WILLIAMSON COUNTY Wilco Democrats win a House seat and open doors When the Texas Legislature convenes next week, Williamson
County will have a new advocate. That advocate is helping keep Wilco's Democratic doors open.
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>> 1/6/2009 2:48 PM
AUSTIN 'Horns win another one for the ages Texas quarterback Colt McCoy put together a miracle drive in the final seconds. Watch post-game highlights and coach and player reactions to the game.
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>> 1/6/2009 8:11 AM
AUSTIN Souper Bowl of Caring food drive kicks off The Super Bowl is just around the corner and local food banks are hoping to score big this year with the the Souper Bowl of Caring. It's the largest food and fund drive in Central Texas.
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>> 1/6/2009 1:16 PM
AUSTIN Firefighters battle 2 overnight residential fires Firefighters worked to put out two separate residential fires early Tuesday morning. The first fire happened in Manor, and the second occurred in Webberville.
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>> 1/6/2009 10:34 AM
AUSTIN Burnt orange-clad fans celebrate monumental win UT fans are likely still celebrating Monday night's Fiesta Bowl victory. Many are already drawing comparisons of McCoy's game-winning drive to Vince Young's 2005 Rose Bowl performance.
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>> Updated: 1/6/2009 8:52 AM
CALDWELL COUNTY Caldwell County burn ban lifted Officials said drought conditions still remain and the risk of fire is still high across Central Texas, although Caldwell County's burn ban has been lifted.
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>> 1/6/2009 1:43 PM
AUSTIN Texas infrastructure report card not improving According to a recent report released by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the state received an overall grade of C- in the areas of roads, highways, bridges and dams.
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>> 1/5/2009 4:01 PM
CEDAR PARK Woman robs Cedar Park bank Police say shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, a woman robbed the Community State Bank and left in a red Pontiac. They are asking your help in identifying the woman.
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>> 1/5/2009 7:37 PM
AUSTIN Can I change my name without a lawyer? Is it possible to change your name without the assistance of a lawyer? News 8's Luke Ellis says yes, it is and he maps out guidelines on how to change your name.
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>> 1/6/2009 2:16 PM
AUSTIN Portions of Zilker Park closed for renovations ACL Festival organizers C3 Presents are paying $2.5 million to improve the park over the next few months. It always takes a beating during ACL with all the foot traffic, but you can expect to see a more lush, green park by spring.
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>> 1/4/2009 6:11 PM
AUSTIN Boy Scouts reach pinnacle ranks as Eagle Scout Local Boy Scouts are receiving top honors as Eagle Scouts. News 8's Karina Kling talks to one of the young future leaders about his accomplishment.
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>> 1/5/2009 2:00 PM
AUSTIN Craddick drops bid for speaker race Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick throws in the towel, leaving the hotly contested race for speaker between Rep. Joe Straus (R) San Antonio and new opponent Rep. John Smithee (R) Amarillo.
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>> Updated: 1/5/2009 7:53 AM
