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How not to make a pig of yourself on Thanksgiving
The Austin American-Statesman
Nothing like reading a press release from the American Council on Exercise to squelch the appetite. Here I am, a plate of turkey and trimmings (it’s the annual Thanksgiving celebration at the newspaper today) in front of me, reading... MORE...
Highland Park outlasts Lake Travis in five games
The Austin American-Statesman
Lake Travis (37-10) pushed Highland Park to the brink of elimination Thursday night at Strahan Coliseum, but fell 17-15 in the fifth game of the state semifinal match. Highland Park won the opening game 25-20, but Lake Travis bounced back... MORE...
The Austin American-Statesman
By Tony Plohetski Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez has sent a letter, also signed by Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Randi Shade, to firefighters, urging them to sign a proposed labor contract between the city and fire union.... MORE...
Killeen Police charge man with October death
The Austin American-Statesman
Killeen Police have arrested a man in connection with an October death. Police have charged John Anthony Valdez with murder. He was being held in the Killeen City Jail tonight with bail set at $1 million. Valdez is accused... MORE...
Woman dies in Bastrop shooting
The Austin American-Statesman
A woman died this afternoon after she was shot in Bastrop, police there said. About 3:10 p.m., police responded to a shooting at a home in the 400 block of Juniper Street, police spokesperson Michal Hubbard. Police found the woman,... MORE...
Round Rock police seek teacher's aide
The Austin American-Statesman
Police on Thursday were looking for Noah Raeontwanae Byrd, 25, an instructional assistant at Stony Point High School, to question him about allegations that he had an improper relationship with a female student at the school. Round Rock police spokesman... MORE...
Neighborhood Habitat Challenge winners announced
The Austin American-Statesman
City officials today announced the winners of the Neighborhood Habitat Challenge. The first place winner is the Jester Estates Homeowners Association; second place goes to the Allandale Neighborhood Association; and third place goes to the Highland Park West MORE...
More cell phone gear found on death row
The Austin American-Statesman
Another cell phone charger and SIM card that allows a cell phone to make calls were found on Texas’ death row this afternoon, the latest discoveries after weeks of similar finds. Michelle Lyons, spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Criminal... MORE...
Zilker Tree to be lit for maintenance Friday morning
The Austin American-Statesman
Eager holiday revelers, hold the hot chocolate and blankets. The Zilker Tree will be lit Friday morning, but only for a few hours so Austin Energy crew can replace burned out lights. The 150-foot tall tree will be lit from... MORE...
Ags relatively healthy for Texas
The Austin American-Statesman
The Aggies should be pretty decent shape for the Thanksgiving date with Texas. Mike Sherman said running back Jorvorskie Lane bruised some ribs in the Baylor game but should be OK. Free safety Trent Hunter missed the Baylor game after... MORE...
