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NewsBarton Springs Pool’s Re-reopeningBarton Springs Pool is reopening Sunday after a few days of clean-up.
The pool had to be closed on Tuesday because of Barton Creek run-off from this week’s rain storm.... |
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NewsAustin Student Scientists Get Major Recognition for Diabetes ResearchA brother and sister team of young scientists from Westwood High School are finalists in a national science competition.... |
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Checking Numbers on Orthodontia Spendi...
the Pew Center on the States gave Texas a D for its pediatric dental health, as a leading state legislator says the state of Texas spent more Medicaid money on orthodontia for children than all the other states combined.
The Austin American-Statesman’s PolitiFact unit wondered about...
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The Texas School District Where Every ...
The Eanes school district will become one the first in the state to distribute iPads to every single one of its students, kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Texas Legislature paved the way for school districts to adopt tablets two years ago by...
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The Lead: Confusion Over UT Assault In...
Good morning. Don’t be scared by that bright stuff outside – it’s called sunshine, and you’re forgiven for forgetting it after this week’s rainy weather. The Nati…...
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Dell Loses Senior Executive
Until yesterday, Dave Johnson was a part of computer company Dell’s strategy to turn the once-dominant company around. But Dell declared yesterday that Johnson is ditching the tech industry altogether to take a senior position with an investment company.
In 2009 Johnson jumped ship from IBM to...
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Lance Armstrong’s Celebrity Conf...
From his home in Austin, Lance Armstrong will speak with Oprah Winfrey for his first interview since having his seven Tour de France titles vacated.
It was a rough 2012 for...
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Forecast: Almost 10,000 New Home Start...
Construction could begin on 8,800 to 9,600 new single-family homes in 2013, according to an annual forecast by Eldon Rude, the Austin analyst with the real estate tracking firm Me…...
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It’s Opening Day at the 83rd Tex...
The 83rd Texas Legislature convenes at noon today. And aside from doing its part to boost the local economy, via JoS. A. Bank sales and steakhouse receipts, it’ll try to get a litt…...
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Austin Council Members Consider Ending...
The City of Austin is considering policy changes aimed at reducing gun violence and illegal gun trafficking.
Council member Mike Martinez says "there is a broad national conversation about curbing gun violence," and he thinks the city has a responsibility "to do everything we can do."
A...
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TABC Yanks Liquor Licenses at Yassine ...
In the wake of an ongoing drug and money laundering scandal, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has canceled the liquor licenses of nine downtown clubs operated by the Yassine family.
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Priorities for 2013 Legislature
The state’s top three political leaders met with reporters today as a sign of unity heading into the legislative session.
Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus say strengthening the state’s...
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Average Cost for a New Condo in Downto...
If you need more proof of a changing Austin, try this: average prices for a new “luxury” condominium downtown passed $1 million for the first time last year.
That’s according to Charles Heimsath, whose company, Capitol Market Research, compiled the...
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Austin Under Flash Flood Watch; More R...
Update: More road closures in Williamson County. The county says "As of 9:30 a.m., CR 272, CR 471 and CR 123 are also closed due to high water." CR 177 & 152 were previously listed as...
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Want a ‘Free’ SXSW Badge? ...
Here’s a wakeup call: the South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive festivals are just about two months away.
If you want to be part of the action – but don…...
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Combs: Lawmakers Will Have $101.4 Bill...
The Texas Legislature will have $101.4 billion to haggle over in crafting its next two-year budget, along with an extra $11.8 billion in the Rainy Day Fund, Comptroller Susan Combs announced Monday morning.
Combs’ official...
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