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Thousands of empty bowls help fill little tummies
There were long lines at this year's Austin Empty Bowl Project. Attendees waited to select the perfect bowl from more than 3,000 empty bowls.
Summer destination transformed for the holidays
Most Central Texans normally think of New Braunfels and nearby communities as a summertime destination. But this holiday season, a water park is hoping to change that.
Planning and ready-made food helps for a relaxing holiday
Planning ahead and cutting corners with ready-made food helps make Thanksgiving a stress-free holiday.
Caritas forced to destroy goods intended for families in need
Caritas of Waco has provided people in need with food, clothes and household items since 1967. Now the state health department has ordered some of their non-food products to be destroyed.
Fort Hood soldiers enjoy an early Thanksgiving
The third annual Operation Turkey Day kicked off Saturday in Fort Hood. Over 2,000 soldiers and their families filled their bellies with everything from traditional Thanksgiving food to enchiladas.
Gunman opens fire at South Austin flea market
Austin police are looking for a gunman who opened fire at the El Gran Mercado flea market in South Austin Saturday afternoon.
Taylor police find woman dead from gunshot wounds
Taylor police found a woman shot to death Saturday.
Hot 93.3 drops its last beat to make way for KGSR
Austin's FM radio dial experienced big changes Friday when hip-hop station Hot 93.3 made its final broadcast. The spot was taken over by adult alternative station, KGSR. A new regional Mexican station is scheduled to take over KGSR's 107.1 frequency Nov. 30.
Horns clinch Big 12 South; Colt sets record with 51-20 win over Kansas
Colt McCoy sets an NCAA record picking up his 43rd win as a starting quarterback leading Texas to a 51-20 victory over Kansas.
The Domain lights Macy tree to ring in the holidays
Fireworks helped ring in the holiday spirit at the Domain in north Austin Saturday evening.
Police take 3 suspected bank robbers into custody
Three people suspected of robbing a Cattleman's National Bank in the town of Round Mountain are now in custody.
Police identify man found in Riverside creek as homeless
Residents of an apartment complex in the 300 block of Riverside Drive spotted a body in a creek Wednesday. Police said they do not suspect foul play.
HEB kicks off annual Feast of Sharing next week
HEB's annual 'Feast of Sharing' event will kick off Tuesday at the Palmer Events Center. This year they expect to serve meals to more than a quarter million people in 30 communities.
Vet Centers help those dealing with Ft. Hood tragedy
Four Mobile Veteran Centers were sent to Fort Hood to help people process the tragedy that struck the post Nov. 5.
Volunteers bring a hand of hope to families in need
Families in need will receive a Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission's Annual Hands for Hope Thanksgiving Event.
