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What started out as a mishmosh of Tupperware containers, cardboard, and Duct tape is now a functioning system of pipes, drains, and plastic that turns a standard fish tank into a self-cleaning aquarium and garden - all in one system.

Festival organizers made the announcement Sunday that the singer will follow in the footsteps of past speakers that have included Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed and Dave Grohl.

A set comprised of ten classic standards, the performances feature the appealing singer uplifting the timeless material while accompanied by some of Texas' finest jazz musicians.

Eleven people were injured after a five-vehicle collision on North Lamar Boulevard at 39 1/2 St. around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.

Thousands of bands head to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, next week. A few will come from Chicago.

As is usually the case during South by Southwest, availability is limited and the few rooms that are available for procrastinators are going for prices much higher than normal.

The 2013 Mercedes Sprinter van was delivered through the Austin Mercedes dealership to the SkylesBayne Co.

Willie Nelson and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are among the guests booked for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" during the show's trip to Austin next week.

Coupons.com President & CEO Steven Boal clasps hands with his wife Michele Boal as they are applauded during opening bell ceremonies of the New York Stock Exchange, marking the company's IPO, Friday, March 7, 2014.

If you make it, report back! a Jimmy Kimmel has announced the guests for his show's weeklong stint at the Long Center.

To get a feel for the pulse of the tech industry, it's a good idea to head to Austin, Texas, rather than Silicon Valley this time of the year.

John Koskinen visited Austin's IRS processing facility Thursday morning, and he didn't shy away from questions about recent criticism his agency is now under.

Ballet Austin has unveiled its 2014-2015 season program, which features a sampling of classics - including "Swan Lake," the one on everyone's ballet bucket list, plus original works and a world premiere.

The bridge by San Jacinto dorm is a example of the 2013 master plan's hope to feature Waller Creek more around the university and downtown.

Arro: The team behind the popular 24 Diner and Easy Tiger delivers comforting French food and a smartly curated wine list.

State Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, celebrates with Forth Worth Democrat Wendy Davis after her filibuster to defeat the anti-abortion bill SB5, up for a vote on the last day of the legislative special session on June 25, 2013.

If you were a songwriter, you'd probably feel pretty great if Bruce Springsteen covered one of your songs, right? Now imagine you're a 17-year-old songwriter with only one album to your name, and Bruce still covered one of your songs.

A 27-year-old woman accused of setting her Texas Panhandle-raised husband on fire in April 2012 is on trial for capital murder charges this week in Austin, according to media reports.

A quick scroll through the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture 's website makes one thing clear.

Changes in the annual test that millions of students take will also do away with some vocabulary words such as "prevaricator" and "sagacious" in favor of words more commonly used in school and on the job.