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Thursday night a dilapidated trailer caught fire in southwest Williamson County just after 5:30 pm. Firefighters found a badly burned body inside the trailer. Full Story »
Thursday night a dilapidated trailer caught fire in southwest Williamson County just after 5:30 pm. Firefighters found a badly burned body inside the trailer. Full Story »
On Thursday Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell threw the switch to turn on the Holiday lights outside of Guerro’s on South Congress. Full Story »
Former first Laura Bush visited Austin on Thursday to serve as the guest speaker at a Texas State Library and Archives Commission dedication ceremony. Full Story »
The Texas Department of Transportation is getting prepared for possible winter to move into Central Texas on Friday. TxDOT crews will work on Thursday night to place deicer on certain parts of I-35. Full Story »
As of now, no Central Texas schools have cancelled classes on Friday. However, Lake Travis ISD will be letting students out early. Click here for school closing information. Full Story »
Austin police need help finding a suspect who robbed a CVS Pharmacy in North Austin last month. Full Story »
Authorities say a Georgetown man pleaded guilty to theft after posing as a Sony Entertainment representative on behalf of actor Tommy Lee Jones. Full Story »
U.S. Marshall's released a picture of the convience store clerk accused of stealing a winning lotto ticket from a customer earlier this year. Full Story »
Republican Gov. Rick Perry has filed for re-election as candidates running for office in 2010 start making their election plans official. Full Story »
Six suspects connected to a methamphetmine operation were arrested following a three-month sting operation by Burnet Co. law enforcement. Full Story »
One person was killed Thursday morning in a crash in Southeast Travis County. It happened at about 1:00 a.m. on Caldwell Lane in Garfield. Full Story »
Austin Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a discoteca in South Austin. Police say he broke into the store on South Congress on November 19 and demanded cash. Full Story »
For the past several years property taxes n Travis County have been funding abortions through the Travis County Health Care District. Some taxpayers, including the Catholic Diocese of Austin, want the practice to stop. Full Story »
With freezing temperatures expected soon in Austin, experts are reminding Austinites to protect the four P’s: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants. Full Story »
Austin is expected to see a cold air mass pass through Friday, and in all likelihood, snow could come with it. Austinites are already preparing for cold weather by hitting the grocery stores and stocking up on supplies. Full Story »
Capital Metro his halted its rush hour tests for the delayed commuter rail line. A company spokesperson says the latest delay has to do with insurance. Full Story »
Now that the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is open to the general public, the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department has expanded its flu shot clinics. Four shot clinics are scheduled beginning Thursday, Dec. 3. Full Story »
Two teenagers are in police custody, accused of carjacking an 83-year-old woman at Barton Creek Mall Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has been selected as The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year for the second year in a row. Full Story »
Texas health experts say providers should now target all priority groups for the swine flu vaccine. Full Story »
Austin police say a robbery suspect kicked his victim in the head before attempting to steal the man's wallet. Full Story »
Judge Charlie Baird announced plans to retire at the end of his term, which is notable for posthumously exonerating Tim Cole of rape earlier this year. He made the announcement Wednesday morning. Full Story »
An amnesty program by Texas alcohol regulators is meant to stop youth poisoning deaths. Full Story »
The Austin Independent School District will conduct a series of public workshops to examine the problems faced by its failing campuses. The workshops will allow parents and faculty to address test scores, attendance, and discipline data. Full Story »
Sir Lawrence Smith was arrested on Tuesday morning for evading arrest. Smith was shot in May by an Austin Police officer during the Nathaniel Sanders shooting in May. Full Story »
A young boy looks at a model of a dinosaur on display in Bonn, Germany. AFP/DDP/Lennart Preiss
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