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Amazon Fresh launches grocery delivery service in Austin

Brooke Ontiveros February 12, 2020

Amazon Fresh launched in Austin last Thursday, allowing Amazon Prime members to ship groceries to their door in two hours with no delivery fee with a purchase of $35 or more, according to a statement from...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging mishandling of sexual assault claims in Travis County

Neha Madhira February 11, 2020

A federal judge dismissed a two-year class-action lawsuit Monday in which eight women, three of whom are UT alumna, claimed Austin and Travis County officials did not properly handle their sexual assault...

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Marijuana-themed sandwich shop Cheba Hut coming to Austin

Austin Martinez February 7, 2020

When the munchies hit, students will have a new option on Guadalupe Street starting this spring: Cheba Hut, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop.  Father and son co-owners Vince and Joe DeMaioribus...

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Elizabeth Warren endorses Travis County DA candidate José Garza

Hannah Williford February 7, 2020

Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren endorsed a candidate for the Travis County district attorney race last week.  José Garza is challenging UT law adjunct professor Erin Martinson and...

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Human Rights Commission in Austin recommends cashless business ban

Hannah Williford February 6, 2020

The Human Rights Commission of the city of Austin passed a recommendation Jan. 27 to ban businesses from going cashless. Human Rights Commissioner Garry Brown put forth a recommendation that said cashless...

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City of Austin reports show racial disparities in vehicle stops by APD

Neha Madhira February 6, 2020

A report from the city of Austin concluded that people of color are stopped in their motor vehicles at disproportionately higher rates than their share of the Austin population.  The report released...

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Atari plans video game-themed hotel opening in Austin

Austin Martinez February 5, 2020

Atari, an arcade game and home video game console company, announced it will begin building video game-themed hotels in eight United States cities, including Austin, according to an Atari press release...

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Austin Planning Commission proposes replacing Graffiti Park with condos

Austin Martinez February 4, 2020

Austin Planning Commission voted last week to propose replacing Graffiti Park, a popular tourist destination that closed in January 2019, with two separate properties where 22 residential condos will be...

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Dell Medical launches initiative to reduce preadolescent obesity among girls

Hannah Williford February 3, 2020

Dell Medical School launched an initiative last week to prove short-term intervention can lead to healthier eating habits and prevent obesity-related illnesses in preadolescent girls.  The initiative...

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Austin community pays tribute to Kobe, Gigi Bryant with local mural

Austin Martinez February 3, 2020

To honor the lives of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, local graffiti artists designed a mural featuring the father and daughter to provide the Austin community a place to pay their...

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Trapping group helps reunite locals with pets, remove strays from street

Hannah Williford January 31, 2020

A local pet rescue group helps residents recover lost pets and capture stray animals off the streets. A group of about 25 volunteers formed the nonprofit Trapping, Rescue and Pet Recovery Service in...

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TxDOT adds safety measures to intersection where UT football player, UT grad died

Austin Martinez January 30, 2020

The Texas Department of Transportation added a median and “no left turn” sign to a West Austin intersection in response to the community’s safety concerns, TxDOT spokesperson Bradley...

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