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The Longhorns get out to an early lead and roll over Texas Tech

At Saturday night's general assembly at City Hall, demonstrators discussed the events of the night before and what happened to those arrested and the homeless which were transported by police from the camp.

Republican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of presidential rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.

The accident involving a motorcycle happened shortly before 5 p.m. and closed the southbound entrance ramp of U.S. Highway 183 at westbound toll road S.H. 45.

Nearly 5,000 scouts took the trip to the Capital for the 63rd annual Boy Scout Parade. The Scouts also took donations for the Capital Area Food Bank.

Police say 34-year-old Evan Schaffrath had fired at officers during a standoff in Northwest Austin before they fired back, striking him once. He was arrested about 3 hours later and his gunshot wound is not thought to be life-threatening.

Around 11 p.m., Austin Police Department officers swept across the plaza in front of City Hall, arresting protesters who refused to leave. The eviction of the Occupy Austin demonstrators comes on the heels of a new set of rules which were released to the protesters less than 2 hours prior.

The Fort Hood community is mourning the loss of one of their own.
The 13th ES Commander Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Afghanistan Friday from natural causes.

Despite Austin's green reputation, millions of pounds of recyclable waste finds its way to landfills each year due to the high cost of being green. Bar owners are struggling to find ways to recycle the millions of bottles they sell each year as waste collection companies opt to not recycle.

For the second year, teams filled University of Mary Hardin Baylor's Mayborn Campus Center with thousands of cans of food. It was all part of the annual 'Canstruction' competition, where participants raced against the clock to build their can structures.

Federal prosecutors closing the case

Last summer, Republican Rep. Ron Paul told his local newspaper that he would not be seeking re-election so he could focus on campaign for the While House. His seat, now up for grabs, has many in the area eying their chances for a spot in the national spotlight.

Friday morning's shooting has raised questions about homeowners' rights when it comes to protecting themselves. Under Texas' 'Castle Doctrine,' a homeowner can shoot and kill an intruder, but there has to be a reason. However, one local defense lawyer says the law isn't always clear cut.

Some big Municipal Utility Districts are in the works for southeast Austin, which could bring as many as 8,200 new homes to the area. Find out more in this edition of "Business Now"

In a letter to Spicewood Beach customers, the LCRA asks residents to only bathe on "special occasions," and to take short showers and wash dishes only when the washer is full, among other water-conservation tips. The urgency comes after the LCRA enacted Stage 4 water restrictions for the area last month, when the community's wells began drying up at a rapid rate.

As the City of Austin prepares its next bond package, it wants to hear from residents regarding where the money should go.

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

GOP presidential contender Ron Paul has served in and for the coastal stretch of Texas known as Lake Jackson. It's a town with plenty of industry and small town values. Residents have trusted Paul to represent them well in Washington.

A woman who played soccer for the University of Texas Longhorns is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a car early Friday morning. The driver fled the scene, but was apprehended just blocks away. Police have charged 22-year-old Nicolas Colunga with intoxication assault.

Police say Fred Yazdi fatally shot a 23-year-old man who approached Yazdi's Avery Ranch home early Friday morning. Officials say they don't think the men knew each other, and investigators are still trying to put all the pieces together. Yazdi is being held at the Williamson County jail on $250,000 bail.