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May 09, 2014

Austin Police Diversity Training Program Feels Growing Pains

A program meant to better understand the city’s diverse cultural groups is growing with the city.

May 09, 2014

Texas Nonprofits Hunting for More Spanish-Speaking Volunteers

The need for bilingual volunteers is growing as the region’s Hispanic population expands.

May 08, 2014

Who Will Benefit Most from the SAT’s Proposed Makeover?

Test-prep providers aren’t concerned about the College Board decision to offer free test-prep materials.

May 08, 2014

Austin Miracle League a Home Run for Disabled Children

The Miracle League is a baseball organization for youth with physical and cognitive disabilities.

May 08, 2014

Beekeeping Takes Off In Central Texas

Ewing and Sabra Brown hope to turn honey and beeswax into a source of retirement income.

May 07, 2014

For Ukrainian Americans, Events in Eastern Europe are Up-close and Personal

Most Ukrainian Americans in Texas show their support online and through protests and petitions.

May 07, 2014

Hip-hop Artist Vows to Make Austin — and Himself — a Star

Dre Prince is determined to become the first breakout hip-hop artist from Austin.

May 06, 2014

Texas School for the Blind Sees a Future in Tennis

An instructor and the United States Tennis Association brought adaptive tennis to the school.

May 06, 2014

Triathlete Shows Power of Commitment

Texas junior Grace Rowse competes in triathlons seven years after a debilitating skiing accident.

May 02, 2014

Radio Show Is Death Row Vigil

Execution Watch telling the stories of those who are about to die by execution.

May 02, 2014

Farmers Face Challenge to Win Acceptance of Genetically Modified Wheat

Big agriculture is trying to allay consumers’ fear of biotech danger in genetically modified wheat.

Apr 28, 2014

Eagle Ford Shale Oil Boom Leaves Poverty In Its Wake

In the midst of Texas’ oil boom, some are still struggling.

Apr 25, 2014

In Plano as in New York City, Heroin Is a Killer

Heroin continues to haunt Plano as the drug gains traction across the U.S.

Apr 22, 2014

Seeing Is Believing: For Athletes, Picturing Success Is a Winner

For years, elite athletes have claimed that visualization improves their athletic performances, and a UT professor is sorting out the science behind it.

Apr 20, 2014

Local Enthusiasm Key to Texas’ Nuclear-Waste Future

The onus is on Texas communities to step forward to host the nation’s most hazardous nuclear waste.

Apr 18, 2014

Texas Figure Skating on Rise Despite Sweltering Climate

Thanks to top-level coaches and local hockey, Texas is becoming a hub for figure skating.

Apr 18, 2014

South By Southwest Puts New Austin Bike-Sharing Program on a Roll

B-Cycle set a record during SXSW, but its San Antonio program lags behind Austin’s progress.

Apr 18, 2014

EoT: Farrah’s Face and a Fairy Tale Debate

A roundup of news, columns and features about the state.

Apr 18, 2014

‘Fat Bottom’ Dancers Offer Alternative to ‘Sexy’

The women of Fat Bottom are trying to spark a change in the way female bodies are viewed.

Apr 16, 2014

Austin Wages $500,000 Battle Against Graffiti

The city plays a game of cat and mouse with graffiti artists and taggers.