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Chips were crunched at Texas Capitol, protesting Lady Doritos

Rebecca Stanley February 12, 2018

Austinites licked their fingers and braved the frigid weather on Sunday as they gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol to eat chips.  In a show of sardonic solidarity, these protesters...

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City Council approves dockless bike share pilot program

Raga Justin February 9, 2018

A free–range community bike system, otherwise known as dockless bike share, is now on Austin’s horizon. Last week, the Austin City Council approved a 12-month pilot program to test out dockless...

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APD unlikely to open Guadalupe Street substation despite suggestions from students

Allyson Waller February 8, 2018

Online comments posted on UT Police Department’s social media last month urged the Austin Police Department to consider creating a substation on Guadalupe Street in response to recent crimes. However,...

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We all knew it: Austin men suck, are more likely to ghost

Natalie Heineman February 7, 2018

Button-up short sleeve dress shirt and ill-fitting skinny jeans: the uniform of the mediocre Austin male. But Austin males have something else in common – they’re the worst. Match.com’s...

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Coach preps students for Longhorn Run

Sol Chase February 6, 2018

Professional running coach Anthony Ferraro has a message for students hoping to participate in the upcoming Longhorn Run: Start training now. “The first piece of advice is to start training early,”...

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Cards and donations help survivors of violence

Gracie Awalt February 6, 2018

The Native American and Indigenous Collective will spread the love by creating Valentine’s Day cards this Friday to send along with donated hygiene products to victims of sexual assault, child abuse,...

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Ruby’s BBQ to close after 29 years

Meara Isenberg February 5, 2018

To UT alumnus Jon Schy, Ruby’s BBQ means memories, quality brisket and above all, consistency. After nearly 30 years on Guadalupe Street, the campus-area barbecue joint will close its doors later...

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University House lacked legal grounds to terminate student leases, expert says

Chase Karacostas February 5, 2018

There is almost no reason University House could have legally terminated student leases as they did late last year, Sylvia Holmes, associate director of UT legal services, said. Two weeks ago, The Daily...

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RISE ATX will combat homelessness and panhandling in West Campus and other Austin areas

Anna Lassmann February 1, 2018

Last Thursday, SafeHorns attended the first stakeholder meeting about a potential program to give panhandlers and the homeless a second chance. Austin residents could give feedback on the Residents...

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At least 49 openly LGBTQ candidates are running for office in 2018, setting a new state record

Sami Sparber February 1, 2018

At least 49 openly LGBTQ Texans are running for public office this year, each vying for spots at the federal, state and local levels. The turnout is unprecedented — roughly three times higher than...

Ruby’s BBQ near UT Austin campus to close after almost 30 years of business

Meara Isenberg February 1, 2018

Ruby’s BBQ is closing its doors after 29 years on the Drag, according to the Austin Chronicle. The restaurant's official last day is still unannounced, but an employee said it would likely...

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Landmark commission approves demolition of Graffiti Park

Meara Isenberg January 31, 2018

Students only have a little time left to admire the artwork, take a selfie or paint the walls at Graffiti Park. On Monday evening, Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission unanimously approved the demolition...

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