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The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Capitol grounds through the weekend in anticipation of the protest. Organizers called the move an attempt to "repress" pro-Palestinian organizing in the state.
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For the first time in 80 years, Austin's elected leaders have voted to lower the amount of space needed to build one house — down to 1,800 square feet of land.
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The annual music celebration is scheduled to take place Oct. 4-6 and 11-13 in Zilker Park. Local acts scheduled to perform include Being Dead, Promqueen, Kalu & The Electric Joint, and The Tiarras.
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The biggest obstacle to putting beds in place of desks and work stations comes from the far different space needs for the two uses.
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Residents in six neighborhoods voted on whether to "disannex" from the City of Austin in the May 4 election. Land near Blue Goose Road in Northeast Austin and a portion of land in River Place in West Austin will also be removed.
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Austin City Council promised to revisit its water plans after members of an key advisory panel said they were not ambitious enough.
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A resolution passed Thursday would prevent city money and staff from being used to investigate or prosecute transgender people seeking health care.
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The six areas totalling nearly 2 square miles – the largest area being Lost Creek in West Austin.
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It’s an election that has attracted little attention. But it could have consequences for the local property tax system.
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Churches around the university have found themselves providing food, medical aid and spiritual support amid pro-Palestinian protests and the police response.
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Austin is struggling with drought. But members of a key advisory board say the city's water utility could do more to conserve.
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But City Council members expressed concern about spending $500,000 more on an approach that doesn't get people into more permanent housing.