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Austin Waterways Closed Due to Flood

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Flooding has forced the closure of all Austin waterways at the risk of being arrested.

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Austin Waterways Closed Due to Flood

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Austin officials warn of 2 potential wastewater spills

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Flooding and lightning have affected two Austin Water lift stations, potentially causing two separate wastewater spills.

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MetroRail service to resume Thursday

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

MetroRail service was cancelled Wednesday, because of water and debris on the tracks.

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MetroRail service to resume Thursday

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Flood sweeps through Belton streets, homes

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

The City of Belton was under a local state of emergency Wednesday, after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the city.

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Man survives rushing water by clinging to tree

By admin | Published: September 9, 2010

One man in Williamson County clung to a tree, and his life, after rushing waters swept away his vehicle early Wednesday morning.

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Man survives rushing water by clinging to tree

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4-foot waves, whitecaps rage over Barton Springs Pool

By Rick | Published: September 8, 2010

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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4-foot waves, whitecaps rage over Barton Springs Pool

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APD looking for suspect in Wednesday bank robbery

By admin | Published: September 8, 2010

The Austin Police Department says the suspect entered the American Bank of Commerce on the 8800 block of Spicewood Springs Road Wednesday and demanded cash. The suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

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APD looking for suspect in Wednesday bank robbery