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Cap Metro changes more than 50 bus routes in historic revamp of system

By Eilish O'Sullivan - Updated on June 8, 2018 at 4:06 pm

Capital Metro made changes to more than 50 bus routes in the Austin area on Sunday, including routes to and from the University.
City approves new plan to end homelessness

By Allyson Waller - Updated on May 2, 2018 at 10:55 pm

A new action plan could be bold enough to end homelessness in Austin, said Ann Howard, executive director of the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO).
Where did all the dockless electric scooters go?

By Meara Isenberg - Updated on April 29, 2018 at 11:26 pm

Students opening their Bird or LimeBike dockless electric scooter apps over the weekend were not greeted with the usual flood of icons signifying available scooters in the campus area.
Residents of Goodall Wooten dormitory told they must leave by May 16

By Chase Karacostas, Meara Isenberg - Updated on April 25, 2018 at 11:42 pm

The Goodall Wooten is a plain, high-rise dormitory building located on The Drag. Last week, they learned the building would be closing its doors, giving them a month’s warning before they must leave.
Court decision on sanctuary cities could have little effect on Texas, APD

By Allyson Waller - Updated on April 25, 2018 at 10:56 pm

Last week, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a nationwide injunction, ruling it was unconstitutional for the federal government to withhold funds from local jurisdictions that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement. However, this decision could mean little for the state of Texas, said Denise Gilman, UT law clinical professor.
Prime deal or nightmare? Austin hesitates to welcome Amazon headquarters

By Raga Justin - Updated on April 25, 2018 at 12:17 am

A new poll from Elon University indicates that Austin residents may not be thrilled if Amazon decides to plant its second home base here.
Travis County breaks voter registration record, Texas may soon have online voting

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on April 22, 2018 at 11:57 pm

Travis County now has the highest total number of registered voters ever in the county with more than 740,000 people registered.
UT students, Austin schools gathered at the Capitol saying “enough” to gun violence

By Estefania Rodriguez - Updated on April 22, 2018 at 11:49 pm

Approximately 1,000 people participated in a national walkout against gun violence on Friday at the Texas Capitol with dozens of UT students and nine registered Austin area schools present.
Students celebrate the legacy of Selena Quintanilla at Flor Festival

By Megan Menchaca - Updated on April 19, 2018 at 12:44 am

A festival honoring the late Selena Quintanilla has made its way to UT.
Grab your sunglasses; future of homeless population brightened by new student organization

By Gracie Awalt - Updated on April 19, 2018 at 12:38 am

A group of students started taking steps to lower the amount of homeless people in Austin.

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