Saturday 4th July, 2009
In already long, hot summer, some Central Texas towns suffering water woes
Waco Tribune-HeraldSeveral Central Texas communities are grappling with water shortages during this already long, hot summer. Within the last few weeks, Mart, Valley Mills, Bruceville-Eddy, Riesel and Temple have...
Holland tries to contain runnin' Rays
Texas RangersDerek Holland worked on his pickoff move with first-base coach Gary Pettis on Monday. He insists it wasn't with Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton in mind.
Twin milestones for Hunter
Texas RangersTommy Hunter said it was a family decision not to sign with the then-Devil Rays, who drafted him in the 18th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft.
Andy Roddick advances to Wimbledon final
News 8 AustinRoddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday'sfinal. The American lost to Federer in the 2004 and '05 finals, aswell as the '03 semifinals.
Hamilton not returning just yet
Texas RangersJosh Hamilton was the designated hitter for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, his third game with RedHawks. He went 0-for-5 at the plate.
Sounds silence Express at Dell Diamond
News 8 AustinNearly two years to the day since he tossed the first perfect game in The Dell Diamond's history, Manny Parra was up to his old tricks Friday.
Aztex get first road win of the season
News 8 AustinSix days after giving up a stoppage-time goal and settling for one point in a 2-2 draw against the Cleveland City Stars (2-10-4, 10 points), the Austin Aztex (3-6-6, 15 points) scored...
Cash Five Texas results
ExaminerResults of the Cash 5 drawing Friday night:Winning numbers drawn: 6-19-28-31-36.Number matching five of five: 1. Prize: $26,357Winning ticket purchased...
Rangers are not hindered
Texas RangersRangers team president Nolan Ryan said on Friday that the club will not be restricted because of owner Tom Hicks' financial troubles. This comes one day after it was reported that Major...
Ordained Archbishop Aymond prepares for New Orleans
News 8 AustinAustin's former bishop, now Archbishop Gregory Aymond has had a very busy couple of months, as he was recently in Rome to head the New Orleans Archdiocese.
Democrats to take CHIP legislation to federal level
News 8 AustinClearly to get something done we have to work with our federal government and other states to make sure that Texans aren't left behind because of the lack of leadership in this state," Rep. Garnet...
Group celebrates Independence Day with a tea party
News 8 AustinAnti-defamation League says "white supremacists and anti-Semites are planning to exploit Tea Parties to disseminate their hateful views and recruit a larger following." To read that article click the...
Even on the water heat presents problems
News 8 AustinSometimes the best way to beat the heat is to just jump in the river, but when the temperatures get this high, EMS Commander Scott Robinson says that might not be enough to avoid heat-related...
Roads, trails to shut down for Austin fireworks show
News 8 AustinA portion of Riverside Drive between Lamar Boulevard and South 1st Street in front of the Long Center and along Auditorium Shores will completely shut down at 10 a.m.
Experts call Windows 7 a smooth PC upgrade
News 8 AustinMicrosoft's new Windows 7 operating system will be available in October, and the company officials say the system will give more functionality through form.
Dry conditions mean stronger restrictions on fireworks
News 8 AustinAustin Police and Fire Departments are teaming up to enforce the fireworks ban this weekend, saying the last few days of rain have done little to ease the dry conditions.
Protect your pets from the boom, crackle of fireworks
News 8 AustinThey get very scared by all the cracks and pops of fireworks, and not just the big ones downtown, but especially all the little ones, the firecrackers and the bottle rockets that go off around the...
New technology maps out route for brain surgery
News 8 Austin... and 2004.
Sarah Palin resigns from post as Alaska governor
News 8 AustinHer spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but Palin said in her public announcement she wanted to work outside public office, she didn't want to waste public dollars, and she wanted...
British Embassy staff to be tried
News 8 AustinThe cleric said some of the Iranians who worked at the British Embassy in Tehran, and who've been detained in the aftermath of post-election protests there, will be put on trial.
July 4th may be tough for boaters
News 8 AustinThe low water line also exposed lots of hazards on the lake. Boaters are urged to be cautious. The Lower Colorado River Authority said it has done its best to mark all the hazards with buoys, but it...
Round Rock prepares for full day of 4th of July festivities
News 8 AustinThen everybody will leave from there to come to Old Settlers' Park," McGraw said. "It's a full day of activities, from washer contests to the cardboard boat regatta, but it all ends with the...
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