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AUSTIN
State lawmakers keep special session short
In just two days, Texas lawmakers have taken care of the Gov. Rick Perry's call for a special session.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 6:49 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
State lawmakers keep special session short
Water release increase means swifter water for tubers
COMAL COUNTY
Water release increase means swifter water for tubers
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Wednesday began an increase in water release rates from Canyon Dam to the Guadalupe River. Among other effects, the river will be flowing faster for tube enthusiasts this holiday weekend.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/2/2009 12:40 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
CENTRAL TEXAS
H-E-B issues beef recall
The voluntary recall is in connection with a national recall by JBS Swift Beef Company products for possible E. coli contamination.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/2/2009 6:57 AM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
BASTROP COUNTY
Fire kills 1 in Bastrop County
Officials say a woman died in her travel trailer home early Thursday morning in Bastrop County.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 9:49 AM
AUSTIN
Perry dismisses federal call to improve safety regulations
Despite Texas being the country's most deadly state to work in the construction industry, Gov. Rick Perry commended the industry's growth, and said it owes its success to the state's business-friendly motto: "Let free enterprise reign, and be wary of over-regulation."
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/1/2009 4:15 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
Perry dismisses federal call to improve safety regulations
AUSTIN
Tour de France watch party event July 25
Watch Lance take on "the Bald Mountain" during the Tour de France at Jack and Adam's Bicycles with free food, drinks and prizes.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 3:03 PM
AUSTIN
The perfect recipe to beat the heat
When the temperatures soar into triple digits, Casey's New Orleans Snowballs give heat-relief seekers the perfect way to simmer down their insides.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 1:39 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
AUSTIN
First day for AISD's new superintendent
Wednesday was the first official day of work for AISD's new superintendent, Meria Carstarphen.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/1/2009 7:52 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
HARKER HEIGHTS
Ramp reversal project will clean up congested US 190
Going back and forth between Harker Heights and Killeen may soon be easier thanks to the US 190 ramp reversal project.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 6:26 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
EL PASO
El Paso man pleads guilty to corruption
El Paso businessman Bob Jones pleaded guilty to six counts of widespread corruption in El Paso Thursday.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 3:29 PM

Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Roundup, Dallas County, Harris County, El Paso County, El Paso, Webb County, Laredo
Community newspaper group in Dallas closes down
Teen Baptist choir forced to change trip
Fawcett's death spotlights a rare cancer

International, US, Beyond Texas
467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent
Marines say 1 killed in new Afghanistan offensive
Iran reports more protest arrests

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BASTROP
Death row inmate Rodney Reed denied another appeal
Death row inmate, Rodney Reed was denied his sixth appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 8:22 PM
MCLENNAN COUNTY
County commissioners weigh in on water plant controversy
McLennan County commissioners have expressed their negative feelings about the new site of a wastewater treatment plant on Bull Hide Creek near the city of Lorena.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 8:39 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
County commissioners weigh in on water plant controversy
LAKE TRAVIS
Lake Travis sinks to Top 5 lowest levels
One of the seven reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, Lake Travis drops to the fifth lowest level since its filling in 1942.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 1:39 PM
Fill-a-Truck benefits local food bank
CENTRAL TEXAS
Fill-a-Truck benefits local food bank
If you'd like to earn free Round Rock Express tickets while contributing to a deserving cause, the Capital Area Food Bank and News 8 are teaming up for a benefit at the Dell Diamond Wednesday night.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/1/2009 3:11 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
KYLE
New healthcare clinic receives federal funding
CommuiCare, a new healthcare clinic planned for Kyle, has received federal funding.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 7:28 PM
AUSTIN
Special session begins; Senate approves bill
The Senate passes one bill to keep five state agencies alive, and the House moves two bills out of committee.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/1/2009 4:41 PM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
Special session begins; Senate approves bill
AUSTIN
APD issues personal watercraft ban for Lake Austin
The Austin Police Department Parks and Lake Patrol Unit have issued a personal watercraft ban for Lake Austin on July Fourth.
FULL STORY >> 7/1/2009 3:08 PM
AUSTIN
The Zilker summer musical is here
Originally created as a project of the Austin's Parks and Recreation Department in 1959, the Zilker Summer Musical continues to provide high-quality musical theater entertainment to Central Texans and visitors from around the world.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 10:34 AM Watch Video...Add to Video Cart...
HUTTO
Hutto hosts a 4th of July parade
The city of Hutton will host a Fourth of July walking parade Saturday, starting at Fritz Park.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 4:42 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS
Texas gas prices continue to fall
Gas prices in Central Texas continue to decline with a drop of 4 cents over the past week.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 2:51 PM



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Watch the fireworks LIVE on News 8

If you can’t make it out to Auditorium Shores this Saturday for the annual H-E-B Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks display or out to Dell Diamond for the Freedom Fest, News 8 will broadcast coverage of both events.

• On News 8 from 9:20-9:30 p.m. Saturday, you can watch the fireworks live from Round Rock followed by the symphony show from 9:30-10 p.m.

If you are planning on heading down to Austin for the festivities, organizers encourage you to keep a few things in mind. You’re encouraged to bring drinking water, bug spray and blankets. Barbecue grills, alcohol as well as glass and Styrofoam containers are not allowed at Auditorium Shores.

In addition, folks are advised to leave pets at home.

If you are driving down, you are urged to park north of Lady Bird Lake to ease congestion south of the lake or take CapMetro.

• Click for advised parking locations and road closures.

• Click for a map of bus routes to the festivities.

Bike racks will be available.

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