Occupy Austin

Good morning and a happy Friday. A cold front should blow in around midnight, meaning weekend lows plummeting into the 40s. Here’s some recent stories…

A federal judge says the City of Austin can no longer ban people from City Hall's plaza.The case revolves around a practice that came to light last year,…

After a weekend of rain, your Monday should be mostly dry. On Sunday, most parts of Central Texas saw an inch to two inches of rain. Here's a roundup of…

Amidst the tarps, sleeping bags, and food wrappers at City Hall during the Occupy Austin protests last fall, three people were not who they appeared to…

Update: KUT News has received a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Here's DPS Media and Communications Press Secretary Tom Vinger:…

Members of Occupy Austin staged a protest at a local Chase Bank branch this afternoon, resulting in protesters’ ejection from the building.Occupy Austin…

Early voting for city elections begins Monday, April 30. There are 14 candidates running for four positions on the Austin City Council. Over the next week…

UT Students Protest for Workers RightsThe Daily Texan reports a total of 19 protesters, not all of them students, were arrested yesterday for occupying UT…

Spring break is definitely over.The Austin City Council convenes to an 89 item-long meeting this morning. Some heavy lifting was accomplished earlier this…

How did a group of Internet enthusiasts evolve from online trolling to altering the course of world politics?That was the focus of a South by Southwest…