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AUSTIN
Roads, trails to shut down for Austin fireworks show
The music gets underway at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and will include a variety of patriotic songs. Then, fireworks will light up the sky at 9:30 p.m. over Auditorium Shores. In the meantime, drivers should avoid driving near that area, unless Auditorium Shores is the destination.
FULL STORY >> 7/3/2009 5:30 PM |
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Fitness is ageless at the Austin YMCA
Yoga, weight training and salsa are hardly the things that come to mind when you think of Alzheimer's disease. But the YMCA of Austin is having senior citizens do just that, and more.
FULL STORY >> 7/2/2009 6:36 PM
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CENTRAL TEXAS
Water release increase means swifter water for tubers
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Wednesday began an increase in water release rates from Canyon Dam to the Guadalupe River. Among other effects, the river will be flowing faster for tube enthusiasts this holiday weekend.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/2/2009 12:40 PM
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CENTRAL TEXAS
H-E-B issues beef recall
The voluntary recall is in connection with a national recall by JBS Swift Beef Company products for possible E. coli contamination.
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/2/2009 6:57 AM
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AUSTIN
Perry dismisses federal call to improve safety regulations
Despite Texas being the country's most deadly state to work in the construction industry, Gov. Rick Perry commended the industry's growth, and said it owes its success to the state's business-friendly motto: "Let free enterprise reign, and be wary of over-regulation."
FULL STORY >> Updated: 7/1/2009 4:15 PM
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Watch the fireworks LIVE on News 8
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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