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Austin leads Texas in reported hate crimes in 2017

Megan Menchaca November 28, 2018

Austin led Texas in reported hate crimes in 2017, according to the FBI Hate Crime Statistics report. According to the report, Austin had 18 hate crimes — 10 of which were motivated by race,...

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Texas Republicans face more competitive political landscape following midterms

Chad Lyle November 28, 2018

The Republican Party has been the dominant political force in Texas for decades, but in the aftermath of the recent midterm elections, signs of competition are starting to appear across the state’s...

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West Campus has problems. These students are forming a neighborhood association to fix them.

Raga Justin November 28, 2018

West Campus has problems, and Allie Runas wants to fix them. Runas, an electrical and computer engineering senior, is currently in the process of organizing a West Campus neighborhood association. She...

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CapMetro to add route changes in 2019

Neelam Bohra November 27, 2018

Daniel Porter rides the CapMetro buses to and from work every week, and he often runs late when a bus does not show up on time. “It’s very hit and miss,” government junior Porter said....

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Total scooter injuries likely underreported by city healthcare providers

Jackson Barton November 27, 2018

Sam Landingham remembers the Monday afternoon when he rode home from a friend’s house on a Lime scooter. Cruising at 15 miles per hour without a helmet past the San Antonio parking garage, Landingham...

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Off-campus dorm increases restrictions on LGBTQ student

Megan Menchaca November 27, 2018

Kaj Baker used to spend nights studying in Scottish Rite Dormitory with her girlfriend. But now, her girlfriend is no longer allowed in the dorm, as first reported by Texas Student Television. After...

West Campus burglaries increase during 2018 fall semester

Megan Menchaca November 26, 2018

There have been 22 more burglaries in the West Campus area during this fall semester compared to last fall, according to the Austin Police Department crime viewer. There have been 69 burglaries...

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CapMetro route 670 starts inbound detour to curb delays

Sara Schleede November 26, 2018

Capital Metro bus route 670 will run on a detoured route until the end of the semester in an attempt to mitigate delays for students commuting to campus from Riverside. “We are committed to finding...

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Hey, Curious Campus: What are some of the best coffee shops in Austin?

Megan Menchaca November 26, 2018

Coffee shops aren’t only famous for their calm environments that are perfect for studying; they also offer the delicious caffeinated drinks that fuel all college students. But with dozens of coffee...

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Moisture, seasonal pattern change facilitate heavy rain in fall months

Hannah Ortega November 20, 2018

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a weather data collection site, recorded 15.7 inches of rain during September and October. That marks the seventh-highest rainfall total for the two months since...

Former UT students aim to create affordable long-distance transportation

Hayden Baggett November 15, 2018

Hitch, a long-distance ride-hailing startup founded by two former UT students, is relaunching its operations in early December. Hitch pairs drivers with passengers traveling to the same city. The company,...

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Prop A a major step toward affordable housing

Raga Justin November 15, 2018

Last Tuesday, 73 percent of Austin voters approved Proposition A, a $250 million affordable housing bond that represents a major step to combat Austin’s housing crisis, city experts said.  Affordable...

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