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Runner proves age is just a number
Local runner Carmen Troncoso broke an American record and is close to an international record at the age of 50.
FULL STORY >> 6/29/2009 7:47 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Familiar face defends Aztex' turf
Zach Pope, 23, is a graduate of Stony Point High School and a defender for the Austin Aztex soccer team. The athlete carries a wide variety of team roles, including that of a Texas ambassador.
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Omaha is perfect ending for senior Clark
After overcoming injuries his entire career, University of Texas fifth-year senior Preston Clark said the College World Series is the finish he’s always hoped for.
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Longhorns in good hands with relief pitcher Wood
University of Texas senior Austin Wood pitched 13 innings in the Longhorns' win over Boston College, and his coach says it's just the latest example of his prowess.
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International obstacles aside, runner achieves dreams
Making it to the Olympic Games is an accomplishment for any athlete, but one runner's story spans continents and a civil war in Sudan.
FULL STORY >> 6/1/2009 10:34 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
2 Westlake seniors lead Chaps golf team to the title
For the fifth time in Westlake High School history, the Westlake Boys Golf Team brought home a state championship.
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If you can’t make it out to Auditorium Shores this Saturday for the annual H-E-B Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks display or out to Dell Diamond for the Freedom Fest, News 8 will broadcast coverage of both events.

• On News 8 from 9:20-9:30 p.m. Saturday, you can watch the fireworks live from Round Rock followed by the symphony show from 9:30-10 p.m.

If you are planning on heading down to Austin for the festivities, organizers encourage you to keep a few things in mind. You’re encouraged to bring drinking water, bug spray and blankets. Barbecue grills, alcohol as well as glass and Styrofoam containers are not allowed at Auditorium Shores.

In addition, folks are advised to leave pets at home.

If you are driving down, you are urged to park north of Lady Bird Lake to ease congestion south of the lake or take CapMetro.

• Click for advised parking locations and road closures.

• Click for a map of bus routes to the festivities.

Bike racks will be available.

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