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350 releases for 'Record Store Day'

Stores are working together for the musical day. Those who show a receipt from one can get an automatic discount an any of the other stores. »

Acevedo: 'Vile' threats aimed at APD

Police Chief Art Acevedo said in an open email to Austinites on Wednesday that his department has been subjected to "vile" and "serious threats" in the wake of the shooting of a dog by an officer. »

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Final services for Padron in San Angelo

Senior Police Officer Jaime Padron's hometown of San Angelo said goodbye to its native son on Friday, exactly one week after he was shot and killed in the line of duty at a North Austin Walmart store. »

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Ian McLagan to be in R&R Hall of Fame

He may look like just another rocker at the airport, but soon he'll be a bona fide legend. Ian McLagan will be inducted into Rock and Roll's Hall of Fame on Saturday. »

Padron hailed as 'outstanding officer'

The head of the Austin Police Association on Wednesday praised fallen Senior Officer Jaime Padron for his leadership abilities and for his years of service to three police agencies. »

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Accused killer's roommate speaks

Dante Davis's roommate is the suspected killer of Senior Austin Police Officer Jaime Padron. Davis says he had no idea his roommate was capable of doing something like this. »

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S. I-35 becomes deadly for pedestrians

Another pedestrian trying to cross I-35 near Slaughter Lane was struck and killed by a vehicle over the past weekend, making it the fourth pedestrian-involved fatality on that stretch of the Interstate since September of last year. »

SXSW fans supporting local music scene

Many who attended the free concerts for South by Southwest may not have shelled out the money for an official badge, but they were more than happy to hand it over to help support the local music scene. »

SXSW band gives back to Austin

The Stone Foxes, a rock and roll band from San Francisco, volunteered at the Texas Pie Kitchen job training program as a way of thanking Austin for its hospitality over the four years the band has been attending the SXSW Music Festival. »

Motorcyclist dies in car-bike crash

The incident happened in the 8000 block of Manchaca Road near Shiloh Drive in South Austin. »

Summit focuses on school attendance

The E3 Alliance has found if students attend three more days of school every year local districts could generate an additional $34 million in state funding.  How can that happen?  Educating parents they say. »

Students win for their 'fridge art'

Archer Black and Maximiliano Saravia from Anderson High School designed the door that won the Judge's Choice category. »

SXSW cracks down on trademark violators

SXSW is asking dozens of websites and blogs using their trademark without permission to change. »

Memorial held for Esme Barrera

More than 400 people turned out to remember a music mentor who was slain on New Year's Day. »

Barrera benefit concert at Club 1808

There will be a benefit concert in memory of Esme Barrera at Club 1808 on East 12th Street. Bands will begin playing at 6 p.m., and proceeds will go to the Barrera family. »

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