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Local Headlines for Austin Texas from Statesman.com

I-35/Ben White flyovers delayed by six months

Nov 20, 2009 5:38 pm

Construction of four flyover bridges at Interstate 35 and Ben White Boulevard, which was supposed to begin this fall, instead probably won't get going until spring, Texas Department of Transportation...

Who's got the swine flu vaccine?

Nov 20, 2009 4:37 pm

Adela Lopez visited the St. John's Community Center on Thursday for immunizations required to begin classes at Austin Community College next spring.

Telescope designer gave amateur astronomers a new look at the stars

Nov 20, 2009 6:17 am

John Gregory, a master optician who designed some of the most specialized devices in astronomy, moved to Dripping Springs 35 ago for its wide-open sky, his son said.

Police: $1,300 stolen from man in coma

Nov 20, 2009 6:11 am

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Austin City Council highlights

Nov 20, 2009 5:12 am

At its meeting Thursday, the Austin City Council:

Artist's work appeared on ZZ Top albums

Nov 20, 2009 5:09 am

Various friends, including Theresa Jenkins of the local Grammy chapter, have confirmed that visual artist Bill Narum, who worked closely with ZZ Top and other bands, died Wednesday at his home studio ...

Higher education notes

Nov 20, 2009 3:42 am

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Man's body found in downtown creek; 183-A tolls to rise

Nov 19, 2009 5:04 am

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Cyclists oppose new road ban in Manor

Nov 19, 2009 4:59 am

Avid cyclist Sajeewa Chandrasoma occasionally does group rides along Brenham Street, also known as Blake Manor Road.

State environmental agency rejects request to repeal discharge ban

Nov 19, 2009 4:42 am

The state environmental office Wednesday denied a request to repeal a ban on the discharge of treated wastewater into the Highland Lakes, which serve as the prime recreation and water supply reservoir...

Texas Headlines from Statesman.com

Dallas DA promotes 'smart justice'

Nov 20, 2009 5:00 am

Implementing "smart justice" can help ease the criminal case load on prosecutors and keep society safe, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins told a federal sentencing commission Thu...

Groups protest coal plants to EPA

Nov 20, 2009 3:37 am

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Man's body found in downtown creek; 183-A tolls to rise

Nov 19, 2009 5:04 am

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Inmate's fate in Perry's hands

Nov 19, 2009 4:55 am

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, in a highly unusual vote, recommended that the governor commute the sentence of a man set to be executed today for his part in the fatal shooting of a Houston c...

Lottery might bring Powerball to Texas

Nov 18, 2009 6:28 am

After six years of discussion, the Texas Lottery Commission has taken a step toward adding Powerball to its roster of games.

Ten years later, Aggies pay tribute to 12 who died in bonfire fall

Nov 18, 2009 5:21 am

With song, testimony and volleys of the traditional campus greeting of "howdy," more than 5,000 people at Texas A&M University gathered Tuesday night to reflect on the deadly collapse of...

Beaver dams vex Southeast Texas drainage project

Nov 18, 2009 4:32 am

They come out at night, baring their big teeth, and disappear before the sun comes out. Humans find their work and must set out to destroy it.

State school abuse case postponed; state's Ike plan rejected

Nov 18, 2009 4:24 am

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Man wins reprieve hours before execution

Nov 18, 2009 3:59 am

A condemned killer who prosecutors said had been faking mental illness to avoid execution won a reprieve from a federal judge less than two hours before he could have been taken to the Texas death cha...

Despite detail and cost, UT land plans could gather dust

Nov 17, 2009 3:58 am

The dog run and yoga pier would be nestled in a park along a series of stepped ponds. A plaza on the shore would be graced not with ordinary trees but with Washington palms.

Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal

City gets $31.8M stimulus loan for wastewater improvements

Nov 20, 2009 7:17 pm

The Texas Water Development Board has approved a $31.8 million loan to the city of Austin to finance wastewater system improvements. The loan comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2...

Dell 3Q profit down 54 percent

Nov 19, 2009 10:31 pm

Dell Inc. reported a 54 percent decline in third-quarter profits compared with the same period last year.

Local business tops bicycle-friendly list

Nov 19, 2009 8:52 pm

Bicycle Sport Shop and the city of Austin have been rated among the best places in country for people who ride bicycles to work.

ArthroCare adjusts past financials

Nov 19, 2009 8:47 pm

ArthroCare Corp has filed its 10-K for 2008 and reinstated its financials from 2004 to 2007.

Council OKs $13M to link Mopac to Ben White

Nov 19, 2009 8:26 pm

The Austin City Council approved $13 million Thursday to connect Mopac Expressway to Ben White Boulevard, officials said.

LCRA takes further water management steps

Nov 19, 2009 5:58 pm

The Lower Colorado River Authority board approved actions Wednesday that will affect lakes near Austin, a spokeswoman said.

Retail lineup for Domain II unveiled

Nov 19, 2009 5:41 pm

Simon Property Group Inc. unveiled details, including the initial retail lineup, for the second phase of the Domain Wednesday, which is set to open in February 2010. Included in the 600,000-square-foo...

Avant Technology getting $700K in incentives, moving 150 jobs to Pflugerville

Nov 19, 2009 5:17 pm

The Pflugerville Community Development Corp. has reached an agreement to pay Avant Technology Inc. up to $700,000 in incentives for the company to move from Austin to Pflugerville, the development cor...

Pflugerville chooses new city manager

Nov 19, 2009 3:48 pm

Pflugerville City Council plans to hire Galvestons deputy city manager to lead its administration, officials announced Wednesday.

Dell begins job cuts at North Carolina plant

Nov 19, 2009 3:42 pm

Dell Inc. has started its initial job cuts this week at the North Carolina manufacturing plant the company plans to close.

Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal

Houston-area unemployment still 8.5 percent

Nov 20, 2009 5:32 pm

The Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area gained 9,100 jobs in October, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday.

Landrys ups ante with Rush Tower at the Golden Nugget

Nov 20, 2009 4:57 pm

Landrys Restaurants Inc. on Friday opened its $150 million Rush Tower at the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. (LNY)

CenterPoint, FPL explore La. pipeline option

Nov 20, 2009 4:48 pm

CenterPoint Energy Inc. and FPL Group Inc. have signed an agreement to explore the construction of a new pipeline in Louisiana. (FPL) (CNP)

Houston gasoline prices fall 3 cents

Nov 20, 2009 4:46 pm

Houstonians planning to hit the road this weekend will have fatter wallets as gasoline prices fell even more this week, according to AAA Texas.

Imperial Sugar set for La. joint venture

Nov 19, 2009 10:41 pm

Imperial Sugar Co. on Thursday said it had formed a joint venture to construct and operate a new cane sugar refinery in Gramercy, La. (IPSU)

Houston home sales rise in October

Nov 19, 2009 8:02 pm

Houstons residential real estate market showed signs it was hanging on in October as single-family home sales shot up 13.8 percent, according to figures released Thursday by the Houston Association of...

Houston airports expecting 1.4M to fly this Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2009 8:01 pm

Early bookings are showing that 1.4 million passengers are planning to travel out of Houston airports during the 13-day Thanksgiving travel period, according to the Houston Airport System.

DeBakey VA center opens two mental health units for veterans

Nov 19, 2009 6:11 pm

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has opened two new mental health units for returning combat troops and for women veterans.

CHI-maker Farouk Shami to enter Texas governors race

Nov 19, 2009 6:08 pm

Houston hair products-maker Farouk Shami on Thursday said he was taking a run at the Texas gubernatorial race.

Northern Offshore CEO resigns

Nov 19, 2009 5:30 pm

Northern Offshore Ltd. said Thursday that Marion Woolie, the companys president and CEO, has resigned effective immediately.

News for Houston Texas from HoustonChronicle.com

Rockets' McGrady, coach refute report of heated exchange

Nov 20, 2009 7:48 pm

Tracy McGrady did make it clear, however, that he has grown weary with waiting for Monday's practice and MRI, and is anxious to play.

E. Houston bank robber stained by exploding dye pack

Nov 20, 2009 7:38 pm

The heist occurred at a Wachovia Bank branch in the 13500 block of the East Freeway about 12:15 p.m. today.

Houston rain continues, more on the way

Nov 20, 2009 6:45 pm

A strong, slow-moving storm system may bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, with as much as 7 inches in spots, along with high tides.

Lawyer: Client was 'set up' in murder-for-hire case

Nov 20, 2009 6:40 pm

“It's all a big misunderstanding,” said Gary Polland, the court-appointed lawyer for Catherine Shamp after Shamp's arraignment this morning.

School bus hits boy running across Houston street

Nov 20, 2009 5:44 pm

An Aldine Independent School District student was slightly injured after being hit by a bus early this morning, district officials said. The student, who has not been identified, was hit by a school b...

Houston jobless rate stays at 8.5 percent

Nov 20, 2009 5:28 pm

In October, the Houston area created 9,100 jobs. However the vast majority were government jobs, especially local government positions.

Houston police announce red-light violation amnesty

Nov 20, 2009 5:09 pm

A 60-day grace period for those who haven't paid their fines began today. About 77,800 Texas vehicle owners with delinquent notices will be affected.

Heritage group against governor's mansion addition

Nov 20, 2009 12:45 pm

The Heritage Society of Austin will not support plans, unveiled in October, for a two-story addition to the 153-year-old building.

Senators' Fort Hood panel warned of homegrown terror

Nov 20, 2009 6:30 am

The Fort Hood attack that killed 13 and wounded 43 is the latest evidence of homegrown terrorism by a handful of U.S.-born Muslims who are becoming radicalized and more aggressive as the wars in Iraq ...

Expect storm to rain on the TGIF traffic parade

Nov 20, 2009 6:30 am

The good news: It's Friday. The bad: Houston-area drivers may have to fight through heavy rains. Even worse: The storm could stick around all day.

News for Metro San Antonio Texas from MYSA.com

On-duty SAPD cop detained on DWI suspicion

Nov 20, 2009 6:55 pm

SAPD Tactical Response Unit officer involved in a rollover accident was detained Friday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Crimebase police reports

Fort Hood probers tout info sharing

Nov 20, 2009 6:42 am

Senators and witnesses agree U.S. troops must immediately report signs of Islamic extremism. Gates orders review of military security Special Report: Fort Hood massacre

Holiday lights turn visitors on to Marble Falls

Nov 20, 2009 6:01 am

Surrounded by cherubic framework and enough garland to deck lots of halls, Kerri Roberts gave last-minute instructions to the court-supervised crews working with her on the gently sloping shores of La...

The ditch' was seen as unsafe

Nov 20, 2009 5:11 am

Wanda Walston calls the wooded area behind her quiet Northwest San Antonio neighborhood the ditch. I always had this fear that the boys would find someone out there dead, Walston said.

Judson trustees vote to make middle school out of Judson Gray campus

Nov 20, 2009 3:47 am

Analyst says move would help alleviate overcrowding.

St. Mary's law students headed to China

Nov 20, 2009 2:06 am

New program introduces students to Chinese legal system

Nonprofit helps disabled vets network for jobs

Nov 20, 2009 1:26 am

Enable America and Clark and Hunt Construction companies sponsored an on-the-job training event Thursday to help disabled veterans find jobs.

Baseball field lights spark controversy

Nov 20, 2009 1:09 am

A decision by Bexar County commissioners this week to spend $385,000 for lights at a Southeast Side baseball complex is raising eyebrows because of the request's timing and the involvement of Commissi...

Immigration audit to include 60 area businesses

Nov 19, 2009 11:48 pm

Feds announce audits of 1,000 firms to see if their workers are legal a shift away from workplace raids. Critics fear E-Verify program glitches. On the Web: Immigration enforcement

CPS partner: Nuclear deal costs too high

Nov 19, 2009 9:22 pm

Toshiba Inc. has already shaved roughly $1.4 billion off its price to build two nuclear reactors, but it fears the city's price range remains out of reach. Nuclear expansion coverage | LivingGreenSA.c...