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White, Shami square off in a mild, well-mannered debate

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:11:00 CST

Former Houston Mayor Bill White and hair mogul Farouk Shami debated for the first time Monday night before a live television audience.

AISD considers declaring financial emergency

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:47:00 CST

The Austin Independent School District faces an estimated $7 million shortfall by next school year. A financial exigency would give Austin's school district the authority to administer layoffs, even if the employees affected are under contract.

Hearing scheduled for accused Fort Hood shooter

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:49:00 CST

The military is moving forward with a court martial against accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan.

Training brings APD and Fort Hood together

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:43:00 CST

The Austin Police Department will be working with the First Squadron of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment to prepare for an upcoming deployment to Iraq.

Behind the scenes of Fashion Freakout 3

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 CST

Web Exclusive: For the models, a process that involves hours of preparation all comes down to a matter of minutes on the runway. Take a look behind the scenes of this year's Fashion Freakout to see what all went into the show.

Kidnappers had ties to Aryan Brotherhood, police say

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:48:00 CST

Officials with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said four members of the Aryan Brotherhood held two men and a woman against their will at a rented home north of Leander.

Judge orders Laura Hall to jail, schedules second trial

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:20:00 CST

Laura Hall became hysterical in a Travis County district courtroom Monday morning after a judge ordered for her to be taken into custody with no bond until her resentencing trial next month. Hall was in court for charges connected to the 2005 murder of UT student Jennifer Cave.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate Monday

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:00 CST

Former Houston Mayor Bill White and businessman Farouk Shami will square off for the first time Monday night.

Democratic gubernatorial debate chat

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:00 CST

Former Houston Mayor Bill White and hair mogul Farouk Shami squared off for the first time Monday night.

Technology convention focuses on education

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51:00 CST

An annual convention taking place in Austin focuses on technology skills for the classroom.

Saints Win 1st Super Bowl Ever

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:12:00 CST

Austin native Drew Brees led the Saints to their first Super Bowl win in their first appearance in franchaise history, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts.

Texas AG warns against dangers of 'sexting'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:05:00 CST

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott warned teens and parents about the dangers of sexting.

Dillo buses to go up for sale

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:08:00 CST

Capital Metro's famous Dillo trolley buses will soon be up for auction.

Saints victory causes celebration for local ministry

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:39:00 CST

For almost 10 years, The Smoking for Jesus Ministry united hundreds of families in New Orleans. Then Hurricane Katrina struck and the ministry faced a long journey to Central Texas.

Fort Hood families get glimpse of pre-deployment training

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:09:00 CST

Even though they are not scheduled to deploy until later this year, training is already underway for soldiers with Fort Hood's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.