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Kathie Tovo holds District 9 city council position

Meara Isenberg and Sami Sparber November 7, 2018

Incumbent council member Kathie Tovo defeated three challengers in Tuesday’s election to once again represent District 9 on the Austin City Council. “It’s really been an extraordinary...

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9 of 11 Austin propositions pass, including entirety of billion dollar bond

Katie Balevic November 7, 2018

Early voters approved nine of the 11 City of Austin bonds on the ballot in the midterm elections. Seven of the bonds, put together by City Council, totaled $925 million. The bonds will be paid for by a...

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Need a ride to the polls? Austin transportation has you covered

Sara Schleede November 6, 2018

There are four more hours to vote in the midterm elections, and various transportation services are offering free and discounted rides to the polls. Capital Metro is offering free rides on MetroBus,...

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‘They noticed the difference we can make’: Why the Asian-American vote is important this election

Sunny Kim November 6, 2018

Editor's Note: This is the third installment of The Texan’s series “Raising Voices,” which highlights issues of diversity at UT. Stories are produced in partnership with UT’s...

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Excitement around the Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke Senate race spikes as young voters mobilize

Lisa Dreher November 6, 2018

Miram Garcia remembers interning for Beto O’Rourke in 2015 when the El Paso congressman was only known within the border city’s limits. Garcia talked to O’Rourke about his possible run...

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Get to know the propositions on the ballot before heading to the polls today

Chad Lyle November 6, 2018

Candidates are not the only items on the ballot today in Travis County. Austin voters are asked to consider 11 propositions that would have direct implications for city residents.   Although bond...

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Prepare to vote: General election ballot explained

Gracie Awalt November 6, 2018

Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for — Election Day. If you haven’t voted, today is the last day to do your civic duty, and there may be some positions on the general election...

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It’s finally Election Day. Here’s What to expect when casting a ballot

Sara Schleede November 6, 2018

Campaigns are coming to a close and early voting has come and gone, but students still have one more day to cast their votes in the midterm elections. To vote, students must bring one of seven...

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Delays, lane closures on the Drag due to surveying

Jackson Barton November 6, 2018

University Parking and Transportation Services sent out a notification Friday warning of potential traffic congestions and lane closures along Guadalupe due to roadwork during daytime hours this week....

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Without a ballot: During election season, DACA students remain without a voice in politics

Sunny Kim November 6, 2018

This is the second installment of The Texan’s series “Raising Voices,” which highlights issues of diversity at UT. Stories are produced in partnership with UT’s chapters of Asian...

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Austin could reach 52 percent renewable energy by 2021

Chase Karacostas November 5, 2018

Austin plans to reach 52 percent renewable energy production by 2021 thanks in part to a solar contract approved by the City Council in October that may also reduce electricity rates.  This latest...

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Lawsuit against University House ends with $4,500 settlement

Meghan Nguyen November 5, 2018

Editor’s note: Rylan Maksoud is a member of the Texas Student Media board.  Update: Following the trial, University House released a statement that said the complex filled all of its...

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