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Homeowners turn to rain gardening

In the midst of a drought, more and more people are turning to water saving landscaping. Beyond zero-scaping or just using native plants, there’s another

Photos: Google's high-speed Web service

When Google confirms the plan to introduce its ultra high-speed Internet service in Austin, it may not come to your house overnight.

Parents not protecting against ID theft

Parents apparently know child identity theft is a problem but are not taking measures to stop it.

Tips to find a trustworthy contractor

To avoid high contracting costs and home facelifts gone wrong, the Better Business Bureau offers Central Texans tips on finding a trustworthy contractor. 

Whole Foods recalls smoked salmon brand

Whole Foods Market said it is recalling a portion of Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon sold in 4-ounce packages because it may be contaminated with a

AE gets $500K grant for electric car funding

The number of plug-in electric vehicles are on the increase in Central Texas and Austin Energy now has more money to work with.

Study: Bounce house injuries on rise

A new study in the journal "Pediatrics" finds more children are getting injured in those increasingly popular inflatable bounce houses.

Get the best out of Cyber Monday

Need something to walk you through Cyber Monday? We got you covered!

VIDEO: Inside Amazon's largest US hub

Find out what happens after you click your mouse and make a purchase on Amazon.com. Here's a look inside one of its largest hubs in the U.S.

PIRG warns of toy dangers but finds fewer of them

Toys are safer than ever before, consumer advocates say, but parents should remain vigilant in keeping their little ones away from powerful magnets and small

Bastrop thankful for falling gas prices

Thanksgiving travelers choosing to drive to their holiday destination can be thankful for low gas prices this year.

Tips for wise holiday spending

Tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Hostess closing 3 bakeries following strike

The Texas-based maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs says the bakers' union strike has prevented it from producing and delivering products.

'BYOD' may get you in trouble at work

Using your personal devices to connect to your company's network for email or other work may be convenient, but it also brings up legal issues.

Holiday online shopping safety tips

Nine safety tips from the Federal Trade Commission

Sandy plays role in falling gas prices in Texas

Gas prices are sharply lower in Texas, and analysts say the drop is due in part to falling demand because so many vehicles and airplanes on the East Coast were

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Williamson County commissioners sued

Williamson County commissioners and a Williamson County judge are being sued for…

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Photos: Lockhart gets 'Transformed'

The City of Lockhart has surely transformed as film crews began shooting the …

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