Sidelines at the Westlake- Judson playoff game. (Todd Bynum/KXAN) 

New home under construction 

Builders hot over energy code proposal

The city of Austin is proposing new changes to the existing energy code. Along with thicker insulation, new types of windows and lighting they want to do away with the 'batch testing' option for volume builders after finding homes not up to par.

    Debra Medina (Courtesy of Medina campaign) 

    Medina rallies her grassroots support

    Debra Medina may be frequently overlooked in the Republican primary, but she has cast herself as being a candidate more conservative than either Gov. Rick Perry or US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.

      Toledo's Ian Salter (45) loses both the ball and his footing as he drives through the lane in front of Michigan State's Delvon Roe (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. 

      Michigan State rolls past Toledo

      DaJuane Collins ran for two touchdowns and Morgan Williams rushed for another to lead Toledo to a 47-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday night.

        Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, right, and former Polish President Lech Walesa participate in the 10th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns) 

        Gorbachev considers political comeback

        Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious idea of attempting a political comeback.

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