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Austin man dies in four-vehicle collision; sex offender faces new charges
Man killed in four-vehicle wreck Kenneth Sweeney, 19, of Austin died after the pickup he was driving struck at least three other vehicles on FM 812 just east of Texas 130 in southern Travis County on Tuesday, ...
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Man charged with holiday sexual assault
A man is behind bars Saturday after sexually assaulting a child over the Fourth of July holiday.
Rising North Texan stars of mini-comedy 'As the Bell Rings' talk about their Disney world
By ROBERT PHILPOT It's not really that surprising that so many young actors from Dallas-Fort Worth are on TV right now.
Convicted man asks judge for jailhouse protection
A man accused of molesting two children at the Austin motel managed to ask a Travis County judge for jailhouse protection on Wednesday.
APD officer fired for insubordination
An Austin police detective is planning to appeal Police Chief Art Acevedo's decision to fire him.
Travis County history emerges from archives
Thanks to modern technology, the giants of our time will live on as long as we can imagine.
Semi Flips Onto Its Side on I-10 During Rush Hour Traffic
A wreck on Interstate Ten Wednesday morning left an 18-wheeler on its side, mangled across the highway, and the effects of the crash spanning what seemed to be the entire city.
Austin area school districts feeling pain at the pump
The rising cost of fuel is hitting school districts hard. Some are planning for increase of more than 50 percent.
Emma Acosta takes District 3 under wing
Ensuring the construction of a new Cielo Vista Branch Library, improving quality of life for all neighborhoods and stoking more feedback from the community are the issues East-Central city Rep.
Elroy residents want subdivision plans scrapped
Residents of the Elroy community, southeast of Austin, urged Travis County commissioners on Tuesday to reject a proposed 1,700-home subdivision.
Warrants issued after baby dies, tests positive for cocaine
Warrants have been issued for the parents of an infant that tested positive for cocaine.
Late model series coming to Red River on Saturday
The Texas Super Racing Series for late models will be at Red River Speedway on Saturday night.
Friday Night Lights' actor has a new role
The Emmy award winning television series, F riday Night Lights , helped jump start the careers of several young actors as well as the film career for the city of Austin.
Teen dies in early morning accident
A teenager is dead after a vehicle rollover accident in Del Valle just after midnight.
Former Del Valle bus driver sentenced for solicitation
A former Del Valle school bus driver was sentenced to four months in prison Wednesday for soliciting a minor online, the Texas Attorney General's Office said.
William D. Plato, former area resident, passed away on his 82nd birthday, May 9, 2008, at his home with his wife and family at his side. via Alton Telegraph
Someone on the Texas Teachers Chatboard is asking about a state-wide blacklist for uppity and/or naughty teachers. via Austin American Statesman
Del Valle voters return incumbents to school board
Voters return school board members Two incumbents fended off challengers for seats on the Del Valle school board. via Austin American-Statesman
SMCISD: Incumbent, challenger grab posts
San Marcos CISD voters on Saturday elected challenger David T. Castillo and incumbent Margie Villalpando to the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees. via San Marcos Daily Record