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Austin Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Austin, TX.

Results 1 - 20 of 35,913 in Austin, TX

  1. National Bike to Work day is FridayRead the original story

    30 min ago | The New Braunfels Herald

    ... you need to drop one off and leave it is fine." Modeled after similar cooperatives worldwide and in U.S. cities like Austin and Portland, Ore., the effort reduces traffic congestion and pollution by means of healthy, human-powered transport. "If ...

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    Related Topix: New Braunfels, TX

  2. SWA passenger on cell phone says father critically illRead the original story

    1 hr ago | KXAN-TV Austin

    The case of a Southwest Airlines passenger cited for talking on his cell phone during a flight from Austin apparently involved his critically ill father.

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    Related Topix: Transportation, Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Cell Phones, Electronics, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

  3. Puc Must Act After Power Company Reneges on Fixed RatesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    ... most Texans because rates have not climbed as much as the price of natural gas. But some public utilities, including Austin, San Antonio and San Marcos, still charge about 10 cents a kilowatt hour. The best rates in North Texas are about 14 cents, ...

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    Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Texas

  4. Courthouse recordsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    ... arrest and drug violation near a school or park were dismissed at the request of the commonwealth. Jury Session Judge Austin T. Philbin Jason A. Herold, 30, of 49 Maple St., Oakham, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or .08 percent ...

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  5. TV to the 'Rescue'Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    ... in food, and hope they go out and broaden their horizons from that." McGarvey, an editorial assistant at the Austin-American Statesman, was one of 14 first-season rescuees, out of 2,000 applicants, chosen for the show. McGarvey sought Boome's help ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Rescue Chef, Entertainment, Television, Dining

  6. Kacy Crowley CD ReleaseRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    From myspace.com/kacycrowley : Austin singer/songwriter Kacy Crowley is back with her third independent release, Cave.

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    Related Topix: MySpace.com, Startups, Events

  7. Champagne with FriendsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    ... Town GO TO YOUTUBE and search for Champagne with Friends. Thomas Champagne is a Beaumont, Tx. native now residing in Austin, TX.. He cut his musical teeth touring with such bands as the funk/rock group 4D2 and Folsom Creek a rock/bluegrass mix. He ...

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    Related Topix: MySpace.com, Startups, Beaumont, TX, Events

  8. Megan Tubb at Saxon PubRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    ... dreams, occurrences and mostly her own imagination to render the central themes to her songs. Since moving to Austin from San Diego, she has found a powerful band to bring her latest inventions to the stage. She is joined by Ric Ricker from Dry ...

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    Related Topix: MySpace.com, Startups, Events

  9. Austin Film Society Doc TourRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    XL Recommended - Austin Film Society Texas Documentary Tour: A trio of 'challenging' and globe-hopping works by recent University of Texas Master of Fine Arts film graduates is the focus of this special edition ...

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    Related Topix: France, Marseilles, France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'azur, France, Events

  10. NetParty for Young ProfessionalsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    ... great crowd for our return! As seen in Forbes (Best of the Web) and Cosmopolitan ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty Austin is a unique event that is held at the hippest venues and "combines business networking with social fun" (Forbes). Please join ...

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    Related Topix: Social Software, Events

  11. Austin Poetry Slam at the Scoot InnRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Austin American-Statesman

    S Best Bet - Austin Poetry Slam: Hard-knock poets competing for cold, hard cash.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc., Events

  12. Houston Wine Cellar Designer Won the National Award in the 2006 / 07...Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | PRWeb

    ... website is http://www.subzero.com/ . Lunstroth's winning entry was a project in a home on Lake Travis, outside of Austin, Texas. The design used four Sub Zero wine refrigerators trimmed in mahogany and matching custom mahogany wine racks of various ...

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    Related Topix: Addison, TX, Drink, Wine, Texas

  13. Guy Clark, Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, & John HiattRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... Lyle Lovett have been doing these writer-in-the-round performances since 1989, yet surprisingly, this was their first Austin appearance together. Judging by its success, it won't be their last. While similar in many ways, each night had distinct ...

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  14. Day TripsRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... 101-200, is available for $8.95, plus $3.05 for shipping, handling, and tax. Mail to: Day Trips, PO Box 33284, South Austin, TX 78704. Chinati Foundation Marfa Donald Judd Marfa lights Claes Oldenburg Coosje van Bruggen BLOGS Pushing for a ...

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    Related Topix: El Paso, TX, Presidio County, TX, West, TX, Marfa, TX

  15. Friend to the Gay ManRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... SPLATTERING A herd of movie fans ( and my fans) stampeded into the Alamo Drafthouse South last Sunday for author and Austin Chronicle Food Editor Virginia Wood 's Mildred Pierce Pie Social (yes, another benefit for me). We were inundated with pies ...

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  16. Then She Found MeRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... - never manage to convince us that this Sin City comedy is fun. - Kimberley Jones When Is Tomorrow This filmed-in-Austin movie about two former best friends moving in different directions is purposefully disheveled and expertly ramshackle. - Josh ...

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    Related Topix: Helen Hunt, Arts, Cinema, Events

  17. When Is TomorrowRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... Is Tomorrow will be the only film this year to climax with a hallucinogen-fueled backyard-party sword fight. Shot in Austin on a tiny budget, When Is Tomorrow is a curious movie: purposefully disheveled and expertly ramshackle, as if its filmmakers ...

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  18. Off the RecordRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Austin Chronicle

    ... for Ooga Kabooga Juice, Alejandro Escovedo finds a friend in Houston, and introducing the lineup for the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival April 11, 2008 Mohawk welcomes Red River Flats to the neighborhood, Ego's sings karaoke, and a tribute to ...

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  19. Commuter rail: Pay more to go more?Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | Austin American Statesman

    ... to have zoned prices. But doing it might not be easy. Capital Metro's 32-mile commuter rail line from Leander to Austin, when it opens late this year or early next year, will have open platforms and no conductors on its trains. This setup is similar ...

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    Related Topix: Austin Metro, Fifth Street, TX, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

  20. Man gets life sentence in double murderRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Austin American Statesman

    ... hung out with the men he knew only as Junior, Pete, and Timo at a house on Isabelle Drive near Highland Mall in North Austin, drinking beer, throwing darts and using cocaine, he said. It was a tranquil night until about 4 a.m., he said, when two men ...

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