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Caldwell County, Lockhart, Luling, Martindale
LOCKHART
Lockhart BBQ family faces off for new TV series
Two Lockhart barbecue legends faced off for a national television show this week. The competition is pitting brisket against brisket and cousin against cousin.
FULL STORY >> 1/22/2010 6:38 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

LOCKHART
Winter chill could mean a comeback for peach growers
Growers in Fredericksburg are gearing up for a rebound season after a late freeze last spring destroyed almost an entire crop of peaches. So far, Mother Nature hasn't let them down.
FULL STORY >> 1/21/2010 6:33 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...


Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Austin, Pflugerville, Lake Travis, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, San Marcos, Central Texas, Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Wimberley, Bee Cave, Del Valle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manor, Hutto, Liberty Hill, Thrall, Bell County, Belton, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, Killeen, Temple, Blanco County, Blanco, Johnson City, Burnet County, Bertram, Burnet, Spicewood, Comal County, New Braunfels, Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Llano County, Buchanan Dam, Llano, McLennan County, Waco, Milam County, Rockdale, Thorndale, Coryell County, Copperas Cove, Gatesville
BELL COUNTY
Training brings APD and Fort Hood together
The Austin Police Department will be working with the First Squadron of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment to prepare for an upcoming deployment to Iraq.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 5:24 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Behind the scenes of Fashion Freakout 3
Web Exclusive: For the models, a process that involves hours of preparation all comes down to a matter of minutes on the runway. Take a look behind the scenes of this year's Fashion Freakout to see what all went into the show.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 2/9/2010 7:59 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

LEANDER
Kidnappers had ties to Aryan Brotherhood, police say
Officials with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said four members of the Aryan Brotherhood held two men and a woman against their will at a rented home north of Leander.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 5:42 PM

AUSTIN
Judge orders Laura Hall to jail, schedules second trial
Laura Hall became hysterical in a Travis County district courtroom Monday morning after a judge ordered for her to be taken into custody with no bond until her resentencing trial next month. Hall was in court for charges connected to the 2005 murder of UT student Jennifer Cave.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 2/8/2010 2:56 PM

AUSTIN
Technology convention focuses on education
An annual convention taking place in Austin focuses on technology skills for the classroom.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 5:22 PM

AUSTIN
Saints Win 1st Super Bowl Ever
Austin native Drew Brees led the Saints to their first Super Bowl win in their first appearance in franchaise history, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts.
FULL STORY >> 2/7/2010 9:10 PM

AUSTIN
Texas AG warns against dangers of 'sexting'
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott warned teens and parents about the dangers of sexting.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 1:58 PM


Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Roundup, Dallas County, Harris County, El Paso County, El Paso, Webb County, Laredo
White, Shami square off in a mild, well-mannered debateWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Hearing scheduled for accused Fort Hood shooter
Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate Monday

International, US, Beyond Texas
Michael Jackson's doctor charged in pop star's death
Procedure promises to melt away fatWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Tiger Woods hits the virtual links for freeWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Austin, Pflugerville, Lake Travis, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, San Marcos, Central Texas News, Central Texas, Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, Lockhart, Luling, Martindale, Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Wimberley, Bee Cave, Del Valle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manor, Hutto, Liberty Hill, Thrall, Bell County, Belton, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, Killeen, Temple, Blanco County, Blanco, Johnson City, Burnet County, Bertram, Burnet, Spicewood, Comal County, New Braunfels, Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Llano County, Buchanan Dam, Llano, McLennan County, Waco, Milam County, Rockdale, Thorndale, Coryell County, Copperas Cove, Gatesville
AUSTIN
Dillo buses to go up for sale
Capital Metro's famous Dillo trolley buses will soon be up for auction.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 2:49 PM

BURNET COUNTY
Saints victory causes celebration for local ministry
For almost 10 years, The Smoking for Jesus Ministry united hundreds of families in New Orleans. Then Hurricane Katrina struck and the ministry faced a long journey to Central Texas.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 2/8/2010 7:41 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

FORT HOOD
Fort Hood families get glimpse of pre-deployment training
Even though they are not scheduled to deploy until later this year, training is already underway for soldiers with Fort Hood's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.
FULL STORY >> 2/7/2010 5:12 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

SAN MARCOS
Johnson leads Texas State on and off the court
The Texas State Bobcats are clawing their way up the Southland Conference standings with the help of a multi-talented leader. Bobcats forward Cameron Johnson succeeds as a well-rounded student-athlete.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 2/8/2010 8:12 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Wild card factors in the Republican gubernatorial primary
COMMENTARY: Barring a scandal, I always handicap for the incumbent. But with a runoff in the making in a time of anti-incumbent sentiment, we still have a long way to go.
FULL STORY >> 2/8/2010 12:38 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

SAN MARCOS
AFL-CIO meets candidates before making endorsements
Union representatives from across the state are meeting in Austin this weekend to decide who they will endorse in the upcoming elections.
FULL STORY >> 2/6/2010 9:22 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
'No Refusal' initiative in effect for Super Bowl night
The Austin Police Department reminds drivers not to drink and drive this Super Bowl weekend.
FULL STORY >> 2/7/2010 2:28 PM

AUSTIN
Laura Hall back in court Monday for sentencing retrial
Laura Hall is the woman convicted of tampering with evidence following the 2005 murder of Jennifer Cave. She was sentenced to five years in prison, but an appeals court ruled that prosecutors withheld evidence in her case. She is currently free on bail.
FULL STORY >> 2/7/2010 4:03 PM

AUSTIN
Austin styles hit the runway for a 'fashion freakout'
WEB EXCLUSIVE: News 8 web producers Anna Gonzalez, Kevyn Oakes and Anne Szilagyi take an exclusive look at Mohawk’s Fashion Freakout! show—from behind the scenes to front row at the runway, take a glimpse at a night full of Austin’s finest fashion.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 2/8/2010 8:20 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Crews to begin cleanup of Waller Creek Monday morning
The City of Austin will start the next phase of Operation Reclaim Waller Creek Monday.
FULL STORY >> 2/7/2010 3:52 PM




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