HUTTO Voters approved $15 million in new projects for Hutto Residents in the City of Hutto passed almost $15 million worth of bonds Tuesday. That money will help improve the city's roads and parks. They also approved three charter amendments. FULL STORY>>11/4/2009 7:38 AM
LEANDER Texas fugitive shoots self as officers approach A fugitive wanted for robbing jewelry stores around Austin has taken his own life. Knoxville Police spokesman Darrell DeBusk told The Knoxville News Sentinel that 44-year-old Timothy Liess of Leander, died outside the Extended StayAmerica motel around midnight Monday.
FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/3/2009 3:15 PM
ROUND ROCK 18-wheeler driver dies in morning rollover The driver of an 18-wheeler died Tuesday morning after his vehicle rolled over. Round Rock Police are still investigating the incident. FULL STORY>>11/3/2009 12:19 PM
AUSTIN Acevedo: 'We've all lost' in Sanders case Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo sentenced Officer Leonardo Quintana to a 15 day suspension for failing to turn on his dash cam during the May 11 shooting that left 18-year-old Nathaniel Sanders dead. Many people in the community are unhappy with Acevedo's final ruling. FULL STORY>>11/6/2009 8:45 PM
AUSTIN Travis Co. Judge Perkins to retire Travis County 331st District Court Judge Bob Perkins has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term.
FULL STORY>>11/7/2009 12:43 PM
AUSTIN Students at Metz Elementary pay tribute to war veterans The students at Metz Elementary school in Austin honored veterans Friday with a special assembly. The event took place only one day after tragedy struck at Fort Hood.
FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 8:42 PM
AUSTIN Acevedo fires Internal Affairs officer, after Sanders report An Austin police officer at center of an email controversy is given indefinite suspension. The email was written during an internal investigation into APD's criminal investigation of the Sanders shooting. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/5/2009 10:53 PM
AUSTIN Hospitals turn away blood donors after huge response The outpouring of support for the victims of the mass shooting at Fort Hood has hospitals turning away blood donors only hours after asking for donations. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/5/2009 8:35 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting Tragedy struck Fort Hood, Texas Thursday when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers. Thirteen people perished in the shootings, each with a different story. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/7/2009 12:30 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Community comes together in midst of tragedy In the middle of a national tragedy, the people of Killeen are working together to strengthen the community and put forth a message of support for those involved in Thursday's shootings at Fort Hood. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 9:19 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Fort Hood suspect moved to Army hospital An Army medical official said the man suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood has been transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center near San Antonio. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 8:39 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS As new details unfold, nation honors fallen soldiers As officials continue to investigate the mass shooting incident at Fort Hood Thursday, President Obama and other public officials have united in the call to remember the fallen soldiers. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 8:17 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Fort Hood mourns, death toll 13 Officials confirmed Friday, the death toll has risen to 13, one civilian and 12 soldiers. Authorities said Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on a crowd at the Soldier Readiness Preparation Center on post. Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple still has 10 patients under their care, six in ICU and four on the "in-patient" floor. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 10:10 AM
CENTRAL TEXAS Fort Hood officer family not surprised at her heroics The stepmother of the police officer who shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan said her stepdaughter’s heroic actions during the Fort Hood shooting Thursday are not surprising.
FULL STORY>>11/6/2009 6:06 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Fort Hood releases details of living suspect, mass shooting Lt. Gen. Robert Cone says Major Nidal Malik Hasan was the single shooter in a mass shooting that killed 12 and wounded 31. Cone says Hasan was shot multiple times at the scene, but, contrary to his original statement, is not dead. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/5/2009 10:04 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Officials say shooter in Fort Hood mass shooting not dead A single shooter fired shots into the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center and Howze Theater on Fort Hood Thursday, killing 12 and wounding 31. The suspect that was thought to be dead has been confirmed not to be dead. He has been identified as Major Nidal Malik Hasan. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/5/2009 4:11 PM
CENTRAL TEXAS Waiting to enter base, soldiers, family reflect on tragedy Hundreds waited for hours outside Fort Hood, as the post was put on lockdown following a mass shooting that killed at least 13 people and wounded 28 others. Fort Hood officials said the base is no longer on lockdown. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/6/2009 10:15 AM
For News 8's continuing coverage of the Fort Hood mass shootings visit our Fort Hood Shooting section, watch video from reporters in the field and press conferences with officials, and view our photo gallery from staff on the scene.
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