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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Employee chases gun-wielding robbers out of store with scissors

Held at gunpoint, an employee at an Austin cell phone store struck back with a pair of scissors and chased his assailants out of the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:39 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Two-time vehicle thief sent to prison

The target of a January high-speed chase in Austin has been sent to prison. Duangchan Keobounhmee, 31, of Austin, was convicted of theft and fleeing ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:31 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Voter sentenced to probation, but spared a felony conviction

The third ineligible voter charged with a felony for attempting to vote in last fall’s elections has been sentenced. Jacob Awuol Barac, 34, was sentenced ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:30 am

Archive

Worlein expands its staff and pushes forward with new services

A local funeral home is on a mission to go beyond the common perception of its industry, and it’s doing just that with yet another ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, September 2, 2013 1:12 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

The legacy of a hugger: Scholarship memorializes longtime church member

When people think of Billie Goodew, they likely will remember the hugs. From now on, though, they’ll remember the longtime Grace Lutheran Church member, who ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 30, 2013 10:43 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Shooting suspects say they’re not guilty

The night before the incident, a vehicle with two firearms was reported stolen. The weapons have not been recovered. Police arrested Hernandez after executing a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 30, 2013 10:38 am

Best Bets

Best bets: Summer drags on, but not to a halt

The dog days of summer are winding down. Concerts, artworks and festivities have come and gone, but there are still a few options on the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 30, 2013 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austinite claims he was shot by pellet gun last week

An Austin man believes he is another victim of someone firing a pellet gun in northwest Austin; he says he was shot. Ralph Peters says ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 30, 2013 10:29 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police question teen with pellet gun near Sumner

Austin Police detained a 13-year-old boy who reportedly had a pellet gun near Sumner Elementary School Wednesday night. A detective is investigating whether the boy ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:52 am

Agriculture

A hot day in the garden: Hy-Vee wraps up third year of Sprouts

With a hefty Ziploc bag — and a growing knowledge about the benefits of fruits and vegetables — Jerret Kriehn nabbed a few of his ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, August 29, 2013 6:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Stolen vehicle returned

Austin Police have recovered a vehicle that was reportedly stolen between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Officers found the green 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:22 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

New pedestrian crossing should be safer for Austinites

Members of the Vision 2020 Bike-Walk Trail Committee recognized the city of Austin for constructing a new trail segment by Target by placing signs at ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:19 am

apartment fire

Blaze damages apartments, displaces residents

Nobody was hurt after a Tuesday morning fire in Austin; however, 12 people were displaced from the building. The Austin Fire Department responded to the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:06 pm

FLIPPER (FRONT PAGE)

A new home for Austin’s felines, canines

Despite the excessive heat, Adam enjoyed the comfort of a cool, air-conditioned room while he lay on a cold, hard floor Monday afternoon. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:59 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Two break-ins leave damage to buildings Monday

Two Austin buildings are damaged after alleged break-ins reported on Monday. It appears St. Augustine’s Church and the Maya Liquor store were both burglarized. A ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:55 am

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