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Churches get involved in Wiley Middle School debate

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 10:11pm
It's still up in the air whether Wiley Middle School in Waco will stay open. It's not just parents and educators who are concerned about the possible school closing. African-American churches are getting involved in the effort to stop the school from shutting down.

Capital Metro approves rate increase

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:48pm
The transportation organization board members approve a fare increase and set fares for the upcoming MetroRail.

Burglars hit NYOS Charter School

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:27pm
Students say the crime hits close to the heart as thieves took video production equipment they used to boost their production program to the award-winning level.

Clinton forcefully endorses Obama

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:20pm
Former President Clinton pledged to cheering Democratic National Convention delegates to strongly support Barack Obama's campaign for the White House.

Baytown teen takes responsibility for deadly crash

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:17pm
A Baytown teenager could face up to 20 years behind bars after taking responsibility for a joyride crash that led to the deaths of his brother and three friends.

Developers bailing on downtown condo market

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:16pm
While downtown condominiums prove to be convenient and in high demand, some developers are pulling their projects.

Deep fried s'mores make Texas fried fare finalists

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:15pm
When deep fried s'mores become a plausibly obtainable snack option, the State Fair of Texas must be approaching.

Texas-style beautification in Denver

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:13pm
Many Texas delegates gathered at a state park in the Denver area in an effort to leave the area even prettier than they found it and to honor Lyndon B. Johnson's 100th birthday.

DNC: Texas union workers battle big business

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:10pm
A significant section of the Texas delegation traveled to the Democratic National Convention to talk about labor, with similar concerns and opinions.

Savvy ways to keep students safe

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 7:50pm
Classes at Texas State University - San Marcos began Wednesday, and with the new semester comes some new systems designed to keep students safe.

Edwards Aquifer awarded grant for various studies

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 7:23pm
The money will be used to study the impact of spring flow, flood flow, runoff and local development on three endangered species.

LBJ 100: Texas White House opens to public

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 6:05pm
(Part 3) As part of American tradition, a former president's centennial birthday is always honored with a celebration. In Part 3 of a special series, we look at the big changes in store for the public at the Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park near Stonewall.

Police investigating possible immigrant smuggling

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 4:06pm
Federal agents are searching for several suspected immigrant smugglers, following a high speed chase in Austin.

Democrats poised to give Obama historic nomination

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 1:22pm
Rumors surfaced that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will hold a special roll call vote at the convention. It will formally hand over the presidential nomination while allowing Clinton supporters an opportunity to express their views.

Summer in the City: UT museum features bovine bravado

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 9:31am
Texas Longhorn football is back in action this week and the UT mascot, Bevo, is larger than life. News 8's Joe Taylor visits the Silver Spurs Bevo Center and gets to know Bevo.

Waco school faces impending closure

Wed, 2008/08/27 - 8:56am
The fate of Wiley Middle School is still uncertain, with the school board voting for the second time to close the school but supporters push to keep it open.

Fired up Texas delegates want their voices heard

Tue, 2008/08/26 - 6:48pm
As the Democratic National Convention continues, some Texas delegates are upset that their ethnic voices possibly are not being heard. News 8's Catie Beck has more on the story from Denver.

IOC will investigate ages of China's gymnasts

Thu, 2008/08/21 - 9:46pm
The International Olympic Committee will investigate whether the Chinese women's gymnastics team that won the gold medal had underage athletes, saying "more information has come to light."

Officer gets death threats after dog dies

Thu, 2008/08/21 - 9:26pm
The Mayor of San Marcos says the officer took the right actions in a controversial traffic stop, but made inappropriate comments.

Freescale helps performing arts center broaden audience

Thu, 2008/08/21 - 9:04pm
Freescale Semiconductor pledged $1 million to help the Long Center for the Performing Arts reach a wider audience.