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Austin Edible Book Festival brings out flavor of literature

Yvonne Marquez April 4, 2011

A cupcake shelf that held tiny multicolored books made of fig-filled cookies won the “Best in Show” category at an edible book festival. About 50 people browsed through the creative...

Pantry volunteers give food for thought

Lindsey Cherner April 1, 2011

Every Saturday, hungry people file in to the Micah 6 Food Pantry and sit and wait for their food. Others drift toward the sign off to the side that says “clases de ingles gratis,” or free...

Census data suggests increased acceptance of being multiracial

Shamoyita DasGupta April 1, 2011

More Americans than ever before identify as multiracial, according to the 2010 census. Of the 9 million people who listed themselves as more than one race, 4.2 million are children. The percentage...

Drifting on the drag

Marty McAndrews April 1, 2011

"Want to help me make love on the sidewalk?” Sid, a 20-year-old transient, asks as he spells out L-O-V-E in silver change on the pavement. Sid sits outside the University Federal Credit...

Travis County statistics, UHS student assessment report high health rating

Allie Kolechta March 31, 2011

Travis County is one of Texas’s 10 healthiest counties, according to a study release by the University of Wisconsin. In a study from the university’s Population Health Institute released...

APD on lookout for three men for burglary in West Campus

Marty McAndrews March 31, 2011

The Austin Police Department is seeking the help of UT students in catching three burglars responsible for an attempted January robbery in West Campus, according to a Wednesday press release. Surveillance...

Attorney pursues changes to Public Information Act

Allie Kolechta March 30, 2011

An Austin attorney proposed policies during a city council meeting Tuesday that could close loopholes in a law that allows the public to view government records. Under current law, government officials...

Roundup crime rates

Marty McAndrews March 29, 2011

  Last weekend’s annual Roundup event for prospective members of UT fraternities and sororities may have seemed like a wild time for some West Campus residents, but it resulted...

System Board ousts adviser in response to complaints

Matthew Stottlemyre March 28, 2011

After hiring a $200,000-per-year adviser, the University of Texas System Board of Regents reassigned him last week and released a letter Friday addressing concerns about the Board’s commitment to academic...

Annual Zilker Garden Festival raises funds, educates citizens

Joe Layton March 28, 2011

The Zilker Botanical Garden blossomed with life this weekend when it hosted the 54th-annual Zilker Garden Festival. The Austin Area Garden Council and the city Parks and Recreation Department put on...

Bill seeks to change standard for treatment of wastewater

Allie Kolechta March 25, 2011

The Austin City Council championed a state senate bill that could improve the quality of water in Barton Springs at a meeting Thursday. The bill would change standards for the treatment of wastewater...

Auto companies visit Austin to showcase fuel alternatives

Donovan Sanders March 25, 2011

Instead of spending of $3.50 per gallon on gas, people may be able to run their cars with a rechargeable battery. The Austin AltCar Expo showcased nine vehicles Thursday, including cars, buses, ambulances...

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