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Texas is a state located in the southern and southwestern regions of the United States of America. With an area of 261,797 square miles and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in area, behind Alaska. [More...]
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Local Headlines for Austin Texas from Statesman.com
Hutto family loses home in fire
May 16, 2008 3:59 am
Most of a Hutto family's home was destroyed Wednesday night when a lightning strike caused a fire.
May 16, 2008 3:52 am
Austin spent Thursday mopping up Mother Nature's mess.
Jarrell school district superintendent accused of nepotism
May 16, 2008 3:46 am
School Superintendent Jamie Mattison is contesting a misdemeanor citation related to the hiring of her sister as a school bus driver for the Jarrell school district.
Rep. Patrick Rose and Wimberley residents press for school finance reform
May 16, 2008 3:45 am
Wimberley residents and students rode more than 40 miles north to the Capitol on Thursday to urge state lawmakers to change the school finance system in a way that would benefit Wimberley and other mi...
May 16, 2008 3:43 am
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
Austin City Council action from Thursday
May 16, 2008 2:22 am
At its meeting Thursday, the Austin City Council:
Portland native an unlikely protector of Williamson County's history
May 16, 2008 2:15 am
It's not a stretch to say that David Hollingsworth isn't who comes to mind when you think of a typical Williamson County history buff.
Closed schools means scrambling for parents
May 16, 2008 2:10 am
Wednesday night's storms didn't just wreak havoc on property and roadways, they also forced parents to adjust to schools closing around the city.
UT regents want to relax ethics rule on investments
May 16, 2008 1:56 am
Regents of the University of Texas System indicated on Thursday that they are likely to eliminate an ethics rule that bars directors and staff members of their investment management company from putti...
Electronics recycling Saturday in Central Austin
May 16, 2008 1:47 am
Seeking to give computers to students who can't afford them and to keep the old machines out of landfills, a small group of students at McCallum High School in Central Austin has set up an electronics...
Texas Headlines from Statesman.com
May 16, 2008 3:43 am
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HIV-positive man sentenced for spitting; license suspended at strip club where 12-year-old danced
May 16, 2008 3:42 am
POLYGAMOUS SECT
UT regents want to relax ethics rule on investments
May 16, 2008 1:56 am
Regents of the University of Texas System indicated on Thursday that they are likely to eliminate an ethics rule that bars directors and staff members of their investment management company from putti...
They came from Houston: 'Crazy' ants march on Texas
May 16, 2008 1:08 am
In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming ants that apparently arrived in Texas aboard a cargo ship are invading homes and yards across the Houston area, shorting out ele...
Polygamous sect's finances are murky
May 16, 2008 12:09 am
In just five years, the West Texas polygamous sect transformed 1,700 acres of scrubland bought for $700,000 into a bustling ranch with a blazing-white limestone temple, sprawling three-story log cabin...
Church worker accused of stealing $80,000
May 15, 2008 4:06 am
KILLEEN
McCaul supports for restrictions on Mexico money
May 15, 2008 3:50 am
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul supports spending as much as $500 million to help Mexico fight drug cartels, but he voted Wednesday to slow down that aid.
Perry defends state's handling of sect kids; border mayors plan lawsuit over fence
May 15, 2008 3:20 am
POLYGAMOUS SECT
UT regents sign $5.1 million Brackenridge contract
May 15, 2008 1:40 am
H. Scott Caven Jr., chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, predicted in March that it wouldn't be cheap to hire a New York City planning firm to advise the regents on how to deve...
Uncounted votes remain in Liberty Hill
May 14, 2008 4:21 am
LIBERTY HILL
Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal
Entorian reports $5.9M loss in Q1
May 15, 2008 7:58 pm
The loss widened at Entorian Technologies Inc. in the first quarter of the year. (ENTN)
Atmos to continue supplying gas to some Austinites
May 15, 2008 7:53 pm
The Austin City Council today approved a franchise agreement with Atmos Energy Corp. to provide natural gas distribution services. (ATO)
Adam Dell on list of proposed Yahoo board members
May 15, 2008 7:44 pm
Investor Carl Icahn has included venture capitalist Adam Dell on a list of proposed board members to lead Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) (MSFT) (DELL)
Covert Ford to supply parts to Austin's fleet
May 15, 2008 7:33 pm
The Austin City Council today approved a supply contract with Austin-based Covert Ford Inc. for repair parts for the city's fleet.
Waco, Austin companies to supply area with new water meters
May 15, 2008 7:32 pm
The Austin City Council today approved contracts with Waco-based Texas Meter & Device Co. and Georgetown-based Texas Electric Cooperatives for the purchase of automated electric meters at Austin E...
Council approves $3 billion PUD on SH 130
May 15, 2008 4:49 pm
The Austin City Council approved a resolution to negotiate a planned unit development (PUD) agreement for two mixed-use developments in the State Highway 130 corridor called Whisper Valley and Indian ...
Waco, Georgetown cos. to provide Austin Energy with automated electric meters
May 15, 2008 4:14 pm
The Austin City Council approved contracts with Waco-based Texas Meter & Device Company and Georgetown-based Texas Electric Cooperatives to buy automated electric meters at Austin Energy.
Disney advertising lab coming to Austin
May 15, 2008 3:46 pm
Walt Disney Co. is opening an "Ad Lab" in Austin. (DIS)
Clean Energy Incubator's Joel Serface leaving for Kleiner Perkins
May 14, 2008 10:32 pm
The director of Austin's Clean Energy Incubator will leave soon to lead a clean technology program at one of the nation's top venture capital firms.
UT System taps Cooper Robertson to plan Brackenridge Tract
May 14, 2008 8:00 pm
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has officially hired Cooper Robertson & Partners LLP, a New York city master planning firm, to develop plans for the Brackenridge Tract.
Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal
Houston Energy Forum panelists agree industry's future is unpredictable
May 15, 2008 5:14 pm
Panelists looked to the future of energy at the Houston Energy Forum Breakfast on Thursday morning at the Wortham Center downtown.
US Dataworks promotes Villareal to president
May 15, 2008 4:21 pm
US Dataworks Inc. has promoted Mario Villareal to president, chief operating officer and appointed him to the board.
Duncan family gives $35M to M. D. Anderson
May 15, 2008 4:20 pm
The Dan L. Duncan Family Foundation has given The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center $35 million -- the institution's largest gift to its cancer prevention program and the second-...
Parker Drilling to move to Greenway Plaza
May 15, 2008 3:38 pm
Parker Drilling Co. is moving from the Energy Corridor to Greenway Plaza. (PKD)
Tyson testing Hispanic product line in Houston
May 15, 2008 3:32 pm
Houston is one of two Texas markets being tested for Tyson Food Inc.'s new product line aimed at the Hispanic market. (TSN)
Shaw Group ups lease space by 50 percent
May 15, 2008 3:30 pm
The Shaw Group Inc. is increasing the amount of office space it uses by more than 50 percent.
State utility regulator probes National Power rate hike
May 15, 2008 3:28 pm
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is investigating retail electric provider National Power Co. after receiving complaints that the company was raising prices on "fixed-rate" plans. ...
May 15, 2008 3:27 pm
Comcast Corp. is now broadcasting the KTXH (My20) channel in high definition.
El Paso to buy back $300M shares
May 15, 2008 3:27 pm
The board of El Paso Corp. has approved a $300 million share repurchase program. (EP)
CVR Energy, Maxxam report earnings
May 15, 2008 3:26 pm
CVR Energy Inc. and Maxxam Inc. posted first-quarter results Thursday. (CVI)
News for South San Antonio Texas from MYSA.com
Paper to preserve rival's archives
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Floresville Chronicle-Journal published for 131 years.
News for Metro San Antonio Texas from MYSA.com
Check forgery case expected to grow
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Poteet police nab pair in ring that spans state. Official predicts federal charges will follow.
UTSA ethics case of professors' land buy still unresolved
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
2 remain on paid leave, jobs in doubt, months after questionable deal came to light.
Injured GIs' second home getting a new home
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Support center has outgrown current facility
Cooking school gets $1 million donation
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Parent company of Dunkin' Donuts to help create institute's Latino food initiative.
IDs still required in Valley disasters
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Border Patrol will be on duty if hurricane forces a massive evacuation.
Eminent doman OK'd for Schertz sewer line
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Landowners' lawyers dispute city's appraisal, say their objections haven't been addressed.
Rackspace bonanza seen for S.A.
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Start of stock trading could create millionaires.
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Dr. Leo Cuello was not only a groundbreaking San Antonio heart surgeon, but also a big-hearted man himself when it came to both patients and family.
Water supplier blasted over black hydrants
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Area governmentsare upset the district has marked the pipes as useless to fight fires.
Fourth-grade teacher busted over pot, gun
May 16, 2008 7:40 am
Drug-sniffind dog sounds alarm
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