Charity runway show is about more than just fashion Fashion takes on a good cause this Saturday in Downtown Austin. The "Runway to Heaven" fashion show at the Austonian Condos benefits the Dell Children's Medical Center as well as the Austin Children's Medical Center. FULL STORY >> 11/6/2009 3:50 PM
Fourth annual Fun Fun Fun Fest takes the stage The fourth annual Fun Fun Fun Fest takes place this weekend. Some of the bands playing this year’s festival include Mission of Burma, Of Montreal, King Khan, BBQ Show, The Jesus Lizard, No Age, and hundreds of other bands. FULL STORY>>11/5/2009 8:46 AM
Energy drinks offer small boost, long-term health risks Americans spent $744 Million on energy drinks in one year alone. They’re already banned in several countries, including Denmark, Italy, Norway and Sweden, but in the U.S., the drinks are marketed to youth. The drinks have many risks associated with them. FULL STORY>>11/5/2009 7:32 AM
Tips for finding your most loved companion Losing a pet can be upsetting. A few helpful tips for finding your pet can be useful and can even speed up the process of finding them. FULL STORY >> 11/3/2009 8:45 AM
ACC offers sustainable business course Austin Community College is offering a sustainable business course aimed to teach students the essential ideas that define sustainable business practices and relate them to global concerns. FULL STORY >> 10/31/2009 3:32 PM
Curious 9-year-old Arvion is a nature enthusiast News 8 met curious 9-year old Arvion last year, and saw how he was learning to obey rules. Now, Arvion is getting ready to celebrate his 10th birthday next month, and he's yearning for his forever family more than ever. FULL STORY >> 11/1/2009 2:14 PM
‘This Is It’ brings good beats, no answers The new Michael Jackson documentary “This is It” gives viewers a great concert, but doesn’t offer any answers regarding Jackson’s untimely death.
FULL STORY >> 10/31/2009 3:54 PM
Science inspires visionary Pop!Tech Artists The Pop!Tech Conference up in Camden, Maine, gathers some of the most innovative scientific and technological thinkers, and attracts many unique artists. FULL STORY >> 10/30/2009 3:09 PM
Smoked Duck with Red Chili Chef Jeff Blank, owner of Hudson's on the Bend, serves up delicious smoked duck with a red chili glaze.
Conor Oberst When:11/19/2008 Conor Oberst was here last for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. His latest record is under his own name, not Bright Eyes, yet the differences are mostly in band mates, not in direction. His ACL set was confident and straightforward- easily one of the festival's highlights and it's a good bet the self-titled album he's touring in support of will wind up on more than a few year-end lists next month.
www.claimittexas.org One in four Texans have money that is owed to them. That's right the state of Texas has $2 Billion from forgotten bank accounts, un-cashed checks, security deposits and utility refunds all waiting for you to claim. Head to this website and get what's rightfully yours. Simply fill out a petition online, provide proof of your identification and documentation linking you to that past account. The process takes around four to six weeks to complete but when it comes to free money, that small wait is definitely worth it.
For News 8's continuing coverage of the Fort Hood mass shootings visit our Fort Hood Shooting section, watch video from reporters in the field and press conferences with officials, and view our photo gallery from staff on the scene.
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