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Abbott: 'Tremendous economic disaster'

The coastal crisis continues as the oozing oil spreads across the Gulf of Mexico. By some estimates, as much as 25,000 barrels of oil per day could now be

Heavy spring pollen blankets cars

Spring pollen is striking Central Texas with a vengeance after an especially wet winter season.

Body recovered at Hamilton Pool

Recovery teams found the body of a University of Texas student Sunday morning who drowned at Hamilton Pool.

iPad debut draws large crowds

The iPad finally went on sale Saturday.

Pond 'gators' may be a tricky turtle

Travis County Parks officials said they believe a "gator" sighting at East Metro Park in Northeast Travis County was likely just an elusive turtle.

Spring season sees a full Lake Travis

Lake Travis reached its capacity Monday of 681 feet for the first time since March 19, 2008.

Central TX faces potential flood risk

NOAA just released its Flood Forecast for spring, and experts are predicting a good possibility of flooding for Central Texas.

Flash-flood lab created to do research

Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 15 through 19. Emergency crews are warning people about the dangers of flash flooding, especially in flash flood alley.

Gadgets sweep tech world

SXSW Interactive Festival showcased the newest gadgets to sweep the tech world.

Feud over farmers market move

Saturday was the last day of the Sunset Valley Farmers Market. A farmers market feud is forcing the market to move to its new location at the Barton Creek

Recent rains float lake levels

Thanks to last week's rain, the Highland lake levels are on the rise.

Family begs for help with Haitian son

A Kingsland family is calling on Governor Rick Perry to rescue the Haitian boy they adopted. Not only is the boy suffering through the devastation of the

Icy pipes a chilly casualty of the cold

As our rare outbreak of subfreezing temperatures continues to bring the coldest temperatures in more than a decade, it could likely get even worse by Saturday

Man shot and killed; brother arrested

Police investigate shooting death on Sandra Dr.

Aerial Austin tour

Our recent rains are proving very beneficial to Central Texas. The grass is growing again, and lake levels are rising. Many people know what the improvements

Solar power energizes Austin leaders

Project Energize would provide a major incentive to thousands of Austin homeowners to go green.