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Faculty donations lean toward Obama

Alexa Ura November 12, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series examining UT officials’ political donations. This installment examines contributions made by UT faculty members. The College of...

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Darrell K Royal memorabilia at auction includes photos with Willie Nelson, Lady Bird Johnson, more

David Maly November 12, 2012

Members of the public got a chance Sunday to take home memorabilia that belonged to legendary former head football coach Darrell K Royal. Items auctioned included Alamo Bowl and 2006 Rose Bowl rings,...

Supreme Court to hear case challenging Voting Rights Act of 1965

David Maly November 12, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear another case challenging the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a key measure of the Civil Rights Movement that has been used...

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APD Chief Art Acevedo receives praise for peace, criticism for defending cops’ actions

David Maly November 12, 2012

Art Acevedo, chief of the Austin Police Department, was met with praise and protest Sunday night as he received an award for his efforts to make the city more peaceful. The Institute for Interfaith Dialogue,...

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New Politics Forum examines American electorate through election results

Jordan Rudner November 12, 2012

For most of the country, the 2012 presidential election served its primary purpose — determining who will be the president for the next four years. For analysts and political scientists, the election...

Symposium examines difficulties student veterans face

Tiffany Hinman November 12, 2012

Student veterans come to UT with different histories, experiences and knowledge than traditional students, according to officials and students who spoke at UT’s first symposium on the topic. Every...

With Formula 1 approaching, Capital Metro bus drivers may strike

David Maly and Joshua Fechter November 12, 2012

The union representing bus drivers on about half of Capital Metro’s 83 routes voted last week to authorize a potential strike, citing unfair labor practices allegedly committed by the contractor...

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Austin Veterans Day parade honors war heroes

Carly Coen November 12, 2012

Travis county residents stood in silent anticipation Sunday as the nation’s colors were presented at the start of Austin’s annual Veterans Day parade. Nearly 2,000 people of all ages attended...

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Student entrepreneurs start up HatTee company, sell golf hats

Bobby Blanchard November 9, 2012

Logan Brown and Bradley Roofner are fellow sophomores, fraternity brothers, roommates, close friends and the two founding CEOs of a student entrepreneurship company that makes accessorized hats for golfers. Brown,...

City Council postpones implementation of Riverside development regulating plan

Joshua Fechter November 9, 2012

The Austin City Council voted to postpone the implementation of a new regulating plan for development in the East Riverside Corridor at its regular meeting Thursday. Citing the late hour and council...

Businesses may seek temporary exemption from plastic bag ban

Joshua Fechter November 9, 2012

The Austin City Council unanimously approved amendments to a city ordinance passed earlier this year banning businesses’ use of plastic bags at the council’s regular meeting Thursday. In March...

LBJ panelists discuss Republican defeat in presidential election

Miles Hutson November 9, 2012

Republicans lost because they went too far to the right, disenfranchising Hispanics, youth voters, women and moderates, according to LBJ panelists in Bass Lecture Hall on Thursday. Wayne Slater, a columnist...

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