Voters anticipate vice presidential announcements Sources say senators Barack Obama and John McCain will make their announcements within the week. There are various reports about just who the persons will be. FULL STORY>>8/20/2008 8:56 AM
Voters' Voices: 30 years of voter maturity The graduates of Austin High School's Class of '78 have changed more than just their afros and bell bottoms. They say besides going from retro to serious, some also have evolved voters' voices. FULL STORY>>8/9/2008 11:13 PM
Obama, McCain diverge on solution for energy woes Democrat Barack Obama is blaming Republican energy policies for some of the nation's economic woes while his GOP rival John McCain advocates a large expansion of nuclear power. FULL STORY>>8/5/2008 8:27 PM
Democrat supports apology, not reparations Barack Obama said he opposes offering reparations to descendants of slaves. It's a stand that puts him at odds with some black leaders and groups. FULL STORY>>8/2/2008 4:42 PM
Voters' Voices: Faithful Fort Hood soldiers Some soldiers say whether or not the man they vote for makes it to office, they will support the person who gives them their orders to protect the country they proudly fight for. FULL STORY>>7/31/2008 9:12 PM
Voters Voices: personal politics aside for greater good (Part 6) Travis County reports a record high number of registered voters, more than 90 percent of the eligible population. But there's still those who haven't registered yet. FULL STORY>>7/26/2008 6:19 PM
Voters' Voices: health care central to doctor and nurse (Part 5) The voters you're about to meet both work in the health care industry. John Jones is an oral surgeon. His wife, Catherine, is a nurse. The two may have a habit of finishing each others' sentences, but they don't agree on everything. FULL STORY>>7/25/2008 6:19 PM
Voters' Voices: In hard times, Obama gives a family hope (Part 4) The Tinnons call themselves an average American family, with two school-aged kids, medical expenses, and mortgage worries, they say their lifestyle rides on this election's outcome. FULL STORY>>7/24/2008 4:02 PM
Military couple seeks candidate dedicated to service (Part 3) Richard Dykstra and his wife Linda Varda share a combined 60 years in the army, but neither fit the stereotype of military Republicans. They're proud Independents, and they say their support for John McCain has nothing to do with his party. FULL STORY>>7/21/2008 10:51 PM
McCain credits Bush for drop in oil price John McCain credited the recent $10-a-barrel drop in the price of oil to President Bush's lifting of a presidential ban on offshore drilling. FULL STORY>>7/23/2008 12:28 PM
Voters' Voices: First US election for Chinese family (Part 2) Max Ma and his wife Helen Jia became American citizens in September. The couple left China 10 years ago. This November will be the first time in their lives either can vote. Now they're enjoying that right and the right to speak freely in a democracy. FULL STORY>>7/21/2008 10:43 PM
Obama suggests credit for business health care Democrat Barack Obama wants to promote health insurance coverage through small employers by offering them a tax credit covering up to 50 percent of their employee premiums. FULL STORY>>7/13/2008 2:55 PM
McCain challenges Obama on economy John McCain said Congress and the Bush administration have failed to meet their responsibilities to manage the government. FULL STORY>>7/7/2008 8:27 PM
College students have keen eye on election Some students plan to hold the next president accountable for higher education. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have their own plans and opinions concerning the price of higher education. FULL STORY>>6/23/2008 3:00 PM
Obama says bin Laden must not be a martyr Barack Obama said if Osama bin Laden were captured on his watch, he'd want to ensure he doesn't become a martyr if he were prosecuted. FULL STORY>>6/18/2008 3:46 PM
Romney urges support for McCain in Texas Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney predicted Saturday that even Republicans who are lukewarm about presumptive nominee John McCain will get behind him to ensure conservative appointments to the Supreme Court and victory in the war on terror. FULL STORY>>6/14/2008 12:28 PM
San Marcos Expo Time Warner Cable of Central Texas invites you to be a part of the San Marcos Chamber Business Expo Thur., Aug. 21.
Expo 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Procurement Fair 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mixer 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E Hopkins Rd.
Capital Metro's union members voted to strike Wednesday. How will this affect your commute if the strike happens?
It won't affect me.
Reduced service might be inconvenient.
It means more people on the roads.
Congested buses.
Other -- Comments please.
Hi-Def Weather News 8's Non-Stop Weather HD is now available on Time Warner Cable Digital HD channel 1507. This service features a new high definition 16:9 layout of our popular 24-hour local weather channel. For our Austin area standard definition (SD) digital viewers, the HD service is also converted down to SD and made available on digital cable channel 358 replacing the old 4:3 formatted service. News 8's Non-Stop Weather HD is also available in Killeen, Temple and Waco on Time Warner Cable Digital HD channel 1010.
