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Have questions about Austin’s citywide boil water notice? We have answers.

Megan Menchaca October 22, 2018

A citywide boil water notice has been issued for the first time in the history of the Austin water utility. Austin Water is advising customers to boil water for three minutes before consuming it. Why...

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Austin makes boil notice mandatory after contamination exceeds state standards

Megan Menchaca, Meghan Nguyen, and Katie Balevic October 22, 2018

Update (Thursday 1:56 p.m.):  Mayor Steve Adler has issued a disaster declaration for the City of Austin for the next seven days. This follows similar recent declarations by the City’s...

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LGBTQ candidates hope to bring diversity to state, local government

Sami Sparber October 22, 2018

If elected, Lupe Valdez will be the state’s first openly gay and Latina governor. And she said it’s time for Texas’ leadership to reflect the communities they serve.  “This...

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UT law professors appear in Elizabeth Warren’s campaign video

Laura Morales October 22, 2018

UT law professors appeared in Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s recent campaign video titled “Elizabeth Warren’s family story.” The video gathered professors from the universities...

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Refugee resettlement program comes to an end

Adriana Rezal October 22, 2018

Caritas of Austin announced the end of their Refugee Resettlement program on Sept. 27 due to a decrease in refugee arrivals, according to a press release. The nonprofit that works to alleviate homelessness...

‘Ugly’ produce delivery service launches in Austin

Emily Hernandez October 21, 2018

‘Ugly’ produce is now available for delivery to students’ doorsteps with a food subscription service’s recent expansion into Austin. Imperfect Produce is a California-based company...

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Potential flooding in downtown Austin this Friday

Savana Dunning October 19, 2018

Increased water levels from Lake Travis may create flooding in Austin on Friday. The Highland Lakes, a chain of six lakes — created by dams on the Colorado River and including Lake Austin and...

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In re-election bid, Democrat Gina Hinojosa urges students to make it to the polls

Raga Justin October 19, 2018

Editor’s note: This is one of a series of profiles on the race for House District 49. During her “freshman year” as the state representative for House District 49, Democrat Gina Hinojosa...

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Democrat Sheryl Cole calls for better public education, reproductive rights in bid for Texas House

Sami Sparber October 19, 2018

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles of candidates running for state House District 46. As a mother of three and a former member of the Austin City Council, Sheryl Cole said she...

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Hey, Curious Campus: Early voting starts Monday. What do I need to know?

Megan Menchaca October 19, 2018

For months, candidates have been campaigning in Texas for dozens of statewide and local positions. The first ballots for all of these positions, from the U.S Senate seat to railroad commissioner, will...

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Gabriel Nila is not running a typical Republican campaign for Texas House

Chad Lyle October 18, 2018

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles of candidates running for State House District 46.  It is not immediately apparent when reading Gabriel Nila’s campaign platform that...

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Todd Phelps, mayoral candidate, says he wants to save Austin’s iconic businesses

Chad Lyle October 18, 2018

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles on the Austin mayoral race.  When he ran for Austin mayor in 2014, Todd Phelps eventually dropped out and endorsed now-incumbent mayor Steve...

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