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Gun threat closed UT-Arlington campus
ARLINGTON, Texas - The University of Texas in Arlington campus was closed for several hours Wednesday morning because of a gun scare. Dallas police reportedly contacted the university about a suicidal man who threatened to bring a gun on campus. The university canceled morning classes and events as a precaution. People were asked to stay away from the area and those on campus at the time ...
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Official Firefighter in bicycle crash remains critical
An Austin firefighter who was struck while riding his bicycle in far South Austin on Tuesday afternoon remains in critical condition Wednesday, officials said.The 30-year-old was struck from behind by a pickup shortly after 4 p.m. in the 10500 block of Manchaca Road south of West Slaughter Lane, officials said.The injured man, who has not yet been identified, is described as an avid cyclist who ...
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Get first look at new teaching hospital
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Your tax dollars will help pay for a major medical endeavor in Austin: a medical school for the University of Texas. Photos: Teaching hospital for University of Texas medical students The location of the teaching hospital will be next to the Frank Erwin Center and the existing University Medical Center Brackenridge, where officials unveiled the first renderings of the ...
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Grimm trying to help Texas gain ground on As
There's a trend starting to develop. Once again, Oakland starter Tommy Milone deserved a better outcome in his last start. Rangers starter Justin Grimm expected more from his last appearance. Again. On Wednesday, the two will square off in a battle between the top two teams in the American League West, and there's a good chance only one of them will walk off the field feeling ...
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Texas Senate drops abortion ban after 20 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Republican-led Texas Senate voted late Tuesday night for tough new restrictions on abortion clinics and providers, but abandoned efforts to ban the procedure after the 20th week of ...
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In need of skilled labor industry ramp up efforts to promote STEM education
As much as any company, General Motors can feel the growing need for a higher level of technical skill in a broader range of jobs.From next-generation engine design and its new information-technology innovation center in Austin, all the way through the technical machining and welding skills required on its factory floors, the automaker has found itself in an intensifying competition for talented ...
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STEM education proponents say they’re gaining ground
The nation needs a push toward science, technology, engineering and math education similar to the push to win the space race in the 1960s.That was the message echoed by many -- from business leaders and teachers to an ex-astronaut and a former secretary of education -- at the U.S. News STEM Solutions conference Monday and Tuesday in ...
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Darvish fans 10 but bitten by homers vs. As
OAK@TEX: Pierzynski drives a two-run single to center ARLINGTON -- This was not about a lack of run support from the offense. This was simply about the Rangers' starting pitcher not being at his best, and this is supposedly the Rangers' best starting pitcher. But Yu Darvish has not earned a victory in over a month, and he didn't deserve one on Tuesday night, allowing five runs ...
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Firefighter injured in bicycle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) - A firefighter with the Austin Fire Department is in critical condition after being struck by a pick-up truck while riding his bicycle on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened just after 4 p.m. in the 10000 block of Manchaca Road, just south of W. Slaughter Lane. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the 30-year-old bicyclist was unconscious when emergency personnel arrived ...
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Bicyclist hit by truck rushed to hospital
A 30-year-old man had to be taken to the hospital after he was hit by a truck while he was riding his bike. It happened on Manchaca Road, about a half-mile south of Slaughter Lane. According to Austin-Travis County EMS the man was unconscious at the scene. He was transported to UMC Brackenridge for treatment. No word on his ...
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Women in combat Woman who helped pave way speaks about militarys plans
Tuesday military officials started outlining their plans for moving women into combat roles. Women will be expected to meet the same physical requirements as men. But one top general says those may be less of a concern than cultural, social and behavioral concerns. Major Mary Jennings Hegar of Round Rock helped push to make this change happen. She was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit that ...
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Lawmakers debate controversial abortion bills
State lawmakers are debating the controversial bills that would create stricter regulations for abortions in Texas. Senators have been debating this since about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday evening and at times the discussion became very heated. Senator Glenn Hegar, a Republican of Katy, who is also the youngest member of Senate, debated and defended his bill, Senate Bill 5, with some of the senior ...
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Lane closures in place along I-35 access road
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Drivers may see some traffic build-up along Interstate 35 thanks to a road closure. The city is shutting two northbound lanes of the I-35 access road while a bridge is placed as part of the Boardwalk Trail project. The lane closures will begin south of Riverside Drive and will continue north of Riverside past the work zone. The closure will run through 5 a.m. Wednesday, and then ...
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The Voice contestant makes most of appearance on show
AUSTIN (KXAN) - While she didn't make it to the end, an Austin artist is still reeling from the experience on season four of "The Voice." Jess Kellner wowed the crowd and both new coaches on night one with an Elvis classic before making it to the knockout round. She joined 'Team Usher' to take her to the next level. After winning the battle round, Kellner had to say goodbye ...
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Senate debating abortion restrictions bill
AUSTIN (AP) Republicans in the Texas Senate have abandoned attempts to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, but are pressing forward with new restrictions on the procedure. The Senate has expected to vote Tuesday night on new requirements for abortion providers and use of abortion-inducing medication. But Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, says he dropped the ban after 20 weeks because he ...
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Judge sets Hasan trial for July 9
Nearly four years after the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage, the Army psychiatrist charged in the case will finally go on trial after a judge Tuesday refused his request for a three-month delay.Jury selection in Maj. Nidal Hasan's trial is set for July 9 and is expected to last four weeks. The judge, Col. Tara Osborn, said testimony will start Aug. 6 at the ...
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Lottery delayed Monday night because of suspicious package
A suspicious package near a Texas Lottery facility on Monday night forced a delay of the nightly drawing and the reporting of the results, officials said Tuesday.Austin police instructed Texas Lottery personnel to evacuate the drawing studio on Sixth Street as a precaution, and the drawing was moved to a backup location, in accordance with official rules, Texas Lottery Commission spokeswoman ...
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Leander police officer trying to serve warrant shoots therapy dog
James Simmons had just gone into the kitchen of his Liberty Hill home for a snack when he heard three gunshots.He raced outside Monday afternoon to find his 6-year-old grandson, who had been playing in the front yard, with blood on his hands and arms. The blood belonged to his 3-year-old German shepherd, Vinny, a trained therapy dog who visits schools and nursing ...
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AMD offers roadmap for comeback in server chip market
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has been drubbed in the server chip market in recent years, but on Tuesday it introduced a new road map for servers that aims at specialized, low-power machines made for next-generation data centers.AMD said it will introduce three major server chip offerings next year, including "Seattle," its first ever processor derived from a basic design created by ARM ...
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Leander Police saving in fuel costs
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) - Leander Police say theyre saving thousands of dollars in fuel costs after installing a small device that changes the way gasoline burns in their patrol vehicles. A pilot project began a year and a half ago with six vehicles and newly released data are so encouraging the department plans to expand the program to all of its 31 vehicles. The need to innovate started with a ...
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Berkman back in lineup after two-game hiatus
Email ARLINGTON -- Lance Berkman was back in the lineup on Tuesday after getting two days off. But he was batting fifth in the order after batting exclusively in the third spot. A.J. Pierzynski, who was hitting .382 in his last 19 games going into Tuesday, was moved up to the No. 3 spot. Berkman was hitting .192 in his last 19 games. "I just decided to give Berkman less stress, so I moved ...
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Rangers place Baker on DL with thumb sprain
Email ARLINGTON -- Jeff Baker is still unable to throw a baseball or grip a bat, so the Rangers placed him on the disabled list on Tuesday with a sprained right thumb. The Rangers also optioned first baseman Chris McGuiness to Triple-A Round Rock while calling up catcher Robinson Chirinos and left-handed pitcher Joseph Ortiz. Baker has not played since last Wednesday, a day before injuring the ...
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Despite dominant stretch Perez staying in Minors
ARLINGTON -- Left-hander Martin Perez threw six scoreless innings for Triple-A Round Rock in a 12-2 victory over Oklahoma City on Monday night and is 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last four starts. But the Rangers are not ready to bring him to the Major Leagues. "The only conversation we had was he threw the ball well again [Monday] night," manager Ron Washington said. "End of ...
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Texas taking it slow with Ogandos rehab
Email ARLINGTON -- Pitcher Alexi Ogando, on the disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder, is still not 100 percent. Ogando said he is still experiencing some inflammation in the shoulder, and that's why he has not started throwing off a mound again. Ogando, on the disabled list for the second time this season, hasn't pitched since June 5 in Boston. "I'm feeling ...
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Round Rock school board set to adopt $339 million budget
The Round Rock school board on Thursday will vote on a $339.4 million budget that gives raises to its 5,900 employees and bumps up the district's contribution for health insurance.The spending plan is up $6 million from the current year. The district's proposed tax rate will stay the same, but because of rising property values, the owner of an average-value home -- $200,264, after ...
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Austin among the leading US cities emerging from recession
The financial crisis, now refered to by some as the Great Recession, has battered cities across the country, but Austin has become a pocket of hope where jobs are available and the population is growing, suggesting that the city may be among a few in the US leading the country out of the recession.
Austin has been ranked in the top 20 US cities with strong population growth, the study was done by the Census Bureau, this is a reflection of the sound economic performance of Texas as whole (the state had several of its cities in the top 20), and subsequently may be given four additional House seats following the 2010 census. Read more
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