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Spending limits affect SG campaigns

Jody Serrano February 9, 2012

Corrected on Feb 15: Due to a reporting error, the article inaccurately claimed Mulugheta and Desai's campaign acquired $234 in fines. They acquired $126 in fines and would not have been disqualified...

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YMCA seeks Austin City Council’s help in building new aquatic center

Sarah White February 9, 2012

The YMCA of Austin is looking for help from Austin City Council to build a 40-acre recreational aquatics center in downtown Austin as a family-friendly escape from the heat. If constructed, the complex...

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Cabs to tax peak hours fee

Alexandra Klima February 9, 2012

Austin taxi services will begin charging a $1 fee per passenger during peak evening hours in less than a week, city of Austin public information spokesperson Leah Fillion said. The Austin City Council...

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Austin nonprofit proposes low-income apartments downtown

Kayla Jonsson February 8, 2012

The first low-income resident apartment complex in the heart of downtown may soon begin construction, which will provide a refuge for Austin’s starving artists and those looking to get back on their...

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After Komen funding controversy, many turn to other foundations

Sarah White February 7, 2012

UT students and Austin residents who no longer want to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation can redirect their support to several local organizations after Komen made the decision to refund Planned Parenthood. Sarah...

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Ailing animals found hoarded in Austin home

Kayla Jonsson February 7, 2012

Fifty six hoarded animals were found in one Austin house last week, leaving two animal centers to scramble for funds and supplies to rehouse and recuperate the furry companions. Austin Animal Services...

Austin Urban Rail proposal has support, uncertainties

Bobby Blanchard February 6, 2012

The city will gain either a new medical school or an Urban Rail initiative depending on how Austinites vote on two competing proposals. City Council member Bill Spelman said he believed the medical school...

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Spirited locals participate in annual Color Run

Andrew Messamore February 6, 2012

More than a thousand Austinites brought their white shirts and barreled through explosions of multicolored paint as they traversed hills and mud as part of the annual Austin Color Run on Saturday. The...

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Occupy protestors evicted following policy revision

Kayla Jonsson February 6, 2012

After four months of 24-hour protesting at City Hall, Occupy Austin protesters were forced to leave City Hall Friday night. The eviction is the result of a revised building use policy approved by city...

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UT fraternity registers bone marrow donors to help young leukemia patient

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis February 6, 2012

Students gathered at the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house to test their eligibility for registering as bone marrow donors to help those suffering from leukemia. The bone marrow drive this Saturday was...

Occupy Austin Members Forced off City Hall Grounds

Kayla Jonsson February 4, 2012

Members of Occupy Austin were forced to leave City Hall Friday night at 10 p.m. The eviction is the result of a revised building use policy approved Friday by city manager Marc A. Ott. According to the...

Political analysis company faces hacking accusations

Jody Serrano February 3, 2012

Political analysis company Stratfor has recently come under fire for allegedly being part of a plan to shut down local activist groups Occupy Austin and Deep Green Resistance Austin. An unknown hacker...

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