Volunteers sought to build public-interest apps ATX Civic Hackathon III organizers are looking for people with software design, data analysis and other technological skills to volunteer at the free ...
Legislature establishes special panel to examine university governance
A special legislative oversight committee was impaneled Wednesday to investigate reports that University of Texas System regents are meddling in the operations of the flagship Austin campus and ...
Fake internet girlfriend site connects you to perfect girl
If you're a single guy and you've been trying to find love, but you're not having luck, you can now rent a girlfriend online. Fakeinternetgirlfriend.com is a website that allows you ...
Is Ted Cruz too outspoken
He is only a freshman but Republican Senator Ted Cruz is already getting a reputation for being outspoken. Even some members of his own party have asked him to tone it down a bit. Most recently he ...
Drug overdose deaths only getting worse
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, drug overdose deaths have only gotten worse. Deaths have risen for the 11th straight year. In 2010, there were 38,329 drug overdose ...
Single-use bag ban goes into effect March 1
The days are numbered for single-use bags in Austin. On March 1, the city will begin enforcing an ordinance banning those bags at retailers. "What that means for shoppers specifically is it ...
Nestande jury to continue deliberations on Thursday
Jurors have now gone home for the night and will continue deliberation Thursday morning, in the trial of former legislative aid Gabrielle Nestande. Nestande is on trial for the hit-and-run death of ...
AISD gathering input on new high school
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Due to the influx of people moving into South Austin, the Austin Independent School District is planning on building a new high school to accommodate the growth. On Wednesday night, ...
Committee to investigate UT board of regents
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) House and Senate leaders on Wednesday agreed to create a special committee to investigate the University of Texas System board of regents, as a key senator filed a bill seeking ...
Leander firefighters push for civil service
Leander, TX (KXAN) - Leander's Professional Firefighters Association says now is the time tobring in civil service model to the growing Williamson County city. They say it would formalize the ...
After pole fire 671 without power in Round Rock
A power pole fire has left 671 customers in Round Rock without power Wednesday night, according to Oncor.The fire, which initially cut the power to 4,464 customers, was reported at about 5:30 p.m. ...
In unusual move regent obtains vast file of open records materials from UT
The University of Texas has supplied more than 40 boxes of records to a member of its governing board who demanded to see all of the materials released in response to public information requests for ...
Legal aid scrambles again for state funding
Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht said Wednesday that money allocated for 2014-15 legal aid programs will meet 20 percent of the estimated ...
LCRA board members deadlock on Alcoa deal negotiations
A divided Lower Colorado River Authority board voted Wednesday to continue purchase negotiations for land and water rights belonging to a smelting company in Milam County.By an 1o-4 margin, board ...
Protestors rally for education at Capitol
A big education rally is set to take place this weekend at the state Capitol. Wednesday morning organizers held a pre-rally - rally in front of the south gates at 11th St. and Congress. The ...
Driving for cash could mean stiff penalties
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The City of Austin's Transportation Department is laying down some rules when it comes to how you get around town. A new ordinance going before the city council proposes that ...
Austin considered for 2024 Olympics
AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) - The U.S. Olympic Committee included Austin on its list of 35 cities to potentially host the 2024 Summer Games. The committee sent letters to the mayors of 35 cities on Tuesday to ...
Business Digest Dell sues over price fixing allegations
Dell sues over price fixing allegations Dell Inc. filed a lawsuit in federal court in Austin this week claiming it was hurt by price fixing for a computer component that it rarely uses anymore.Dell ...
Lawmaker Tax credit needed to boost state?s RD investments
Despite Texas' reputation for having a good business climate, the state's companies are lagging on what they spend on research and development.At a Capitol news conference on Wednesday, ...
Police Hatchet pistol used in four January robberies
Police have arrested a man and woman who they say robbed at least four people using a hand gun and a hatchet in East and Southeast Austin last month, according to an arrest affidavit.Police are ...
Cirrus Logic poised to expand downtown campus
Having moved into its new headquarters at Sixth and West streets just last summer, Cirrus Logic Inc. is moving forward with plans to expand its downtown Austin footprint.The Austin-based computer ...
State Rep. Mark Strama won?t seek re-election mulling mayoral bid
State Representative Mark Strama has two big announcements. He will not seek another term in the Texas House and he is considering running for mayor. Reps with Strama's office confirm he is ...
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