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UT names Mack Brown's successor
The Longhorns named defensive coordinator Will Muschamp the successor to Longhorns football Coach Mack Brown, in the event that Brown decides to step down, though the university says they hope he stays for a very long time.
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Salvation Army offers new ways to give
Many local and national nonprofit organizations are in need of cash and donations this holiday season. The Salvation Army is known for its bell-ringers and red kettles, and now you can find them online.
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Army Gen. Casey addresses Ft. Hood soldiers, families
The Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey speaks about military families at Fort Hood Monday, and the son of a twice-deployed soldier knows too well what Casey is talking about.
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Canceled music fest has many asking, 'Where's the money?'
The World United Music Festival was supposed to be big hit for San Marcos. Part of the proceeds was intended for military families.
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Judge clears State Rep. Krusee of drunk driving charge
A visiting judge announces State Rep. Mike Krusee's case has been dismissed.
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Treasury issues second round of bailout payments
The U.S. Treasury issues the second round of bailout payments to 21 banks, the Bush administration considers preserving half the $700 billion bailout money for an Obama administration, and the chances that automakers will get their own bailout package are diminishing.
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Police looking for suspect in IBC Bank robbery
A man robs a IBC Bank in Austin Monday afternoon, leaving the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Goodwill hosts job fair for holiday help
If you're looking for a job this holiday season, Goodwill will be hiring on-the-spot Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in South Austin.
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Remains of Texan missing in Korean War found
Cpl. Librado Luna, of Taylor, went missing in a 1950 Korean War battle. His remains have been found and -- 58 years later -- will be returned to his family.
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Police identify woman found in Lady Bird Lake Friday
Austin police have identified the woman found in Lady Bird Lake Friday.
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Austin homeless shelter needs blankets
The weather is getting chilly and the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless says there's a shortage of blankets for those in need.
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AP: Texas House spends $140,000 to renovate members lounge
State officials have ordered at least $140,000 in renovations to the members-only lounge in the Texas House.
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Vice president, former AG, state senator indicted
A South Texas grand jury has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal detention centers.
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White supremacist indicted in attack on cellmate
A federal grand jury in Texas has indicted a white supremacist on hate crime charges related to an alleged prison attack on the man's Jewish cellmate.
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Transit leaders seek help from Congress
General managers and leaders from transit groups in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, St. Louis, Chicago and Boston were among those who gathered in Washington.
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