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Americans to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade, Perry calls for sanctions

The Associated Press June 30, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry urged the U.S. attorney general to take action Wednesday against Americans who plan to take part in a pro-Palestinian protest by sailing to the Gaza Strip to challenge an Israeli...

Safety measures to secure glass at W Hotel

Diego Cruz June 30, 2011

Downtown streets were blocked after glass fell from the W Hotel Tuesday afternoon. A balcony glass panel shattered and fell, breaking two other panels beneath it and landing in the hotel’s...

Restaurants aim to open doors

Will Alsdorf June 30, 2011

The building on 24th and Guadalupe streets that formerly housed Follett’s Intellectual Property bookstore will be home to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Noodles &...

Risk of fire prevents Fourth of July firework events

Will Alsdorf June 30, 2011

Much of Texas will have to go without the rockets’ red glare to illuminate the stars and stripes this Fourth of July because the sale and personal use of fireworks are banned in Travis and surrounding...

Blood gathered at SG drive has potential to save storm victims

Diego Cruz June 30, 2011

The recent Student Government blood drive could provide relief for more than 130 victims of this spring’s deadly storms. Tornadoes ravaged Tuscaloosa, Ala., in April and Joplin, Mo., in May,...

Formula 1 to bring economical, academic opportunities to Austin

Liz Farmer June 30, 2011

Austin City Council approved a contract Wednesday that enables the city to host the first U.S. Formula 1 race since 2007, allowing construction on the track to move forward. After lengthy public...

Decreased state funding leads to fewer grants, more worries

Huma Munir June 30, 2011

UT lost 19 percent of its state and federal grants and scholarships for the next academic year, which means students will see much less money in their financial aid packages when the Office of Student...

Student Government allocates funds to organizations

Victoria Pagan June 30, 2011

Fourteen student organizations competed against each other last month for funds from the new Student Government summer finance committee. Student Government officials allocated $4225 overall to...

Closing thoughts on the 82nd Legislature

William James Gerlich June 30, 2011

Editors note: As the 82nd legislative session wound down Tuesday and Wednesday, The Daily Texan’s William James Gerlich collected final thoughts from legislators and leadership on the successes...

Debates, blame games ensue after legislative special session

William James Gerlich June 30, 2011

Wednesday marked the close of the 82nd legislative special session rife with political posturing, finger pointing and headline-grabbing, values-based bills. In the process, senators and representatives...

Coalition, Powers fight back against report’s negative assessment of UT officials

Huma Munir June 30, 2011

A report by The Center of College Affordability and Productivity classifies high-level administrators as the least productive members of the University, according to a Texas Coalition for Excellence...

Texas Legislature passes appropriations bill, denies anti-groping law

William James Gerlich June 29, 2011

TSA Anti-Groping Bill The House of Representatives did not pass the controversial Transportation Security Administration Anti-Groping bill after parliamentary failures to suspend the rules for a...

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