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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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Burn ban enforcement extends to smoking at ACL

Allie Kolechta September 13, 2011

Smokers with ACL tickets may have to make their way outside of Zilker Park for a smoke break because of a Travis County burn ban put in effect this April. The burn ban was put in place because of drought...

UT and Austin community hasten to provide relief for Bastrop residents

Syeda Hasan September 13, 2011

The UT community is coming together to support Bastrop residents affected by the recent wildfires spread across the area. Molly Allender, exercise science junior and Bastrop resident of 12 years, said...

School of Information hopes to save history lost by wildfires

Allison Harris September 12, 2011

A soaked book rested on a table with plain paper towels between every few pages to dry it. Nearby, students and community members removed soot from burned documents with a soft brush and dry rubber sponge. These...

Man attempts assault, flees Texas State campus

Jillian Bliss September 9, 2011

Campus construction workers involved in a scuffle at Texas State University caused alarm on the San Marcos campus Thursday morning. Texas State University Police said 29-year-old Aleczandar Yorick Lovern...

Protesters hold weekly demonstration in front of Capitol

John Farey September 8, 2011

A women’s group marked the pending 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by holding its 520th weekly vigil in front of the State Capitol on Wednesday. Fourteen women and one man dressed in...

Smoke from Bastrop wildfires drifts into Austin

Jillian Bliss September 8, 2011

Although the city of Austin has managed to stay clear of wildfires, the air above it has not escaped unscathed. Clouds of smoke rolled into the city Tuesday and Wednesday morning, causing some to become...

Volunteer Fair promotes student involvement in Austin community

Syeda Hasan September 8, 2011

UT hosted members of mentoring programs, cultural awareness groups and other volunteer organizations Wednesday to get students involved in community service both on and off campus. The Volunteer Fair,...

Cemetery upkeep causes controversy

Jillian Bliss September 8, 2011

Despite dissent from some citizens, city officials are finding cemetery conditions up to par. Sharon Blythe, director of Rescue Austin Memorial Parks, is leading a group of residents in challenging city...

Austin apartment renters face price hikes, research shows

Nick Hadjigeorge September 7, 2011

The cost of renting an apartment in Austin has increased 10.1 percent over the last six months, according to a report by the rental property research group Axiometrics Inc. The rent increase resulted...

Nine-day trial will examine legality of voting district map

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

AUSTIN — Opponents of a new Republican congressional redistricting plan in Texas are hoping to prove in federal court the plan illegally dilutes minority voting strength. A trial to determine the...

Heavy congestion of I-35 costs Texans time, gas money

Jennifer Berke September 6, 2011

Interstate Highway 35 from State Highway 71 to U.S. Highway 183 is the fourth-most congested roadway in the state, according to a Texas Department of Transportation list released last week. Because of...

Austin drivers not as bad as residents proclaim

Brianna Pelayo September 6, 2011

Contrary to what many Austinites may believe about the people they share the roads with, a recent report by Allstate Insurance Co. showed large improvement in quality of Austin drivers. According to the...

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