Indie band, bus does good for Texas firefighters By Allison Harris - Updated on September 18, 2011 at 10:47 pm Indie-pop group came to Austin for a music festival, had a spare bus, decided to contribute to Bastrop area firefighters.
All preparations for ACL a go By Jody Serrano - Updated on September 16, 2011 at 9:15 am APD will have extra police officers on duty inside and outside of ACL, handling everything from parking to drunkenness.
Austin community, vendors gather to raise funds for Bastrop wildfires victims By Lydia Herrera - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 10:06 am The entirety of the proceeds are going directly to the American Red Cross, which will go toward providing aid and supplies
Lack of upkeep on cemeteries has Austin citizens worried By Jillian Bliss - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 12:38 am The five Austin city cemeteries contain the remains of historic figures, including several individuals significant to UT.
APD officials question city councils potential budget cuts By Jillian Bliss - Updated on September 13, 2011 at 12:04 am City council members debated potential cuts to the Austin Police Department on Monday during the first reading and review of the 2012 city budget.
Burn ban enforcement extends to smoking at ACL By Allie Kolechta - Updated on September 13, 2011 at 12:03 am Smokers with ACL tickets may have to make their way outside of Zilker Park for a smoke break.
UT and Austin community hasten to provide relief for Bastrop residents By Syeda Hasan - Updated on September 12, 2011 at 11:30 pm The fires, which have affected more than 34,000 acres of land, are now approximately 60 percent contained.
School of Information hopes to save history lost by wildfires By Allison Harris - Updated on September 11, 2011 at 11:52 pm The school felt compelled to assist wildfire victims by holding its first public workshop.
Man attempts assault, flees Texas State campus By Jillian Bliss - Updated on September 9, 2011 at 11:32 am Texas State University Police said 29-year-old Aleczandar Yorick Lovern fled the campus after attempting assault with an 8 to 10-inch knife.
Protesters hold weekly demonstration in front of Capitol By John Farey - Updated on September 8, 2011 at 10:06 am A women’s group marked the pending 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by holding its 520th weekly vigil in front of the State Capitol on Wednesday.