and visitors to Austin who enjoy the expansive views of the city from Mount Bonnell may see changes to fixtures at Covert Park if a proposed plan is approved by Austin City Council. The...

Seedling grown at UT’s LBJ Wildflower Center being planted in Bastrop

The Associated Press February 7, 2013

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thousands of pine seedlings grown at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas are being packed up and shipped for planting in Bastrop County. There,...

Austin Police Department works to combat auto theft

February 6, 2013

Warmer weather will bring more car thefts to Austin, and although thefts and break-ins are rare at the University, both UTPD and the Austin Police Department are preparing for the predicted rise. According...

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This is Austin’s “Golden Era,” Leffingwell says

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis February 6, 2013

With the University’s upcoming medical school and the city’s rapid expansion in several major industries, Mayor Lee Leffingwell spoke of Austin as being in a “golden era” in his...

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Longhorns and Aggies unite for higher education legislation

Alberto Long February 6, 2013

Two hundred alumni from UT and Texas A&M joined at the Texas Capitol Tuesday to advocate for strategic investments in higher education. The sixth bi-annual Orange and Maroon Legislative Day drew...

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City of Austin extends road closures during SXSW

Matthew Hart February 5, 2013

Road closures during the South By Southwest festival will make it more difficult than ever to nativate through the downtown gridlock.  Security concerns have led event organizers to plan to close...

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