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Health Beat: Doctors turn on the light to find cancer

Doctors are using a new tool to find cervical cancer sooner.

Updated 07/28/2010 11:13 AM

Health Beat: Doctors starve brain cancer

Doctors are killing brain cancer from the inside out.

07/28/2010 09:49 AM

After 79 years, Jaime’s Spanish Village to close Friday

After nearly 80 years in Austin, Jaime’s Spanish Village will close on Friday.

Updated 07/28/2010 03:33 PM

Off The Plate: Vegetable Kebobs

Tired of boring vegetable plates? Off The Plate's Damian Mandola teams up with H-E-B's Daniel Mann to teach us how to make some delectable vegetable kebobs.

Updated 07/27/2010 09:46 AM

Fashionably 8: Project Runway designer teams with local boutique for Fashion Week

Project Runway contestant Louise Black has come a long way since competing in a fashion reality show in Los Angeles. Now, the Dallas native is coming to Austin and pairing up with a local boutique for Austin Fashion Week.

Updated 07/28/2010 10:10 AM

Some say new maternity line encourages young pregnancy

Some are wondering if Forever 21’s new maternity line is promoting more than just fashion.

07/19/2010 04:26 PM

Go Green!: Green options for catering

Katherine Albarado with Dagars Catering shows News 8’s Rich Segal some options for green catering.

07/24/2010 12:58 PM

Go Green!: Austin Water hopes residents take their green pledge

News 8’s Marc Gomez took us behind the scenes of a server room at Austin Water Utility where they're making some upgrades.

07/17/2010 02:59 PM

New program rebuilding faces of soldiers, veterans

A lab in San Antonio is one of two major facial prosthetic programs in the Defense Department. It has seen an unprecedented new stream of wounded soldiers.

07/27/2010 12:58 PM

Tech Beat: DMB bassist creates high tech tunes

If you have ever wondered how bassist Stefan Lessard of the Dave Matthews Band creates his unique sound on stage, you may be surprised to find out it's all thanks to some high tech gadgets.

07/26/2010 11:05 AM

Finance Guy: How do you trust?

In the world of probate and estate planning, trusts are often used and sometimes abused. News 8's Finance Guy breaks down how to properly manage your trust.

07/26/2010 10:38 AM

Finance Guy: To Roth or not to Roth

News 8’s Finance Guy breaks down the pros and cons of Roth IRA.

07/19/2010 10:58 AM

Texas beaches cleaner than most, escape oil spill

Texas beaches are slightly cleaner than most, according to an annual report on the state of the nation's beaches.

07/28/2010 02:29 PM

Environmental groups back EPA’s effort to clean Texas air

The EPA is reviewing Texas chemical plants and oil refineries with "flexible air permits," a controversial move that has many concerned. Statewide environmental groups addressed the issue at a press conference Tuesday.

07/28/2010 08:27 AM

Forever Families: Viewing foster care as a small part of a big life

While foster care provides children a safe place to grow up, it's not without its ups and downs.

07/25/2010 03:03 PM

Forever Families: Parents needed to complete bond of sisterly love

Sisterly love doesn't get much better than what Lizzy and Mia share, unless some loving parents decide to be a part of the picture.

07/18/2010 06:20 PM

Smart Living: Tips for a healthy heart

A simple stretch test could tell your likelihood of having a heart attack.

Updated 07/27/2010 09:30 AM

Smart Living: Pros and cons of Vitamin D

Not enough vitamin D can make us sick, but too much of a good thing isn’t always good.

07/21/2010 05:13 PM

Pet Pointers: Caring for a sugar glider

Sugar gliders are small marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They are like a small flying possum about the size of a squirrel.

07/27/2010 10:01 AM

Bakery specializes in celebrating pets

Custom cakes and puppy ice cream are just a few of the ways you can treat your dog at one Austin bakery.

07/27/2010 08:44 AM