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Austin Planned Parenthood center threatened by HB 1929

Katie Balevic April 2, 2019

A bill that would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers or their affiliates led to hours of testimony against Planned Parenthood at a committee hearing Monday.   The House State...

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Family of cyclist killed in Capital Metro bus collision sues driver, driver’s employers

Emily Hernandez April 1, 2019

The family of the cyclist killed in January on San Jacinto Boulevard is suing the Capital Metro bus driver charged with the man’s death and her employers.  Cyclist Anthony John Diaz,...

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Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Austin transgender community

Brynne Herzfeld April 1, 2019

The Q Austin and Gender Unbound hosted Transgender Day of Visibility on Sunday to celebrate the transgender community of Austin with drag performances, stand-up comedy and free tests for multiple STDs...

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Dobie renovations to be completed this summmer

Lauren Girgis March 29, 2019

Private dorm Dobie Twenty21 will finish renovations that started in July 2015 by this summer, using 2018 resident feedback to update and modernize living spaces and amenities.  Dobie Executive...

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Hyperloop could connect Dallas, Austin, Houston, Laredo in minutes

Benita Lee March 28, 2019

A new government council at the United States Department of Transportation will regulate the implementation of hyperloop technology — which could promote the creation of a proposed hyperloop that...

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West Campus dorms enhance security ahead of Roundup

Jackson Barton March 28, 2019

Architecture freshman Jacob Levy had never heard about Roundup until his dormitory in West Campus asked him to wear a wristband for four days to enter his dorm. Roundup is an annual social event hosted...

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University Housing and Dining expands on-campus housing

Nicole Stuessy March 26, 2019

Starting in fall 2020, West Campus apartment complex 2400 Nueces will be presented as an on-campus housing option for students.  Last summer, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the University...

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Hi, How Are You Project inspired by famous frog mural on Guad to encourage mental health discussions

Elexa Sherry March 26, 2019

The iconic “Hi, How Are You” mural, located on the corner of Guadalupe Street and 21st Street, was created by artist Daniel Johnston in 1993. In fall 2017, Courtney Blanton and Tom Gimbel...

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UT announces 8 mph speed limit for dockless e-scooters in campus areas with heavy pedestrian traffic

Jackson Barton March 25, 2019

Dockless electric scooters from companies such as Lime, Bird, Jump and Lyft will be limited to 8 mph in campus areas with heavy pedestrian traffic starting Tuesday, according to a campus-wide email sent...

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Austin Police Officer Cadenas will be attending the LBJ school of Public Affairs this May

Elexa Sherry March 15, 2019

Austin Police Department officer Bino Cadenas will begin a 14-month-long graduate program in public leadership this summer at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.  Cadenas had an early childhood dream...

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Students have issues connecting to MyCampusNet WiFi

Tehya Rassman March 14, 2019

MyCampusNet Wi-Fi provides service to around 70 off-campus student housing locations near UT. This year, students have complained about connection issues on various social media sites.  Apogee,...

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CapMetro bus driver arrested, charged with manslaughter in fatal crash with cyclist on campus

Emily Hernandez March 14, 2019

UT Police Department detectives arrested the Capital Metro bus driver who fatally struck a cyclist in January on a charge of manslaughter, said UTPD Chief David Carter at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Carter...

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