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05-28-2006 05-08-2006

06/14/2006 New Braunfels bans roadside pet sales
06/14/2006 New rules for military recruiters at Austin schools
06/14/2006 Flying fireworks banned
06/14/2006 Austin electricity usage peaks
06/14/2006 Police interview Mercedes driver
06/14/2006 Austin doctor elected to AMA board
06/14/2006 Nationwide music education tour hits Austin
06/14/2006 Rose fires aide in wake of petition fraud probe
06/14/2006 Texas-based football show comes to NBC
06/14/2006 Power restored to Austin-area water plant pumps
06/14/2006 LCRA restores water
06/14/2006 Austin area residents advised to boil drinking water
06/13/2006 'Friday Night Lights' In Austin
06/13/2006 Austin State Theatre flooded by water main
06/13/2006 East Austin families fear losing their homes
06/13/2006 CAMPO hears more on toll roads
06/13/2006 McDonald prepares for new observatory
06/13/2006 Accused evacuee killer arrested in Louisiana
06/13/2006 Soldier killed in the Philippines honored with monument
06/13/2006 FDA director put Plan B on hold
06/13/2006 Bush makes surprise visit in Iraq
06/13/2006 Feds push Bush immigration plan in Austin
06/13/2006 Web site measures impact of tax reform
06/13/2006 Abbott says company "scamming" customers
06/13/2006 Valence postpones quarterly conference call
06/13/2006 A new place to hang out with Fido
06/13/2006 Express tickets going for 100
06/13/2006 Teens get forensics lessons
06/13/2006 Austin needs IT volunteers for emergencies
06/13/2006 NBC picks up Texas football series
06/13/2006 Lost Anthony Nak jewelry recovered
06/13/2006 Wilco sued over court-appointed attorneys
06/13/2006 Morning crash kills 1 man
06/13/2006 Staying cool isnt that hard
06/13/2006 AMD signs partnership with Raza Microelectronics
06/13/2006 'Friday Night Lights' series to be shot in Austin
06/13/2006 Feds push Bush immigration in Austin
06/13/2006 Impact Austin gives 108,000 in grants
06/13/2006 Blown transformer affects LCRA water delivery
06/13/2006 Solar Energy Plan Presented To Austinites
06/13/2006 Austin helps develop EPA water conversation program
06/13/2006 Austin leaders eyeing new downtown plan
06/13/2006 U.S. falters in World Cup opener
06/13/2006 Tubers bring trash and traffic troubles
06/12/2006 Austin's Crime Statistics Released
06/12/2006 Bouldin Creek areas oppose new flood plain maps
06/12/2006 Impact Austin grants awards to 3 nonprofits
06/12/2006 Austin groups receive 100,000 grants
06/12/2006 I-35 at Hays/Travis County line reopened
06/12/2006 Saldaña purchases Adelánte Solutions
06/12/2006 Lung association gets 50,000 grant from Dell
06/12/2006 nFusion launches entertainment marketing group
06/12/2006 Donated flags to mark fallen soldier funeral procession
06/12/2006 Plan to limit chain restaurants on River Walk stalls
06/12/2006 FIC searching for buyer
06/12/2006 Luminary raises 14M
06/12/2006 Watch out for flying debris
06/12/2006 Austin Briefs - 6/12/06
06/12/2006 Abbott, drugmaker reach settlement in Medicaid fraud
06/12/2006 Habitat home built in five days
06/12/2006 SOS may continue challenge of Lazy Nine MUD
06/12/2006 Caritas golf tournament breaks nonprofit's record
06/12/2006 Refugees gather to reflect on how far theyve come
06/12/2006 Locals celebrate Mexico World Cup victory
06/12/2006 Intel moves up launch of new chip
06/12/2006 Free Express ticket with food donation
06/11/2006 Downtown Drafthouse to reemerge as nonprofit
06/11/2006 Women go the distance for Danskin Triathlon
06/11/2006 Mad cow cases in Texas, Alabama appear to be rare strain
06/11/2006 Guest workers could stay indefinitely, under bill
06/11/2006 Naval chief petty officer killed by carjacker while home on leave
06/11/2006 Pool named after famous alum
06/11/2006 Cowboys compete for a cause
06/11/2006 4-year-old drowns
06/11/2006 Birdhouse competition raises money for Urban League
06/11/2006 Gay pride festival takes on politics
06/10/2006 Free fishing at state parks
06/10/2006 Nonprofits hit hard over high gas prices
06/10/2006 Fun for creatures great and small at Animal Planet Expo
06/10/2006 Democrats revel in DeLay departure from Congress
06/10/2006 Libertarians hopeful about chances in November election
06/10/2006 U.S. Supreme Court denies stay for mother awaiting deportation
06/10/2006 Witness troops beat al-Zarqawi after bomb attack
06/10/2006 New flood maps drawn for Travis, Burnet County
06/10/2006 12-year-old stabbed in Pflugerville
06/10/2006 From Napoleon to Nacho Libre
06/10/2006 6-year-old drowns; 12-year-old brother rescued
06/10/2006 Ballot could get confusing with nicknames
06/10/2006 IKEA to open early
06/10/2006 Barton Springs Pool now a wireless hotspot
06/10/2006 Analysis suggests testing irregularities at 609 Texas schools
06/10/2006 Rio Vista Dam project causes grief for Blanco County residents
06/10/2006 AUSTIN BAY has
06/10/2006 700,000 donated to fix up Craddick Capitol apartment
06/09/2006 Young Boy Drowns In N. Austin Retention Pond
06/09/2006 American Realty Advisors Completes Acquisitions of Two Apartment Communities in Austin, TX
06/09/2006 Austin Crime Briefs
06/09/2006 Free VIN etching on Saturday
06/09/2006 Assault suspects wanted by APD
06/09/2006 Antone died of heart attack, M.E. says
06/09/2006 Toddler sneaks out through pet door
06/09/2006 Soccer fever sweeps the world
06/09/2006 Apartment fire forces people out
06/09/2006 Geeks gather to show off their pet projects
06/09/2006 Canine cops head for the Academy
06/09/2006 Analysis bodes well for Black Dragon
06/09/2006 Tax revenue, sales tax allocations up
06/09/2006 Toros develop relationship with NBA's Celtics
06/09/2006 Lake Travis drowning victim identified
06/09/2006 Antone died of heart attack, M.E. says
06/09/2006 Austin OKs ban on larger homes in certain neighborhoods
06/09/2006 City gives preliminary approval to home size ordinance
06/09/2006 Manhole overflow wont affect drinking water
06/09/2006 Round Rock mom killed in motorcycle accident
06/09/2006 Lake Bastrop death ruled an accident
06/09/2006 Missing Taylor woman found
06/09/2006 Cisco buying Austin's Metreos
06/09/2006 IKEA Round Rock store to open months ahead of schedule
06/09/2006 Arson team probes Central Austin shed fire
06/09/2006 Gas prices rise 4 cents
06/09/2006 More 8-liners confiscated
06/09/2006 City releases Katrina report
06/09/2006 No more births in Bastrop County
06/08/2006 Central Texas Turnpike ahead of schedule
06/08/2006 Governor tours Central Texas Turnpike Project
06/08/2006 Spammer faces 10M judgement
06/08/2006 Local dog boarding center to add K-9 training division
06/08/2006 BGI buying back company stock
06/08/2006 2 Fort Hood soldiers killed in Iraq
06/08/2006 Doctor disciplined for operating on wrong knee
06/08/2006 AISD focuses on black student achievement
06/08/2006 Dont leave children in cars
06/08/2006 Deporting illegal immigrants wont work, Bush says
06/08/2006 Georgetown to unveil TV ad campaign
06/08/2006 ACC names chairman for board of trustees
06/08/2006 Lake Bastrop drowning
06/08/2006 State sues pet shop over dying puppies
06/08/2006 15-year old girl arrested in gang stabbing death
06/08/2006 Last chance to drop off brush
06/08/2006 Austin convention center stays busy
06/08/2006 Leander gym owner charged with sex assault
06/08/2006 Ride Cap Metro free on Thursday
06/08/2006 Fired officer wants job back
06/08/2006 Austin Briefs - 6/8/06
06/08/2006 Drive green, get free stuff
06/08/2006 Council takes up big houses, lot sizes
06/08/2006 Lockhart attracts diverse business
06/08/2006 Top Stolen Cars In Austin
06/08/2006 U.S. bombs get al-Zarqawi
06/08/2006 Austin Davis, 56; for 18 years, host brought charisma to Boston radio
06/07/2006 Elgin residents should boil water
06/07/2006 Taylor woman missing after 1 week
06/07/2006 Police find stolen scrapbooking merchandise
06/07/2006 GOP judge in Austin becomes Democrat
06/07/2006 Spammer fined 10 million
06/07/2006 SIMS helps musicians find 'Harmony in the Home' with new wellness series
06/07/2006 Live the destination Local company launches vacation rental Web site
06/07/2006 Austin 12th In Nation On Foreclosures
06/07/2006 Tom DeLay offers advice to colleagues
06/07/2006 Suspect in student death waives extradition
06/07/2006 11th execution carried out in Texas
06/07/2006 Mortician may lose license over cremation scam
06/07/2006 Dell will sell servers to Google
06/07/2006 Man drowns in Lake Travis
06/07/2006 Help before severe weather
06/07/2006 Albertsons closes all but 5 Austin stores
06/07/2006 De Niro collection comes to Austin
06/07/2006 World longest continuos canoe race set to begin
06/07/2006 Big house debate continues
06/07/2006 Forgent narrows net loss
06/07/2006 Foundation Communities growing tax program
06/07/2006 Austin Briefs - 6/7/06
06/07/2006 Hispanic Scholarship Consortium awards 100,000 in scholarships
06/07/2006 Austin spammer faces over 10m in penalties
06/07/2006 Crossroads names CTO
06/07/2006 Ceniza gets refinancing for Holiday Inn Express
06/07/2006 San Marcos cyclists want safer roads
06/07/2006 Round Rock affordable housing getting scarce
06/06/2006 Austin groups watch president's border visit
06/06/2006 Albertson's closing 10 Central Texas stores
06/06/2006 Food bank gets produce donation
06/06/2006 Texas State track star injured
06/06/2006 Vignette awarded three patents
06/06/2006 CCDC sells business segment
06/06/2006 Dallas firm buying Terrace for 167 million
06/06/2006 UT chief of technology steps down
06/06/2006 TCEQ offers meetings online
06/06/2006 Wynn votes for hybrid cars
06/06/2006 Travis sheriff needs volunteers
06/06/2006 Reception honors acting police chief
06/06/2006 Fulbright adds Windham as partner
06/06/2006 Celebrate Pubs' second magazine targets new homeowners
06/06/2006 Veteran Administration sued again for ID theft
06/06/2006 Canada-Terrorism Suspects in Court
06/06/2006 Missing Lubbock baby found, woman arrested
06/06/2006 11th Texas execution scheduled for Tuesday
06/06/2006 Texas health commissioner resigns
06/06/2006 President Bush visits Laredo-Mexico border
06/06/2006 Dell may add key leaders to corporate board
06/06/2006 Stolen baby highlights security concerns
06/06/2006 Local filmmakers encouraged by Cannes
06/06/2006 San Marcos water restrictions on the horizon
06/06/2006 No certain future for Texas music museum
06/06/2006 UT computing officials resigns
06/06/2006 Friedman outlines agenda for political reform
06/05/2006 Toddlers in car safety seats safer than those who are belted in
06/05/2006 DPS to target commercial vehicles Tuesday through Thursday
06/05/2006 Warrant roundup in Elgin
06/05/2006 AISD offers free summer meals
06/05/2006 Georgetown trail gets federal designation
06/05/2006 Hill Partners buys flex space
06/05/2006 King Resources to undergo reverse stock split
06/05/2006 Bird's Nest Causes Fire In Downtown Austin
06/05/2006 Black Dragon named as defendant in suit over oil properties
06/05/2006 Grow green to help reduce chemical fertilizers
06/05/2006 Bolivar Ferry vehicles, passengers to be subject to search
06/05/2006 Man convicted of killing girlfriend set to die Tuesday
06/05/2006 Texan killed in roadside bombing in Iraq
06/05/2006 FIC faces investor lawsuit
06/05/2006 Saddam trial adjourns after defense objects to witness arrests
06/05/2006 Fate of affirmative action could be on the line at high court
06/05/2006 Kids helping kids with cancer
06/05/2006 D2Austin raises 10M
06/05/2006 Austin considers restricting home sizes
06/05/2006 Austin investors buy San Antonio golf club
06/05/2006 Austin proposes plans to restrict home sizes
06/04/2006 Former Austin Police Chief Starts New Job
06/04/2006 Rice dismisses warning of disruption in oil supply if U.S. attacks
06/04/2006 Texas lags behind in states race to land film productions
06/04/2006 ROT Rally rolls out
06/04/2006 Austin says farewell to Antone
06/04/2006 Former MLB player finally gets his chance
06/04/2006 Men conference seeks to strengthen African American community
06/04/2006 New East Travis County park a rural refuge
06/04/2006 Firefighters investigate east Austin business fire
06/04/2006 Austin police officer injured in car crash
06/03/2006 Dallas police chief fires five officers
06/03/2006 Euless mayor touted for making city livable
06/03/2006 Historic steam train offers free opportunity to ride
06/03/2006 UT students biking to Alaska
06/03/2006 Turns out, fit city loves fast food
06/03/2006 Texas senators say Senate immigration bill falls short
06/03/2006 Spam king settles with state, Microsoft
06/03/2006 Police seize 4,500 counterfeit items
06/03/2006 Motorcyclist killed on 620
06/03/2006 Indie film is phenomenally successful
06/03/2006 Oh Cripes, An Austinamino!
06/03/2006 New law allows nonprofits to take over failing schools
06/03/2006 Jarrell prepares for its own population explosion
06/03/2006 Fired firefighter files suit claiming gender, racial bias
06/03/2006 The high cost of historic preservation
06/02/2006 Red light cameras in Austin?
06/02/2006 Nicaraguan man killed in car accident
06/02/2006 Police More reports of graffiti across Austin
06/02/2006 Passenger traffic soars at ABIA
06/02/2006 Iran president insists Tehran will keep nuclear technology
06/02/2006 Cancer study group calls for significant health care reforms
06/02/2006 Terrorist leader urges Sunnis to oppose reconciliation in Iraq
06/02/2006 Republicans voice strong opposition to illegal immigration
06/02/2006 Retreating beaches put coastal homes on public land
06/02/2006 Dell to expand in Tennessee, adding up to 1,000 jobs
06/02/2006 Austin ranks No. 14 on sustainable cities list
06/02/2006 Man who posed as Katrina evacuee sent to prison
06/02/2006 Wrong fax number lands Texans private info in Seattle
06/02/2006 Vinson & Elkins will pay 30 million back to Enron
06/02/2006 Dell adding employees at Nashville plant
06/02/2006 Crossroads' loss continues in second-quarter
06/02/2006 LCRA names first female power plant manager
06/02/2006 GOP to spotlight border security, Perry re-election bid
06/02/2006 Rain dampens road for incoming bikers
06/02/2006 APD officer fired
06/02/2006 Gas prices fall for second week
06/02/2006 Largest power line project popping up in Central Texas
06/02/2006 Caldwell County still trying to alleviate overcrowded jail
06/02/2006 Ethanol soon to be offered at gas stations along I-35
06/02/2006 Dell signs 10M deal with school district
06/02/2006 Study approved for LDR Spine's disc prosthesis
06/02/2006 Austin Area Briefs - 6/2/06
06/01/2006 UTMB signs licensing deal with Austin firm
06/01/2006 Austin Baby Aided By New Surgery
06/01/2006 Fort Hood short on funds
06/01/2006 Family of slain Marine doubts reports of Iraq massacre
06/01/2006 Highway 290 reduced to two lanes during construction
06/01/2006 Hyatt resort in Bastrop opens
06/01/2006 Nano-Proprietary picks Burck as new leader
06/01/2006 Black Dragon buys La. company
06/01/2006 Washington Mutual closing Austin center, eliminating 220 jobs
06/01/2006 Compass Bank robbed
06/01/2006 Suspected Wells Fargo robber arrested
06/01/2006 French newspaper stands by Armstrong doping allegations
06/01/2006 Governor awards 6 million from tech fund
06/01/2006 Man arrested in connection with infant son death
06/01/2006 Two Fort Hood soldiers killed in Iraq
06/01/2006 Wells Fargo Bank robbed
06/01/2006 Brace yourselves – hurricane season begins
06/01/2006 Houston to install red light cameras
06/01/2006 San Marcos residents say more parking needed
06/01/2006 Biker rally means business
05/31/2006 East Austin Family's Long Tradition
05/31/2006 Troopers made big busts in 2005
05/31/2006 Perry signs HB 1
05/31/2006 Military funeral law goes untested
05/31/2006 Austin company offers web workouts
05/31/2006 Gov. Perry frustrated with homeland security funds
05/31/2006 Biker rally to roar through Austin
05/31/2006 Texas gets 89 million for homeland security
05/31/2006 Texan soldier killed in Iraq
05/31/2006 Second round of spelling bee finished
05/31/2006 Parts of New Orleans slowly sinking
05/31/2006 Ancient arctic was tropical
05/31/2006 Molecular Imprints gets 3M from Emerging Technology Fund
05/31/2006 Astros reach deal with Clements
05/31/2006 Bastrop animal research facility will expand
05/31/2006 Armstrong cleared in doping investigation
05/31/2006 Austin man celebrates 103rd birthday
05/31/2006 Armed robber sought by APD
05/31/2006 Nonprofit reports data loss for 1.3 million borrowers
05/31/2006 Perficient buys Michigan firm for 13 million
05/31/2006 UT provost resigns position
05/31/2006 HEB adds fuel alternative to five area stations
05/31/2006 Neurology center targets Austin for opening
05/31/2006 Billboard battle in Williamson County
05/31/2006 Summer camps bring unique experiences
05/30/2006 UT-Austin's provost to step down at summer's end
05/30/2006 Austin musician Jay Clark remembered
05/30/2006 Man disappears; police have few leads
05/30/2006 Schroeder hearing wraps up
05/30/2006 Pay Raise Announced For Austin Teachers
05/30/2006 Wranglers head coach fired
05/30/2006 Esther Follies veteran found dead
05/30/2006 Mirage adds to board of directors
05/30/2006 Stabbing victim a well-known Austin juggler
05/30/2006 Concordia University goes to four-day schedule
05/30/2006 Father Todd Reitmeyer laid to rest
05/30/2006 New Treasury Secretary named
05/30/2006 Houston gets soaked
05/30/2006 Texas cities appeal to retirees
05/30/2006 UT to offer Mexican courses online
05/30/2006 Supreme Court rules on whistleblowers
05/30/2006 Russell Korman host wine and dine event for charity
05/30/2006 Village Inn to open in Cedar Park
05/30/2006 Financing approved for Hays Co. road projects
05/30/2006 Austin Lyric Opera names new chairman
05/30/2006 Book People to donate portion of sales to Paramount and State
05/30/2006 Council of governments take new space
05/30/2006 Progressive opens Austin center
05/30/2006 Austin Briefs - 5/30/06
05/30/2006 Bentsen memorial service on Tuesday
05/30/2006 Mabel Davis pool reopens with guard training
05/29/2006 Austin readies "Code Red" 911 system
05/29/2006 Central Texas honors soldiers sacrifices
05/29/2006 Highway 290 closed for five-car collision
05/29/2006 Memorial Day flood One family loss
05/29/2006 1981 flood destroyed flagship Whole Foods
05/29/2006 Rio Vista rapids bring out thousands
05/29/2006 Shoe tags designed to ID kids in case of hurricane separation
05/29/2006 In new play, band leader finally talks with Bob Wills
05/29/2006 Camel expedition retraces historic Texas route
05/29/2006 Hays County gas station robbed
05/29/2006 Suspected burglar shot
05/29/2006 Nimitz Museum reenacts World War II battle
05/29/2006 Deadline looms to appeal home appraisals
05/29/2006 More people means more trash at area parks
05/29/2006 America remembers its war dead with Memorial Day services
05/29/2006 High school graduations broadcasted overseas
05/28/2006 Nonprofit focuses on international adoption
05/28/2006 Austin on Suicide Watch
05/28/2006 Ranchers say Border Patrol doesnt curb illegal immigration
05/28/2006 It an impatient nation we live in
05/28/2006 Official training police in Afghanistan dies
05/28/2006 Texas Instruments expects video to drive semiconductor sales
05/28/2006 Minutemen start building security fence in Arizona
05/28/2006 Peach shortage leaves Hill Country growers at a loss
05/28/2006 Man found murdered in parking lot
05/28/2006 History unearthed at Caddoan Mounds State Park