Provides the latest RSS feeds for Austin News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Austin Globe.com http://www.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/10/id/3772e08ad12afe08/ en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:38:07 -0400 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:38:07 -0400 30 Several Central Texas communities are grappling with water shortages during this already long, hot summer. Within the last few weeks, Mart, Valley Mills, Bruceville-Eddy, Riesel and Temple have annou... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859274/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:06:10 -0400 Waco Tribune-Herald http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859274/ ARLINGTON -- Tommy Hunter said it was a family decision not to sign with the then-Devil Rays, who drafted him in the 18th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859750/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:34:20 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859750/ ARLINGTON -- Josh Hamilton was the designated hitter for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, his third game with RedHawks. He went 0-for-5 at the plate. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859752/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:34:19 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859752/ ARLINGTON -- Derek Holland worked on his pickoff move with first-base coach Gary Pettis on Monday. He insists it wasn't with Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton in mind. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859751/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:34:18 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859751/ Roddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday'sfinal. The American lost to Federer in the 2004 and '05 finals, aswell as the '03 semifinals. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859753/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:13:46 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859753/ ROUND ROCK -- Nearly two years to the day since he tossed the first perfect game in The Dell Diamond's history, Manny Parra was up to his old tricks Friday. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859754/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:13:43 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859754/ CLEVELAND -- Six days after giving up a stoppage-time goal and settling for one point in a 2-2 draw against the Cleveland City Stars (2-10-4, 10 points), the Austin Aztex (3-6-6, 15 points) scored ear... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859755/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:13:42 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859755/ Results of the Cash 5 drawing Friday night:Winning numbers drawn: 6-19-28-31-36.Number matching five of five: 1. Prize: $26,357Winning ticket purchased in: http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859756/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:59:12 -0400 Examiner http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25859756/ ARLINGTON -- Rangers team president Nolan Ryan said on Friday that the club will not be restricted because of owner Tom Hicks' financial troubles. This comes one day after it was reported that Major L... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25858109/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:10:54 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25858109/ Austin's former bishop, now Archbishop Gregory Aymond has had a very busy couple of months, as he was recently in Rome to head the New Orleans Archdiocese. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856345/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:25 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856345/ Anti-Defamation League says "white supremacists and anti-Semites are planning to exploit Tea Parties to disseminate their hateful views and recruit a larger following." To read that article click the ... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856348/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:23 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856348/ "They get very scared by all the cracks and pops of fireworks, and not just the big ones downtown, but especially all the little ones, the firecrackers and the bottle rockets that go off around the ho... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856347/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:15 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856347/ "Clearly to get something done we have to work with our federal government and other states to make sure that Texans aren't left behind because of the lack of leadership in this state," Rep. Garnet Co... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856330/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:11 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856330/ Austin Police and Fire Departments are teaming up to enforce the fireworks ban this weekend, saying the last few days of rain have done little to ease the dry conditions. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856343/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:29 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856343/ Sometimes the best way to beat the heat is to just jump in the river, but when the temperatures get this high, EMS Commander Scott Robinson says that might not be enough to avoid heat-related problems... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856342/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:32 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856342/ A portion of Riverside Drive between Lamar Boulevard and South 1st Street in front of the Long Center and along Auditorium Shores will completely shut down at 10 a.m. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856327/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:13 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856327/ Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system will be available in October, and the company officials say the system will give more functionality through form. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856331/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:05 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856331/ Although the very term "brain tumor" is scary to most, the American Cancer Society reports deaths caused by malignant brain tumors decreased by over 14 percent between 1991 and 2004. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856332/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:03 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25856332/ Her spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but Palin said in her public announcement she wanted to work outside public office, she didn't want to waste public dollars, and she wanted t... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25854139/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:19:21 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25854139/ The cleric said some of the Iranians who worked at the British Embassy in Tehran, and who've been detained in the aftermath of post-election protests there, will be put on trial. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25854140/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:19:18 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25854140/ "The White Party is probably the most different type gala you'll see," White Party Co-Chair Joe Ross said. "The focus was to do something of the White Party based out of the Hamptons, they have a beau... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851873/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:10 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851873/ The Senior Retreat program is available every Friday at three area YMCA's. Participants pay a small fee for each session and YMCA membership is not required. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851880/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:02 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851880/ "Then everybody will leave from there to come to Old Settlers' Park," McGraw said. "It's a full day of activities, from washer contests to the cardboard boat regatta, but it all ends with the firework... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851881/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:06 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851881/ The low water line also exposed lots of hazards on the lake. Boaters are urged to be cautious. The Lower Colorado River Authority said it has done its best to mark all the hazards with buoys, but it c... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851876/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:08 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851876/ Hospitality industry worker Debbie Trainor, who's a member of a support group in Beverly, Mass., said she sees God as a partner when preparing for a job interview. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851879/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:56:52 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851879/ The Bastrop County Sheriff's Department, with the assistance of the State Fire Marshal's Office, is investigating and will release more details as they become available. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25849726/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:17:54 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25849726/ Becky's Hope Horse Rescue nurtures horses in need, until they are adopted by a loving family. The horse rescue was started by Jamie Hoover after he helped his first horse. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25849727/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:17:44 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25849727/ Fowler said there was no water and the well was broken. He declined to name the owner or the person hired to care for the horses. He said that once the owner found out what happened, he got a veterina... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851874/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:14 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25851874/ Outfielder Julio Borbon played his way off the list this week, as he became the latest Rangers prospect to make his big league debut this season, and the second player from the club's 2007 draft to do... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25844871/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:37:27 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25844871/ Word has been confirmed that the Rangers have signed Jurickson Profar, a former Little League World Series star from Curacao. The 16-year-old Profar is one of the top prospects to sign on internationa... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25839755/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:47:20 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25839755/ With the score knotted 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth and Tommy Manzella standing on first, Saccomanno lifted two-out, 1-1 delivery from Sounds reliever Wes Littleton onto the left field berm to boost... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25837120/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:09:09 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25837120/ ARLINGTON -- Josh Hamilton took the next step in his medical rehabilitation assignment on Thursday, playing an entire game in center field for Triple-A Oklahoma City. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834756/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:14:21 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834756/ David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being wo... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834757/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:52:29 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834757/ The Houston Astros, who once had the "Killer B's'' beat theSan Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834758/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:52:25 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25834758/ Wichita Falls .They passed bills to keep five important state agencies operating for the next two years and a measure authorizing the state to spend $2 billion in bonds to build new roads.For weeks, s... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25831853/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:56:54 -0400 Examiner http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25831853/ WILLIAMSBURG, Ky -- A Texas church youth choir has diverted from a planned mission trip after being told they are not welcome to perform and work in a Kentucky Baptist mission program. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25831850/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:56 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25831850/ It's obvious the Rangers are in a slump.  I understand having a few guys not hitting, but it seems to be 12 or so right now.  What is hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo doing to work with the hitt... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827776/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:46 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827776/ HomeAway Inc. has named Petra Friedmann to the position of president of HomeAway Europe. Friedmann, a veteran of the travel industry who most recently served as chairman of top travel agency Opodo, r... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25826899/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:44 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25826899/ He pleaded guilty to six counts of corruption Thursday. Prosecutors said several local school trustees and some former members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court were bribed. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827768/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:04:31 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827768/ One served the communities of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Desoto, and Lancaster, which are south of Dallas. The other covered Grand Prairie, which is west of Dallas http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827774/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:04:31 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827774/ Tough times continue for the local office market. The overall vacancy rate rose to 21 percent in the second quarter, up from 20 percent at the end of March, according to the latest report from Oxford... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827765/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:42 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827765/ But, many water recreation outfitters along the river are benefitting from the dam release, especially in preparation for the upcoming holiday weekend. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827777/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:04:36 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827777/ ARLINGTON -- Eric Nadel has been watching Rangers baseball for more than 30 years, and what he sees he immediately describes in rich and precise detail for people listening across Texas and beyond. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827775/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:48 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827775/ CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- The Marine Corps said one Marine has been killed in fighting in southern Afghanistan during a major offensive against the Taliban. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827773/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:04:28 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827773/ TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran has made more arrests after last month's sometimes-violent election protests. It says it has picked up seven people allegedly linked to Iranian exiles. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827772/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:04:26 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25827772/ Gloria’s Restaurant, a popular Salvadorian restaurant with 10 locations in North Texas, will open its first Austin restaurant at The Domain by the end of the year. The 7,000-square-foot restaur... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822910/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:14 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822910/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the crib's hardware can break or deform, allowing the drop side to detach. This creates a gap between the mattress and the side of the crib, where a small c... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822913/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:21 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822913/ The House has passed a bill to keep a few important state agencies operating.The measure has already been approved by the Senate and will next head to http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822926/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:16:58 -0400 Examiner http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822926/ The average price for gas in Texas declined by 4 cents this past week after leveling off from a steady climb since the beginning of the year, according to http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822907/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:21 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822907/ Employers cut more jobs in the U.S. in June causing unemployment to rise to 9.5 percent from 9.4 percent in May, the highest since August 1983. The http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822909/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:16 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822909/ The bill is stacked with talent. Alejandro Escovedo, James McMurtry, Ian McLagan and The Bump Band and Right Or Happy (formerly The Reivers) are all coming out to help promote children's mental health... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822914/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:13 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25822914/ "); jQuery('#search_jobs,#search_news,#search_companies,#search_videos').css('font-weight','normal'); jQuery('#search_site').css('font-weight','bold'); jQuery('#searchform').attr("action",'http://a... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818040/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:50 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818040/ WASHINGTON -- Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, suggesting that the economy's road to recovery will be a bum... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818060/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:20:20 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818060/ A defense ministry official said the North fired two short-range missiles from its eastern coast Thursday. He didn't say what kind of missiles they were, but a news agency reported they were ground-to... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818047/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:53:42 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818047/ Bennet “Flash” Spielvogel, owner of Flashpoint Recording Studio, has been recording and producing music since 1989 in a downtown building on Trinity Avenue, just off Sixth Street. Inside ... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818041/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:45 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818041/ In a new corneal replacement procedure, doctors replace just the damaged inner layer of the cells with an incision small enough that it does not require stitches. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818061/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:20:16 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818061/ Before her death last week at age 62, the Texas-born actress had come to terms with the illness. She agreed to have her suffering and treatment chronicled for a television documentary. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818055/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:53:39 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818055/ FORT WORTH -- A four-time world champion rodeo clown has been sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $15,000 in restitution for helping abscond with 300 head of cattle. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818054/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:53:37 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818054/ Preliminary data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show about 65 percent of non-elderly Americans had private insurance in 2008. That's down from 67 percent the year befo... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818046/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:53:37 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818046/ Texas is one of the best places in the world to work through the current global recession, and the third quarter could mark growth in the gross domestic product, says BBVA Compass Chief Economist Nath... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25816328/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:48 -0400 Austin Business Journal http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25816328/ WEBSTER -- Webster police used a Taser on a pastor and pepper spray to disperse members of his congregation after police say the pastor tried to interfere with a traffic stop of a member of his church... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818044/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:53:32 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818044/ Landscaping work and lemonade stands likely won't help much, so good thing both have found their way onto summer league rosters -- Abrams with the New Jersey Nets, Atchley with the Golden State Warrio... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818062/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:20:15 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25818062/ "We don't feel comfortable that they have our best interest in mind when they say they're going to put a good plant in our area," Lorena resident, Kevin Helpert, said. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25814147/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:23:13 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25814147/ Hunter took Matt Harrison's spot in the rotation when Harrison went on the disabled list on Sunday with inflammation in his biceps. Hunter allowed two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings against the Padres... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25808129/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:16:06 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25808129/ A nondenominational church is conducting Sunday services in a bar and allowing dogs to attend with their owners.The City Community Church meets Sunday mornings at http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25808130/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:41:37 -0400 Examiner http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25808130/ ARLINGTON -- Hank Blalock was already having a huge night. Turns out he had one more big swing in him, the Rangers needed it badly and Angels manager Mike Scioscia let him have it. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805333/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:31 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805333/ ARLINGTON -- Seasons aren't won or lost before the Fourth of July, but if you're in second place and you win two out of three from the division leaders, feel free to make a reasonably large deal out o... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805334/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:30 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805334/ Ryan Tatusko on Wednesday night came within two outs of tossing the Bakersfield Blaze's first no-hitter in 15 years. The 24-year-old right-hander had to settle for a one-hitter and his first career c... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805336/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:28 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805336/ Padilla is scheduled to play catch on Friday and throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The Rangers hope he will be ready to start Tuesday against the Angels. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805335/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:28 -0400 Texas Rangers http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805335/ ARLINGTON - Hank Blalock's second homer of the game,a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night and moved the Rangers within one-half ... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805338/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:37:57 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805338/ The Houston Dynamo became the third Major League Soccer team this year to advance to the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the oldest soccer tournament in the United States, with a 2-0 ro... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805339/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:37:54 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25805339/ Meria Carstarphen was in Austin for less than 24 hours when she hit the ground running. She spent the day introducing herself to staff and students -- something the schools hope she continues. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802585/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:16:32 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802585/ Harker Heights City Manager, Steve Carpenter, says Harker Heights and Killeen are teaming up with TxDOT to improve a high traffic portion of Highway 190. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802587/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:16:26 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802587/ For boaters heading out to Lake Travis or Lake Buchanan, over the 4th of July weekend, be warned -- there is only one public boat ramp open on each lake. http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802586/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:16:20 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802586/ The House sponsor of a measure that would allow the state to continue contracting for privately built toll roads said Wednesday he is not sure the bill can pass before Friday.State leaders have said t... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802588/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:41 -0400 Examiner http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802588/ "This temporary pumping facility that were talking about, and that we're going to purchase, is just that," Temple City Manager David Blackburn said. "It's temporary and it's portable or mobile, so we ... http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802584/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:55:03 -0400 News 8 Austin http://story.austinglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3772e08ad12afe08/id/25802584/