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Garrido in line for milestone win this weekend

Augie Garrido can’t remember his first win as a collegiate coach. Not to say that’s surprising — it happened more than 40 years ago at San Francisco State. »Read More

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Workers, allies call for safety measures

Every two-and-a-half days a construction worker dies on the job in the United States, said a Workers Defense Project policy analyst at a rally Thursday at the Capitol. »Read More

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The Tailgate Toll

It will cost more for Longhorn fans to enjoy the pre-football game sacraments of beer and grilled food if a Parking and Transportation Services proposal on tailgating passes. »Read More

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Russian community calls Austin home

As patrons used the burning wick to light each other’s candles, the sanctuary of the Russian Orthodox church illuminated in undulation. »Read More

News

Senior fights against deportation after arrest
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By Victoria Pagan | 4/28/2011
Urban studies senior Raul Zamora may not graduate in 2012 after a broken taillight led UT police to discover his undocumented immigrant status.
The Tailgate Toll
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By Matthew Stottlemyre | 4/28/2011
It will cost more for Longhorn fans to enjoy the pre-football game sacraments of beer and grilled food if a Parking and Transportation Services proposal on tailgating passes.
City Council may alter structure of membership
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By Allie Kolechta | 4/28/2011
City Council began the process of reforming its membership structure with a proposal at a regular meeting Thursday.
Workers, allies call for safety measures
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By Lauren Guidice | 4/28/2011
Every two-and-a-half days a construction worker dies on the job in the United States, said a Workers Defense Project policy analyst at a rally Thursday at the Capitol.
APD launches program to enable online filing of police reports
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By William James | 4/28/2011
Filing a paper police report for petty crimes can be a hassle, and the Austin Police Department hopes its new online system will simplify the process.

Opinion

Quotes to note
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By Daily Texan Editorial Board | 4/28/2011
“It’s the sand being put in the oyster around which the pearl grows.”
Protect HIV/AIDS funding
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By Heath Cleveland | 4/28/2011
Keep in mind that a penny saved isn’t always a penny earned — and sometimes saving pennies today can kill people tomorrow.
THE FIRING LINE: Mock trial’s “laudable success”
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By Janet Landry | 4/27/2011
Two weeks ago, the UT mock trial team placed third at the National Mock Trial Competition, effectively ranking us third in the nation out of 600 teams from 300 universities that competed.
You should care about the Farm Bill
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By Kate Clabby | 4/27/2011
But contrary to what you might think, that processed junk is not cheap by some accident of the free market.
Applauding Powers
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By Douglas Luippold for the editorial board | 4/27/2011
We applaud Powers for protecting the University’s academic reputation, even when it pits him against those with the power to remove him from office.

Sports

Men's & women's track and field: Sutherland, Simmons pace Longhorns at Penn Relays
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By Staff reports | 4/29/2011
Brock Simmons finished second in the men's Olympic Development 5,000-meter run and Sara Sutherland posted the second-fastest time by a Texas athlete since 1988 in the women's 5,000 to finish in third on Thursday at the Penn Relays.
Texas ready to take on lower-seeded Cornhuskers
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By Wes Maulsby | 4/29/2011
Texas begins its postseason today with Nebraska in the first round of the Big 12 tournament. Texas earned the No. 3 seed in the conference, while Nebraska is No. 6.
Longhorns hope for Big 12 Championship three-peat
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By Blake McAdow | 4/29/2011
After a thus-far successful spring, the Longhorns know a final push could get them to the promise land: the NCAA Championships in May.
Horns take on Wildcats, would face OU with win
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By Alex Endress | 4/29/2011
The No. 25 Longhorns battle seventh-seeded Kansas State today in their first match of the 2011 Big 12 Championship at Baylor Tennis Center in Waco.
Conference champion Pressel voted Player of the Year
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By Stephanie Yarbrough | 4/29/2011
After a record-setting performance at the Big 12 Championship, where she won the individual title with a score of eight-under, sophomore Madison Pressel added another accolade to her season on Thursday when the Big 12 named her the conference’s female Golf Player of the Year.

Life & Arts

Boat festival celebrates Chinese tradition
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By Danielle Wallace | 4/28/2011
Austinites can expect the thunder of drums Saturday as a small fleet of whimsically-painted, authentic dragon-faced boats cut across the water on Lady Bird Lake and people come together to celebrate a deeply rooted Chinese tradition.
Russian community calls Austin home
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By Julie Rene Tran | 4/28/2011
As patrons used the burning wick to light each other’s candles, the sanctuary of the Russian Orthodox church illuminated in undulation.
Latest street racing sequel revs up the silver screen
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By Alex Williams | 4/28/2011
What’s more shocking than five films dedicated entirely to the appeal of fast cars and testosterone is that the franchise’s fifth film is easily its best.
Bands’ latest albums integrate low-fidelity sound, punk scene
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By Francisco Marin | 4/27/2011
It isn’t necessary, at least for Black Lips and Vivian Girls, to cite the growing lo-fi trend in music anymore.
Vivian Girls describe theme of music, plans for summer
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By Francisco Marin | 4/27/2011
For Vivian Girls, singer-guitarist Cassie Ramone always asserted that the band wasn’t intended to be associated with the leagues of lo-fi bands emulating its sound, while also vehemently denying that the band’s all-female roster was some sort of gimmick.
 

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