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City could privatize botanical garden

The Austin Area Garden Council has helped carefully groom and grow the Zilker Botanical Gardens for more than 50 years, but a proposal to privatize the garden could put that relationship in jeopardy. »

Austin's Trail of Lights rekindled

Thanks to a public-private arrangement with Run Tex owner Paul Carrozza, Austin's Trail of Lights display will return to Zilker Park this Christmas holiday. »

South Austin SWAT scene clears

Austin police took a man into custody around midnight, after a SWAT scene near Barton Creek Square ended peacefully. »

Police on scene of potential SWAT scene

The Austin Police Department's SWAT unit is on the scene of a potential barricaded person at an apartment complex in the area of Barton Creek Square. »

Teen Dating Violence Benefit

Teen dating violence is a fast-growing issue and today students from Westlake High School, the University of Texas and Baylor University are hosting an event to raise awareness. »

Hidden historic jewel to be uncovered

The 8-foot privacy fence at Zilker Park has become part of the landscape. And yet, hardly anyone knows that on the other side of the fence is an historic Austin treasure. »

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. »

Neighbors rebuild home lost in wildfire

New home construction and empty concrete slabs still still side by side in the Oak Hill neighborhood hit by wildfire one year ago. Residents are also learning the true meaning of a good neighbor. »

Oak Hill fire one year anniversary

It marked the start of the most devastating wildfire season in the recorded history of Texas. One year ago, Oak Hill residents were forced to evacuate after a wildfire started moving in on their homes. The Oak Hill wildfires burned 21 homes, and destro... »

Cool beans: 'Saddles' coming to Alamo

The Alamo Drafthouse is adding a western flavor to its annual Off-Center Film Festival. »

MetroRapid gets $38M federal grant

Tuesday Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff was in Austin to announce a $38 million federal grant to Capital Metro to bring a new, high-capacity transit service, MetroRapid, to Austin’s busiest streets in 2014. »

Bountiful blue brings in local green

Texas' bounty of bluebonnets and wildflower medleys this spring is bringing in some green for photographers cashing in on Mother Nature's canvas. »

Outdoor art gallery promotes Austin art

Andi Scull is the founder of HOPE campaign, an Austin non-profit dedicated to promote the arts and peace projects. She started the outdoor art gallery, located at the corner of Baylor and Ninth Street, last year with the cooperation of the land owners ... »

Man ID'd in deadly Pennybacker fall

Authorities have identified an Austin man who died after falling off an overlook by the Pennybacker Bridge in West Austin. »

Austin man dies after 60-foot fall

An Austin man is dead after falling off an overlook by the Pennybacker Bridge in West Austin on Sunday evening. »

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