ROUND ROCK Austin, Round Rock road closures for the 4th Whether it's the Austin Symphony's Fourth of July concert and fireworks or the festivities at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, there are plenty of road closures to take note of Friday. News 8's Joe Taylor has you covered, with tips for travel to and from the activities. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 9:28 PM
WILLIAMSON COUNTY Numerous arrests in Williamson County At least 20 people have been arrested in connection with a five-month drug item investigation in Williamson County. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 9:05 PM
WILLIAMSON COUNTY Williamson Co. fugitive nabbed in Iowa A man indicted in July of 1996 by a Williamson County Grand Jury that reportedly sexually assaulted a child in Williamson County was arrested in Iowa Wednesday. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 1:20 PM
AUSTIN The show will go on at McCallum Fine Arts Academy Austin Independent School District officials were looking to open the curtains on the first district-wide musical, but the McCallum Fine Arts Academy did not receive $10,000 from the district as planned. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 7:29 PM
AUSTIN Fatal shooting in East Austin Officers found a 34-year-old man lying in an apartment complex parking lot with what police called obvious trauma to the body.
FULL STORY>>Updated: 7/3/2008 4:46 PM
AUSTIN Case of former state science director stirs evolution debate Former State Science Director Chris Comer was forced to resign after the Texas Education Agency told her she should have remained neutral about the evolution debate. Now, many are looking at the bigger picture of what science material should be put in Texas textbooks. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 8:06 PM
AUSTIN Fourth of July street closures The Fourth of July celebrations at Auditorium Shores will prompt many nearby street closures, starting early Friday and lasting through Saturday morning. FULL STORY>>7/1/2008 7:48 AM
AUSTIN DA's office won't prosecute city official Austin's Chief Information Officer Pete Collins was under investigation after a co-worker accused him of using city resources for personal gain. FULL STORY>>7/3/2008 5:43 PM
AUSTIN Police will limit watercraft use July 4 The Public Safety and Emergency Management Park Police have issued a ban of wet bikes, motorized surfboards and other personal watercraft on Lake Austin. FULL STORY>>6/30/2008 2:15 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Motorcycles: pastime, concern at Fort Hood Numerous Fort Hood soldiers climb on bikes for fun, excitement or as a cheaper mode of transportation. In order to ensure their safety, they must go through a series of safety classes and wear protective gear. FULL STORY>>7/2/2008 5:13 PM
AUSTIN City of Austin looking for lifeguards There's a call out Wednesday morning to fill dozens of spots and if you can swim, you can help. News 8's Amy Hadley is at Barton Springs Pool with more. FULL STORY>>7/2/2008 12:38 PM
July 4th Fireworks Show If you're not going to make it out to Auditorium Shores Friday night for the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks celebration, you can watch it on News 8. Our live coverage of the fireworks begins at 9:30 p.m. Just tune to Time Warner Cable channel 8 to watch and listen to the show. The broadcast will also be made available on News 8 On Demand, channel 1408 on Tuesday, July 8.
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