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Tropical Storm Don forms in southern Gulf

The Associated Press July 28, 2011

MIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Don has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico and its track over the next several days shows that it’s headed toward southeastern Texas. The National...

Lion with paralyzed legs dies in Brazil

The Associated Press July 28, 2011

SAO PAULO — Ariel, a paralyzed male lion whose fight to walk again became the focus of an Internet fundraising campaign and captured wide media attention in Brazil, died Wednesday, his owner said. The...

Perry called the gridlock “political theater.”

The Associated Press July 28, 2011

HOUSTON — Gov. Rick Perry says predictions of gloom and doom if the federal debt ceiling is not extended are overblown. Speaking at a bill signing Wednesday in Houston, the potential Republican...

Austin’s proposed budget could cause increase in energy costs, property taxes

Liz Farmer July 28, 2011

The combined utility rate and property tax increase for “typical” Austin residents this year will be approximately $22 more per month, according to the proposed city budget. The Austin...

Flynt’s promotional event for his book faces protesters

Liz Farmer July 27, 2011

Pornography industry leader Larry Flynt met fans and protesters Tuesday night at an event to promote his new book. Flynt, publisher of the pornographic magazine Hustler, spoke about his new book...

UT joins project to connect scientists with vital resources

Diego Cruz July 27, 2011

UT is participating in a new nationwide project to connect research scientists with the supercomputers and other digital resources that make much of their work possible. For the next five years...

University ranks highly in national student-teacher study

Brandon Luedtke July 26, 2011

UT ranked well in a report on student-teacher programs by the National Council on Teacher Quality, but the report has received backlash from many of its participants. UT received a rating of “good,”...

Drought in Central Texas on pace to break records this summer

Syeda Hasan July 26, 2011

Halfway through summer, Austin residents are still looking for ways to beat the intense heat that may break records before the season ends. This summer’s temperatures have not broken record...

City officials discuss ban on plastic bags in Austin stores

Syeda Hasan July 26, 2011

Plastic may not be an option for Austin shoppers much longer. City officials are deliberating on the best way to implement a ban on plastic shopping bags to lessen negative environmental impacts,...

Lesser-known GOP candidates flaunt moderate platforms for 2012 race

William James Gerlich July 25, 2011

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachman, R-Minn., and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney have monopolized the media’s attention with controversial ideologies, but some of the 12 GOP contenders have more moderate...

Student Affairs VP tenders resignation to return to teaching

Syeda Hasan July 25, 2011

Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez has announced he will step down as an administrator and return to teaching at the University in January so he can work closely with more students. Gonzalez...

Gender-neutral restrooms to be phased in to broader use on campus

Victoria Pagan July 25, 2011

The choice between using a men’s or women’s restroom isn’t conscious for most, but an effort to provide gender-neutral, one-stall bathrooms in all campus buildings will help meet the...

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