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Austin Public Health reports increased flu activity in Travis County

Graysen Golter November 18, 2019

Austin Public Health reported a slight increase in Travis County flu activity in a memo Wednesday, and is directing residents to available resources for getting flu shots. “It is not just about...

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Austin City Council approves ban on city funds used to support LGBTQ conversion therapy

Aria Jones November 15, 2019

Austin City Council voted Thursday to prohibit the use of city funds in support of businesses connected to LGBTQ conversion therapy. Conversion therapy aims to change someone’s sexual orientation...

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Electric bike company Wheels to launch e-bikes in Austin at the end of November

Neha Madhira November 15, 2019

Electric bike company Wheels will launch the operation of their bikes in Austin at the end of November. Todd Maron, chief legal officer at Wheels, said the company has bikes in six major cities throughout...

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Steel City Pops closes on Guadalupe Street

Sara Johnson November 12, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan in print and online on Dec. 5, 2019 because it contained one or more fabricated quotes. Read our managing editor's statements on the situation below:  A...

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Students create “Creek Monster Habitat” for Waller Creek Show

Laura Morales November 12, 2019

Ambient music filled the air around a luminescent dome of leaves and sticks as onlookers explored the mysterious Waller Creek Monster Habitat. The display is one of the light sculptures that make up...

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Former APD chief said racial language for years, anonymous complaint claims

Lauren Girgis November 12, 2019

The City of Austin will investigate an anonymous complaint that a former Austin Police Department assistant chief used racial slurs over the past decade.  The complaint, filed on Oct. 30, said...

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California retailer Chubbies uses sale to mark Austin arrival

Sara Johnson November 11, 2019

A California-born online clothing company introduced itself to Austin this weekend with a sample sale on The Drag. The company, Chubbies, sells men’s casual clothing, including shorts and swimwear....

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Students concerned about key fob safety for apartments in West Campus

Anna Canizales November 8, 2019

As some West Campus apartment buildings switch from traditional keys to electronic key fobs, students expressed concerns about the new technology as well as their safety and reliability. Robby Goldman,...

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Austin Chamber of Commerce announces new homelessness coalition

Graysen Golter and Sara Johnson November 8, 2019

The Austin Chamber of Commerce announced a new coalition Thursday to provide temporary shelter and resources for people who are homeless. The coalition, known as ATX Helps, is attempting to raise $2...

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Early Austin voters approve most constitutional amendments, reject local propositions

Victoria May November 6, 2019

Early voting totals showed Travis County voters are for nearly all the constitutional amendments on the ballot but against the two local propositions.  Austin residents voted on two city proposals...

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Austin Police Department’s No Refusal sees increase in DWIs on Halloween from last year

Lauren Girgis November 6, 2019

To keep trick-or-treaters safe, the Austin Police Department conducted a No-Refusal Initiative on Halloween night and made more DWI arrests on the holiday than last year. APD detective Mike Jennings...

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North Campus taqueria closing after 20 years

Sara Johnson November 5, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan in print and online on Dec. 5, 2019 because it contained one or more fabricated quotes. Read our managing editor's statements on the situation below: A...

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