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City council to decide on Sanders settlement

Austin

The Austin City Council will reach a decision today on whether or not they will reach a settlement with the family of Nathaniel Sanders. The family filed a federal lawsuit against the city over the officer-involved shooting death of Sanders in May of 2009.

City council to decide on Sanders settlement

10:13 AM


Difficult lessons not easily learned from daycare tragedy

Dallas

(Part 4) News 8 takes a critical look at Texas' child care industry. Part 4 examines how laws keep daycares safe. The Department of Family and Protective Services is charged with keeping daycares safe. But the story of one mother casts doubts on whether past lessons were learned.

Difficult lessons not easily learned from daycare tragedy

Updated 7:27 AM


City of Austin's 2011 budget better than expected

Austin

City council got its first look at the proposed 2011 budget Wednesday. It includes additional positions in public safety and a smaller than expected property tax increase.

City of Austin's 2011 budget better than expected

07/28/2010 07:30 PM


Texas senator denies voting twice in presidential election

Waco

According to an article from The Texas Tribune, state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Waco, voted twice in the 2004 presidential election between John Kerry and George W. Bush. Birdwell says it was his brother that cast one of those votes, although due to the similarity of their names, the vote was not properly recorded.

Texas senator denies voting twice in presidential election

Updated 7:41 AM


Past petition could hurt San Marcos ACC effort

San Marcos

Austin Community College has revealed the location they plan to build a campus in San Marcos. Before construction can begin, voters have to approve annexation into the college's taxing district, something that ended in controversy last time.

Past petition could hurt San Marcos ACC effort

07/28/2010 07:32 PM


San Marcos mayor will not seek reelection

San Marcos

San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz said Wednesday she will not seek a fourth term.

San Marcos mayor will not seek reelection

07/28/2010 03:53 PM


Woman files suit against 2 guards at Travis County Jail

Austin

A woman accuses two guards at the Travis County Jail of using excessive force against her. With the help of the Texas Civil Rights Project, the woman has filed a lawsuit. The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it would have investigated those allegations sooner had the women filed a complaint.

Woman files suit against 2 guards at Travis County Jail

07/28/2010 02:59 PM


Poor children fall through state's child care safety nets

Austin

(Part 3) This week News 8 takes a critical look at how Texas raises it young in the child care industry. The government's child care subsidy program helps low-income parents offset the cost of child care, but the numbers show that program is only scratching the surface.

Poor children fall through state's child care safety nets

Updated 07/28/2010 10:44 AM


Pretrial hearing held for suspect in '09 Mardi Gras murder

Austin

A husband and wife are in court facing charges for the murder of 21-year-old Christy Lynne Espinosa during Mardi Gras 2009.

Pretrial hearing held for suspect in '09 Mardi Gras murder

07/28/2010 03:43 PM


Texas and Minnesota call of series

The Longhorns and Golden Gophers cancelled a proposed football series for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

07/28/2010 09:53 PM

Sooners sound off at Media Days

News 8's Mike Berman checks in with the Oklahoma Sooners on the final day of the Big 12 Media Days in Irving.

07/28/2010 09:43 PM



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.

Texas beaches cleaner than most, escape oil spill

Arts Minute: Artists create memorable family moments

Here’s the inside scoop on what’s hot this week in the arts.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Arts Minute: </em></span>Artists create memorable family moments

Austin Fashion Week Pick: ax + apple

Locally jewelry designer Jamie Lyn will be participating in various events throughout Austin Fashion Week.

Austin Fashion Week Pick: ax + apple




Health Beat: Doctors turn on the light to find cancer

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

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Health Beat: </em></span>Doctors turn on the light to find cancer

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.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Fashionably 8: </em></span>Project Runway designer teams with local boutique for Fashion Week

Health Beat: Doctors starve brain cancer

Doctors are killing brain cancer from the inside out.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Health Beat: </em></span>Doctors starve brain cancer




Kino Flores one step closer to trial

Austin

Texas State Rep. Kino Flores is fighting several indictments in Travis County. The Travis County District Attorney's Office filed the charges against Flores after it said he violated state law by not reporting nearly $1 million in income.

Kino Flores one step closer to trial

07/28/2010 11:17 AM


Man who helped Green Party worked for Perry

Austin

Campaign finance reports show Gov. Perry's re-election campaign paid Stuart Moss for mileage while he was doing political research in November. At the same time, he was helping the Green Party field candidates.

Man who helped Green Party worked for Perry

07/28/2010 11:21 AM


Insider offers guided tour through Capitol renovations

Austin

David Stauch is taking charge of completing the renovations at the Capitol building. He led a tour Wednesday describing how the renovation is more than just maintenance work.

Insider offers guided tour through Capitol renovations

07/28/2010 03:04 PM


Plans underway for ACC campus in San Marcos

San Marcos

Austin Community College is one step closer to signing contract to begin construction on a new campus in downtown San Marcos.

Plans underway for ACC campus in San Marcos

Updated 07/28/2010 12:00 PM


Environmental groups back EPA’s effort to clean Texas air

Austin

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.

Environmental groups back EPA’s effort to clean Texas air

07/28/2010 08:27 AM


Authorities locate patrol car escapee in Sunset Valley

Austin

Officers in Sunset Valley apprehended Todd Zurovets, 23, around 9 a.m. off Manchaca Road Wednesday. Zurovets escaped from a Travis County deputy's patrol car several hours earlier.

Authorities locate patrol car escapee in Sunset Valley

Updated 07/28/2010 12:10 PM


Business Connection: Downtown hot-spot stays trendy

Austin

Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope gives us an update on the 2nd Street shopping center.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Business Connection: </em></span>Downtown hot-spot stays trendy

Updated 07/28/2010 12:23 PM


City considers extending paid parking hours

Austin

The city is considering extending the metered parking hours to try to free up spots and help area businesses. But businesses worry the exact opposite may happen.

City considers extending paid parking hours

Updated 07/28/2010 08:01 AM

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