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Hot check roundup in Williamson County

Shannon Powell — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:40:00 GMT

After giving people with bad checks a two week amnesty period to pay, Williamson County law enforcement officals went on the hunt for those who refused to pay up.

Police chief song written to fundraise

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:01:01 GMT

When Larry Shannon Hargrove saw Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, he suddenly had an idea for year round fundraising for Blue Santa.

No-idling crackdown for city vehicles

Matt Flener — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:16:10 GMT

Austin City Manager Marc Ott is looking to pinch some pennies at the gas pump. Even though gas prices have tapered from $3 a gallon, Ott has implemented a new administrative policy requiring employees not to leave their vehicles running or make wasted trips.

Landfill cleanup needed in greenbelt

Matt Flener — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:12:17 GMT

The City of Austin is looking at a $2.1 million clean up an abandoned landfill behind a Toys 'R Us and close to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

Burglary victims play the waiting game

Erin Cargile — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:24:23 GMT

A 25-year-old nurse has had trouble sleeping at night. A burglar broke into her Central Austin home more than a week ago and she wonders why a detective still has not been assigned to the case.

Prairie grass takes on global warming

Jim Swift — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

An effort to restore native prairie grass at the former Mueller Airport in East Austin is not just a beauty thing. It is part of a larger attempt to use the gifts provided by "Mother Nature" to help save her.

Trading spaces: The new housing market

Carla Casta�o — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:59:24 GMT

In this tough housing market, some are thinking outside of the box to sell their homes. This as new numbers show housing sales prices have declined significantly.

Spring storm rolls past Austin area

Shawn Rutherford — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:42:18 GMT

Severe storm warnings in the area have expired, but the weather may preview what could come near the end of the week.

Paying for college in a recession

Leslie Rhode — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:33:12 GMT

Local students are struggling to pay for college in the recession, and with less financial aid to go around, it's getting tougher for everyone.

Hail damage estimated at $160 million

Carla Casta�o — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:29:59 GMT

Many Central Texans are still cleaning up from a large hail storm that knocked out windows, smashed roofs and dented thousands of cars on March 25. The Insurance Council of Texas estimates the damage around $160 million, the costliest hailstorm in memory.

More red-light cameras eye city traffic

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:46:17 GMT

More eyes are watching you as you drive around Austin Monday. The city activated four new red-light cameras at problem intersections Monday. This means there are nine red-light cameras set up around the city.

Plane lands in Georgetown neighborhood

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:25:02 GMT

A plane took a dive in Georgetown Sunday evening, making an emergency landing on a residential street near the airport. The pilot and co-pilot walked away from the crash.

Firefighters battle blaze over an hour

Kate Weidaw — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:18 GMT

Austin Fire Department investigators are trying to figure out how the Koreana Grill and Sushi Bar in North Austin caught fire Monday morning.

Severe doctor shortage hits Central TX

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:10:44 GMT

Central Texas hospitals report a severe doctor shortage, with a new study showing one out of every 10 Medicare patients having a hard time finding a primary-care doctor.

Morning storm piles on more damage

Natalie Stoll — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:17:57 GMT

Storm victims get second blow as Friday morning's fleeting storm leaves behind water damage.

Ed board compromises on science debate

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:37:58 GMT

The state education board on Friday voted to allow educators to continue discussing alternatives to evolution but added additional conditions that the disucssions be based on science.

AISD asks for help with stimulus funds

Kate Weidaw — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:13 GMT

The Austin Independent School District wants to know how residents think they should spend the federal stimulus money they are receiving.

Horse rescued along Lake Marble Falls

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:40:21 GMT

A horse got stranded on the other side of Lake Marble Falls from her corral, after Wednesday's storm spooked her enough to swim across the lake. Marble Falls Police came to the rescue.

Long Center celebrates one year

Kate Weidaw — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:21:14 GMT

The Long Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its first anniversary Thursday, and even though Austin's economy has taken some local hits, some shows have seen attendance go up.

Ex-draftsman panhandles resume for work

Matt Flener — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:58:30 GMT

An Austin man with 15 years of experience hands out his resume in the style of a panhandler in North Austin.

Students may face walking to school

Kate Weidaw — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:44:57 GMT

The Round Rock Independent School district is considering eliminating some of its bus routes for students that live within 2 miles of their school, news that is not sitting well with some parents who said their children face a dangerous walk to school.

Male strip club still being debated

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:54:29 GMT

As of Tuesday, La Bare of Austin is still without a home. Planning commissioners could not land on a majority recommendation to either approve or deny the male strip club's plan to relocate to leased space at Lincoln Village in North Austin.

Local woman pushes for cancer research

Jim Swift — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:01:31 GMT

The Texas Emerging Technology Fund announced plans to invest millions in developing drugs and vaccines to fight many diseases, including cancer. However, the battle is being fought by small and determined squads, as well as big institutional battalions.

Help for homeowners facing foreclosure

Carla Casta�o — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:45:00 GMT

Home foreclosures are on the rise, but there is free help available for homeowners who are facing this terrible reality.

School district investigates bus driver

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:34:49 GMT

Superintendent of Liberty Hill Independent School District, Rob Hart, sent a letter home to parents regarding Leroy Surface. Surface was a bus driver for the district until he was accused of sexual assault of a child.

E-mails warn parents of child predators

Carla Casta�o — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:05:18 GMT

Parents are concerned after e-mails warning that child predators may be lurking near Austin area schools.

MetroRail line at least a month away

Matt Flener — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:46:18 GMT

Capital Metro's Board of Directors met Monday to discuss the upcoming budget problems that have plagued the opening of its MetroRail system because of safety concerns.

Perez Hilton hosts sassy SXSW party

Blair Shiff — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:11:34 GMT

Perez Hilton, the "queen" of all media, hosted his second-annual "One Night in Austin" bash Saturday night. Many hip VIPs of Austin showed up to see the celebrity blogger.

Hit and run solve rate is 5 percent

Carla Casta�o — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:55:47 GMT

Hit and run accidents are becoming an increasing problem in the Austin area. In 2009, there have been more than 1,800 reported accidents with one fatality.

Accident leaves 1 teen dead, 1 charged

Jackie Vega — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:22:58 GMT

New information details the victim of Wednesday's fatal accident North Austin's Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park was a teenager.