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35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Forty Acres

On July 27, 1990, The Daily Texan’s front page included an article headed “Local activists laud signing of federal disabled rights legislation,” which was ...

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3 generations, 3 Longhorns: How a grandmother’s legacy created a family of Longhorns

Araceli Mecom was even more inspired to go to college after hearing The Eyes of Texas every day when she walked into her high ...

Shaun Mendis
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‘Little Ramen Tatsu-Ya’ set to open on The Drag, bringing Japanese street food to students

Tatsu Aikawa, who came to Austin as a cultural exchange student from Tokyo, lived in a hippy commune and skated with the hipsters on ...

Shaun Mendis
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No Girl Walks Alone strengthens Austin’s female community with group walks

Groups of ladies go to downtown Austin to stroll with strangers as the sun rises or sets. By forming new friendships and spending time ...

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Four Record Friday delivers album listening parties across the city

Listening to his favorite albums is the ultimate experience for Chris Cates, the inventor of Four Record Friday. Four Record Friday began as an ...

Shaun Mendis
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Central Market’s 30-year Hatch Chile Pepper Celebration leaves a fiery taste

One roaster and one pallet of Hatch peppers were all that Central Market had when it initially opened in Austin. Customers started purchasing pounds ...

Shaun Mendis
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Backyard BBQ Nights Summer Series to help raise funds for Central Texas floods

The nights at Meanwhile Brewing Co. have only just begun, even if the sun is setting and the weather is starting to drop. The ...

Shaun Mendis
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Birdhouse Books and Lin Cognito’s Murder Mystery Parties promote sapphic identity through literary singles event

Books of all genres, unique trinkets, and handcrafted gifts are piled high on shelves and tables at Birdhouse Books. Abby Strite, the owner, greets ...

Shaun Mendis
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The Drop-In delivers free summer to Austin’s live music culture

Every Thursday evening throughout Austin’s warm summer nights, the city’s Long Center lawn transforms into a vibrant gathering spot where live music fills the ...

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Victory Lap hosts weekly ‘Love Island’ screenings, brings West Campus together during quieter summer months

With beach chairs and blankets sprawled across Victory Lap’s outdoor lawn, students transform the iconic West Campus sports bar into their own “Love Island” ...

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