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PFLUGERVILLE
Pflugerville, Georgetown could hit population milestone
When 2010 Census results come out, Pflugerville and Georgetown could each reach populations of 50,000 -- a magic number for local cities.
FULL STORY >> 3/11/2010 6:10 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Fire in N. Austin leaves costly damage behind
Crews responded to 1206 W. St. Johns Ave. when someone walked into a nearby fire station and reported seeing the fire.
FULL STORY >> 3/11/2010 1:03 PM

AUSTIN
Gobert sentenced to death in capital murder case
Milton Gobert was convicted of capital murder last Friday for the 2003 stabbing death of 30-year-old Mel Cotton.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/11/2010 11:37 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
#ATX: Social media capital of the world
“SXSW is like the Olympics,” social media consultant Kate Buck said. The festival gives online networks a chance to interact in person.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/11/2010 2:30 PM

AUSTIN
Austin Music Awards ending SXSW this year
The Austin Music awards typically kicks off SXSW, but this year it will end the event. The ceremony gives Austin an opportunity to celebrate their music scene in front of an international crowd.
FULL STORY >> 3/11/2010 1:20 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

KILLEEN
Testing accuracy: 'Smart meter' v. traditional meter
Last week the electric delivery provider Oncor went before the PUC to present the "Oncor Smart Meter Verification Plan." As part of the plan, Oncor is conducting side-by-side testing at the homes of 24 volunteers in the Killeen-Temple area.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/11/2010 7:08 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Shape up your 'Interactive' experience for SXSW
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Twitter can be your all-in-one tool for planning the Interactive portion of your SXSW experience, which starts Friday. This portion of festival is where you can interact with CEOs, authors, musicians and industry leaders.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/11/2010 6:47 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Code violation may cost 1 teen her bedroom
Dozens of residents of the Fairview neighborhood in South Austin are scrambling to deal with code violations over their converted garages. For one teen, the violation could cost her the place she turns in at night.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/11/2010 7:26 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Coen Brothers movie transforms Central Texas city
Granger is home to 1,400 people, but the city is about to expand temporarily. Its downtown area is being transformed into the backdrop for a major motion picture.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 7:19 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

SAN MARCOS
Hays County wants all of its residents counted
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census takes a snap shot of the country's population. In Hays County, community groups are working to insure everyone is in the picture.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 6:39 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...


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$11 billion budget shortfall projected for Texas
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AUSTIN
State leaders call for tighter security at Texas Capitol
Texas leaders are responding to calls for tighter security at the Capitol.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 4:57 PM

AUSTIN
Mayor pulls support for vote on urban light rail
Mayor Lee Leffingwell is pulling his support for a vote on the urban light rail this November. He said there is no way the city will be prepared to lay out an exact route and estimate costs in the next eight months.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/10/2010 3:03 PM

AUSTIN
Rock n’ roll boutique keeps Austin spirit alive
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Wild About Music is a local rock n’ roll boutique located in the heart of Sixth Street in Downtown Austin. For over 15 years, the store has worked to bring the Austin spirit to local customers, visitors and SXSW festival goers.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 4:09 PM

AUSTIN
Texas ed board set to take first vote since primary
The Texas Board of Education started a three-day long meeting Wednesday that could end in a vote on a new social studies curriculum.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/10/2010 1:45 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

SAN MARCOS
98-year-old female WWII pilot gets Congressional medal
World War II pilot Millie Dalrymple and about 1,000 of her compatriots were honored at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 6:45 PM

AUSTIN
Code violation notices flood S. Austin neighborhood
Seventy-six homeowners in the Fairview neighborhood in south Austin have received code violation notices. They city said proper permits were never filed for their garage conversions. Homeowners argue the change was made decades before they purchased the homes.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/10/2010 8:38 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Charges reduced for man convicted in son's death
An Austin man charged with the death of his son pleads guilty, but won't spend any time behind bars.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 5:58 PM

AUSTIN
APD cautions public after five purse snatching incidents
The Austin Police Department is asking for help finding some suspected purse snatchers.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 4:51 PM

TEMPLE
Crews to shut down Temple bridge to conduct study
For anyone passing through Temple, the South Kegley Bridge at Pepper Creek will be closed part of the day Thursday and Friday.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 6:10 PM

WACO
Owner challenge ruling to destroy school damaged in fire
Sanger Avenue School was supposed to be torn down last Wednesday, but its owners aren't ready to part ways with it, just yet.
FULL STORY >> 3/10/2010 6:25 PM




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