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Derek Hernandez watches for Bus 18 at the stop at the corner of Martin Luther King and San Jacinto boulevards on Oct. 31, 2024. This stop is one of many without a roof or seating.

Lack of benches, shelters at CapMetro bus stops pose safety concerns for students

Catharine Li, General News Reporter November 1, 2024

CapMetro is continuing community engagement efforts through the spring on Transit Plan 2035, a 10-year strategic plan for enhanced public transportation infrastructure in Central Texas. The preliminary...

Rejuve Massage Spa is pictured on Oct. 30, 2024. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation found proof the location had online advertisements with detailed sexual content.

San Antonio Street massage parlor shuts down for suspected human trafficking

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter October 31, 2024

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ordered the emergency closure of a local massage parlor located two blocks off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd effective Oct. 15 for offering illegal sexual...

City of Austin encourages sustainable fashion for Halloween costumes

City of Austin encourages sustainable fashion for Halloween costumes

Siri Ratnam, General News Reporter October 29, 2024

Residents should incorporate sustainable fashion for Halloween by thrifting or re-wearing costumes to prevent excess waste and environmental damage, according to an Oct. 17 press release from the city...

The construction of new high-rises visible from the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood on Oct. 10, 2024.

Mixed-use development in West Campus, South, East Austin sheds light on Austin’s growth strategy

Catharine Li, General News Reporter October 25, 2024

Austin City Council approved 29 total mixed-use developments as of Oct. 17. Twenty-eight developments still under consideration in South and East Austin, as well as West Campus, will combine residential,...

City Council approves acquisition of new office to house public safety facilities

City Council approves acquisition of new office to house public safety facilities

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter October 25, 2024

City Council approved the acquisition Thursday of a new public safety headquarters that would house Austin Emergency Services, Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department. The proposed public...

Austin City Council approves new police contract in a 10-1 vote

Austin City Council approves new police contract in a 10-1 vote

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 25, 2024

Austin City Council approved a new five-year police contract during its Thursday meeting.  Austin city manager T.C. Broadnax announced Sept. 23 the city and the Austin Police Association had reached...

Congress Avenue on Oct. 10, 2024.

City forum explores Congress Avenue redesign

Isaiah Williams, General News Reporter October 23, 2024

Leaders from the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department hosted a public forum on Tuesday to discuss a design initiative for Congress Avenue aimed at revitalizing the area south of the Texas...

Austin City Limits 2024 declared a success for low theft, offense reports

Austin City Limits 2024 declared a success for low theft, offense reports

Diego Hernandez, General News Reporter October 23, 2024

The number of reported offenses during this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival decreased from past years, according to an Oct. 18 city press release. There were 67 theft reports during Weekend...

New climate bond task force established goals at inaugural meeting

New climate bond task force established goals at inaugural meeting

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2024

A task force that aims to identify funding priorities for climate projects in Austin had its first meeting Monday, where members introduced themselves and the purpose of the group.  The 2026 Bond...

Chair and internal director Kayla Quilantang, speaks at UT Tenants' town hall event on October 17th. This event focused on receiving student feedback on housing. Namratha Thrikutam, chair-elect and external outreach director, is sitting alongside her.

‘Students are a vulnerable population:’ UT Tenants’ Union hosts town hall to improve leasing regulations, practices with city of Austin

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2024

The UT Tenants’ Union held a town hall on Oct. 17, where members recommended a series of changes to improve lease regulations and practices near the University.  The Union hosted the town hall...

East sixth street pictured the night of Sunday, July, 28 2024.

Community members discuss effects of larger infrastructure projects in downtown Austin

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2024

With the Texas Department of Transportation finalizing its renovation plans for Interstate 35 through Austin on Oct. 1, local community members and business leaders discussed the effects of large Austin...

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