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School discipline policies too harsh, senators say

The Associated Press October 31, 2012

State senators worried Tuesday that Texas has gone too far in imposing a zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior in schools, noting that minority students are bearing the brunt of the punishment and school...

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Zaffirini supports Proposition 1

Joshua Fechter October 31, 2012

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, former chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, expressed support Tuesday for a Nov. 6 ballot initiative that would increase property taxes in order to help...

AISD decides UT play is not a good fit for its elementary schools

Bobby Blanchard October 31, 2012

UT is looking to perform “And Then Came Tango” for private and charter schools after they reached a decision with Austin Independent School Districts to stop performing the play for the district’s...

Austin Police Department laws enforced, alternative transportation provided for Halloween

Joan Vinson October 31, 2012

Austin police, Capital Metro and University officials will be working to ensure students have a safe Halloween this year by strictly enforcing driving laws and providing alternative transportation. The...

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PAC opposes implementation of Proposition 1 tax increase

Joshua Fechter October 30, 2012

The founder of a political action committee that opposes Proposition 1 said UT could fund its proposed medical school and teaching hospital without the property tax increase proposed in Proposition 1.  Don...

Peaceful Streets Project expands efforts into West Campus

David Maly October 29, 2012

Police officers monitoring the West Campus area now have an extra set of eyes on them in an effort to expose enforcement officials who violate the law on the job. Members of the Peaceful Streets Project,...

Student organizations rally for Prop 1

Joshua Fechter October 29, 2012

Representatives from 20 UT student organizations and the alumni assocation Texas Exes rallied to express support Friday for a contentious Nov. 6 property tax increase UT officials say is the deciding factor...

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West Campus parking modifications may decrease choices for service workers

Andrew Messamore October 26, 2012

Thomas King searches West Campus for parking before every shift at Caffé Medici on Guadalupe Street, where he is a manager and barista. Like several businesses on the Drag, Caffé Medici...

St. David’s rejects Prop 1

Joshua Fechter October 25, 2012

The St. David’s HealthCare network, a Central Texas hospital system with branches in Travis County, will not support a ballot initiative that would help fund a proposed UT teaching hospital and medical...

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New plans promise to change Riverside, as long as they get passed

Joshua Fechter October 25, 2012

The Austin City Council will decide whether to implement a new regulating plan for development that could change the face of the East Riverside Corridor. At its meeting this week, the Austin Planning...

Legal battle over passage of Proposition 1 continues

Joshua Fechter October 24, 2012

A lawsuit could prevent voting on a ballot initiative that seeks to help fund operations at a proposed UT teaching hospital if a federal court sides against Central Health, Travis County’s hospital...

AISD puts UT play about two penguin dads on hold

Bobby Blanchard October 23, 2012

Future plays by UT’s College of Fine Arts scheduled for second graders in the Austin Independent School District have been put on hold because of concerns about the “age appropriateness”...

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