SMITHVILLE Beyond the Game: Parents give student athletes a boost The Smithville Booster Club works hard during sporting events to make sure the fans are well fed. Money raised at the concessions help fund the student athletes in their quest to victory. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/8/2010 9:06 AM
BASTROP 3 children died after collision near Bastrop The Texas Department of Public Safety said a minivan heading east on Highway 290 was hit by a pickup truck. Officials said the driver of the minivan did not yield the right of way and none of the children were restrained. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/1/2010 8:56 AM
AUSTIN City of Austin hosts happy hour to seek input City officials are seeking input on their new Web redesign initiative in hopes of creating more transparency and open government. According to them, there’s no better time to solicit input than during the interactive portion of SXSW. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/12/2010 11:50 AM
AUSTIN Chief Acevedo declines retention offer from city Austin City Manager Marc Ott said city officials made a retention offer to keep Art Acevedo as Austin's police chief. However, the chief declined to commit, saying he would continue to pursue the job as Dallas' chief. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/12/2010 8:13 AM
AUSTIN Stars hit the red carpet for Texas Hall of Fame Awards PHOTO GALLERY: It was a star-studded night in Austin Thursday as directors, producers and actors made their way down the red carpet for the 10th annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards.
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AUSTIN Austin starts plan to become no-kill city The Austin city council passed a plan Thursday that should help the city decrease the number of animals that are euthanized. The plan allows for off-site adoptions through a non-profit group and sets a moratorium on killing while there are empty cages. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/12/2010 8:08 AM
AUSTIN Texas State Board of Education debates social studies A topic the State Board of Education spent most of Thursday morning debating was an argument about three names. Some wanted to include names of minorities who received the Medal of Honor in world history curriculum, and others said the names weren't necessary. FULL STORY>>Updated: 3/12/2010 8:19 AM
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 AM
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 PM
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 AM
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 PM
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 AM
The Austin City Council passed a plan Thursday that should help the city decrease the number of animals that are euthanized. What next step do you think would be most helpful for the process?
Making adoptions occur off-site through a non-profit
Hold a moratorium on no-kill shelters w/ empty cages
