Authorities have arrested two men after another man claimed hewas kidnapped, robbed, stabbed and beaten before being dumped indowntown Austin, Wednesday.
Drought conditions continue to worsen in Central Texas, andlittle rain in recent weeks prompted many counties to enact a burnban. However, the burn bans for many will not hamper fireworkdisplays this holiday weekend.
Beginning Friday and through midnight on Sunday, Texas HighwayPatrol troopers will be out in full force looking for people whoare driving drunk, speeding or not wearing safety belts during theFourth of July weekend.
Smokers have found a way around the indoor smoking ban inAustin. They are inhaling without exhaling the fumes using anelectronic cigarette, or "e-cigarette."
The Supreme Court decided to take on a case testing the limitsof an international treaty aimed at protecting children and signedby more than 80 countries.
Foregoing a flash flood Wednesday despite the warning, MasonCounty residents were careful to watch the water slowly start toflow. A combination of drought conditions and a rocky terrain havea history of creating danger for drivers during downpours.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, four of the 10 fastestgrowing cities in America are in Texas. Round Rock leads the way asthe second-fastest growing city.
"We face challenges, and my goal is to turn those challengesinto opportunities," said Dr. Meria Carstarphen, the new AISDsuperintendent. "The future of Austin depends upon tapping thebrainpower and creativity of Austin students."
Law enforcement officials said federal authorities should beresponsible for immigration issues, not them -- but they do want togive their input in reforming the immigration system.
The drought conditions Central Texas has experienced for sometime has actually allowed water levels to increase by 150 percentin the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas.
According to the City of San Marcos, the $9.5 million projectimproved mobility and safety, utility service and drainage along abusy thoroughfare. The project began in 2006.