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NewsUT Professor Wins Chemistry PrizeA University of Texas chemist has been honored with a $500,000 prize for inventing a key technology used to produce virtually all modern computer chips. The Japan Prize is awa…... |
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NewsPoll Finds Texas Support for Ban on Assault WeaponsA new survey of Texas voters reveals support for a ban on assault weapons: 49 percent of those surveyed supported a ban on military-style rifles, while 41 percent opposed a ban…... |
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Group Sues City Over Access to Documen...
The city of Austin is being sued by a group claiming that it’s not following open records laws....
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Perry Calls on Obama to Rebuke Holder
Gov. Rick Perry has some unsolicited advice for Barack Obama during the president's visit to Texas on Tuesday: apologize for Attorney General Eric Holder's comments about the state's Voter ID law....
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New App Takes on Public School Records
Notoriously difficult-to-navigate statistics about Texas public schools will become much easier to access today, when the Texas Tribune unveils its Public Schools Explorer – a data app with key academic, financial and enrollment records for all 8,500 public schools in Texas. ...
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Growing Number of Food Stamp Recipient...
More Texans over 60 are receiving food stamps than ever before. The number of people aged 60 to 64 who are getting food assistance has reached almost 85,000 – more than...
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Obama Visit Will Snarl Downtown Traffi...
President Obama is coming to Austin tomorrow for a pair of fundraisers. But even if you’re not attending, the president’s visit may affect your evening commute....
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Seeking the Balance in the American Ps...
Liberal political columnist and commentator E.J. Dionne says throughout much of America’s history, we’ve been able to balance desires pretty well. But he told KUT’s Jennifer Stayton that things have gotten out of whack a couple of times....
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At UT, Smokers Face Insurance Penalty
Employees in the University of Texas System choose their annual benefits package this week. For the first time, those who smoke will be charged a higher insurance premium....
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Cruz, Dewhurst Debate for Final Time T...
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will debate for the last time tonight as part of the final push toward a runoff election for the GOP nomination to the U.S. Senate....
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Economics Hindering New Power Plants
Texas may not have enough electricity to meet the demands of its rapidly growing population. And even a recent decision to raise prices may not be enough to solve the problem....
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Deadline Looms for Austin Energy Chang...
Last month, the council passed a resolution asking the city Electric Utility Commission to examine new ways to govern the utility....
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Drought Putting Cracks in New Stretch ...
Parts of State Highway 130 southeast of Austin may need up to $30 million worth of repairs thanks to the drought. The road was built on clay that dried out and contracted, causing the asphalt to crack....
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Recent Rain Barely Boosts Lake Levels
Parts of North Austin and Round Rock received more than four inches of rain in last night’s storm. But Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are only up a couple of inches....
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Lamar Plaza Development Plans on Hold
A plan to redevelop a popular shopping center in south central Austin seems to have hit the brakes. Developers say it’s just being pushed back a few weeks, but some tenants have heard the plan is being completely pulled off the table....
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Emergency Crews Plot Formula 1 Strateg...
Emergency responders from Austin and Travis County got together today in anticipation of the Formula One race this fall....
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