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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Bastrop Burner Bash benefits nature destroyed by wildfires

Sarah Lawson October 24, 2011

[Corrected Oct. 25: Changed Susan Rieff's title] Balcones Resources supported victims of the recent Bastrop wildfires by hosting a benefit in their honor. The waste management company invited 12...

Anti-death penalty activists, exonerated death row inmates march to Capitol

Nick Hadjigeorge October 24, 2011

Hundreds of activists and 25 exonerated death row inmates demonstrated at the Texas Capitol and marched through downtown Austin Saturday afternoon as part of the 12th annual March to Abolish the Death...

Zombie Crawl protests policies

Allison Harris October 24, 2011

People marched through Austin dressed like bloodied and undead figures from the 18th and 19th centuries on Friday as part of the Libertarian Longhorns’ Founding Fathers Zombie Crawl. About 50 people...

Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center promotes local plants amidst drought

Andrew Messamore October 21, 2011

With local ecosystems facing difficulty surviving the ongoing drought, many are interested in increasing the use of native, drought-resistant Texan plants. The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center marked...

Austin City Council looks to ban smoking in public parks

Jillian Bliss October 21, 2011

Sparked by Texas wildfires and crowding at area festivals, Austin City Council passed a proposal Thursday to ban smoking in all public parks. Council members passed the proposal by consent during the...

Copwatch strives to reduce police violence by surveillance

Nick Hadjigeorge October 20, 2011

Occupy Austin protester and co-founder of the group Copwatch is helping Austinites learn about their rights despite being arrested for exercising civil disobedience. Eric Ellison and three other Occupy...

CowParade to auction fake bulls for charity

Lydia Herrera October 19, 2011

Jay Leno will make a guest appearance Nov. 13 when the painted cows that have made their home in downtown Austin are auctioned off for charity. Proceeds from the auction, which will be held at ACL-Live...

Code for America pushes public works for creators

Brianna Pelayo October 18, 2011

Recruiters from a technological talent agency are searching for Austin residents who could use their electronic and computing skills to better the community. Code for America, a program which recruits...

Troubled adolescents could find help in the arts

Rachel Thompson October 18, 2011

UT professors are joining Austin community members to cultivate creativity among adolescents otherwise considered derelicts by some members of society. Travis Marcum of the Austin Classical Guitar Society...

Electric cab company strives to drive legally

Nicole Sanseverino October 18, 2011

After more than 200 tickets, multiple arrests and a three-year debate with Austin City Council members, Chris Nielsen’s electric cab company has turned a corner in what he calls a rollercoaster ride...

Austin-Bergstrom airport to roll out less intrusive scanners

Nick Hadjigeorge October 14, 2011

[Corrected Oct. 16: Added "generic" before silhouette in 8th graf] By November, the Transportation Security Agency is scheduled to install full-body scanning machines using the latest technology...

Qdoba opens on Guadalupe

John Farey October 13, 2011

Business on Guadalupe Street near West Campus appears to be booming with four new restaurants opening this fall, despite slower economic conditions nationally. Qdoba owner Kortney Otten, who opened a...

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