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Deadline set for completing Big Tex rebuilding

Jordan Rudner November 20, 2012

The committee in charge of rebuilding Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas has not selected a builder, approved a final blueprint or even generated a cost estimate. What it has done, officials said, is set...

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Twinkies likely to survive sale of Hostess Brands

The Associated Press November 19, 2012

DETROIT — Twinkie lovers, relax. The tasty cream-filled golden spongecakes are likely to survive, even though their maker will be sold in bankruptcy court. Hostess Brands Inc., baker of Wonder...

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Rebels in Congo reach Goma

The Associated Press November 19, 2012

GOMA, Congo — A rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda advanced to within two miles (three kilometers) of Goma, a crucial provincial capital in eastern Congo, marking the first time that rebels...

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Israel strike kills 11 in Gaza, including children

The Associated Press November 19, 2012

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli missile ripped through a two-story home in a residential area of Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 11 civilians, including four young children and an 81-year-old...

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Formula 1 event attracts international visitors, fails to meet expectations of local businesses

David Maly November 19, 2012

Austin got its first taste of the ups and downs of Formula 1 racing this weekend, as roughly 300,000 people traveled here from all over the world to take part in the festivities surrounding the internationally-watched...

Two suspects arrested for placing graffiti on West Campus establishment

David Maly November 19, 2012

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly tagging a West Campus business. Austin police said West Campus Market, located at West 22nd Street and Pearl Street, was tagged Sunday morning with white...

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Texas Cowboys exceed fundraising goals at Harvest Moon philanthropy event

David Maly November 19, 2012

Roughly 2,000 people came together this weekend in East Austin as part of an effort that raised money for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Texas Cowboys, a UT men’s...

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University to turn annual A&M Hex Rally against TCU, continuing tradition despite conference change

Bobby Blanchard November 19, 2012

UT will work witchcraft Monday night with its annual Hex Rally, but this year it is not against A&M. The Hex Rally is an annual event held by Texas Exes, previously to place a hex, or a curse, on...

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UTPD releases photos of suspects in ongoing A&M-related graffiti case

David Maly November 19, 2012

UT police are asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals responsible for painting Texas A&M University-related graffiti on various areas of UT‘s campus Oct. 27. UTPD released...

Student-led clinics offer legal advice, resources for undocumented immigrants

David Loewenberg November 19, 2012

Abraham Vences and his mother sat across from a lawyer at a clinic on campus Saturday afternoon as the three meticulously reviewed the application that could give him the opportunity to work and live in...

College Republicans optimistic for new session despite Romney’s presidential loss

Jordan Rudner November 16, 2012

In newspapers and on TV screens, Republican Party leaders are analyzing what went wrong with their most recent presidential bid, but members of UT’s College Republicans chapter are focusing on the...

Former first ladies, children share insight into life in the White House

Jordan Rudner November 16, 2012

On his first night in the White House, just a week after President Nixon’s unprecedented resignation from office, Steven Ford, Gerald Ford’s then 18-year-old son, sneaked his stereo onto the...

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