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City of Austin launches new text alert system for unhoused residents

City of Austin launches new text alert system for unhoused residents

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter November 27, 2023

The city of Austin established a text alert system on Oct. 25 to warn unhoused residents of emergencies or extreme weather conditions, according to a press release. The new communication system allows...

Daniel Young, general manager of Dirty martins, stands in front of the podium at a conference held at the restaurant on Nov. 8.

Lawsuit claims Austin voters misled about Project Connect

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter November 17, 2023

A lawsuit filed on Nov. 6 claims City of Austin leaders and Austin Transit Partnership misled voters in 2020 about Project Connect, the city’s multi-billion dollar public transportation project.  The...

‘Its just not enough’: Starbucks union workers form picket line protesting Red Cup Day

‘It’s just not enough’: Starbucks union workers form picket line protesting Red Cup Day

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter November 17, 2023

Chants, screams and honks filled the streets at 4:30 a.m. at the 24th and Nueces Street Starbucks, where a group of employees formed a picket line protesting for workers’ rights in a nationwide movement...

Austin eliminates parking requirements for new developments to make city more affordable, sustainable

Austin eliminates parking requirements for new developments to make city more affordable, sustainable

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter November 16, 2023

The Austin City Council voted to eliminate parking space requirements on all new building developments on Nov. 2, making it the largest city in the United States to do so. The approved amendments to...

A child receives henna from the Mu Delta Alpha table at the Nueces Mosque open house on Nov. 12, 2023.

Nueces Mosque hosts annual open house event, emphasizing community support

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter November 15, 2023

Nueces Mosque, an institution that has served Muslim UT students for decades, hosted its annual open house event on Sunday, titled “The Path to Peace.” The event began at 4 p.m., starting off with...

American Airlines to cut 21 routes from Austin Airport in 2024

American Airlines to cut 21 routes from Austin Airport in 2024

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter November 14, 2023

American Airlines plans to cut 21 nonstop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2024. Six of the canceled flights are international and 15 are domestic. Among the canceled routes, 13...

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Naina Srivastava November 13, 2023

Thousands of protestors chanted, “We say justice, you say how? End the siege on Gaza now,” at a protest outside the Capitol on Sunday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, an end to the...

The Rambler on the intersection of 26th and Nueces on Aug. 21, 2023. U-Hual workers unpack lobby furniture.

Rambler residents express frustration over relocation caused by water leaks

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2023

The Rambler Apartments relocated several residents to nearby hotels Oct. 18 because of water leaks, according to an email sent the previous day to residents.  Jessica Nunez, president of TruePoint...

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First trauma recovery center in Texas opens to provide resources, healing for survivors of violent crime

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter November 9, 2023

The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center, the first center of its kind in Texas, opened in Austin on Nov. 1 to bring support and resources to survivors of violence and their families. The city of Austin and...

A Metrobike rider begins to take off towards outgoing traffic outside the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center building on Nov. 7, 2023.

Austin awarded grant to enhance citywide bike share program

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter November 9, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation awarded Austin with a $11.3 million grant to enhance the MetroBike bike share program, expanding access to an alternative and sustainable mode of transportation. TxDOT...

Protestors hold a banner reading “Wider won’t work” during the protest against TxDOT’s planned expansion of I-35 at Sanchez Elementary School on Sunday.

Residents, UT students protest $4.5 billion I-35 expansion project

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter November 7, 2023

“Highway expansion is not the solution,” hundreds of Austinites chanted outside of Sanchez Elementary School on Nov. 5 in opposition to the expansion of Interstate-35 with claims it would further divide...

Austin City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023.

Austin launches new database to increase transparency in city government

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter November 5, 2023

A new data portal launched this month offers public access to the voting history of the mayor and city council members from every council meeting. The Office of the City Clerk created the data tool,...

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