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AUSTIN
Floating islands of trash on Lady Bird Lake
A city crew of three people is working on getting the piled up garbage out of Lady Bird Lake.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 8:54 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
Floating islands of trash on Lady Bird Lake
Male teacher provides model example for students
AUSTIN
Male teacher provides model example for students
Eric Wee is an elementary school teacher in the Austin Independent School District. As part of News 8's Back to School series, Reporter Jennifer Borget shows why this teacher is a great role model for students, despite the fact that teaching wasn't in his plans.
FULL STORY >> 8/20/2008 7:03 AM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
AUSTIN
'3 Rs' made simple thanks to 1 can
Now you can "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" a bit easier thanks to the City of Austin's Single Stream recycling system. Some Austin residents have been testing the program for years and say it's ideal.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 5:55 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
'3 Rs' made simple thanks to 1 can
AUSTIN
Summer in the City: Hot Sauce Festival promises to flare up your mouth
Get your taste buds ready for the 18th Annual Hot Sauce Festival at Waterloo Park on Sunday, Aug. 24.
FULL STORY >> 8/20/2008 6:54 AM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
AUSTIN
Austin water restrictions reap rewards for many
Residents could face up to $500 in fines for not adhering to city water restrictions, but not everyone has sworn off watering. Some are able to obey the law and keep their lawns looking green. In the process, much water has been conserved.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 9:38 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
AUSTIN
Police locate missing teenage girl
Police say 16-year-old Kaitlin Conaway has been located and is safe with her family.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 8/20/2008 8:16 AM
SAN MARCOS
Hays County finishing up road bond plan
Hays County Commissioners are putting the finishing touches on a road bond package that has been in the works for more than a year.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 6:13 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
AUSTIN
APD officer arrested for DWI
An Austin police officer has been placed on restricted duty after being arrested for driving while intoxicated.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 7:26 PM
BELL COUNTY
Bell County burn ban temporarily lifted
The announcement comes due to recent rainfall. The ban is set to resume Friday.
FULL STORY >> 8/20/2008 6:33 AM
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos police get three new rides
The new motorcycle unit was designed to focus on school zones and residential neighborhoods, and they just hit the streets Monday.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 12:14 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...

Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Roundup, Dallas County, Harris County, El Paso County, El Paso, Webb County, Laredo
TEA appoints monitor to 3 low-performing Dallas schools
Former Texas Gov. Mark W. White may run for Houston mayor
Colorado woman linked to polygamy raid may testify

International, US, Beyond Texas
States push laws to require paid sick days
Text messaging now could help Obama's turnout in November
Tropical Storm Fay stays along Florida's coast

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BASTROP
1 dead in collision near Bastrop
An 18-wheeler and a car crashed on State Highway 71 shortly before 11 Tuesday morning.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 8/20/2008 6:23 AM
AUSTIN
Continental Airlines goes paperless
Now passengers don't have to worry about finding a printer; they can choose to have their boarding passes sent to their cell phone or PDA.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 4:48 PM
AUSTIN
Public safety representatives work to improve communication
Hundreds of representatives from the Texas Radio Coalition gather in Austin in an attempt to improve emergency communication, addressing various issues and obstacles.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 4:57 PM
AUSTIN
Waller Creek gets much needed facelift
While patrolling the area, one Austin police officer noticed that Waller Creek in Waterloo Park was overgrown and full of trash. He addressed the issue to various city departments, and they listened.
FULL STORY >> 8/18/2008 3:33 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
Waller Creek gets much needed facelift
Women's shelter in need of community help
TEMPLE
Women's shelter in need of community help
The Families in Crisis Women's Shelter in Temple helps women affected by domestic violence. In just a year's time, the shelter has helped more than 100 women. But, victims might have one place less to go if funding doesn't come soon.
FULL STORY >> 8/18/2008 9:01 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
SAN MARCOS
Milky-white San Marcos water result of water main break
City workers said the cloudy or milky-white appearance comes from air being trapped in the lines during last week's water main break, but the water is safe to drink.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 12:32 PM
AUSTIN
Heavy rain leaves burned Governor’s Mansion soggy
Heavy overnight rain in the Austin area is blamed for leaving parts of the burned Texas Governor's Mansion -- a bit soggy.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 3:50 PM
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos Rio Vista Pool winds down with summer
As the summer season winds down, the Rio Vista Pool in San Marcos will operate on a new schedule until it shuts down for the year on Sept. 1.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 12:27 PM
FORT HOOD
Fort Hood soldier from Michigan killed in Afghanistan
The Defense Department Tuesday announced the death of a Fort Hood soldier in a bombing in Afghanistan.
FULL STORY >> 8/19/2008 1:39 PM
AUSTIN
Low turnout for AISD budget meeting
The public had its chance to voice opinions Monday night on the tax rate for Austin Independent School District's 2008-2009 school budget.
FULL STORY >> 8/18/2008 9:52 PM



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