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4-foot waves, whitecaps rage over Barton Springs Pool

Anybody who has ever been to Barton Springs Pool probably wouldn’t have recognized it Wednesday thanks to heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine. Scientists say the flooding from Hermine may change Austin’s landscape for years to come.

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Man Jumps into Lady Bird Lake, Arrested

Austin Police have arrested a man who decided to jump into Lady Bird Lake Wednesday afternoon.

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KUT names Cactus Cafe manager

KUT has named recording industry veteran Matthew Munoz manager of the Cactus Cafe. He will start on Sept

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Law School to award first $50,000 Massey Prize

The School of Law at The University of Texas at Austin has begun accepting applications and nominations for its inaugural $50,000 Massey Prize for Research in Law, Innovation and Capital Markets. The winner will be announced at a major academic conference in fall 2011 in Austin, Texas

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Emergency Managers Ready for Possible Flooding

GRAYSON CO., TX — Emergency Managers across Texoma are keeping a close eye on the latest forecast and conditions.  Heavy rains could cause widespread flooding across Texoma through Tuesday night and Wednesday.

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White, Perry disagree on revenue estimate timing

White said Tuesday that a public company’s chief executive should provide revenue and expense estimates each fiscal year.

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Surrendered animals in hoarding case up for adoption

More than a week after nearly three dozen cats and dogs were surrendered by a Central Texas couple, the animal control in the City of Killeen is still dealing with the effects.

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Jeffs fights extradition to Texas

Tuesday, Jeffs appeared in a suburban Salt Lake City courtroom. He refused to sign a waiver that would have allowed authorities to transfer him to Texas to face criminal charges

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Fitch Releases Report on Longview Independent School District, TX 2010 GO Bonds

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has published a report on Longview Independent School District, TX’ 2010 general obligation (GO) bonds. The report is available at ‘www.fitchratings.com’.

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Collectors in town searching for vintage instruments

Check your closet, attic or basement for a guitar; it could make you some money.

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