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Texas teachers rally to support public education

Wesley Story July 20, 2017

Hundreds of teachers in red shirts looked to the sky Monday afternoon as an airplane circled high above the Texas Capitol trailing a banner in support of a public education rally. Current and retired...

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Hundreds rally to resist special session agenda

Wesley Story July 19, 2017

“Classrooms not bathrooms,” echoed the chants of more than 100 people throughout the Capitol rotunda Tuesday afternoon as a coalition of protesters stood in opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott and...

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Austin cyclist accidents steadily decreasing over five-year period

Jenan Taha July 17, 2017

Bicycle accidents in Austin have decreased by nearly one-third over the past five years, yet several areas of the city remain just as dangerous to cyclists, according to data from Austin-Travis County...

RideAustin, Dell Med and CCC team up to give low-income Austinites rides to medical appointments

Eilish O'Sullivan July 14, 2017

A lack of transportation can be a profound barrier for patients who need health care, so in early August, a pilot program will be giving free rides to eligible Travis County residents to and from medical...

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Impeachment march met with counter-protest

Wesley Story July 3, 2017

Impeachment marchers blew kisses to their opposition Sunday morning after a protest in support of the impeachment of President Donald Trump faced heavy resistance from a group of counter protesters. Over...

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Austin celebrates Pride two years after gay marriage is legalized

Wesley Story June 26, 2017

Celebrations replete with rainbow flags and tear-stained cheeks erupted across the country two years ago after a long awaited decision that profoundly impacted the lives of LGBTQ people and the history...

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Female assaulted on Dean Keeton

Will Clark June 24, 2017

A female not associated with the University was assaulted this evening on Dean Keeton, UTPD spokeswoman Cindy Posey said. APD and UTPD are investigating the incident and said the suspect is a tall white...

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Nueces Mosque connects with Latino community over shared meal

Maria Mendez June 22, 2017

Inspired by the “Taco Truck at Every Mosque” campaign that began in Santa Ana, California, the Nueces Mosque in West Campus hosted a community gathering Tuesday night to connect and show solidarity...

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Adler reaffirms goals to lower greenhouse gases

Albert Zhao June 21, 2017

After President Donald Trump announced U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, Austin Mayor Steve Adler was among eight mayors across the country who pledged to adopt climate policies without the...

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No Refusal extends to every weekend until September

Will Clark June 18, 2017

This past weekend, the Austin Police Department began its extended No Refusal initiative that will occur every weekend until September as part of the department’s crackdown on drunk driving. The...

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SXSW to remain in Austin despite Senate Bill 4

Claire Allbright June 18, 2017

The South by Southwest Music Festival will remain in Austin after a plea by two U.S. senators for the festival to leave the state was denied by SXSW CEO Roland Swenson. In an open letter, Sen. Robert...

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Capital Metro shifts to increase ridership near UT

Albert Zhao June 16, 2017

Capital Metro is working to increase ridership on their network for UT students and the greater Austin community through Connections 2025, an ambitious plan to improve the city’s transportation network. Connections...

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