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Expect more rain as tropical storm makes landfall

Austin

A tropical storm warning was issued early Monday for the southern Texas coast. A tropical storm warning was already in effect for the coast of Mexico from Tampico to the mouth of the Rio Grande. Rain will be heavy at times with flooding potential likely.

Expect more rain as tropical storm makes landfall

Updated 09/06/2010 04:50 PM


Downtown group asks people not to give money to panhandlers

Austin

The "Know Before You Give" campaign encourages people to give money to social service agencies rather than panhandlers.

Downtown group asks people not to give money to panhandlers

09/06/2010 04:39 PM


Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program

US

The program will exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways. But it's fate in Congress is in doubt.

Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program

09/06/2010 05:15 PM


Police searching for man wanted in fatal shooting

Austin

Austin police say they are looking for an armed and dangerous suspect wanted for shooting and killing another man Sunday morning.

Police searching for man wanted in fatal shooting

Updated 09/06/2010 05:00 PM


On the Agenda: Angry public guarantees campaign season dominated by attack ads

Austin

COMMENTARY: Facts will be the first casualty. Oh, the political campaigns will all have some kind of documentation for their over-the-top assertions and smear-by-inference messages. But truth is a nuanced matter and is rarely decisive in elections.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Angry public guarantees campaign season dominated by attack ads

09/06/2010 05:33 PM


Business Connection: Local company competing for large government contract

Austin

Luminex Corp. has partnered with Northrop Grumman Corp. to go after a large contract from the Department of Homeland Security. If they succeed, it would double the size of Luminex.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Business Connection: </em></span>Local company competing for large government contract

09/06/2010 04:34 PM


Athletes compete in 2010 AVIA Austin Triathlon

Austin

At least 2,100 people took part in a local triathlon, which included swimming, biking and running long distances.

Athletes compete in 2010 AVIA Austin Triathlon

09/06/2010 12:43 PM


Police find bodies of 2 people in west Austin apartment

Austin

When officers arrived at the apartment complex in the 9900 block of McNeil Drive at 11:40 Sunday evening, they found the bodies of Trevino and Perry inside.

Police find bodies of 2 people in west Austin apartment

Updated 09/06/2010 11:17 AM


Elderly man killed in wreck

Austin

According to Austin police, an SUV tried to turn north onto Thornberry and was hit by a car. Witnesses say the car ran a red light.

Elderly man killed in wreck

Updated 09/06/2010 11:20 AM


Texas set for first home game

Saturday, Texas will play their first game at home this season.

09/06/2010 06:56 PM

Johnson sprained ankle against Rice

Cody Johnson sprained his ankle against Rice, but did not tell the coaching staff until after the game.

09/06/2010 06:49 PM



Tech Beat: Consumers can now create their own 3-D movies, photos

New products are helping to kick off a wave of consumer electronics that allow users to create content in 3D.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>Consumers can now create their own 3-D movies, photos

Finance Guy: A dating dilemma

In this week’s Finance Guy, John Henry McDonald answers a viewer question about dealing with credit when you’re in love.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Finance Guy: </em></span>A dating dilemma

Piecing together history of recent war poses some challenges

"Operation Iraqi Freedom" has come to an end, but for those who have the job of collecting and putting together the history from the war, the job is far from over. According to the First Cavalry Division Museum director, the advances in technology over the years has not necessarily made his job easier.

Piecing together history of recent war poses some challenges




Archers aim for prize money in Austin

Hundreds of people traveled from around the country to the Travis County Expo Center for the Southern National Archery Festival, one of the largest archery competitions in the country.

Archers aim for prize money in Austin

Smart Living: Surprising signs of stress

Too much stress can cause symptoms you never realized were related.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>Smart Living: </em></span>Surprising signs of stress

8 Outdoors: Navigating Texas waters with ease

There are 15 major river systems and more than 3,700 streams in Texas, but gaining access to most of these waterways can be difficult. Texas Parks and Wildlife has a plan to help get folks on the rivers by creating paddling trails near urban areas and in state parks.

<span style="color:#990000"><em>8 Outdoors: </em></span>Navigating Texas waters with ease




Austin's Southwest Family YMCA gets $5.5 million upgrade

Austin

After eight months of construction, the first phase of the renovations at the Southwest Family YMCA in Austin is complete. The improvements to the building include the addition of a pool, gymnasium and expanded fitness and cardio areas.

Austin's Southwest Family YMCA gets $5.5 million upgrade

Updated 09/05/2010 04:55 PM


Westlake High grad killed in wreck

Central Texas

Kendrick Cutsinger, a student at West Texas A&M, died Friday in a single vehicle wreck in Llano County. His passenger is in the hospital with critical injuries.

Westlake High grad killed in wreck

09/05/2010 01:03 PM


Some families without water in eastern Travis County

Travis County

Some people living in eastern Travis County are dealing with higher water rates. For one family, that means using buckets to gather enough water for a bath and buying drinking water from a grocery store.

Some families without water in eastern Travis County

Updated 09/06/2010 04:18 PM


Wounded veteran now looks to dog as hero

Austin

Disabled veterans and their service dogs were the focus of a gathering at Fiesta Gardens Saturday. The group Canine Companions for Independence put on the event to spread awareness about their Wounded Veteran Initiative.

Wounded veteran now looks to dog as hero

09/04/2010 09:25 PM


31 DWI arrests made Saturday night in Austin

Austin

The Austin Police Department wrapped up another no refusal weekend.

31 DWI arrests made Saturday night in Austin

09/05/2010 02:11 PM


Free yoga classes offered across Austin Monday

Austin

People across Austin are limbering up for a free day of yoga.

Free yoga classes offered across Austin Monday

Updated 09/05/2010 05:06 PM


Hays County calls for park proposals

San Marcos

After an unexpected budget surplus, Hays County Commissioners are calling for public proposals on how to spend $4 million on parks.

Hays County calls for park proposals

Updated 09/05/2010 04:53 PM


Waco VA Med Center gets makeover

Waco

Millions of dollars in stimulus money paid for the list of improvements.

Waco VA Med Center gets makeover

09/05/2010 01:15 PM