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Texas Wildlife Day sees sharp increase in attendance at fourth annual event

By Areeba Amer - Updated on January 27, 2019 at 11:10 pm

On Saturday, the Texas Memorial Museum hosted its fourth annual Texas Wildlife Day, a free event where the public can learn about various aspects of wildlife through activities and exhibits.
What a drag: Moojo, Austin Pizza, Jamba Juice and Fat Sal’s — some of the Drag’s staples — close permanently

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on January 21, 2019 at 10:51 pm

The Daily Texan reported last summer that restaurants and stores often struggle to survive on the Drag due to high rent and fluctuating sales depending on when classes are in session.
Moojo’s, Austin's Pizza — two of the Drag's staples — close permanently over winter break

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on January 11, 2019 at 12:47 am

The ice cream sandwich and pizza shops closed over winter break. Austin’s Pizza still has another location near campus on Guadalupe and 29th streets, but this was Moojo’s only location.
New scooter rules, regulations likely coming to University of Texas campus in 2019

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on December 21, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Along with ratcheting up scooter impounding, the report recommends requiring companies to reduce the maximum speed of scooters to 8 mph from 15 mph, designate specific parking areas for scooters around campus and develop a cohesive education plan for scooter use on campus.
As the semester comes to a close, here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall

By Savana Dunning, Meghan Nguyen, Raga Justin, Katie Balevic - Updated on December 9, 2018 at 11:40 pm

Here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall, including the midterm elections, the Kavanaugh protest and UTLA Director Phil Nemy.
Reports of robberies decrease in West Campus, Riverside

By Megan Menchaca - Updated on December 7, 2018 at 12:56 am

Since Aug. 29, there have been zero reported robberies in the 78705 zip code, which encompasses UT and West Campus.
Students petition Whole Foods and McDonald’s for meat sourcing

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on December 6, 2018 at 12:00 am

While many Austin residents recognize Whole Foods Market as an environmentally friendly grocery chain, a group of UT students is asking the store to stop what they call environmentally destructive practices.
New city program helps homeless, cleans parks

By Hayden Baggett - Updated on December 5, 2018 at 2:02 am

The homeless population surrounding campus now has an outlet to earn extra cash and find permanent shelter due to a new city program, Workforce First.
Lighting improvements needed for West Campus, according to study

By Megan Menchaca - Updated on December 3, 2018 at 11:45 pm

West Campus needs at least $1.7 million worth of lighting upgrades, according to a study presented by the Austin Transportation Department on Monday.
City cracks down on Lime, temporarily removes scooters

By Raga Justin - Updated on December 2, 2018 at 11:11 pm

Dockless scooter enthusiasts may be seeing a little less green on the streets of Austin.

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