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UTPD continues search for those responsible for Texas A&M graffiti

David Maly October 29, 2012

To see more photos of the graffiti, view Daily Texan photo blog: Aggie-themed graffiti litters campus. The University of Texas Police Department is still searching for the individuals responsible...

Student organizations rally for Prop 1

Joshua Fechter October 29, 2012

Representatives from 20 UT student organizations and the alumni assocation Texas Exes rallied to express support Friday for a contentious Nov. 6 property tax increase UT officials say is the deciding factor...

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Faculty, staff occupy more than half of UT parking

Alexa Ura October 26, 2012

Faculty and staff parking spots account for almost half of on-campus spots, but many employees still struggle to find parking. Parking for UT’s 23,000 employees is scattered throughout campus,...

Parking and Transportation Services utilizes available space on 40 Acres

Megan Strickland October 26, 2012

Fewer than 16,000 parking spots serve the 75,000 students, faculty and staff who make up the UT community, creating challenges for drivers and Parking and Transportation Services officials. Every...

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LBJ School of Public Affairs connects students with politics, Gingrich speaks about America’s future

Tiffany Hinman October 26, 2012

While some students are concerned with the leadership challenges faced by candidates for the 2012 presidential election, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, discussed...

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Parking space shortage demonstrates need for transportation alternatives

David Maly October 26, 2012

As the search for a parking spot at UT becomes more difficult, more students are opting for alternative means of transportation to take stress off of themselves, their bank accounts and the environment. Walking,...

Parking for UT’s disabled flawed despite meeting state guidelines

Alexa Ura October 26, 2012

Last week Jeff Butler, a management information systems senior, arrived 30 minutes late to his database management class. Butler uses a wheelchair and can only take accessible routes through campus, so...

Event and game parking to stay limited

Joshua Fechter October 26, 2012

Parking options for UT home football games remain limited for students and the general public, but Parking and Transportation Services has strategies in place to ensure parking is available for concerts,...

Young voters head to polls

David Loewenberg October 26, 2012

A steady stream of students could be seen inside the Flawn Academic Center throughout the week preparing to cast their ballots during the first days of early voting for the 2012 presidential elections. At...

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Director of UT Parking and Transportation Services discusses parking concerns

Lazaro Hernandez October 26, 2012

Bobby Stone has worked for UT’s Parking and Transportation Services for 26 years. As the director, he is responsible for overseeing all transportation operations, including campus parking, shuttle...

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West Campus parking modifications may decrease choices for service workers

Andrew Messamore October 26, 2012

Thomas King searches West Campus for parking before every shift at Caffé Medici on Guadalupe Street, where he is a manager and barista. Like several businesses on the Drag, Caffé Medici...

UT parking permit does not guarantee parking spots

Bobby Blanchard October 26, 2012

Andrea Wagner does not normally drive to campus. When she does, she usually regrets it. Wagner, a social work junior, has a class C parking permit and is one of many students competing for the limited...

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