News 8 AustinYour News NowYour News NowAn Exclusive Service of Time Warner Cable
News 8 Austin


TOP STORIES


HEADLINES


LOCAL NEWS


Central Texas


Hays County


• San Marcos


Bastrop County


Bell County


Caldwell County


McLennan County


Willliamson County


YOUR NEWS


WEATHER


SPORTS


HORNS STAMPEDE


LIVING


NEWS 8 EXPLORES


SPECIAL COVERAGE


COMMUNITY


COMMENTARY


ABOUT US


SEARCH


NEWS8CAST VIDEO


A new version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale about a little girl named Alice who tumbles down a rab





Contact News 8 through the IVC.


This Just InFormer White House press secretary Liz Carpenter dies
Former White House press secretary Liz Carpenter has died. Carpenter served under both Vice President Lyndon Johnson and later Lady Bird Johnson. Carpenter died Saturday morning at Brackenridge Hospital.
FULL STORY >> 3/20/2010 12:30 PM

This Just In

LOCAL NEWS
SaturdayMarch202010
Home Page Icon Make this your home page



x46
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
Music lovers take over Lamar Pedestrian Bridge
South by Southwest brings thousands of people to Austin, but not everyone is taking part in the official festival. Some bands perform in some unusual locations.
FULL STORY >> 3/20/2010 6:35 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Leander commuters looking forward to new MetroRail
Some Leander commuters are excited to take the new MetroRail to work instead of battling slow rush hour traffic.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 7:46 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Rodeo cook-off competition raises big bucks
The barbecue cook-off at the Star of Texas Rodeo isn't just about the brisket and chicken. One group enters every year just to win the fundraising competition. The money raised goes to the rodeo's scholarship fund.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 11:03 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Sunset Valley Farmers Market moves to Barton Creek
The Sunset Valley Farmers Market is moving to a new location at Barton Creek Mall. Foodies who are used to shopping at the market won't have to go too far, a different market plans to open up in the same location.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 8:11 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
SXSW panel: How indie content can save the world
One panel at this year's SXSW festival was dedicated to discussing how independent content creators of all mediums can stay true to the indie community and make money at the same time.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 9:32 PM

AUSTIN
SXSW helps 'accelerate' business through competition
Accelerator spotlights some of the newest, most innovative entrepreneurs in the online field. Contestants compete by demonstrating their products in front of judges and a live audience.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 11:19 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Austin Music Awards to close out SXSW 2010
The Austin Music awards typically kicks off SXSW, but this year it will end the festival. The ceremony gives Austin an opportunity to celebrate their music scene in front of an international crowd.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/19/2010 5:24 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Online businesses help build talented workers
The slump in the economy has many businesses thinking twice before they hire new employees, and with the help of online companies you can make a profit from it. All you need to do is log onto these sites and make a profile for yourself.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 5:18 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Weight loss surgery without a scar
A new weight loss surgery is performed endoscopically, which means surgeons place an endoscope down the throat to conduct the procedure. The surgery only takes one hour and is conducted on an outpatient basis.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 7:27 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Texas schools prep for expected loan changes
Changes proposed in Washington would mean federally guaranteed student loans would only be offered by the government, ending a role for banks and other for-profit lenders who charge fees.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 9:41 AM


Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Roundup, Dallas County, Harris County, El Paso County, El Paso, Webb County, Laredo
Governor meets with family after granting pardon
Wake Forest Ends Texas' SeasonWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Tickets and safety tips for Capital Metro Redline debutWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

International, US, Beyond Texas
SXSW brings growth to city, problems for residentsWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Pope hopes letter to Irish helps healing
Governor Perry activates spillover violence response plan

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
'Runaways' headliners hit SXSW film fest
Film stars turned rock stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning hit Paramount Theater for a special screening of "The Runaways."
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/19/2010 7:55 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
E. Austin residents disagree about a planned hotel
A group of East Austin residents who are worried about a planned hotel are taking their concerns to city council. The group has filed an appeal for the site plan, which was approved by the planning commission in January.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/19/2010 7:47 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Free shows draw big bands, small dancers
South by Southwest music doesn’t mean you have to shell out big bucks for wristbands. Starting Thursday, you can see free shows at Auditorium Shores.
FULL STORY >> 3/19/2010 7:07 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

TEMPLE
Temple graveyard thieves could be connected to other cases
More than a hundred vases were stolen from a cemetery in Temple. On Wednesday, police took the suspects in to custody and are now looking into whether the case is related to other graveyard thefts across Central Texas.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/19/2010 7:26 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
AISD balances budget; plans for future
Austin ISD has been working hard to balance its budget and things are leveling out for the upcoming school year. However, it's the years ahead that are looking worrisome.
FULL STORY >> 3/18/2010 7:00 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

FORT HOOD
Fort Hood shooting result of domestic disturbance
A spokesman with the FBI said a shooting at Fort Hood Thursday morning appears to be the result of domestic disturbance.
FULL STORY >> 3/18/2010 5:23 PM

AUSTIN
Companies offer tips for making your wedding special
Wedding season is almost here, and there are many new trends to help brides make their day special.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/19/2010 8:45 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Local band reaches new heights
Local music group Alpha Rev is packing in live shows at this year's SXSW festival. Members of the band are also celebrating the upcoming release of their first major label album due out next month.
FULL STORY >> 3/18/2010 10:30 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Community members speak out against death penalty
Former death row inmates and students participating in an Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break program spoke out against capital punishment at the state Capitol Thursday.
FULL STORY >> 3/18/2010 6:02 PM

AUSTIN
Seton hospital system eliminating 150 jobs
The Seton Family of Hospitals is eliminating about 150 positions in a budget-cutting move.
FULL STORY >> 3/18/2010 11:35 AM




Search LOCAL NEWS

News 8 Weather Alerts
Lago Vista Cam
Weather Alerts Active Now

Buy your tickets online today.
Neighborhood Calendar
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Feb MARCH 2010 Apr
S M T W Th F S
Week Of 3/1/2010-3/6/2010 1 2 3 4 5 6
Week Of 3/7/2010-3/13/2010 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Week Of 3/14/2010-3/20/2010 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Week Of 3/21/2010-3/27/2010 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Week Of 3/28/2010-4/3/2010 28 29 30 31





Baby Products


Compare Electric Rates





Home | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Information | Site Map | Click for RSS information
Copyright ©2010TWEAN News Channel of Austin, L.P. d.b.a. News 8 Austin

Web production by Tipit


Digital Cable offers the latest in home-viewing entertainment.
Talk as long as you want to anyone in Texas and the United States for one low monthly price.
Time Warner Cable now offers you more choices in High Speed Internet service.
Time Warner Digital Cable offers a wide variety of commercial products designed to accelerate the gr
Video On Demand lets you instantly choose from a wide selection of great movies and award- winning p
Digital Cable channel lineups.
Time Warner Cable of Austin offers 15 HDTV channels on digital cable.
TV listings for your service area.
Take a look at the special offers and promotions available now through Time Warner Cable Austin.
Record two shows at once. Plus fast-forward, rewind, and even pause LIVE TV to get a snack, answer t

On the go? Follow us on Twitter and we'll keep you current.

Sponsored Links

Nearly 1 in 5 Central Texans is food insecure. Donate online today.