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President Obama Focuses On Security Issues Today

Thu, May 23 2013, 12:27 PM CDT

Under some new guidance on the use of drones by the U.S. government, the military has control of drone strikes outside of Pakistan and Yemen.

It's a policy that reflects what is already common practice, according to a pair of U.S. officials who've been briefed on the proposed changes. ...

Austin Police Searching For Possible Armed Suspect

Thu, May 23 2013, 12:11 PM CDT

A middle school in Central Austin was locked down Thursday after a suspicious person -- with a possible armed accomplice -- was seen running from a nearby bank.

According to an Austin Independent School District spokesperson, Webb Middle School, located at 601 East Saint Johns Avenue just west of I-35 and south of Hwy 183, was locked down at around 11 a. ...

Texas Has 8 Of Top 15 Fastest-Growing Cities In US

Thu, May 23 2013, 11:26 AM CDT

New estimates show Texas has eight of the nation's 15 fastest-growing cities.

Estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show San Marcos in Central Texas led the way with a nearly 5 percent population boom between July 2011 and July 2012. ...

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

Thu, May 23 2013, 10:35 AM 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. ...

Dogs Rescued In Northwest Travis County House Fire

Thu, May 23 2013, 09:52 AM CDT

Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Northwest Travis County Thursday morning.

It happened at around 9 a.m. at the 23500 block of Fulkes Lane.

Travis County Fire Assistant Chief Ben McCalister says that when crews arrived they found flames shooting out of the home. ...

10 Car Accident On IH-35

Thu, May 23 2013, 08:24 AM CDT

The Austin Police Department responded to a ten car pile-up on Northbound I-35 near Riverside Dr. just before 6:30am this morning.

Austin Travis County EMS says 13 patients were evaluated and 1 person was transported.

Two lanes, of I-35 NB were shut down for an hour and a half, forcing traffic to merge into one lane - causing major delays. ...

UK Emergency Committee Meets After Attack

Thu, May 23 2013, 05:20 AM CDT

The British government's emergency committee is going to meet after two attackers butchered a man in a brutal daylight attack in London amid fears that terrorism has returned to the capital.

Prime Minister David Cameron says there are strong indications it was an act of terrorism and his top advisers will be examining the potential security implications Thursday. ...

More HALO Cameras Possible For Austin

Thu, May 23 2013, 04:47 AM CDT

They act as another set of eyes over some of Austin's biggest crime hotspots: High Activity Location Observation (HALO) cameras. On Thursday morning, city leaders could give the OK for more of them to be installed.

Since July 2011, people heading downtown have been watched not just by police on the street corners, but also HALO cameras, which are designed to cut crime in "hot spot" areas of Central Austin. ...

Austin Non-Profit Clashing With City Over Building Code

Wed, May 22 2013, 09:52 PM CDT

An Austin nonprofit on the verge of bankruptcy claims it's because of bad city policies.

The city has fined Casa de Luz, a clean eating community in South Austin, $1,000 a week since October. The managers say it's because city red tape is preventing them from being brought up to code. ...

Worst Intersections In Travis And Williamson Counties

Wed, May 22 2013, 02:50 PM CDT

Your chances of getting in a car crash are going up in Central Texas. Austin and Round Rock are seeing spikes in the number of traffic accidents at major intersections.

So, KEYE TV asked the Texas Department of Transportation for all crash data in Travis County and Williamson County in 2012. ...

Texas Lawmakers Get Treated To Expensive Celebration

Wed, May 22 2013, 09:36 PM CDT

Texas lawmakers and their staffs are racing against the clock to push their bills through. The 83rd legislative session draws to a close in just four days. But one early celebration is raising eyebrows.

A receipt has surfaced showing a $22,000 tab at a downtown restaurant. ...

Cedar Park Gun Call Leads To Break-in Arrest

Wed, May 22 2013, 09:11 PM CDT

Cedar Park police just arrested and jailed three men accused in several break-ins and burglaries. But there's one thing you are doing that could be inviting thieves right into your home.

It's something Jon Radosta says shocked him. "It's a really good neighborhood," he said. ...

Time Catching Up To State Legislature

Wed, May 22 2013, 08:22 PM CDT

Time is running out at the state legislature. With only four days remaining in the 83rd legislative session the race is on to get bills passed.

Lawmakers have yet to approve crucial items like education funding, a state budget and a statewide water plan. ...

2-Time Round Rock Bank Robber Arrested

Wed, May 22 2013, 06:49 PM CDT

Police say a wanted Round Rock bank robber who hit the same bank twice has been arrested.

Police say on April 20 and again on April 30, Jeffery Gray Wise, 49, walked into the BB&T located at 110 North I-35 and demanded money from an employee. ...

Shoplifting Increases After Austin Bag Ban

Wed, May 22 2013, 06:20 PM CDT

When Austin's bag ban first started, many businesses feared an increase in shoplifting. Two months later, we wanted to know if that happened.

We looked into thefts at three Wal-Marts throughout the city and found thefts have increased at two of the stores from March to April. ...

Burnet Using High Tech Weather Alerts

Wed, May 22 2013, 05:38 PM CDT

Communities across Central Texas use tornado sirens to warn people of emergencies, but deadly storms can strike in an instant.

The City of Burnet is doing what it can to keep its residents as safe as possible and ahead of weather danger.

The city has started using a weather alert system called "Code Red. ...

Manor Principal Headed To White House

Wed, May 22 2013, 04:34 PM CDT

The head of Manor New Technology High School is headed to the White House after President Barack Obama's visit there earlier this month.

"Having this opportunity to be a voice for so many people is pretty exciting," says Principal Steven Zipkes.

He is the only Texas educator who will join the US Secretary of Education and about 20 other leaders for an informal brainstorming session on education. ...

Fort Hood Suspect Seeks To Fire Army Attorneys

Wed, May 22 2013, 03:23 PM CDT

The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage says he wants to represent himself at his upcoming trial.

Fort Hood officials said Wednesday that Maj. Nidal Hasan is seeking to sever ties with his three Army attorneys. ...

Mexican Restaurant In College Station Source Of E. Coli Contamination

Wed, May 22 2013, 03:07 PM CDT

Texas health experts have discovered the source of an E. coli outbreak in College Station. But the father of two children involved do not like the way the news was delivered.

The Brazos County Health Department said Tuesday Coco Loco, a Mexican restaurant in College Station, was the source of the outbreak that sickened 10 people in April. ...

Texas DPS Adds Patrols For Memorial Day Weekend

Mon, May 20 2013, 01:55 PM CDT

More Texas troopers will be on patrol over the Memorial Day weekend watching for speeders, drunken drivers and travelers not wearing seat belts.

The Department of Public Safety says increased holiday patrols will begin Friday and run through the Monday holiday. ...