APD Chief Art Acevedo receives praise for peace, criticism for defending cops' actions By David Maly - Updated on November 12, 2012 at 1:53 am Chief of the Austin Police Department, was met with praise and protest Sunday night.
New Politics Forum examines American electorate through election results By Jordan Rudner - Updated on November 12, 2012 at 12:50 am For analysts and political scientists, the election serves as a source of data that can provide insight into the American electorate.
With Formula 1 approaching, Capital Metro bus drivers may strike By Joshua Fechter, David Maly - Updated on November 12, 2012 at 12:40 am The union representing bus drivers on about half of Capital Metro’s 83 routes voted last week to authorize a potential strike.
Austin Veterans Day parade honors war heroes By Carly Coen - Updated on November 12, 2012 at 12:32 am Travis county residents stood in silent anticipation Sunday as the nation’s colors were presented at the start of Austin’s annual Veterans Day parade.
City Council postpones implementation of Riverside development regulating plan By Joshua Fechter - Updated on November 9, 2012 at 2:11 am The Austin City Council voted to postpone the implementation of a new regulating plan for development in the East Riverside Corridor.
Businesses may seek temporary exemption from plastic bag ban By Joshua Fechter - Updated on November 9, 2012 at 2:05 am The Austin City Council unanimously approved amendments to a city ordinance passed earlier this year banning businesses’ use of plastic bags.
Suspect in multiple groping incidents arrested By David Maly - Updated on November 9, 2012 at 12:29 am Austin police arrested a man suspected of groping people at multiple locations in the Austin area.
Austin decreases crime rates across the board By Taylor Hampton - Updated on November 8, 2012 at 12:47 am Austin now has the third lowest violent crime rate of all U.S. cities with more than 500,000 people, according to 2011 FBI crime statistics
Proposition 3 passes, seeks more geographical representation By David Loewenberg - Updated on November 7, 2012 at 2:13 am On Proposition 3, also known as the 10-1 plan, 60 percent voted “Yes” and 40 percent voted “No.”
Proposition 1 for UT-Austin medical school passes By Joshua Fechter - Updated on November 7, 2012 at 2:12 am UT is one step closer to establishing a medical school after voters approved a ballot initiative Tuesday.
