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Austin Public Health officials discourage upcoming UT football game, Greek life gatherings

Samantha Greyson September 9, 2020

Austin Public Health officials said UT hosting 25,000 fans at the first football game this upcoming Saturday could have harmful repercussions and increase the spread of the coronavirus during a press conference...

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UT-Austin accounts for 23% of Travis County COVID-19 cases in the past 7 days

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves September 4, 2020

UT accounts for 23% of Travis County coronavirus cases in the past seven days, Austin Public Health officials said during a Friday news conference.  According to the UT COVID-19 dashboard, 112...

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Travis County Clerk’s office setting up drive-thru locations to mail in ballots

Lauren Goodman September 4, 2020

Travis County will have three drive-thru locations for voters to mail in ballots for the November election. At drive-thru locations, voters can hand-deliver their ballots to the business office of the...

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COVID-19-positive cases at UT who cannot self-isolate can go to Austin Public Health isolation facilities

Lauren Goodman September 1, 2020

UT students, faculty and staff who test positive for COVID-19 and cannot safely self-isolate will coordinate with the University and Austin Public Health to stay at the city’s isolation facilities,...

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Students unable to afford rent due to COVID-19 could face eviction after Sept. 30

Lauren Goodman August 27, 2020

Students in off-campus apartments struggling to pay rent may find themselves at risk for eviction next month as the Travis County order halting eviction proceedings expires Sept. 30.  The Justices...

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‘We started seeing skull fractures and brain bleeding’: Dell Medical School researchers find beanbag rounds cause serious harm

Neha Madhira August 27, 2020

“Less lethal” beanbag rounds Austin Police Department used during protests against police brutality in May and June can cause serious injuries, according to a report Dell Medical School researchers...

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UT-Austin, city public transportation providers adapt to coronavirus health protocols to help students get to campus

Hannah Williford August 27, 2020

Public transportation around UT’s campus has been adapted to fit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines with sanitizing standards for scooters and bikes and social distancing measures...

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What questions do you have about the coronavirus at UT-Austin?

The Daily Texan Staff August 26, 2020

The Daily Texan is reporting on how UT-Austin and local officials are responding to the spread of COVID-19. We want to hear about how coronavirus is affecting you — especially if you are a UT student,...

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Austin City Council approves city’s annual budget, cutting $150 million from Austin Police Department

Lauren Goodman and Neha Madhira August 13, 2020

Update as of 8/15 at 4:39 p.m.: Austin Police Chief Brian Manley hosted a virtual media briefing Thursday about the new budget passed by the Austin City Council, saying the budget cuts would result...

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Margaret Moore concedes in Travis County District Attorney race as José Garza leads with 68% of early vote

Hannah Williford July 15, 2020

Candidate José Garza leads incumbent Margaret Moore with 68% of the early vote for the Travis County District Attorney runoff election Tuesday. Moore released a statement congratulating Garza on...

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What does ‘defunding the police’ actually mean?

Anna Canizales July 14, 2020

As protests continue around the country against police brutality and systemic racism, students and activists are increasingly calling for cities to defund the police. On June 26, the Minneapolis City...

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Early voting for runoff elections begins amid coronavirus concerns

Hannah Williford July 4, 2020

Early voting for the July 14 runoff elections in Texas began Monday after months of deliberation over voting safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Voters are currently eligible to apply for...

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