Following News 8's fifth anniversary in September of 2004, the management and editorial team at News 8 revisited and reaffirmed our mission as a journalistic enterprise in the following updated mission statement:

News 8 Austin and Time Warner Cable provide comprehensive local news, weather and sports whenever you need it.

News 8:

		explores issues, focuses on solutions and avoids sensationalism
		reflects the diversity and values of our community and expands our mutual understanding of them
		holds ourselves to high standards of journalism, business practices, and community service
		earns your respect through accurate, timely reporting and thoughtful consideration of your feedback

We deliver YOUR NEWS 24 hours a day.

(adopted December 14, 2004)