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Proposition D provides funds for flood prevention

Will Kosinski November 13, 2018

Nearly a week after the City of Austin lifted a water boil notice resulting from catastrophic flooding, residents voted to expand water conservation and infrastructure projects. Voters in the Nov. 6...

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City Council to vote on new water plan

Raga Justin November 9, 2018

It has been less than a month since a boil water notice sparked concern over Austin’s water sustainability, but a plan working on diversifying Austin’s water sources has been in the works for...

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UT student reports robbery on San Antonio Street

Megan Menchaca November 9, 2018

The Austin Police Department responded at 9:20 p.m to two UT students who reported a robbery, according to a campus-wide alert. One of the two suspects cut one of the students with the knife at the...

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Student and AISD candidate holds his head high

Will Kosinski November 8, 2018

Despite losing his race for Austin Independent School District 4 Trustee, Zachary Price said he does not regret his campaign, which was supported by multiple citywide groups, young voters, friends and...

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Case of UT stabbing suspect Kendrex White will be heard without jury

Meghan Nguyen November 7, 2018

Prosecutors and defense lawyers for Kendrex White agreed Wednesday to set the case for a trial by court without the assistance of a jury, according to the Austin-American Statesman. Though a specific date...

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Mayor Steve Adler secures second term

Katie Balevic and Raga Justin November 7, 2018

Steve Adler clinched his second term as mayor Tuesday night, defeating former city council member Laura Morrison and five other candidates with more than 60 percent of the vote. Adler spoke about his...

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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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