Austin|News|
Austin, UT-Austin Streamline Research Partnership
Instead of approving research projects piecemeal from the school, the city has earmarked $7.5M in advance to 'streamline' the arrangement.
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Hello. My name is Tony Cantu, and I cover the Austin region for Patch -- including the outlying communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock, I started my career at the San Antonio Light before an expanded internship at the Wall Street Journal inspired me to pursue business writing for many years at such publications as the San Antonio Business Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Hispanic Business and others. I've also written for the Austin Chronicle, San Antonio Current, Hispanic, and other publications. Please don't hesitate to reach me with any story ideas, tips, comments, or, yes, even complaints. My email is antonio.cantu@patch.com. And thank you for reading!
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Austin|News|
Report On Texas Economy Amid Pandemic Paints Grim Picture
UT-Austin think tank IC2 found steep drops in minority-owned businesses and high public-sector job losses among the economic wreckage.
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Austin|News|
Austin-Area List Of Early Voting Sites For Nov. 3 Election Here
Anticipated record levels of voter participation has prompted officials to urge early voting. Find your nearest polling site here.
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Austin|News|
Austin-Made Beer Made To Inspire Voters
The woman-owned Independence Brewing Co. offers Blood Orange Hefeweizen 'Freak Power' referencing Hunter S. Thompson's '70 race for sheriff.
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Austin|News|
Texas Officials: Vote Early, Prepare Ahead For Nov. 3 Election
Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughes reminds residents of an extended early voting period from Tuesday to Oct. 30, and urges preparation.
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Austin|News|
Texas Secures $20M For Pandemic-Related Counseling Services
The funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Regular Services Crisis Counseling Program adds to $5.8M in other funds.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Teen In Cedar Park, Texas, Sets World Records For Longest Legs
Towering at six feet, ten inches tall, Maci Currin, 17, has legs comprising 60 percent of her total height.
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Austin|News|
Food Bowls Sent To Houston, San Antonio Sites Could Contain Glass
Food regulators said the food is no longer available for purchase, but alert was issued from 'utmost of caution' in averting consumption.
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Austin|News|
Suspects Sought In Gas Station Robbery, Shooting In East Austin
The incident occurred at around 11 p.m. at an East Austin gas station where a clerk was shot during the course of the robbery.
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Austin|News|
Texas Moves To Appeal Federal Ruling On Mail-In Voting
The attorney general filed an emergency motion after a federal judge barred officials from limiting mail-in drop-off boxes to 1 per county.
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Austin|News|
Summer Makes A Comeback Across Central Texas
Summer-like temperatures descended across South Central Texas and the Hill Country, with temperatures near 100 degrees in Austin Saturday.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck In North Austin
The collision occurred along the 9200 block of Burnet Road north of U.S. 183 just before 2 a.m. on Saturday.
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Austin|News|
Austin Día De Los Muertos Celebration Virtual Yet Ambitious
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is poised to host a virtual version of a holiday honoring lost loved ones.
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Austin|News|
Austin Health District Issues Halloween, Día De los Muertos Tips
Given the ongoing reach of coronavirus, Austin Public Health issued tips outlining low-risk activities to avoid spreading the virus.
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Austin|News|
Interstate 35 Lane Closures Scheduled From Oct. 10-16
The Texas Department of Transportation provides a weekly list of lanes closed for road work, yielding a helpful guide for area motorists.
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Austin|News|
Airbnb Bans Groups, Halloween Parties In Texas Amid Coronavirus
The company shared new data on its work combating parties across Texas, noting that 500-plus reservations already have been canceled.
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Austin|News|
Hopdoddy To Open East Austin Site Amid 10th Anniversary
The popular craft burger and brew joint, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, will open its first East Austin location at the new Plaza Saltillo Oct. 22.
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Austin|News|
Austin Issues Primer On 2020 Mobility Elections
Website live, voter brochures, fact sheets on envisioned transit system are available online and for pickup ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Austin|News|
Motorcyclist Dies Trying To Avoid Stalled Car In South Austin
The incident occurred on Tuesday just before 5:10 p.m. along the 6000 block of East Stassney Lane, police said.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Lauds I-35 at Williams Drive Project In Georgetown
The $67.1 million project includes construction of a new Williams Drive bridge over I-35 to accommodate a diverging diamond intersection.
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