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Texas Cowboys exceed fundraising goals at Harvest Moon philanthropy event

David Maly November 19, 2012

Roughly 2,000 people came together this weekend in East Austin as part of an effort that raised money for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Texas Cowboys, a UT men’s...

Judge Strikes Down Part of Lawsuit Against Proposition 1

Joshua Fechter November 16, 2012

A U.S. district court ruled Thursday to deny a portion of a lawsuit that would prevent UT from receiving revenue University officials say is necessary to establish a proposed medical school and teaching...

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Court may rule on Prop 1 soon

Joshua Fechter November 15, 2012

A U.S. district court is expected to rule soon in a lawsuit that could deprive UT of revenue that UT officials say it needs to fund a proposed medical school and teaching hospital in Austin. U.S. District...

Court to hear arguments in Prop 1 case

Joshua Fechter November 14, 2012

A federal court will hear arguments today over a lawsuit that could prevent the implementation of a tax increase which would help fund operations at a proposed UT medical school and teaching hospital. On...

Local temperatures drop, forecasts predict freeze

Joan Vinson November 13, 2012

A cold front blew into Austin on Monday and will leave lows approaching freezing until Thursday. In Austin the high temperatures will be in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s through Thursday, with wind...

SH130 accident inquiry continues

David Maly November 13, 2012

Police said they are still investigating the first fatal accident to occur on the new stretch of State Highway 130 that, at 85 miles per hour, has the highest speed limit in the nation. Police said an...

Senators, representatives file bills regarding higher education for new Texas Legislative session

Alexa Ura November 13, 2012

Monday marked the first day of filing bills for the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature, and several bills related to higher education have already been filed. A total of 231 bills were filed with...

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APD Chief Art Acevedo receives praise for peace, criticism for defending cops’ actions

David Maly November 12, 2012

Art Acevedo, chief of the Austin Police Department, was met with praise and protest Sunday night as he received an award for his efforts to make the city more peaceful. The Institute for Interfaith Dialogue,...

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New Politics Forum examines American electorate through election results

Jordan Rudner November 12, 2012

For most of the country, the 2012 presidential election served its primary purpose — determining who will be the president for the next four years. For analysts and political scientists, the election...

With Formula 1 approaching, Capital Metro bus drivers may strike

David Maly and Joshua Fechter November 12, 2012

The union representing bus drivers on about half of Capital Metro’s 83 routes voted last week to authorize a potential strike, citing unfair labor practices allegedly committed by the contractor...

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Austin Veterans Day parade honors war heroes

Carly Coen November 12, 2012

Travis county residents stood in silent anticipation Sunday as the nation’s colors were presented at the start of Austin’s annual Veterans Day parade. Nearly 2,000 people of all ages attended...

City Council postpones implementation of Riverside development regulating plan

Joshua Fechter November 9, 2012

The Austin City Council voted to postpone the implementation of a new regulating plan for development in the East Riverside Corridor at its regular meeting Thursday. Citing the late hour and council...

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