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Serial bank robber in federal custody

A serial bank robber is in federal custody after being arrested by Round Rock police and the FBI Central Texas Violent Crime Task Force.

Hot summer means high demand for power

It’s time to start planning for high temperatures and possible power outages.

Leander SWAT situation ends peacefully

A man was taken into custody shortly before 9 p.m. after barricading himself inside a Leander home Tuesday.

Schools stronger since Jarrell tornado

Next week marks the 16th anniversary of the tornado that stormed through this Williamnson County town that left much of it leveled and took the lives of 27

Bulk of viewing area spared from storms

Travis, Williamson counties and large parts of the Texas Hill Country were ripe for severe weather on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. But the

Interview questions spark criticism, possible legal action

A KXAN investigation raises questions for Williamson County commissioners about the interviews they conducted while filling a vacated County Constable

List of Top 10 area high schools is out

The list of the Top 10 high schools throughout the Central Texas area is out, and two schools from the Austin Independent School District made the cut.

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

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

Food trailer park planned in Cedar Park

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

Perry set to sign Michael Morton Act

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

High-end development closer to reality

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

Alternatives to suspension gaining traction

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

Multi-vehicle accident kills 1 in Round Rock

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

Dell raises intrigue by rescheduling 1Q report

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

Wheels and tires stripped from 48 cars at dealership

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

Bill named for Michael Morton passes House

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.

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Police hit road harder during holidays

The Austin Police Department will be looking for dangerous driving behavior.

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A dad's fight to get his kids back

A court awarded Stephen James custody of his sons. But he could not get …

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Photos: I-5 bridge collapses in Wash.

An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle, dumping two …

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