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AUSTIN
Chief Acevedo declines retention offer from city
Austin City Manager Marc Ott said city officials made a retention offer to keep Art Acevedo as Austin's police chief. However, the chief declined to commit, saying he would continue to pursue the job as Dallas' chief.
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>> Updated: 3/12/2010 8:13 AM
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AUSTIN
Austin starts plan to become no-kill city
The Austin city council passed a plan Thursday that should help the city decrease the number of animals that are euthanized. The plan allows for off-site adoptions through a non-profit group and sets a moratorium on killing while there are empty cages.
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>> Updated: 3/12/2010 8:08 AM
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AUSTIN
Texas State Board of Education debates social studies
A topic the State Board of Education spent most of Thursday morning debating was an argument about three names. Some wanted to include names of minorities who received the Medal of Honor in world history curriculum, and others said the names weren't necessary.
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>> Updated: 3/12/2010 8:19 AM
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FORT HOOD
Military spouses learn fate of tuition assistance program
Last month, the Department of Defense placed a hold on a tuition assistance program for military spouses due to high demand. Thursday, they announced they would no longer receive applications for the program, but those already enrolled would continue to receive benefits this semester.
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>> Updated: 3/12/2010 7:53 AM
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AUSTIN
Austin Music Awards ending SXSW this year
The Austin Music awards typically kicks off SXSW, but this year it will end the event. The ceremony gives Austin an opportunity to celebrate their music scene in front of an international crowd.
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>> 3/11/2010 1:20 PM
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KILLEEN
Testing accuracy: 'Smart meter' v. traditional meter
Last week the electric delivery provider Oncor went before the PUC to present the "Oncor Smart Meter Verification Plan." As part of the plan, Oncor is conducting side-by-side testing at the homes of 24 volunteers in the Killeen-Temple area.
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>> Updated: 3/11/2010 7:08 AM
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AUSTIN
Shape up your 'Interactive' experience for SXSW
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Twitter can be your all-in-one tool for planning the Interactive portion of your SXSW experience, which starts Friday. This portion of festival is where you can interact with CEOs, authors, musicians and industry leaders.
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>> Updated: 3/11/2010 6:47 PM
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AUSTIN
Code violation may cost 1 teen her bedroom
Dozens of residents of the Fairview neighborhood in South Austin are scrambling to deal with code violations over their converted garages. For one teen, the violation could cost her the place she turns in at night.
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>> Updated: 3/11/2010 7:26 AM
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AUSTIN
Mayor pulls support for vote on urban light rail
Mayor Lee Leffingwell is pulling his support for a vote on the urban light rail this November. He said there is no way the city will be prepared to lay out an exact route and estimate costs in the next eight months.
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>> Updated: 3/10/2010 3:03 PM
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AUSTIN
Rock n’ roll boutique keeps Austin spirit alive
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Wild About Music is a local rock n’ roll boutique located in the heart of Sixth Street in Downtown Austin. For over 15 years, the store has worked to bring the Austin spirit to local customers, visitors and SXSW festival goers.
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>> 3/10/2010 4:09 PM
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