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Corpus Christi Baby Left in Truck, Dies

Fri, May 24 2013, 08:21 PM CDT

A Corpus Christi child died Friday after being left in a truck for hours.

Witnesses outside a home on Bonner Drive told KZTV, our CBS affiliate in Corpus Christi, a man asked to move his truck found a child left in the hot vehicle Friday afternoon.

Paramedics reportedly rushed the child to the hospital, but was later pronounced dead. ...

Austin Weather Forecast

Fri, May 24 2013, 06:25 AM CDT

Flash Flood Warning continues ‘til 6:30 – some areas from the LCRA gauges have picked up between 1-3” in the Austin Area. We could get another 1” as the storms drift northward along and west of I-35.

Rain!
The Austin area points west through the Hill Country could pick up enough rain for some flooding in some low spots as a lot of moisture-rich air combined with a lingering disturbance trigger showers and t-storms. ...

You Could Be Liable For Serving Guests Alcohol

Fri, May 24 2013, 07:05 PM CDT

The holiday weekend has arrived and Central Texans are ready to let loose.

"Definitely some drinking, catching up with old friends, definitely some barbequing," says Ryan Meegan, Austin resident.

But a house party could spell trouble for gracious hosts. ...

New San Marcos Parks Rules You Need To Know

Fri, May 24 2013, 07:05 PM CDT

New rules for San Marcos parks that took effect in January could surprise people as the temperature warms up and they start to take advantage of water recreation opportunities.

While tubers, kayakers and people on canoes may bring alcoholic beverages on the San Marcos River itself, public display and consumption of alcohol is banned in city parks, similar to rules for university, county and state parks. ...

Heat Greys Out Austin's Crosswalks

Fri, May 24 2013, 07:04 PM CDT

Last year was the deadliest year on Austin roads. The city saw a record number of traffic fatalities including pedestrians and cyclists killed on our streets. And this summer, the heat will create another problem in our crosswalks

Zip through a major intersection and this is what you're likely to miss. ...

South Congress Food Trailers Leaving

Fri, May 24 2013, 05:47 PM CDT

It's the end of an era for an Austin landmark. This weekend marks the last time all of the trucks will be up and running at the South Congress Food Trailer Park at S. Congress and Monroe.

The food trailers are being forced to move because a hotel will be built on the site. ...

Round Rock Police Need Help Finding Car Burglary Suspects

Fri, May 24 2013, 05:47 PM CDT

Police say a recent burglary outside a day care in Round Rock is one of the worst cases they've seen. Now, they're asking for your help finding the suspects.

Police say leaving your purse and other valuables in your car is an invitation for criminals, no matter where you are. ...

No Fatalities In I-5 Bridge Collapses In NW Wash

Fri, May 24 2013, 06:06 AM CDT

(AP) -- Officials in Washington state say three people have been taken to the hospital after a bridge north of Seattle collapsed Thursday, dumping their vehicles into the water.

Authorities say they believe no one was killed, but a dive team is continuing to search the waters of the Skagit River. ...

Police Ticketing Austin's Homeless

Thu, May 23 2013, 11:43 PM CDT

New numbers show the amount of homeless in Austin ticketed so far in the 2013 fiscal year is already more than 2011 and 2012.

According to a report provided by the Downtown Austin Community Court cases filed against homeless for the fiscal year of 2013 totals 3,697. ...

Park Problem Gets Police Attention in WilCo

Thu, May 23 2013, 11:10 PM CDT

Some kids on scooters claim they're being targeted by skateboarders. The two sides are literally colliding at the Brushy Creek Skate Park.

Peter Trierweiler has been riding the rails for over a decade. He considers himself a pretty safe skater. ...

Crime Trend Hits Round Rock

Thu, May 23 2013, 10:45 PM CDT

It's not something that happens only when it's dark and no one's around. Car burglaries are happening in Round Rock and the latest case happened on Forest Creek Drive. The targets are parents, grandparents and caregivers making one last stop to pick up their kids. ...

Seven Years Later Downtown Library Breaks Ground

Thu, May 23 2013, 10:45 PM CDT

You voted for it now your bond money will be spent on a new central library in downtown Austin.

City Council approved the prime location right off of Cesar Chavez near the Old Seaholm power plant Thursday.

The decision comes seven years after the bond war approved. ...

Report: Austin is 11th Largest U.S. City

Thu, May 23 2013, 07:01 PM CDT

Austin's population is exploding. New numbers released today by the U. S. Census Bureau show Austin now ranks as the 11th largest city in the country.

Austin jumped Indianapolis, Indiana and Jacksonville, Florida with a population that now stands at 842,592. ...

Boy Scouts Approve Plan To Accept Openly Gay Boys

Thu, May 23 2013, 07:01 PM CDT

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas, more than 60 percent supported the proposal. ...

Lawmakers Take Heed Of Texas' Changing Demographics

Thu, May 23 2013, 07:00 PM CDT

During the 83rd legislative session we've heard a lot of debate and discussion dealing with immigration and border security in Texas -- but there's been little action taken, and we wanted to know why.

In the 2011 legislative session there were over 80 immigration bills filed, but only about a dozen this year, with most having no legs to stand on. ...

Bastrop Animal Service Stretched Thin

Thu, May 23 2013, 07:00 PM CDT

In Bastrop County neighbors are upset with Animal Services. They say unleashed dogs are running around communities biting people and eating livestock -- and the county isn't doing enough to stop it.

We found out budget cuts has Bastrop Animal Services stretched thin. ...

Pay Raise Proposed For Georgetown ISD Teachers

Thu, May 23 2013, 05:39 PM CDT

For the first time years, teachers within the Georgetown Independent School District may be getting a raise.

The school board had their first reading of the budget on Monday.

If it's approved, teachers within Georgetown ISD will be getting their first pay raise in three years. ...

Teen Drowns In Inks Lake

Thu, May 23 2013, 05:40 PM CDT

An official with Texas Parks and Wildlife says a teenager drowned in Inks Lake Thursday.

Mike Cox says 18-year-old Johnny Mosley of Kingsland was with a church group picnicking at a park at the lake when he and a friend went into the water at around 11 a. ...

Gadget Guy: 3-D Printing Saves Infant's Life

Thu, May 23 2013, 05:42 PM CDT

So called 3-D printers are just starting to catch on in plastics manufacturing. But a Michigan baby is alive today thanks to a tiny item printed in 3-D just for him.

At just six weeks old little Kaiba Gionfrido stopped breathing, turned blue and collapsed during a family outing. ...

New DPS Plane Named For Slain Texas Ranger Doherty

Thu, May 23 2013, 05:42 PM CDT

The newest airplane being used by the Department of Public Safety carries the name of a Texas Ranger slain in the line of duty 35 years ago.

DPS on Thursday commissioned the high-tech Pilatus PC-12 NG at a ceremony in Austin. ...