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Changing face of drug cartels in Mexico could affect Austin, April 5, 2010 — Federal, state and local law enforcement officials updated City of Austin public safety commissioners on the state of drug-trafficking in Texas and where Austin stands in the mix.
Doggett: Health care reform promises better tomorrow, March 31, 2010 — Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett discusses how he believes the health care reform bill will help the American public. News 8 had a similar interview with Republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul Tuesday.
McCaul: Health care bill to have unintended consequences, March 30, 2010 — Republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul discusses what he believes the health care reform bill will cost the American public. News 8 aired a similar interview with Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Wednesday.
President Obama signs federal student loan overhaul, March 30, 2010 — President Barack Obama has signed a law that finalizes his health care overhaul and makes the government the issuer of all federal college loans.
White, Shami square off in a mild, well-mannered debate, February 9, 2010 — Former Houston Mayor Bill White and hair mogul Farouk Shami debated for the first time Monday night before a live television audience.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate Monday, February 9, 2010 — Former Houston Mayor Bill White and businessman Farouk Shami will square off for the first time Monday night.
News analysis leading into Obama’s first State of the Union, January 27, 2010 — As Congress and President Barack Obama watch their approval ratings drop, the nation will watch as Obama delivers his first State of the Union address in less than ideal circumstances.
Manor combines social networking, civic engagement, January 20, 2010 — The City of Manor is testing out a new platform to engage the community.
Few dull moments thick mark thick rivalry in GOP debate, January 15, 2010 — In the first gubernatorial Republican primary debate in the state of Texas since 1990, Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison put on the boxing gloves, as GOP activist Debra Medina made her debut with a bit of a splash.
3 Republican camps, each anticipating success in debate, January 14, 2010 — Republican heavyweights Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, along with GOP activist Debra Medina, square off Thursday night at the University of North Texas.
New state appraisal laws to take effect Jan. 1, December 29, 2009 — Several new laws will take effect with the coming of the new year. Many of the new laws will reform the appraisal process for property taxpayers.
UT System to keep field lab on Brackenridge Tract, December 22, 2009 — The University of Texas System Board of Regents will not do away with the biological field laboratory on the 350-acre Brackenridge Tract in West Austin.
Photographer captures history of change in Austin, December 12, 2009 — Documentary photographer Alan Pogue walks us through his portrayal of Austin’s activist history in the 1970s.
Service, volunteerism take spotlight at Obama speech, October 16, 2009 — President Barack Obama’s appearance alongside former President George H.W. Bush at Texas A&M Friday comes on the heels of legislation that boosted federal support for community service.
Eager supporters, angry protesters enfold Obama visit, October 16, 2009 — President Barack Obama will join former President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Points of Light program.
City of Austin to consider open container ban for E. Austin, October 14, 2009 — The Austin City Council will consider a measure supported by East Austin community leaders and business owners. If passed, the ordinance would ban public drinking in the area. Public drinking is legal in some parts of town.
Police chief responds to report critical of APD investigation, October 6, 2009 — The Austin police chief responds Tuesday to a report released Monday that says APD’s internal investigation into the shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders was “biased toward the involved officers in a way which undermines the credibility of its investigation.”
Texas Senate approves amending top 10 percent law, March 25, 2009 — In 2007 the Texas Senate voted to pass a similar bill to amend the state’s automatic admissions rule for students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. The bill was later shot down in the Texas House. Once again a similar bill passes in the Senate, but awaits House approval.
Fresh from the garden taste adds weight to the wallet, March 18, 2009 — Mental recession or real recession, many have found themselves pinching pennies and eating home-cooked meals. So why not save a little more dough, and grow some cost-efficient veggies, fruits and herbs?
Treasure City puts the thrift back in thrift store, March 18, 2009 — From yoga lessons to used furniture to a home-cooked meal in a crock-pot, Treasure City Thrift turn the idea of resourcefulness into practice.
Public education leaders stress value of stimulus funding, March 17, 2009 — Texas public education leaders testify before the House committee overseeing the state’s portion of the federal stimulus package Tuesday. Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott says they will have a concrete plan for the allocation of federal dollars to public education.
Austin gets bad economic news from Dallas, March 17, 2009 — According to report issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Austin’s economy has slowed the most in recent months, and since it has large shares in such cyclically sensitive industries, it could suffer the worst this year.
Proposed changes to top 10 percent law stir debate, March 11, 2009 — Black and Latino lawmakers expressed dismay at proposals to scale back the state’s automatic admissions rule for the University of Texas, stating that they feared the change would reduce minority representation at the university.
Fate of UTMB contingent on support from Capitol, March 10, 2009 — In September, Hurricane Ike dealt a big blow to the University of Texas Medical Branch on Galveston Island, which in turn dealt a blow to the supply of medical treatment in the region. Some have suggested the facility move inland, but UTMB wants to stay on the island and rebuild.
UTIMCO board awards $1 million bonus for CEO, February 5, 2009 — The Compensation Committee for the University of Texas Investment Management Company approved and awarded a $1.05 million bonus for its CEO.
Immigration activists content with recommendation to city, June 23, 2008 — A City of Austin commission issued a recommendation to city council, giving voice to community protests over the implementation of immigration control at the Travis County Jail.
The Daily Texan
(Please note The Daily Texan lost all its online archives in 2008, and while it has recovered them, each story states that it was updated Jan. 9, 2009. It was not updated, rather it was restored to its proper location.)
Lack of salary increase could lose professors, May 8, 2007 — In President William Powers’ first state of the University address last fall, he vowed to make UT the best University in the country by increasing faculty salaries to attract better researchers, better students and more funding. As the semester comes to its end, some UT faculty have yet to see those promises manifest.
Aid officer had signed UT’s ethics agreement, May 8,2007 — Financial aid director Lawrence Burt signed an ethics policy before he sold about $14,000 worth of stocks he owned in the parent company of one of the University’s preferred lenders.
Financial aid office under fire, May 1, 2007 — After documents divulged a list of lender-provided aperitifs and barbecues for staff at UT’s Office of Student Financial Services, UT President William Powers said that until the UT System completes its investigation into the office, the staff better not even go to lunch - with lenders, that is.
Gifts were factored into UT’s ranking of preferred lenders, April 30, 2007 — UT’s Office of Student Financial Services accepted steak house dinners, after-work happy hours, ice cream carts and goodie buckets from lenders vying to keep or obtain a spot on the University’s preferred lender list.
Cabinet member asks UT official to resign from board, April 10, 2007 — The U.S. Department of Education secretary has asked Lawrence Burt, the UT financial aid official under investigation by the UT System and the New York attorney general’s office, to resign from the education department’s Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
UT financial aid office under inquiry, April 6, 2007 — The UT System and the New York attorney general’s office agreed to coordinate efforts in the investigation of Associate Vice President and Director of Student Financial Services Lawrence Burt, only hours after Burt was placed on academic leave Thursday.
Student loan inquiry hits UT, April 5, 2007 — A burgeoning investigation by the New York attorney general into financial partnerships between the nation’s universities and student-loan companies they endorse enveloped UT-Austin Wednesday.
UT financial aid officer placed on administrative leave, April 5, 2007 — University officials placed Associate Vice President and Director of Student Financial Services Lawrence Burt on administrative leave today, pending the completion of an investigation into a potential conflict of interest.
Center for Middle Eastern Studies rejects partisan groups, Jan. 27, 2007 — Universities across the country are contending with the influence Middle East politics and partisan interest groups have on who the institutions promote, hire and invite to speak. The issue has brought into question the line between free speech and academic professionalism.
UTEP claims graduation rates poor measurement, Nov. 29, 2006 — National and state leaders continuously pressure public universities to improve graduation rates, based on a flawed system of measurement that underestimates the performance of institutions serving low-income, part-time student populations, according to UT System administrators.
Low-risk backfires for UT, Nov. 22, 2006 — The University of Texas Investment Management Company avoided high-risk investments this year in anticipation of a market dive that didn’t happen, causing the investment firm’s performance to fall short, said UT System Regent Robert Rowling.
Panhandle wildfires scorch cattle ranches, March 19, 2006 — Wildfires in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles have scorched nearly 1 million acres, killed 11 people and resulted in the loss of at least 10,000 livestock.
Texas farmers ask for government drought aid, Jan. 30, 2006 — For the first time since 1996, Texas farm and cattle organizations have requested federal assistance to confront threats posed by droughts. Texas drought losses have reached $1.5 billion, according to an estimate by the Texas Cooperative Extension, the research arm at Texas A&M University.
