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Suspect in NE Austin Bank Robbery and SWAT Response Turns Self In
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:50:31 -0700
The suspect in Fridayâs Northeast Austin bank robbery and SWAT response turned himself in to authorities early Saturday without incident. Joseph A. Marc, 20, was booked into the Travis County Jail and has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. ...
Red Bulls' potential opponents for 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup unveiled
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:21:05 -0700
The Open Cup is open to any team under the U.S. Soccer umbrella, from amateur beer league teams to the very best of Major League Soccer.
Police Identify Driver Accused in Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:52:56 -0700
The identity of a man who is suspected in the hit and run accident that killed a toddler in Southeast Austin has been released. 70-year-old Phillip T. Luna is currently being held at the Travis County Jail for failure to stop and render aid and a DWI, his second. ...
OC gas prices among lowest in Texas
Mon, 07 May 2012 06:31:55 -0700
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have dropped 6 cents this week to average $3.68 per gallon, but Orange County remains one of the lowest priced areas in the state.
Crime Watch: May 10-16
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:38:00 -0700
The following is a list of those arrested on felony and driving while impaired charges from May 10-16 in Iredell County.
Power Restored In Lamar After Tornado
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:54:19 -0700
The inconvenience has ended for Lamar residents. Power was restored to the southeast Colorado town after tornadoes knocked out a substation early Friday morning.
Dewhurst, Perry Vote In Primary Election
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:57:02 -0700
The frontrunner for the Republican nomination for a vacant U.S. Senate seat voted Wednesday with the Texas governor in tow. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Gov. Rick Perry voted at the Howson Branch Public Library in West Austin. Dewhurst faces Ted Cruz, Tom Leppert, Craig James, Curt Cleaver, Ben Gambini, Lela Pittenger, Joe Agris and Glenn Addison in the May 29 primary. ...
Miguel Morin, Kidnapped As Infant, Not Ready To Meet Parents
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:25 -0700
HOUSTON -- Child welfare officials in Texas say a Houston boy found in March after being kidnapped as an infant eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents.
Austin Police Officer Hits Pedestrian
Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:30 -0700
An Austin police officer hit a woman walking downtown Tuesday. Police say the officer was taking a prisoner to the Travis County Jail at approximately 6:30 p.m. They say the officer stopped at a red light at the intersection of E. 7th Street and San Jacinto Street then pulled forward to make a turn. ...
2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule Announced for Opening Rounds
Tue, 01 May 2012 16:29:00 -0700
The Opening rounds of the 99th U.S. Open Cup begins May 15, and the full schedule was released by U.S. Soccer May 1. It's a 64-team field, the largest in the modern era. The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup adds an exiting element to the American soccer scene that more fans should be aware of.