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  • The Tire Mound of Mystery

    The Austin Chronicle – Fri Dec 4, 1:04 am ET  

    Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance Full Story »

  • Official Tire Manifest Forms Provided by the City of Austin

    The Austin Chronicle – Fri Dec 4, 1:03 am ET  

    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provides a standard five-part form for tracking scrapped tires. Each section is required to be filled out by officials responsible for tire disposal. Full Story »

  • Politics Gift Guide

    The Austin Chronicle – Fri Dec 4, 1:03 am ET  

    Let the Chronicle News staff stuff your stockings this year Full Story »

  • Headlines

    The Austin Chronicle – Fri Dec 4, 1:03 am ET  

    • Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson announced Monday his decision to step down as chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organ iz ation , the body of elected officials that drives transportation planning in Central Texas. Full Story »

  • Res Publica

    The Austin Chronicle – Fri Dec 4, 1:03 am ET  

    Citizens' calendar, Dec. 3-10 Full Story »

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KXAN 36 Austin

  • Tentative health care deal

    KXAN 36 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 11:52 pm ET  

    Democratic senators say they have a tentative deal to drop a government-run insurance option from health care legislation. Full Story »

  • Austin Ice Bats could soar again

    KXAN 36 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 11:37 pm ET  

    Fans might get the chance to watch the Austin Ice Bats again. The team’s owner and president, Randy Sanders, told Austin News by phone he has been shopping the franchise around. Full Story »

  • Teen moms beat 'Precious' challenges

    KXAN 36 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 10:22 pm ET  

    Jennifer Reyes' story from East Austin may not play out as heart wrenching as Hollywood's new movie, Precious , set in Harlem. But when she became pregnant at the age of 17, the father was out of the picture and her family did not have enough money to help. Full Story »

  • Another Barton Springs argument brewing

    KXAN 36 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 7:07 pm ET  

    When the city began to develop a master plan for Barton Springs, part of the proposal called for a major dredging operation to remove the gravel with a huge crane that would be parked on top of a big hill on the north side of the pool. Full Story »

  • Nosey neighbor helps catch burglars

    KXAN 36 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 6:52 pm ET  

    "[The neighbor] could see two males knocking and looking in the front of the windows of that house," said Cpl. Scott Perry. The neighbor did the right thing and called 911. Full Story »

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FOX 7 Austin

  • Man Rescued From Mount Bonnell

    FOX 7 Austin – 58 mins ago  

    Austin's Mount Bonnell can be a dangerous place, especially in the dark. A man found that out for himself Tuesday night when he went over the cliff Full Story »

  • Eyebrow Threaders Sue State of Texas

    FOX 7 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 11:33 pm ET  

    A lawsuit was filed by the Institute of Justice against the Texas department of License and Regulation. The agency claims threading operators need a license before serving the public. But business owners claim threading is not mentioned in the law, something the state refutes. Full Story »

  • APD to Pass Out Flyers Warning of DWI

    FOX 7 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 11:33 pm ET  

    Tuesday morning, area law enforcement launched their annual campaign called Holiday DWI Emphasis Patrol. They will hand out flyers with the picture of a DWI victim to remind people not to drink and drive. Full Story »

  • Load of Toys Colleceted for Foster Kids

    FOX 7 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 11:18 pm ET  

    A tractor trailer loaded with toys delivered them to Riverbend Church Tuesday afternoon. The thousands of toys will become holiday gifts for Central Texas foster children. Full Story »

  • City Considers Building Urban Rail Line

    FOX 7 Austin – Tue Dec 8, 6:48 pm ET  

    While Capital Metro is still testing its commuter line system, the Austin City Council is considering building an urban rail line downtown and in the UT area. The council will soon vote on whether to commission a study on a proposed project. Full Story »

San Marcos Daily Record

Cedar Creek Pilot

Lockhart Post-Register

  • Letters - Committee chair thankful for support

    Lockhart Post-Register – Tue Dec 8, 9:59 pm ET  

    To the Editor: At this time of Thanksgiving, the Committee to Save the Brock Cabin would like to say a big "thank you" to the community and Brock family members for all their support. Full Story »

  • Two dead in rural plane crash

    Lockhart Post-Register – Mon Dec 7, 2:30 pm ET  

    Calls rang out throughout Caldwell and Travis Counties late Monday morning as Mendoza residents saw an aircraft plummet from the sky and crash in a field in northern Caldwell County. Full Story »

  • Annette V. Rivas

    Lockhart Post-Register – Fri Dec 4, 3:59 pm ET  

    Mrs. Annette V. Rivas, 64, of San Marcos, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. She was born Jan. 1, 1945. Full Story »

  • Marcos G. Eureste

    Lockhart Post-Register – Fri Dec 4, 3:59 pm ET  

    Mr. Marcos G. Eureste, 84, of Lockhart, passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2009. He was born on Oct. 7, 1925. Full Story »

  • Mary J. Celestino

    Lockhart Post-Register – Fri Dec 4, 3:59 pm ET  

    Mary J. Celestino, 77, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 in Lockhart, Texas. She was born on March 19, 1932 to Miguel and Dolores Rodriguez in Chicago. Full Story »

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