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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Austin News.Net http://www.austinnews.net/ en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:06:54 -0500 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:06:54 -0500 30 The defense called upon Gobert's mother, Alice Gobert, Monday to argue that an injury he sustained after being hit by a car when he was 5 years old is a mitigating factor to warrant sparing his life. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014553&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:29:35 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014553&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 People who live in Granger, a city in northern Williamson County, call it a peaceful place where downtown business owners know nearly everyone who walks in the door. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014554&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:29:34 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014554&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Tuesday, the 15-member board wrapped day one of public testimony on its proposed textbook changes. The board's decisions affects the textbook content around the country, because Texas is one of publis... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014555&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:29:31 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014555&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 (key word here) exercising their right to engage in consensual sex are being stalked and relentlessly chastised by a militant-style religious group known as Repent Amarillo. The zealots tout themselve... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014552&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:28:20 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014552&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Damion James had 28 points and 16rebounds, and Texas pulled away from plucky Iowa State on Wednesday night, beating the Cyclones 82-75 in a hard-fought Big 12 opening-round game. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014549&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:06:16 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014549&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 KATY - Patrick Sullivan's free throw with 2.3 seconds left lifted Southeastern Louisiana to a 79-78 overtime victory over Texas State in the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference tournament Wednes... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014550&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:06:14 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014550&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Tuesday, the 15-member board wrapped day one of public testimony on its proposed textbook changes. The board's decisions affects the textbook content around the country, because Texas is one of publis... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014548&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:06:03 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014548&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Results of the Cash 5 drawing Wednesday night:Winning numbers drawn: 4-7-10-23-29.Number matching five of five: 0.Matching four of five: 91. Prize: $339 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014551&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:01:18 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014551&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Tuesday, the 15-member board wrapped day one of public testimony on its proposed textbook changes. The board's decisions affects the textbook content around the country, because Texas is one of publis... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014546&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:53:24 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014546&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Tuesday, the 15-member board wrapped day one of public testimony on its proposed textbook changes. The board's decisions affects the textbook content around the country, because Texas is one of publis... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014547&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:53:23 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33014547&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - A cave rescue this week by Austin firefighters brought the need for training to the forefront. The city has a vast system of more than 300 caverns running beneath it. A KXAN crew crawl... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012161&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:20:27 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012161&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - He is used to working on big productions and now the city of Austin has called on local filmmaker Robert Rodriguez to help catch Google's attention. Wednesday http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012162&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:20:26 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012162&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 PFLUGERVILLE (KXAN) - Hundreds of flower vases have disappeared from a Pflugerville cemetery and now police are investigating. The thefts are happening at the Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pfl... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012163&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:20:24 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012163&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Infinite_jest_cover.jpg UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center (the humanities research library and museum) has acquired David Foster Wallace's archives. According t... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012165&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:02:57 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012165&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 37th richest person , with an estimated net worth of $13.5 billion, according to a new ranking from Forbes magazine.Dell is tied on this year’s list with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen. T... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012164&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:02:54 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012164&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The defense called upon Gobert's mother, Alice Gobert, Monday to argue that an injury he sustained after being hit by a car when he was 5 years old is a mitigating factor to warrant sparing his life. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012160&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:27:47 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33012160&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Georgetown chamber expands The 8th Annual Taste of Round Rock was held on Tuesday evening at the Dell Diamond with a very large crowd of folks in attendance, perhaps due to the beautiful weather that ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009959&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:21:52 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009959&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Put your walking shoes on, grab a corndog and get set to enjoy all this Texas tradition has to offer! The rodeo takes place on March 12th-27th, with fairgrounds opening at 10am. The whole family will ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009961&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:21:50 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009961&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Hocking Hills is a well-known area for its beautiful scenery in southeast Ohio. It is also home to a great number of cozy and romantic cabins. Winter can be a most rewarding time to visit this are... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009960&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:21:47 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009960&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Now, that downtown area is being transformed into a movie set for part of the remake of the film "True Grit." The original movie, released in 1969, earned John Wayne an Academy Award for Best Actor. T... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009957&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:04 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009957&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The politically shifting State Board of Education opened discussion of new social studies curriculum standards Wednesday with a plea that the Christian "heritage from which our nation was founded" be ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009958&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:16 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009958&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Now, that downtown area is being transformed into a movie set for part of the remake of the film "True Grit." The original movie, released in 1969, earned John Wayne an Academy Award for Best Actor. T... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009956&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:47:47 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009956&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The defense called upon Gobert's mother, Alice Gobert, Monday to argue that an injury he sustained after being hit by a car when he was 5 years old is a mitigating factor to warrant sparing his life. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009954&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:47:44 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009954&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 People who live in Granger, a city in northern Williamson County, call it a peaceful place where downtown business owners know nearly everyone who walks in the door. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009955&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:47:42 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33009955&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "In 2000, it was estimated that only 65 percent of households completed the census, and frankly that short-changed us dramatically with federal funding," Hays County spokeswoman Laureen Chernow said. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007500&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:58 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007500&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 In a letter to the director of the Department of Public Safety, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus approved measures to step up security at the Texas Capitol... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007502&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:57 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007502&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "As the newly-elected Chair of the Board of Capital Metro, I'm particularly sensitive to the need to ensure that promises made are promises kept," he said in a statement. "I believe this delay will al... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007501&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:56 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007501&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 World War II pilot Millie Dalrymple of San Marcos was honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday. Now 98 years old, Dalrymple flew non-combat missions during World War II as a Women Air Force Serv... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007503&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:53 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007503&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Hu originally faced two felony counts, and a possible two-year prison sentence. As part of a plea deal, the endangerment charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and the other was dropped. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007504&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:52 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007504&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Austin Police Department said five women reported having their purses stolen from their shopping carts, while they loaded groceries into their vehicles. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007505&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:50 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007505&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The owners have challenged the initial ruling that the building be destroyed. Now, the building can't be touched until a decision is made by the 10th Court of Appeals. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007506&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:39:48 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007506&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 City Theatre . The show has gone on four nights a week for the last few weeks, but, if you haven’t already done so, catch it now because it ends soon. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007497&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:06 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007497&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 several stories about the lack of truly accessible parks and school playgrounds in Austin and surrounding areas. Morgan's Wonderland was a breath of fresh air after searching for a place where my chil... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007499&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:03 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007499&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 View all » It's been a full week since the election results came in, but one race is far from over. In the race to challenge Valinda Bolton in House District 47, Paul Workman and Holly Turne... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007498&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:01 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007498&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Pitching for the first time as a starter this spring, Wilson was charged with two runs on one hit in three innings in a 6-3 loss to the Mariners. Wilson struck out two batters, issued one walk and thr... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007488&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:33:44 -0500 Texas Rangers http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007488&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "In 2000, it was estimated that only 65 percent of households completed the census, and frankly that short-changed us dramatically with federal funding," Hays County spokeswoman Laureen Chernow said. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007492&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:34 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007492&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 World War II pilot Millie Dalrymple of San Marcos was honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday. Now 98 years old, Dalrymple flew non-combat missions during World War II as a Women Air Force Serv... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007493&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:31 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007493&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Hu originally faced two felony counts, and a possible two-year prison sentence. As part of a plea deal, the endangerment charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and the other was dropped. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007494&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:29 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007494&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The owners have challenged the initial ruling that the building be destroyed. Now, the building can't be touched until a decision is made by the 10th Court of Appeals. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007495&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:24 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007495&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The politically shifting State Board of Education opened discussion of new social studies curriculum standards Wednesday with a plea that the Christian "heritage from which our nation was founded" be ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007496&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:10:31 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007496&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "In 2000, it was estimated that only 65 percent of households completed the census, and frankly that short-changed us dramatically with federal funding," Hays County spokeswoman Laureen Chernow said. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007489&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:59 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007489&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Hu originally faced two felony counts, and a possible two-year prison sentence. As part of a plea deal, the endangerment charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and the other was dropped. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007490&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:55 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007490&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The owners have challenged the initial ruling that the building be destroyed. Now, the building can't be touched until a decision is made by the 10th Court of Appeals. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007491&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:51 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007491&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "In 2000, it was estimated that only 65 percent of households completed the census, and frankly that short-changed us dramatically with federal funding," Hays County spokeswoman Laureen Chernow said. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007484&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:50 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007484&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The owners have challenged the initial ruling that the building be destroyed. Now, the building can't be touched until a decision is made by the 10th Court of Appeals. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007485&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:48 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007485&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Hu originally faced two felony counts, and a possible two-year prison sentence. As part of a plea deal, the endangerment charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and the other was dropped. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007486&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:45 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007486&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 World War II pilot Millie Dalrymple of San Marcos was honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday. Now 98 years old, Dalrymple flew non-combat missions during World War II as a Women Air Force Serv... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007487&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:02:45 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33007487&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 MANCHACA, Texas (KXAN) - The Manchaca Fire Hall Kitchen located in the small community will be no more come March 24. Travis County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to revoke the license agreement with ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004338&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:23 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004338&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 TWiT.tv , with 500,000 unique listeners and 4 million downloads each month. Laporte prefers the term “netcast” over “podcast.”He also hosts http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004342&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:13 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004342&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Although Avery Ranch Golf Club keeps their golf course in fine condition, but the driving range and practice facitlies may cause visitors to question the quality and status of the course. Avery Ranch ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004343&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:11 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004343&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Wearing red Rangers jackets, prospective owner Chuck Greenberg and Ray Davis, one of his key investors, visited camp Wednesday to see the club and reiterate their message that the t... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004336&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:29:13 -0500 Texas Rangers http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004336&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 MARINERS 6, RANGERS 3 at Surprise, Ariz. Wednesday, March 10 Mariners at the plate: Mike Sweeney continues to show why he is among the offensive leaders in the Cactus League. The designated hitter ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004337&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:29:12 -0500 Texas Rangers http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004337&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 In a letter to the director of the Department of Public Safety, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus approved measures to step up security at the Texas Capitol... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004339&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:08:46 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004339&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Austin Police Department said five women reported having their purses stolen from their shopping carts, while they loaded groceries into their vehicles. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004340&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:08:44 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004340&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Texas boys' basketball state tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation after barnstorming through the season by scores such as 148-49, 139-51 and 127-26.And with them come questions about sportsmanship an... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004341&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:03:11 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004341&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 In a letter to the director of the Department of Public Safety, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus approved measures to step up security at the Texas Capitol... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004332&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:55:21 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004332&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 In a letter to the director of the Department of Public Safety, Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and Speaker of the House Joe Straus approved measures to step up security at the Texas Capitol... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004334&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:55:21 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004334&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Austin Police Department said five women reported having their purses stolen from their shopping carts, while they loaded groceries into their vehicles. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004333&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:55:18 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004333&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Austin Police Department said five women reported having their purses stolen from their shopping carts, while they loaded groceries into their vehicles. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004335&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:55:18 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33004335&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - More than 100 families in East Austin will get to stay in their federally subsidized apartments after city officials worked to preserve their homes - homes some have known for more tha... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000517&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:37 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000517&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 (KXAN) - On November 29, 2009, Trey Allen Noah, a 2007 graduate of Blanco County High School, vanished from his parents' home in Kendall County. He's described as being 20, around 6'2 with blond hair ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000516&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:36 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000516&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Austin Music Examiner recently sat down with Sounds Under Radio frontman Lang Freeman to talk about the bands upcoming release, "My Communist Heart" ( found http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000520&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:00 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000520&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 special coverage .In February, Hilton tweeted this about the 2010 edition of his SXSW party: “Doing it bigger this year!!! My SXSW party in Austin next month is going to have not one but TWO sta... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000521&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:59 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000521&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 View all » Normally I would say that the only reason you need a pre-nuptial agreement is if either or both parties bring significant assets to the marriage. In that case, I could see wanting to ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000522&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:56 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000522&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Grupo Fantasma's new album, "El Existential," is due out May 11, 2010. It's a highly anticipated follow-up to the Grammy-nominated "Sonidos Gold" album, released in 2008. Producer ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000523&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:54 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000523&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 And from bikes to babies, starting in April, moms and their 3 to 9-month-olds can take part in Fit Moms, a new class offered at CATZ Sports Performance Center. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000519&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:52 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000519&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "As the newly-elected Chair of the Board of Capital Metro, I'm particularly sensitive to the need to ensure that promises made are promises kept," he said in a statement. "I believe this delay will al... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000518&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:45 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000518&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "As the newly-elected Chair of the Board of Capital Metro, I'm particularly sensitive to the need to ensure that promises made are promises kept," he said in a statement. "I believe this delay will al... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000511&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:26 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000511&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 It's one of the most common heart problems, and more than two million Americans have an irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation. If left untreated, it puts people at an increased risk of blood clo... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000512&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:25 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000512&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 "As the newly-elected Chair of the Board of Capital Metro, I'm particularly sensitive to the need to ensure that promises made are promises kept," he said in a statement. "I believe this delay will al... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000514&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:25 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000514&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 And from bikes to babies, starting in April, moms and their 3 to 9-month-olds can take part in Fit Moms, a new class offered at CATZ Sports Performance Center. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000513&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:16 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000513&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 And from bikes to babies, starting in April, moms and their 3 to 9-month-olds can take part in Fit Moms, a new class offered at CATZ Sports Performance Center. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000515&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:13 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=33000515&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunturn, one of the nation's largest private service providers for voice, video and unified communications solutions today announced an expansion of its partner... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997203&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:33:43 -0500 RedOrbit http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997203&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell released a statement regarding the urban rail line proposal that was going to be on ballots in November, saying it was "not feasible for the City to bring ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997198&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:13 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997198&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - Estimates show that Georgetown may have already surpassed the 50,000 population mark, but the definitive answer awaits the results from the 2010 Census. Most survey forms will be maile... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997199&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:10 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997199&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - Repair crews remain at the site of a sinkhole Wednesday afternoon caused by a wastewater pipe break last week, which has had a part of Dessau Road shut down for five days. The http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997201&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:08 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997201&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 A three-day meeting beginning Wednesday is the first since primary elections that could push the panel's far-right leanings toward the center. Terms of conservatives who are leaving expire in January. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997212&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:10:11 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997212&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 An Associated Press-GfK Poll released Tuesday found a widespread hunger for health care improvements, but about four in five Americans say bipartisan support is important. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997213&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:10:10 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997213&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 South by Southwest Film Festival , Saturday March 13th at 9:30 p.m. at the Alamo Drafthouse South, 1120 South Lamar Boulevard in Austin. While Reid is best known for his sex-crazed, scatological alter... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997207&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:20 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997207&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 SXSW with the addition of the QR Code to the badges. This year's badges will include a photo and a small square similar to a bar code. That bar code is the QR Code.To use the QR Codes most effecti... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997208&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:18 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997208&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Letters to Jackie , released last week.The volume features 250 letters of condolence selected out of the 1.5 million the presidential widow received in the two years after the tragedy. At least 800,00... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997206&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:16 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997206&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Katie Warner Tucked away among the factories and warehouses on East Fifth Street, you will find a house with a pétanque, or bocce ball, court and garden tables. As you walk through the courtyar... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997210&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:11 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997210&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Americana singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka and indie garage rockers The Fieros are embarking on a "Sing for Their Supper" tour from New York City to the southern United States, stopping ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997211&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:08:08 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997211&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 . The move comes as regulators begin to scrutinize the role hedge funds and other private investment pools play in the markets and the economy. “Strong, active groups like (the Texas associati... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997195&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:49:54 -0500 Austin Business Journal http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997195&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 A three-day meeting beginning Wednesday is the first since primary elections that could push the panel's far-right leanings toward the center. Terms of conservatives who are leaving expire in January. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997202&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:42:27 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997202&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The politically shifting State Board of Education opened discussion of new social studies curriculum standards Wednesday with a plea that the Christian "heritage from which our nation was founded" be ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997204&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:14 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997204&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said Wednesday that the state collected $1.6 billion in sales tax revenue in February. And even though that's down 8.8 percent compared to February 2009, she said sales t... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997205&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:13 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997205&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 A three-day meeting beginning Wednesday is the first since primary elections that could push the panel's far-right leanings toward the center. Terms of conservatives who are leaving expire in January. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997196&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:01 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997196&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 A three-day meeting beginning Wednesday is the first since primary elections that could push the panel's far-right leanings toward the center. Terms of conservatives who are leaving expire in January. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997197&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:52 -0500 News 8 Austin http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32997197&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 hat's more local than home cooking? Nothing in the world beats the love that is put into a good, warm, homestyle meal, whether it be your mother's mashed potatoes or your loving husband's ... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993752&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:14:47 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993752&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Leslie Brown Austin and the local communities are thriving. Investing in a home or a local business is wise. While you are positioning yourself to buy your new home, car or investment, you will keep a... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993753&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:14:46 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993753&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 named industry veteran Alex Ramirez director of engineering. The Austin-based firm, founded in 2003, launched its product in 2007 and currently employs 70. Ramirez worked previously as a senior consu... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32992356&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:31 -0500 Austin Business Journal http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32992356&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Construction on a $200 million high-speed flyover from Williamson County to Central Austin commenced today with a ground breaking ceremony led by the http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993749&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:28 -0500 Austin Business Journal http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32993749&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - An East Austin elementary school is plagued by drug activity, according to police. Austin police arrested three different people within 30 minutes on Monday morning for trying to buy o... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990245&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:41:51 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990245&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 AUSTIN (KXAN) - After conferring with his defense team for almost half an hour, Gobert decided to take the stand in his own defense against the advice of his attorney. The state said, during the trial... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990246&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:41:47 -0500 KXAN 36 http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990246&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 View all » The name of this event seems self-explanatory.I anticipate there being art, film, sound, fire, and drinks. But I could be wrong. (Highly doubtful!)This Friday, http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990254&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:38 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990254&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 View all » This is the last of the 10 Simple Rules to buying a kid/beginner friendly horse. I hope these rules help you in effort to purchase a horse. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990252&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:35 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990252&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Racing for Nowhere: Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop Biker movies. People either love 'em or hate 'em, and rarely is there any middle ground. Me, I love 'em. Some people love biker movies because the... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990256&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:32 -0500 Examiner http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990256&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Google has opened an app marketplace for business software developers to complement its own suite of apps that competes with Microsoft's Office suite. http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32988739&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:06:37 -0500 Austin Business Journal http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32988739&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 The Chicago firm said 132 CEOs left their posts during February, up from 89 in January and up from 82 in February 2009. Ninety-five CEOs left at private companies in February, 37 from public ones. H... http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990235&cat=3772e08ad12afe08 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:06:35 -0500 Austin Business Journal http://feeds.austinnews.net/?rid=32990235&cat=3772e08ad12afe08