Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Yassine Enterprises facing drug, money laundering charges

Sarah White March 27, 2012

A court hearing on Tuesday will determine whether 10 defendants connected with Yassine Enterprises and charged with various counts of money laundering and illegal drug distributiond will be kept in federal...

Capital Metro increases weekend bus services after many requests

Reihaneh Hajibeigi March 27, 2012

A surge in requests by commuters has led Capital Metro to increase its availability of rail service to weekend riders. In partnership with the city of Austin, Capital Metro has expanded their running...

Austin City Council approves agreement to move funds to JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Samuel Liebl March 27, 2012

The Austin City Council approved an agreement between the city and JP Morgan Chase & Co. that has alarmed groups concerned with the risks of a major bank handling public funds. The agreement will...

Austin Police investigate burglary at nightclub managed by Yassine Enterprises

Sarah White March 26, 2012

A man is under investigation for stealing approximately 100 credit and debit cards, bottles of alcohol, DJ audio equipment and cash from the downtown nightclub Pure Ultra Lounge, according to an arrest...

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Climate change brings bats to Austin

Sylvia Butanda March 26, 2012

With the emergence of warm spring weather comes the return of the Mexican Freetail bats under Congress Bridge and the remote possibility that a feared and foreign species of bat could make its way into...

Owners’ illegal activity to shut down major Austin clubs

Sarah White March 23, 2012

Ten Austin area residents connected with Yassine Enterprises, operator of several Austin night club venues, were arrested yesterday in a federal investigation related to drug and money laundering charges. The...

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Edelman addresses School of Social Work about closing the achievement gap

Rachel Thompson March 22, 2012

Young children spend their days in early education like sponges, soaking up the knowledge and skills that will help them succeed later in life, said lecturer Jonah Edelman. Edelman, the CEO and founder...

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UT continues water conservation despite rainfall

Samuel Liebl March 22, 2012

Local authorities, environmental groups and the University continue to pursue water conservation policies even after heavy local rainfall in March. With lakes Travis and Buchanan still less than half...

Round Rock city manager discusses how to secure, keep municipal employees

Bobby Blanchard March 21, 2012

Working a government job does not have to be mundane. At least, that is the hope of city managers like Steve Norwood who are fighting to hire and retain the best employees. Norwood, the city manager of...

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Leffingwell endorses SG presidential candidate

Jody Serrano March 20, 2012

Mayor Lee Leffingwell endorsed Student Government presidential candidate John Lawler and running mate Terrence Maas last week in efforts to get the city to collaborate on issues affecting students this...

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Local art festival commemorates former first lady, beauty of nature

David Leffler March 19, 2012

The annual Lady Bird Johnson Artists and Artisans Festival allows people to view exhibits and purchase artwork that highlights the beauty of Texas’ environment. Over 20 art vendors and several hundred...

Tejano monument recognizes early settlers

The Associated Press March 19, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas — The memorials around the Texas Capitol grounds have long honored heroes and moments of Texas’ storied past, from the Alamo to the Confederacy to fallen soldiers in foreign wars. Joining...

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