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Austin memorial for AIDS, HIV

John Bumgardner — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:47:06 GMT

Austinites gathered Sunday in Republic Square Park to pay tribute to the fight against AIDS and HIV.

APD's LGBT help build new homes

John Bumgardner — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:35:36 GMT

If you're a homeowner - you likely remember the first time you stepped foot in your first home.

VIVA STREETS! takes over East Austin

John Bumgardner — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:52:08 GMT

From bikes to bats, revelers in East Austin took to the streets Sunday for VIVA STREETS!.

Sheriff: Murder suspect killed himself

Erin Cargile — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:32:43 GMT

The Burnet County Sheriff tells KXAN News one of two capital murder suspects in a deadly shooting and house fire hung himself in the Burnet County Jail.

Austin haze result of Mexican fires

Natalie Stoll — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:48:16 GMT

Austinites awoke Saturday to hazy skies, the result of agricultural fires in Mexico.

Construction to cause delays on MoPac

John Bumgardner — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:32:06 GMT

Traffic on MoPac is about to get a little slower but in the it end will help alleviate drive time in Austin.

My Pet: Learning Discipline

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:01 GMT

Service Dogs Inc. shows you have to use treats to encourage discipline with your dog.

Weekend Gardener: Rainwater harvesting

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:57:37 GMT

This week John meets with Dani Slabaugh of Yard To Table Gardens to talk about rain water collection. Slabaugh designed and built this Thai Rain Jar cistern for Paige Hill of Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms using the traditional construction method.

Pet of the Week: Austin

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:36:39 GMT

Austin, a labrador-retriever mix, is up for adopt at Austin Pets Alive.

University of Texas graduates 4200

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:23:12 GMT

The University of Texas will graduate 4,200 students today. We spoke to two of them.

Security tightens for UT commencement

David Scott — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:13 GMT

The University of Texas is hosting its 130th spring commencement through Saturday. But this one is different, and security will be tight.

Rundberg motels work to push out crime

Robert Maxwell — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:43:47 GMT

As police in North Austin keep up the heat this weekend on prostitutes, drug dealers and gang members, low budget motel owners along a nearby strip of IH-35 are trying out a new, but low-tech tool.

Akins students help out in Granbury

Omar Lewis — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:23:04 GMT

Student from a South Austin high school were in Granbury Friday, delivering goods to those affected by Wednesday's killer storms.

UT graduation highlights busy weekend

Amanda Dugan — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:38:33 GMT

This is one special weekend for the students, family and friends of University of Texas graduates.

House OKs changes to cancer institute

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:55 GMT

The Texas House has approved a dramatic overhaul of the state's troubled $3 billion cancer-fighting agency, including replacing its entire, 11-member board.

New bike lanes open on Barton Springs

Natalie Stoll — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:43 GMT

On "Bike to Work Day", Austin opened up its latest bike lane Friday. It stretches from South 1st Street to Lamar Boulevard on Barton Springs Road.

'Proceed as the way opens'

Jim Swift — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:39:40 GMT

In 2002, a retiree from Houston settled down with his wife in the Bastrop County Lost Pines area of Texas. Nine years later, a raging wildfire destroyed their home and sent them off again, in search of an "open way."

House OKs new beer distribution rules

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:55:22 GMT

Lawmakers used voice votes Friday to alter the beer industry's pricing structure and overhaul regulations that apply only to craft breweries. That drew applause from brewers watching in the gallery.

Texas lawmakers reach budget deal

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:34:57 GMT

Texas lawmakers reached a deal Friday on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools and clear the way for taking $2 billion from the state's rainy day fund.

Burnet Co. fire called double-homicide

Ignacio Garcia — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:05 GMT

Three people were in custody Friday in connection with the house fire in Burnet County that left two dead late Wednesday, authorities said.

Mo-ped driver killed in east Travis

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:39 GMT

A 25-year-old man crashed his mo-ped around around midnight Friday and died after managing to walk about 100 yards.

Budget deal frays as Democrats balk

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:11 GMT

A final deal on a new Texas budget remained elusive Friday despite Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst saying that both sides had settled the key issues.

Man charged after standoff with cops

Chris Sadeghi — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:08:19 GMT

Mark Guard, 26, is charged with aggravated assault on a public servant and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates challenges

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:29:44 GMT

Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal computer prices in response to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets.

Cellphone leads officers to stolen car

Calily Bien — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:10:39 GMT

An iPhone tracking tool helped officers track down a car stolen in South Austin on Thursday evening.

Budget talks stall with just days to go

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:42:51 GMT

Texans continue to wait to find out where their tax dollars will be spent during the next two years. On Thursday, both budget-related meetings were postponed at the State Capitol.

N. Lamar DPS office will reopen in fall

Calily Bien — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:29:44 GMT

While DPS is waiting for new equipment to come in, they decided to do some much-needed renovations and upgrades to the North Lamar Driver License Office.

Food trailer park planned in Cedar Park

Robert Maxwell — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:17:26 GMT

The food trailer culture is expanding out of Austin once again. This time in Cedar Park.

Recordings capture soldiers' stories

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:55:40 GMT

A military mission taking place inside the Dougherty Arts Center is working to capture the stories of soldiers.

Brace yourself for another scorcher

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:04 GMT

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that Central Texas' long-running heat wave will likely continue.