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Early voting could decide close Texas governor and US Senate races
Voters in Texas are set to cast early ballots starting Monday, with high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate drawing national attention.The early voting
Austin police to detail 11 animal cruelty warrants issued in September
The Austin Police Department’s Animal Cruelty Unit issued 11 arrest warrants in September, and police officials plan to discuss the cases at a news conference T
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POLL: How do you plan to vote in the Nov. 3 election?
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, for the Nov. 3 general election, giving Texans nearly two weeks to cast their ballots before Election Day.Early voting runs
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Development leaders’ work with donors helps build the future of UT
With more than $7 billion in gifts from more than 350,000 alumni and friends, the What Starts Here campaign stands as the largest fundraising campaign in the University’s history and among the most successful in public higher education. The post Development leaders’ work with donors helps build t...
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Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers found that even modest time spent helping others was associated with cognitive benefits. The post Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s appeared first on UT News .
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Austin city code bans hunting, feeding deer
Hunting and feeding a deer are both misdemeanor offenses in Austin.
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Central Texas water towers compete for national Tank of the Year title
Water towers in four Central Texas communities are in the running for national recognition, and residents have until Friday to help one of them win.Tanks in Man
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Tesla Cybercab Spotted Giving Unsupervised Rides in Austin - BASENOR
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Bastrop County residents urge transparency on proposed data center, gas plant project
Residents in Cedar Creek are urging Bastrop County leaders to take action they say would bring more transparency to a proposed data center and natural gas power