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Austin reaches closer to goal of more renewable energy

By Jillian Bliss - Updated on August 26, 2011 at 9:38 am

The new contract will replace nonrenewable energy sources with two wind farms, add 200 megawatts of wind power and put Austin Energy at a 26 percent renewable energy usage rate.
NASA fails to calm Houston anger over lost shuttle

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 26, 2011 at 9:22 am

A report released by NASA’s watchdog said they acted properly when it chose not to award Houston a retired space shuttle.
Houston disables costly red-light cameras

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Houston has become the latest U.S. city to turn off its red-light traffic cameras, less than a month after Los Angeles did the same.
Warren Jeffs convicted of sexual assault

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

The head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints isn’t eligible for parole until he is at least 100 years old.
Court records highlight Naim Muhammads violent past

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

Police said he kidnapped two children and their mother by threatening her with a brick as they walked to school Monday.
Prospective changes to Texas Constitution could grant Perry more power, affect taxes

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

Texas voters must now decide which of the propositions will become constitutional amendments.
Austin lawyer arrested on racketeering charges

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

An Austin attorney was arrested Monday on federal racketeering charges alleging bribery of an already-convicted judge as well as witnesses in state and federal cases.
Recording delays police brutality trial

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

Four fired Houston police officers are being charged in the alleged beating of a teenage burglary suspect that was caught on videotape.
Texas sheriffs burn $4 million worth of budding marijuana

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

About 10,000 marijuana plants being carefully tended at a national forest in Texas have been destroyed.
Perry joins field of candidates vying for Republican nomination

By William James Gerlich - Updated on August 13, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Perry said if elected president he would cut taxes and deregulate business to help stimulate the economy.

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