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Chronicle Endorsement for the Runoff Election

Early voting starts May 20 for the May 28 election

by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Palestinian Woman Finds a Friend in Austin and a Plan to Escape From Gaza

How a Snapchat message turned into an evacuation campaign

by Maggie Q. Thompson

Election Information Early Voting: Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24; Election Day: Tuesday, May 28

Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement City aims to lower housing cost, considers displacement risk

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Brant Bingamon • May 17, 2024

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Early Voting: Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24; Election Day: Tuesday, May 28

May 17 issue

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May 17 issue

After Pro-Palestine Campus Protests, State Senators Call Hearing on Antisemitism

Jewish, Muslim students report more hate since October 7

Lina Fisher • May 15, 2024

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May 10 issue

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

Austin Sanders, May 10 issue

Four in 10 UT Protesters Arrested Weren’t UT Affiliated. Were They “Outside Agitators”?

What UT calls outside disruption, students call a movement

Lina Fisher, May 10 issue

Troopers Pursue Criminal Charges Against Journalist Filming Palestine Protest

DPS alleges assault, journalism experts allege suppression

Austin Sanders, May 10 issue

Adoptable Poison Ivy-Munching Goats Make Dramatic Return to Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

They will be back

Maggie Q. Thompson, May 10 issue

Appeals Court Keeps Austin Police Association Out of Oversight Lawsuit

The decision sends the Oversight Act suit back to trial court

Austin Sanders, May 10 issue

UT’s War on Students

A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.

Lina Fisher, May 3 issue

Remembering the Reasons for the Protests

Students call for UT to divest from weapons manufacturers

Maggie Q. Thompson, May 3 issue

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