Known for its casual and playful nature, Austin is the playground of Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes.
As the state capital and home to the University of Texas, the city supports a politically charged and culturally rich environment. It's hip, trendy, and high-tech. A large creative population-primarily musicians and artists-enhance its eclectic nature.
El Paso teen dies after stick, rock fight KXAN 36 An El Paso man is dead after two groups of men fought each other using sticks and rocks early today. Lorenzo Favela, 19, was taken to R.E. Thomason General Hospital after a...
Police search for missing El Paso soldier KXAN 36 A Fort Bliss soldier is missing and considered in danger after she did not report for work today and evidence of foul play was found inside her apartment. Authorities were...
Here comes Johnnie! Into Hall of Fame News 8 Austin Texas great and La Grange native Johnnie Johnson was one of 19 people enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame Saturday night.
3 dead in Kaufman County plane crash KXAN 36 Authorities say three people are dead after a small plane crashed in Kaufman County. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig said the crash Saturday left the plane...
I-20 pileup injures almost three dozen KXAN 36 Authorities say high speeds and wet roads combined to start a chain reaction of multiple wrecks along a stretch of Interstate 20 in East Texas. No fatalities were reported in...
Rodriguez shuts down Cubs bats in Astros 4-1 win KXAN 36 Wandy Rodriguez struck out seven and the Houston Astros again stifled the Chicago Cubs' offense in 4-1 victory on Saturday night. Rodriguez allowed nine hits, including a solo homer...
Padilla to come off DL to start Texas Rangers Pitching matchup TEX: RHP Vicente Padilla (10-5, 4.70 ERA) Padilla has been on the disabled list with neck stiffness. No, it's not from the 15 earned runs he's allowed in his last two starts. The...
Students register for former-Johnston High School News 8 Austin The school was shut down this spring because of repeated poor performance, but will reopen as two new high schools, one this fall and one in 2009.
Camp Mabry takes precautions in case of hurricane News 8 Austin ... amp;All the folks that are in some sort of support role," National Guard Chief Msgt. Gonda Moncada said. "They know that we're monitoring so all of our soldiers and airmen who are not here at Camp Mabry...
Area Texans Walk Texas for good health News 8 Austin As an estimated 1.4 million people in Texas have diabetes, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. The goal of Walk Texas is to use physical activity to treat and prevent...
Batman turns out crowds and good reviews News 8 Austin It's a magnificent follow up to Batman Begins that lives up to all hype. But, Batman vs. Joker is just a fraction of the monumental conflict presented in "The Dark...
Mixed feelings for Pelosi, nothing but praise for Gore News 8 Austin Liberal bloggers showed some reservation as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi took a lot of heat for a fairly unpopular Congress, but Al Gore's surprise entrance drew awe, applause and respect.
Obama makes promise to Afghan official News 8 Austin Obama is part of a congressional delegation now touring the country. They're also meeting with American military leaders and troops. Obama is expected to sit down tomorrow with Afghan President Hamid...
Starbucks to close 2 Austin locations News 8 Austin The Starbucks at 1007 South Congress and 5000 West Slaughter will close, as the coffee chain said they are responding to recent declines in profits and customers.
Dallas-area DJ arrested on assault charges News 8 Austin He was arrested Friday on a charge of aggravated assault with bodily injuries with a deadly weapon. Southlake police said it was in connection to an incident at a store.
2 flown to hospital, 32 injured in Longview pileup News 8 Austin No fatalities were reported in the multiple-car pileup last night in Longview. But Department of Public Safety spokesman Bob Lindley said two people were flown to the hospital after the wreck.
Wilson just worried about baseball Texas Rangers Responded Wilson on Saturday: "I have a Mohawk, how am I supposed to say that I am professional? Just look at me: baggy uniform, I shave once a week, I have a Mohawk. I'm here to compete and play...
McCain spending more than he raises as part of strategy News 8 Austin The McCain campaign reports raising more than $21 million in June, but spending nearly $26 million. Federal Election Commission filings also show McCain spent more than $16 million on advertising...
Influencing political change through blogging News 8 Austin Netroots Nation 2008 conference is highlighting the efforts of political and tech-savvy critics for influencing change and taking ideas and momentum into action. Friday's events included an array of...
Lawmaker asks board to reverse Texas Bible course KXAN 36 An impending state Board of Education vote could determine whether specific standards are established for a proposed elective high school Bible course, rather than the non-specific...
Obama to meet Merkel next Thursday News 8 Austin Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman says the German leader will welcome U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama to her office in Berlin next Thursday.
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