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Jun
Travis County discusses Public Integrity Unit funding; Lehmberg calls Perry cuts ‘partisan,’ ‘misguided’
Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg made her first public comments on Tuesday about Gov. Rick Perry’s move Friday to cut about $3.7 million in annual funding to her office. “It feels partisan and it’s misguided, as far as I’m concerned,” Lehmberg said in a brief interview with reportersArticle source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/travis-county-discusses-public-integrity-unit-fund/nYNzM/
Jun
Seton moving ahead on costlier teaching hospital
With approval from its parent to invest in a new teaching hospital, the Seton Healthcare Family is now planning a costlier, $295 million facility with the money coming from Seton revenues, fundraising and other sources. Seton had planned to build and own a $250 million teaching hospital, but “we went backArticle source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/seton-moving-ahead-on-costlier-teaching-hospital/nYNtd/
Jun
House Redistricting Committee passes trio of maps
State Rep. Drew Darby got the numbers right Tuesday. A day after an embarrassing miscount that led to the failure to pass a House bill outlining boundaries for Texas House districts, the chamber’s Redistricting Committee chairman was able to take a legislative mulligan of sorts. State Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, putArticle source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/house-redistricting-committee-passes-trio-of-maps/nYNrx/
Jun
In the News: Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:39:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/in-the-news%3A-cedar-park-chamber-of-commerce/
Jun
In the News: Rock Chiropractic
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:36:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/in-the-news%3A-rock-chiropractic_1/
Jun
In the News: Alamo Drafthouse
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:30:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/in-the-news%3A-alamo-drafthouse/
Jun
Closings: Boost Mobile
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:24:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/closings%3A-boost-mobile/
Jun
Under Construction: Wal-Mart
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:22:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/under-construction%3A-wal-mart/
Jun
Under Construction: Cosco
June 18, 2013 2013-06-18T16:16:00 Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/cedar-park–leander-impacts/under-construction%3A-cosco/
Jun
Commissioners discuss granting money to DA’s Office
TRAVIS COUNTY — Travis County commissioners are considering whether to help fund the Travis County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit. The item was originally set to be discussed privately in executive session Tuesday. However, Judge Sam Biscoe says in the interest of transparency and under advisement of the county attorney, the commissionersArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/UPDATE-Commissioners-will-discuss-in-OPEN-court-whether-to-grant-funding-to-DAs-Office–211975341.html
Jun
Judge sets Fort Hood suspect trial for July 9
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Jury selection will start July 9 in the murder trial of the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage. The judge set the date after rejecting Maj. Nidal Hasan’s request for a three-month trial delay. Col. Tara Osborn, the judge, says testimony willArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Judge-to-rule-on-Fort-Hood-suspects-delay-request-211966291.html
Jun
Boy bitten by shark now good at Houston hospital
HOUSTON (AP) — A 15-year-old boy recovering after a shark bit two of his limbs at a Southeast Texas beach has been upgraded to good condition. Officials at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston on Tuesday provided an update on Garrett Sebesta. Authorities say the youth on Monday afternoon was in waist-deepArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Boy-bitten-by-shark-now-good-at-Houston-hospital-212023821.html
Jun
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, a major breakthrough as the U.S.-led coalition formally handed over control of theArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/US-Taliban-to-start-talks-on-ending-Afghan-war–212021181.html
Jun
Healthiest cities in America
As ranked by NerdWallet.com, the 15 healthiest cities in America were determined by resident fitness, environmental factors, rates of disease, percentage of residents who have health insurance, number of physicians per 100,000 residents and air quality. Click through the photos to see who made theArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Healthiest-cities-in-America-212016311.html
Jun
Man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California grand jury has indicted a Florida man on charges he strangled his ex-wife and tossed her off a cruise ship in Italy. The Orange County Register says 55-year-old Lonnie Kocontes, of Safety Harbor, Fla., didn’t enterArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/212015961.html
Jun
Lehmberg: Veto Doesn’t Take Away Ethics Responsibility
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 05:43 PM CDT Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg is calling Governor Rick Perry’s funding cuts to her office “partisan” and “misguided.” On Tuesday, Lehmberg made her first public comments about the line-item veto that cuts funding to the Public Integrity Unit after appearingArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/lehmberg-veto-doesnt-take-away-ethics-responsibility-9302.shtml?wap=0
Jun
New Plans For Austin’s Medical School Unveiled
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 04:14 PM CDT An area near Red River and 15th streets will be transformed starting next year. It will be the location of Austin’s first research intensive medical school and teaching hospital. Seton Healthcare said it will raise an additional $45 million for the facility,Article source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/new-plans-austins-medical-school-unveiled-9300.shtml?wap=0
Jun
Judge Sets Fort Hood Suspect Trial For July 9
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 03:47 PM CDT Jury selection will start July 9 in the murder trial of the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage. The judge set the date after rejecting Maj. Nidal Hasan’s request for a three-month trial delay. Col. Tara Osborn, theArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/judge-sets-fort-hood-suspect-trial-july-9-9299.shtml?wap=0
Jun
After West Blast, Nursing Home Deaths Higher Than Usual
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 01:06 PM CDT While the fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West destroyed much of the nursing home next to it, almost all of its residents survived that first night. But two months after the blast, 14 of the residents have died. West Rest Haven’sArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/after-west-blast-nursing-home-deaths-higher-than-usual-9298.shtml?wap=0
Jun
Rundberg Lane crash injures 4, hampers traffic
Four people were injured in an overnight crash near the Interstate 35 service road that also damaged a traffic light, officials said Tuesday. The crash happened around 2:48 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of northbound Interstate 35 service road and Rundberg Lane, an official said. One vehicle struck another vehicle, which thenArticle source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/rundberg-lane-crash-injures-4-hampers-traffic/nYNf3/
Jun
Official: Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash
Update 8:22 a.m.: A 59-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash in North Central Austin early Tuesday, police said. The rider, whose identity has not been released, crashed into a Honda Accord on Guadalupe Street near 39th Street shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday, police said. The man was taken to University Medical CenterArticle source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/official-one-injured-in-morning-motorcycle-crash/nYNfR/
Jun
Storms move out of Austin area; hot day ahead
Update 9:40 a.m.: A storm system that brought much-needed rain to parts of Central Texas has moved out of the Austin area. More than a half-inch of rain was reported in parts of the Austin area, while the highest totals were in the Hill Country, according to reports from the
Jun
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government’s sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange, in a forceful defense of spy operations that was echoed by the leaders of the House IntelligenceArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/NSA-director-says-plot-against-Wall-Street-foiled-211983251.html
Jun
Baker’s graduation cake mix-up ends in purr-fect mistake
When Laura Gambrel, 22, of Zionsville, Ind., graduated from Indiana University in May, she wanted to keep the celebration pretty low key. She didn’t walk at the ceremony, nor did she have a party because she planned to go right back to the university this coming fall for grad school. ItArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Bakers-graduation-cake-mix-up-ends-in-purr-fect-mistake-211981381.html
Jun
"Tweet" added to dictionary as verb
The Oxford English Dictionary is acknowledging that tweeting isn’t just for the birds. In its latest update, the dictionary revamped the entry for “tweet” to include its social networking usage. It now includes the definition as a verb and reads, “To make a posting on the social networking service Twitter.” A new wordArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Tweet-added-to-dictionary-211973711.html
Jun
Teens rescued from cliff
A DANGEROUS CLIFF RESCUE IN CALIFORNIA… ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA. TWO TEENS WERE STRANDED ON A NARROW LEDGE, SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET UP. Previous article Judge to rule on Fort HoodArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/Teens-rescued-from-cliff-211973661.html
Jun
Peek inside this $2 million mansion
This Matthews, North Carolina mansion is on the market for $2,099,000. Previous article Report: Too many teachers, too little quality Article source: http://www.kvue.com/news/2-million-North-Carolina-mansion-211971641.html
Jun
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. Under details of the plans obtained by The Associated Press, women could start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 andArticle source: http://www.kvue.com/news/211971811.html
Jun
Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man Dead
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 08:42 AM CDTA motorcycle accident leaves one person dead in Central Austin. Police say the accident happened at the 3900 block of Guadalupe near 38th street around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Police say the motorcycle was traveling north on Guadalupe when aArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/motorcycle-accident-leaves-man-dead-9291.shtml?wap=0
Jun
House Committee Takes Up Tough Immigration Bill
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 06:49 AM CDT(AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on its first immigration bill this year, a tough enforcement measure giving state and local officials new powers to act against people here illegally. Democrats and immigrantArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/house-committee-takes-up-tough-immigration-bill-9290.shtml?wap=0
Jun
Military Plans Would Put Women In Most Combat Jobs
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 06:49 AM CDT(AP) — Military leaders will roll out their plans Tuesday to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. Under details of theArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/military-plans-would-put-women-most-combat-jobs-9289.shtml?wap=0
Jun
One Arrested, Four Injured After Taxi, SUV Collide
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 05:56 AM CDTNew this morning, one person is in handcuffs and four people are sent to the hospital after an accident between a taxi and an SUV. It happened around 3 am at the intersection of the I-35 northbound frontage road andArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-one-arrested-four-injured-after-taxi-suv-collide-9288.shtml?wap=0
Jun
Senate Set For Votes On Transportation, Abortion
text size Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013, 05:18 AM CDT (AP) — The Texas Senate returns to Austin for scheduled votes on new transportation funding and abortion restrictions. The transportation bill requires a constitutional amendment to use some oil and gas severance taxes to pay for road and bridgeArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/senate-set-votes-transportation-abortion-9287.shtml?wap=0
Jun
Lawmakers want way for residents to check if they live near fertalizer plant
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Jun
Seven member Electric Utility Commission down to four
Article source: http://www.newsradioklbj.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1986681
Jun
South Austin condo project put on hold after neighbors complain they’re too close to other properties
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Jun
Child advocates angry about failed proposal to place camera’s in special ed classrooms
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Austin lawmaker upset over Governor’s decision to nix Medicaid expansion
Article source: http://www.newsradioklbj.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1986670
Jun
Don Allen Moore (1951-2013)
Don Allen Moore (1951-2013) Posted by David White on Jun 18th, 2013 and filed under Obits. Article source: http://haysfreepress.com/2013/06/18/don-allen-moore-1951-2013/
Jun
Expansions: The Lezam Agency
www.nationwide.com, www.lezaminsurance.com. Article source: http://impactnews.com/blogs/southwest-austin-impacts/expansions%3A-the-lezam-agency/
Jun
$13 Million To Replace "New" Computers
text size Updated: Monday, June 17 2013, 11:21 PM CDTIn the past three years the Texas Department of Transportation has spent nearly $10 million on new computers. Now it’s spending nearly $13 million to replace them. According to internal documents KEYE obtained the agency admits some of the onesArticle source: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/13-million-replace-new-computers-9286.shtml?wap=0
Jun
725 to lose jobs after bank aquisition
Article source: http://www.newsradioklbj.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1986668
Jun
A proposal for election maps passes out of the house
Article source: http://www.newsradioklbj.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1986666
Jun
Three churches drop Boy Scouts over decision on gays
Hi, (not you?) | Member Center | Sign Out Sign In | Register Article source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/three-churches-drop-boy-scouts-over-decision-on-ga/nYNSD/
Jun
Gunman, victim identified in fatal shooting in Round Rock
Sarai Valdez and her boyfriend, Jonathan DeMarco, hugged Valdez’s father on Sunday and wished him a happy Father’s Day, a relative said. A few hours later DeMarco shot Valdez, 23, to death in the driveway of the Round Rock duplex where she had just moved in with a friend. Article source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/gunman-victim-identified-in-fatal-shooting-in-roun/nYNRf/
Jun
Community News: 2 lanes of northbound I-35 access road to close near Riverside Drive
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Jun
THE BLOTTER: Lake Pflugerville evacuated after contamination scare; Mustang Ridge officer disciplined in shooting
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