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Travis County to debut new voting system in 2019

Sami Sparber September 6, 2018

By November 2019, voters in Travis County will cast ballots using a new voting system. The ExpressVote system, which combines aspects of both electronic and paper ballot voting, cost the county $8.16...

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City installs Accessible Pedestrian Signals along Guadalupe Street

Sami Sparber September 6, 2018

For UT students who are visually impaired, crossing the streets along the edge of campus can involve navigating complicated and busy intersections, irregular traffic cycles and unfamiliar areas —...

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Fourteen years of growth: How West Campus has changed

Raga Justin September 6, 2018

West Campus today is not the West Campus it has always been. Fifteen years ago, ambitious high-rises were almost nonexistent. Features such as bike lanes and street lighting were yet to be improved, or...

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Nearly half of all Texas waterways — including campus creeks — have unsafe levels of fecal bacteria

Raga Justin September 5, 2018

Austinites using Texas waterways as a cool escape from the burning heat might want to consider cleaner options. A report released Thursday by Environment Texas, an environmental advocacy group, compiled...

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TABC stepping up fake ID inspections around UT Austin, West Campus establishments

Megan Menchaca September 5, 2018

Editor’s note: Some last names have been omitted to protect the identity of the source.  The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has begun its annual crackdown on underage drinking. Chris...

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We run Austin: Three trails that are worth the sweat

Celesia Smith September 5, 2018

Everything is bigger and better in Texas, and the Austin running scene is no exception. Thanks to the variety of trails found around the city, Austinites can hit the ground running from nearly anywhere...

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New face of St. Austin’s rises while important values remain

William Kosinski September 4, 2018

Dozens of people filled the sidewalk along Guadalupe Street with applause Sunday morning as Rev. Fr. Charles Kullman cut a ribbon to celebrate the partial renovation of St. Austin Catholic Parish. The...

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Russian interference in 2016 prompts Texas, Travis County to secure voter registration databases

Sami Sparber August 30, 2018

In light of allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, state and local officials are securing voter registration databases from potential threats ahead of the upcoming November...

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Have any thoughts on dockless scooters and bikes? The City of Austin wants your feedback

Raga Justin August 30, 2018

The City of Austin is accepting public feedback until Friday on dockless scooters and bikes, which have recently taken over both streets and conversations.  The survey is an attempt by the...

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‘It really makes no sense’: Skyloft ‘Luxury Living’ grand opening met with criticism

Jessica Regan August 30, 2018

As students settled into their homes for the new school year, some tenants found themselves unsatisfied with their rooms at Skyloft, a newly constructed 18-story building on the corner of Nueces and 23rd...

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Hey, UT freshmen: Here’s how to get around Austin — for free

Nicole Stuessy August 29, 2018

Getting around Austin without a car can be difficult, and with more than 80 bus routes, navigating the CapMetro bus system can be confusing for new students. CapMetro is free with a student ID, and...

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New to campus? Here’s a handy guide for bike and scooter safety

Lisa Dreher August 29, 2018

Austin is a dense city, so freshmen and other incoming UT students biking or trying the new Lime and Bird dockless scooters need to know how to navigate campus and downtown. Laura Dierenfield, a division...

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