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Earl Campbell hosts event to benefit multiple sclerosis

Tracy Frydberg February 27, 2012

Famed UT running back and Heisman trophy winner Earl Campbell hosted an event this weekend to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis. The first of what will become an annual “Flavors of...

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Leffingwell kicks off re-election campaign ‘Ferris Bueller’ parody

Kayla Jonsson February 27, 2012

Mayor Lee Leffingwell launched his re-election campaign with an homage to his favorite movie, “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” The Leffingwell campaign hosted a kickoff party Saturday night....

Austin ranked 12th most generous city based on Convio survey

Paxton Thomes February 27, 2012

Austin showed its affinity for donating by jumping three ranks from its 2010 position to the 12th most generous city in Convio’s poll, based on data gathered from 1,500 nonprofit organizations that...

Allegations against APD crime lab to be analyzed

Sarah White February 24, 2012

Representatives of the Texas Department of Public Safety released a review of the Austin Police Department’s crime lab, challenging allegations made against the lab by a former employee. Former...

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Increase in truck thefts linked to border trafficking

Kayla Jonsson February 24, 2012

Austin Police officials are urging large truck owners to take extra safety precautions due to an increase in thefts since Jan. 1. Austin police detective Brent Mullinix said 70 trucks have been stolen...

Austin resident says APD was overzealous while responding to reported kidnapping

Sarah White February 22, 2012

Austin resident Scott Henson accused Austin police officers of being overzealous and unduly rough while questioning him about a reported kidnapping on Friday, Feb. 10 in a story that drew national and...

Local accident kills senior citizen, injures former Longhorn

Sarah White February 21, 2012

The Austin Police Department is pressing charges against Linda Dianna Woodman, who was involved in a car accident near the intersection of Guadalupe and 31st streets in which one pedestrian was killed...

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Pedestrian killed in car wreck on Guadalupe

Jody Serrano February 20, 2012

A man has died and a woman was critically injured after being hit by a car while standing outside the Wheatsville Food Co-op on 30th and Guadalupe streets at around 7 p.m. on Sunday. Austin Police Department...

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Texas Hockey, Panhellenic Council partner to raise money for Komen Foundation

Andrew Messamore February 20, 2012

Although Texas Ice Hockey was defeated Saturday by Texas A&M, the real victors of the game were survivors and families of those suffering with breast cancer. Texas Hockey and the University Panhellenic...

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Local Democratic organizations announce 2012 endorsements

Andrew Messamore February 20, 2012

University Democrats and members of the Central Austin Democrats met Saturday to co-endorse candidates for the 2012 election season. The two groups awarded their Austin Progressive Coalition endorsement,...

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Livestrong marathon raises cancer awareness

Reihaneh Hajibeigi February 20, 2012

Runners from the community came together Sunday to race for cancer research awareness in the annual Livestrong Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. Livestrong Austin spokesman Jeff Hahn said this year about...

Schedule conflict forces fans to decide between ACL and OU game

Alexa Ura February 17, 2012

Last minute changes to the fall Big 12 football schedule led to a conflict between the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Texas-OU weekend, leaving students to decide which major event to attend. Festival...

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