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Technology commercialization degree program started

The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business is adding the Master of Science in Technology Commercialization Program (MSTC) to its graduate degree offerings, Tom Gilligan, dean of the McCombs School, has announced. “Bringing the MSTC program to McCombs further concentrates our focus on entrepreneurship and innovation,” Gilligan said. The MSTC program accelerates technology commercialization

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Commissioners pass tax rebate for proposed solar farm

Travis County commissioners voted to go ahead with tax rebates for RRE Austin Solar. The company has purchased about 600 acres east of Pflugerville for a solar farm.

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Young musicians try out for Austin Youth Orchestra

Try-outs were held at Austin High School for the five orchestra programs of AYO. The programs are for students ages 5 and up.

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Third Annual Celebration of Children in Nature 2010 Awards Dinner Slated for September 30, 2010

Austin Children in Nature Collaborative Gathering Features Carter Smith of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as Keynote Speaker; Evan Smith as Master of Ceremonies At the end of the month, the Austin chapter of the Children in Nature Collaborative will host its third annual Celebration awards dinner, and recognition of all those in the community focused on getting our local children out into …

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Labor Day Signals Campaign Season Underway

Labor Day is considered the kickoff of the fall political season. KERA’s BJ Austin says local Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for the sprint to election day November 2nd.

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Elderly man killed in wreck

According to Austin police, an SUV tried to turn north onto Thornberry and was hit by a car. Witnesses say the car ran a red light.

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APD: Double Homicide in West Austin

Austin Police are working a possible double homicide in West Austin that happened on McNeil near 2222 on Sunday night.

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APD: Murder Suicide in West Austin

Austin Police are investigating a possible murder suicide in West Austin that happened on McNeil near 2222 on Sunday night.

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Free yoga classes offered across Austin Monday

People across Austin are limbering up for a free day of yoga.

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Austin’s Southwest Family YMCA gets $5.5 million upgrade

After eight months of construction, the first phase of the renovations at the Southwest Family YMCA in Austin is complete. The improvements to the building include the addition of a pool, gymnasium and expanded fitness and cardio areas.

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