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More cities across the country are considered at high risk of a terrorist attack -- including the Austin area.

An early morning fire in North Austin has left at least one apartment heavily damaged by fire.

A pedestrian was hit by three cars in North Austin Thursday morning and one driver did not stop.

Austin authorities say a volunteer at a community radio station set the studios on fire because he was upset that his playlist was changed.

We always hear about shortages at the blood bank, but did you know there is a blood bank just for dogs? It's in Austin, and they need blood too.

Would you like to be pummeled by a otherworldly behemoth? American Gladiator try outs are coming to Austin

Gas prices across the state are falling, but gas prices in Austin and San Marcos are the highest in the state, according to Triple-A The state-wide average is $2.90 per gallon, which is 4 cents less than last ...

Later this year Austin's Solid Waste Services will be rolling out new recycling carts citywide.

Monday, most schools are off, and state businesses are closed since it's Martin Luther King Day.

Austin, Texas - " For many of Austin's lower income residents further education is a just a dream, due to the financial burden associated with an adult education.

“It was something that was openly admitted as a mistake. He owned up to it and corrected it.”

Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina paid himself nearly $57,000 from his campaign funds for mileage reimbursement as he commuted between Houston and Austin, possibly violating state law, a newspaper ... via KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

“That's the principal role and responsibility of the city manager. Beyond that, I want to create an environment inside city hall, with respect to the employees, that encourages their greatest potential.”

Futrell is Austin's outgoing City Manager. Two finalists for City Manager are about to learn which one will soon be calling Austin home. via KEYE-TV Austin

Austin cops are looking for three men who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.

News 8 Austin has learned from a close source that Major Applewhite will be gracing the Forty Acres as an offensive assistant coach.

Austin police are on the hunt for a robber who demanded cash from a Northwest Austin bank Monday morning.

“We only suffered smoke damage but we're going to be out of business.. At this location, for about three weeks”

For the third time in two years, KOOP radio, 91.7 FM, is off the air because of fire. via KVUE.com

Nathaniel Hamilton Detectives allege Nathaniel Hamilton, a bank teller, staged a fake robbery to cover up his theft from his employer at the LCRA Credit Union in Southeast Austin on 3505 Montopolis Drive . via KEYE-TV Austin

Cleanup crews were still on the scene Friday morning. Traffic Conditions Waller Creek, near 6th Street and I-35 in Downtown Austin is fouled after an overnight oil spill.

City workers could take another 12 hours to clean up a ruptured water line that sent thousands of gallons of an oil-and-water mixture over parts of Sixth Street and into Waller Creek on Thursday night, Austin ...

The Austin City Council has named Jelynne Burley and Marc Ott the finalists for the Austin city manager's job. via Austin American Statesman

“The man crossed the street, and I couldn't see him. He came out of nowhere.”

A former Austin mayor was involved in the city's first deadly crash of 2008. It happened Sunday evening in the 10400 block of North Lamar Boulevard, just south of Braker Lane. via KVUE.com

NASA researchers will present new findings to the media on a wide range of space science topics during the 211th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

A brush fire sending clouds of thick black smoke into the air this afternoon in southeastern Travis County is not at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

A body was found Tuesday morning near the downtown hike and bike trail, close to the First Street Bridge.

Texas redshirt sophomore tight end Jermichael Finley has elected to leave school early and enter the 2008 NFL Draft, the Honorable Mention All-Big 12 selection said on Wednesday.

Police investigate a auto/ped collision, which killed a man. Traffic Conditions Austin police confirmed former Austin mayor, Gus Garcia, was the driver of a vehicle, which struck and killed a pedestrian late ...

“Our grasses are high and everything is fuel”

Months of dry, warmer than normal weather have left fields parched across Texas, and a similar forecast through March has fire officials gearing up for the next wildfire season. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“It's not really just about the programs and services we provide, it's (also) about the business community and how they can create new partnerships”

The city of Austin aims to go zero waste by the year 2040. And now city officials have hired an outside consultant to help them get there. via KVUE.com

Austin police arrested a man they believe committed four armed robberies in a period of two days, three of which included car theft. via KEYE-TV Austin

After spending the day sorting through contenders for the spot of Austin city manager, the council narrowed the list down to eight this afternoon. via Austin American Statesman

“Our philosophy is to leave no stone unturned and get to the truth, once we're done we'll take the appropriate action if any”

An Austin police officer is under investigation for paying a prostitute while on the job. via KXAN-TV Austin

West Lake Hills Police Chief Clifford Spratlan got quite a shock Thursday morning.

If you drive a diesel-engine car, you can make that car environmentally friendly.

Natural gas prices have dropped dramatically since 2005, when they spiked after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

“His sleeve had become entangled in a pulley or an auger, and he was mangled severely and held in place for approximately 30 minutes”

A concrete worker is recovering in the hospital Wednesday after his arm was amputated in a workplace accident. via KXAN-TV Austin

Firefighters in Northwest Austin say kids playing with matches sparked a massive fire that burned 13 people out of their homes.

Local Pakistanis fear for their families overseas The riots that are shaking Pakistan in the wake of Benazir Bhutto's assassination can be felt right here in Austin. via News 8 Austin

Man charged with robbing taxi Police charged a man Wednesday with robbing a taxi driver on Christmas Eve and said they are investigating several similar incidents that day. via Austin American-Statesman

“Why did you do that? There was no reason for him to do that. You took my little brother from me”

Watch the Patriots-Giants game here on CBS 42 this Saturday. Kickoff is a 7:15 p.m. Weather Blog Efrain James, 24, was killed in a parking lot Dec. via KEYE-TV Austin

AUSTIN -- By now, it's obvious that the Texas Governor's Mansion is undergoing a major renovation. But top state leaders were taken by surprise when the $10 million project was unveiled in August, long after the Legislature had adjourned for the year.

Since then, Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, has moved into a posh new residence inside a gated community in the Austin suburbs. Taxpayers are picking up the $9,900 monthly rent, plus an undisclosed sum for utilities.

Why renovate the mansion? Read more

Thousands will ring in the New Year Austin-style, as the First Night celebration transforms downtown into a family friendly venue for artists and performers. via KVUE.com

“To see 40-year-old men who did not know how to express their grief”

Austin advertising executive Susan Stamm spent Thanksgiving weekend running errands, watching football and learning to help people touched by violence and death. via Austin American Statesman