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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.

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.

Perry set to sign Michael Morton Act

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:24 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry held a special ceremony to sign into law a proposal attempting to limit future wrongful convictions as the legislative session enters its final, frantic days.

High-end development closer to reality

Calily Bien — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:30:37 GMT

In development since 2007, the Summit at Rivery Park in Georgetown is inching closer to becoming reality.

Alternatives to suspension gain favor

Erin Cargile — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:28:33 GMT

School districts finding ways to keep trouble-making students part of the learning process even while serving their suspensions.

Wreck kills one in Round Rock

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:54:29 GMT

An accident involving three vehicles in Round Rock killed one man on Tuesday. The man was a passenger in one of the vehicles.

Dell moves up earnings report

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:38 GMT

Struggling personal computer maker Dell will report its latest quarterly earnings ahead of schedule in a move likely to spur speculation that the results will be dismal.

Wheels stripped from 48 cars at lot

Angie Beavin — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:46:40 GMT

Wheels and tires were stripped off 48 cars at a car dealership along Interstate 35 throughout the weekend.

Bill named for Morton passes House

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:34:42 GMT

The House passed the measure with a voice vote Monday, as Morton watched from the gallery. The Senate approved the same bill unanimously last month.

Indictment filed in cold-case murder

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:03 GMT

A man in prison for tampering with evidence from a 2009 killing was indicted on a capital murder in the case that had been considered cold in Williamson County.

Incumbents win in Pflugerville ISD

Omar Lewis — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:42:59 GMT

All three incumbents were re-elected in Pflugerville school board races despite an effort to use the district policy allowing domestic partnerships to employees against them

AISD Props 1 and 3 win in tight races

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:27:30 GMT

Propositions 1 and 3 came from behind Saturday night to win in the Austin Independent School District's $892 million package elections. The other two fell short.

Man stabbed to death in Round Rock

Calily Bien — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:34:20 GMT

Police say McKenzie Cyr, 25, got into a fight with Logan Ouchley, 18, when Ouchley grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Cyr.

25 responders get hazmat training

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:14:44 GMT

Hazmat teams representing emergency responders across Central Texas huddled in Cedar Park for their monthly training.

Police: Mom took trip, left kids home

Chris Sadeghi — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT

A mother has been charged with child endangerment after Williamson County deputies say she left her 8- and 10-year-old children at home alone while she flew to St. Louis for a couple of days.

Training center proposed in Round Rock

Robert Maxwell — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:30:47 GMT

A new police and fire training center proposed in the city of Round Rock could one day provide advanced emergency training for nearby cities.

Car burglars target day care centers

Ignacio Garcia — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:01:14 GMT

Police in Round Rock are warning parents about thieves targeting cars outside day care centers. Purses and valuables have been snatched in the seconds it took for parents to drop off or pick up their children.

Georgetown sex assault suspect arrested

Jackie Vega — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:56:03 GMT

Police are thanking the public for the tips and information that led to the arrest of a man suspected of sexual assault in Georgetown.

Cedar Park tornado sirens back in use

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:13:57 GMT

Cedar Park will once again sound their tornado sirens in the event of a confirmed tornado sighting in the immediate area.

Victims aid unit thin on volunteers

Robert Maxwell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:46:06 GMT

A county-run domestic violence unit staffed by volunteers needs help in Williamson County. It's the kind of program that saves lives, according to those who have benefited from it.

Dead bats turn up on school grounds

David Scott — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:44:11 GMT

Three dead bats have turned up at Cedar Park schools, and at least one was tested to be rabid.

Schoolchildren raise money for West

Erin Cargile — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:15:50 GMT

Not wanting to miss out on a chance to help their fellow Texans in a time of need, elementary school students in the Pflugerville ISD teamed up to raise money for victims in West.

Round Rock to celebrate Centennial

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:58:22 GMT

The city of Round Rock will celebrate its Centennial on Saturday with a concert, street party and a custom car show highlighting the day's action.

Soldier dies 3 months after accident

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:19:59 GMT

A 21-year-old soldier from Texas who was struck by a log-hauling truck in a restaurant parking lot near Salcha has died of his injuries almost three months later.

Anderson asks charges be tossed out

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:32:48 GMT

Charges that Ken Anderson withheld evidence when he prosecuted Michael Morton for the murder of his wife should be tossed because the statute of limitations has run out, Anderson's lawyer argues.

RR Express get donations on fast track

Jackie Vega — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:20:45 GMT

The Round Rock Express is taking donations for the families affected by the deadly explosion in West. They will also host a tribute to the Boston Marathon victims on Friday.

Round Rock PD searches for bank robber

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:28:01 GMT

Round Rock police are on the lookout for a middle-aged man who robbed the BB&T Bank in Round Rock on Saturday morning.

Suitors back away from Dell bids

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:43:04 GMT

Buyout specialist Blackstone Group LP is dropping its effort to acquire Dell, and billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly unlikely to follow through on his preliminary acquisition offer.

Judge: Anderson withheld evidence

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:50:49 GMT

Ken Anderson deliberately withheld evidence that might have helped Michael Morton avoid being wrongfully convicted of killing his wife in 1986, a judge ruled Friday.

Bomb squad picks up Hutto package

Jackie Vega — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:20:48 GMT

Authorities are investigating in Hutto after a suspicious package was found near the Ninth Grade Center at the high school.