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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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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...

Occupy Austin members expand goals

Andrew Messamore October 12, 2011

Though their united anger against political and financial institutions created Occupy Austin, their love for the cause is what’s keeping them together, said occupation member James Staton. Occupy...

Parasite found in Texas bugs, no human cases reported

Andrew Messamore October 12, 2011

Chagas disease, a tropical parasite commonly found in Latin America, may be more prevalent in Texas than previously thought, according to research done by Sahotra Sarkar, professor of integrative biology...

City faces legal action over abortion clinic signage

Nick Hadjigeorge October 11, 2011

The city of Austin is facing legal challenges over the constitutionality of an ordinance requiring pregnancy resource centers to publicly announce they do not perform abortions, refer individuals to abortion...

OU weekend brings $34 million to Dallas economy

Jillian Bliss October 10, 2011

One weekend a year, Longhorn football becomes just as important to the city of Dallas as it is to Austin. The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau estimated about 92,000 UT and Oklahoma fans flock to...

Family Fossil Day features dinosaur exhibit and children’s activities

Sylvia Butanda October 10, 2011

“Family Fossil Fun Day” at the Texas Memorial Museum offered a look at a dinosaur discovered by a UT professor and hands-on activities for children. The Texas Natural Science Center hosted...

Storms bring much needed rain, mild damage

Matthew Stottlemyre October 10, 2011

Storms on Saturday night brought much needed rain to the city, and the unexpected weather also caused some minor damage to power lines and tree limbs. Afternoon showers on Saturday and overnight storms...

Blanton and UT Faculty Chamber Ensemble collaborate to put on untraditional opera show

Allison Harris October 10, 2011

The Blanton Museum of Art echoed with voices Sunday as about 200 people attended a second annual performance by the Butler Opera Center. The opera performance was the first of five concerts organized...

Appreciate art like a cyclist

Allison Harris October 10, 2011

Bicyclists ventured all over campus in a one-of-a-kind tour Saturday to learn about the public works of art that often go overlooked. The University’s Landmarks program, in conjunction with Mellow...

National protests spread to campus

Nick Hadjigeorge and Jody Serrano October 7, 2011

In a sea of about 1,200, protesters gathered to express their opinions about corporate greed and political corruption. City Hall saw a crowd of about 150 people at 10 a.m. Thursday morning that grew to...

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