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FORT HOOD
Military spouses learn fate of tuition assistance program
Last month, the Department of Defense placed a hold on a tuition assistance program for military spouses due to high demand. Thursday, they announced they would no longer receive applications for the program, but those already enrolled would continue to receive benefits this semester.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/12/2010 7:53 AMWatch 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...

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

FORT HOOD
Fort Hood police officer competes for 'All Star' title
A civilian police officer credited for helping to stop a gunman at Fort Hood has been nominated as part of a contest to recognize first responders.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/5/2010 8:41 AM

KILLEEN
'Smart Meters' will be tested in Bell Co. homes
On Thursday, the Public Utility Commission approved a plan by electric delivery provider Oncor to conduct independent tests of the “Smart Meter.”
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/5/2010 8:51 AM


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, 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
Artists perform early morning preview of SXSW music
All week long we'll give you a front-row seat at the Four Seasons. Musicians will be taking the stage as part of the KGSR radio show.
FULL STORY >> 3/15/2010 12:04 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Engineers give approval to access building after plane crash
Engineers have been inspecting the building Jospeh Stack flew his plane in to, and they found it safe to remove some documents, equipment and materials in some areas.
FULL STORY >> 3/15/2010 12:00 PM

AUSTIN
Special coverage: South by True Life
Film makers, musicians, stylists and comedians share why this week of insanity is more than just fun and games. It's an opportunity to be seen by the world.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 11:26 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
SXSW film spotlights Garriott's mission
"Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission" made its world premiere Sunday afternoon.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 10:33 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
More water means more fun at Barton Creek Greenbelt
This year, much of Central Texas has seen heavier than normal rainfall. That rain has brought more water to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 10:26 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...


Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Roundup, Dallas County, Harris County, El Paso County, El Paso, Webb County, Laredo
Dallas half-marathon runner dies
Austin cab drivers claim they make 2.75$ an hourWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
$11 billion budget shortfall projected for Texas

International, US, Beyond Texas
Continental Airlines to charge for food
Aftershocks shake Chile inauguration
Obama pushing on health care end game

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, 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
Childhood building block turns into massive display
During the Screenburn portion of the SXSW music festival, the Texas Lego Users Group brought out their best display. Their lego play land included landmarks from all over nation and the state.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 10:13 AM

AUSTIN
Beyond the Game: Serving food and competition
The best basketball teams in the state battled it out this weekend in Austin, but the action wasn't just inside the Frank Erwin Center.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 10:44 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Zilker Park Kite Festival takes to the skies
You can't keep a good festival down. Last weekend's rain and Sunday's lack of wind both conspired to ground the Zilker Park Kite Festival Sunday, but that didn't stop thousands from coming out to watch and fly.
FULL STORY >> 3/14/2010 3:27 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Filmmakers talk horror at SXSW panel
Filmmakers of recent horror hits such as "Cloverfield" and the "The Decent" gathered Saturday for a SXSW panel about the current state of the horror genre.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 3/15/2010 8:36 AM

WACO
Community members step up to help historical theater
The rest of this season will continue at the historical Hippodrome in Waco. Last month, it was announced the theater would close because of financial strains. However people in the community have stepped forward to make sure the shows go on, for now.
FULL STORY >> 3/9/2010 7:12 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Food bank teaches gardening to grow self-reliance
Saturday was spring planting day for the Capital Area Food Bank's teaching garden. The garden has become a model for agencies that provide assistance to those in need.
FULL STORY >> 3/13/2010 7:26 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Texas education board adopts social studies standards
The Texas State Board of Education adopts new social studies standards for millions of students.
FULL STORY >> 3/12/2010 3:53 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...

AUSTIN
Hubble 3D takes South by Southwest to new horizons
Hubble 3D is as documentary that explores the legacy of the telescope and how it changed the way we see the universe.
FULL STORY >> 3/14/2010 1:28 PM

CENTRAL TEXAS
Daylight Saving Time to turn the clocks forward Sunday
Get ready to spring forward, Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning.
FULL STORY >> 3/13/2010 1:19 PM

AUSTIN
SXSW introduces 'Barry Munday' and 'Cyrus'
Patrick Wilson, John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill debuted new comical roles at Paramount Theater Saturday.
FULL STORY >> 3/14/2010 2:49 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...




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