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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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CapMetro adds buses to route 670 to help with overcrowding

Tehya Rassman November 5, 2018

Capital Metro added buses to the 670 Riverside route to temporarily solve the overcrowding problem while they come up with a long term solution.  “We’re focused on the 670 right now...

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Student cleaning service ‘Clean ‘Em’ aims to provide affordable rates, transparency while empowering cleaners

Jackson Barton November 5, 2018

After a pregame in his apartment, finance senior Juan C Merlo’s place was trashed, but the most affordable cleaning service he and his roommate could find was between $110 and $115. “We...

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Co-op residents work to restore historic murals after vandalism

Nicole Stuessy November 5, 2018

The walls inside the Pearl Street Cooperative are covered in murals painted by residents dating back to the 1960s, but four of those murals were vandalized when an external organization hosted an event...

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Hey, Curious Campus: Is the Church of Scientology just under construction or is it leaving the Drag?

Hannah Ortega October 31, 2018

The Church of Scientology on Guadalupe Street has been a familiar sight for students walking past ever since its purchase in 1979. But with new construction efforts, the building looks a bit different. So,...

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Midterm elections give first-time voters opportunity to make their voices heard

Chad Lyle October 29, 2018

The largest group of registered voters in Travis County is now between the ages of 18 and 25, which means many people voting in the upcoming midterm election will be doing so for the first time. Maya...

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Boil water notice lifted Sunday

Megan Menchaca October 29, 2018

Austin Water lifted the city’s boil water notice Sunday afternoon after one week. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality tested the water and confirmed it was safe for Austin residents...

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