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Bionic bride brings message to Austin

After having a mechanical heart and a heart transplant, a young Texas woman spreads her message of giving back. »

Need a car? Use a Zipcar

There's no argument parking in Downtown Austin is a huge headache. But Zipcar hopes to change that. Similar to Car2Go, Zipcar allows its members to reserve a car temporarily for a fee. »

APD closes probe of deadly bus accident

Austin police and Capital Metro say it was a tragic accident when a Capital Metro bus ran over a UT student who lost his balance and landed under the bus just before it took off. »

Austin Pets Alive will stay at location

Austin Pets Alive will be staying put at the Town Lake Animal Center for one more year and potentially even longer. »

Fatal San Marcos shooting an accident

The man who was shot and killed early Wednesday in San Marcos was identified as a 22-year-old Army reservist. Evidence indicates it was an accident, police say. »

Historic park may get $300K renovation

Downtown Austin's historic Wooldridge Square Park languishes as its supporters argue about how to bring it back to life. »

DNA implicates jailed man in sex attack

A man locked up in the Hays County Jail was charged Wednesday with sexual assault and kidnapping in connection with an attack on a woman last month in the Downtown Austin nightclub district. »

Dedicated bike lane open on Rio Grande

After years of road work, the Rio Grande Reconstruction Project in Downtown Austin is finally done. »

Seton paying for new med school complex

Austin is a giant step closer to gaining a new teaching hospital and medical school. »

Trial date may be set in Nestande case

A trial date could finally be set in the case of former legislative staffer Gabrielle Nestande, charged in the deadly hit-and-run of Courtney Griffin. »

Vietnam display part of Camp Mabry show

A replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will be on display at Camp Mabry this weekend to coincide with the the American Heroes Air Show.   »

More high-rise development for Downtown

Development plans are in the work that would bring high-rises to Rainey and to the southeast section of Downtown Austin. »

UT athlete leaves rehab and heads home

After two months in medical facilities following injuries sustained during a hit-and-run in Downtown Austin, Kylie Doniak is waking up in her own bed at home Thursday morning. »

Trader Joe's to open at Seaholm site

Trader Joe's, the quirky California-based chain of specialty stores, is planning to open a location as part of the redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant site just south of Downtown Austin. »

Waller Creek project finalists chosen

The four teams of architects and landscapers are competing to design a floodwater diversion project. »

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