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Austin Police warn of lethal batch of narcotics

Aria Jones October 11, 2019

The Austin Police Department released a public safety alert last week warning of a potentially lethal batch of MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, being sold in the Austin area. The alert came when...

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Austin raises on-street parking meter rates to $2

Graysen Golter October 11, 2019

City parking meter rates will rise to $2 per hour starting Oct. 14, Austin Transportation announced Monday.  Austin City Council approved raising the rates from $1.20 an hour downtown and...

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New 18-story student housing development begins construction on Nueces

Aisling Ayers October 10, 2019

Parallel Company, an Austin-based development firm, started construction in September on an 18-story, 558-bedroom student housing community on Nueces and 21st streets that will begin leasing in late spring...

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Insomnia Cookies opening delayed due to electrical work

Sara Johnson October 10, 2019

Insomnia Cookies’ new location on San Antonio Street has delayed its opening until later this semester due to electrical issues during remodeling. The late-night cookie delivery business...

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CapMetro planning to release proposal to make routes more safe, accessible

Sara Johnson October 9, 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This article was retracted by The Daily Texan in print and online on Dec. 5, 2019 because it contained one or more fabricated quotes.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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Mongolian Hot Pot restaurant closes in West Campus

Sara Johnson October 8, 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This article was retracted by The Daily Texan in print and online on Dec. 5, 2019 because it contained one or more fabricated quotes.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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Harvard decision upholds race as factor in admissions

Lauren Grobe October 7, 2019

A federal judge upheld Harvard University’s use of race in its admissions process last week and ruled against Students for Fair Admissions, a group that is also suing UT for using race in its...

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Travis County records highest number of registered voters

Graysen Golter October 7, 2019

Travis County broke its own record last week after recording the highest number of registered voters for the upcoming election cycle. As of Oct. 2, the number of registered voters in Travis...

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UT’s Landmarks joins Austin Pets Alive!, Blue Dog Rescue for annual dog walk

Anna Canizales October 7, 2019

During the annual Landmarks Dog Walk, students and their dogs gathered on campus Sunday to explore public art and introduce dogs in need of adoption to the community. The dog walk guides dog...

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West Campus apartments prepare for increase in overnight ACL guests

Sara Johnson October 4, 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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Austin Public Health announces several cases of lung injuries related to e-cigarettes in Travis County

Graysen Golter October 4, 2019

Austin Public Health announced last week that it would be investigating several cases of lung injuries related to electronic cigarettes in Travis County.  The announcement follows a statement...

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Austin City Council approves hotel tax funding for live music

Graysen Golter October 4, 2019

The Austin City Council approved a new ordinance last month that will give a financial boost to Austin’s live music industry. “We will not remain the live music capital of the world if we...

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