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Austinite helps 'reclaim' Memorial Day

“It's not about the sales," a fallen service member's sister says. It's about honoring the men and women who have given the very last measure of their lives for our country."

    1. Marine_Veteran_Opens_Jazz_Bar_in_time_fo_997290000_JPGMarine donates his bar for Memorial Day
    2. Elderly_Couple_Found_Dead_in_East_Travis_996840000_JPGDouble-killing investigated near Elgin
    3. Man_Jailed_in_Yogurt_Shop_Murders_wants__996860000_JPGEx-yogurt shop suspect seeking $700,000
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    A mangled car sits amongst the rubble after a tornado tore through Moore, Okla. (Jim Spencer/KXAN)

    A mangled car sits amongst the rubble after a tornado tore through Moore, Okla. (Jim Spencer/KXAN) 

    People flee in cars to escape twister

    A flash flood and severe thunderstorms slowed the recovery efforts in Moore, Okla., so the mountains of debris and mangled cars will be around a little longer.

    1. Thunderstorms_slow_Oklahoma_tornado_clea_990770000_JPGFamilies sift through what's left
    2. An American flag stands out among the devastation left behind after an EF-5 tornado ripped through Moore, Okla. (Josh Hinkle/KXAN)Photos: Day 4 of recovery in Oklahoma An American flag stands out among the devastation left behind after an EF-5 tornado ripped through Moore, Okla. (Josh Hinkle/KXAN)
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    Double-killing investigated near Elgin

    An elderly couple were found dead inside their home in eastern Travis County on Friday afternoon in what the sheriff's office called a double-killing.

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      2. Austin Animal CenterSick dog's owner charged with cruelty
      3. Woman_hit_by_car_as_burglars_make_off_wi_991850000_JPGWoman hit by car after man steals purse
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      The UT board of regents  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) 

      Senate expected to confirm UT regents

      Lawmakers have criticized some current board members and Perry as trying to force out popular UT-Austin President Bill Powers.

        1. sads_in_dc_20130515083732_JPGPerry mum on possible special session
        2. Texas Gov. Rick Perry (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)Tax tussle riling Capitol in final week
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        Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter…

        MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man who wears thong underwear and a cape while riding his scooter through Wisconsin's capital city may be a strange sight. But police say he isn't breaking any laws.

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