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TxDOT Approves I-35 Expansion Projects In Bell, McLennan, Hill Counties
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The Texas Department of Transportation voted Thursday to improve $2 billion in highway projects funded by bonds authorized by a 2007constitutional amendment, including the expansion of Interstate 35 in Bell, McLennan and Hill Counties. (Full Story)
California Group Finds High Lead Levels In Toys
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Federal consumer officials are looking into toy warnings from a California health group just ahead of the holiday shopping season. (Full Story)
DPS: Mexican Cartels, Gangs Are Recruiting In Texas Schools
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The Texas Department of Public Safety warned parents across the state Tuesday that Mexican drug cartels and gangs are recruiting students in schools and communities, luring them with cars and cash and promising they’ll face minimal punishment if caught. (Full Story)
 You Could Owe Taxes Because Of Government Glitch
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Millions may discover they owe taxes when they file returns next spring because the government was too generous with the new Making Work Pay tax credit.
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Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Laptops Taken From Central Texas School
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Sheriff’s deputies were investigating Monday after someone broke into a small town school overnight, disabled surveillance cameras and then stole 20 laptop computers.
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One Dies Friday In Rollover On Central Texas Highway

One person died Friday when a Chevy truck rolled on a Central Texas highway, scattering debris over the roadway. (Full Story)
Swine Flu Vaccine Distribution Vexes Texas Doctor
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Some Texas doctors are getting enough swine flu vaccine for at risk patients while others aren’t getting any at all. (Full Story)
Shot That Killed Central Texas Woman Fired From 135 Yards With Stolen Rifle
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Investigators said Monday the shot that killed a Central Texas woman whose body was found by a shed at her former boyfriend’s rural residence was fired from a distance of 135 yards with a stolen rifle. (Full Story)
Edwards, Carter Both Vote Against Sweeping Health Care Bill
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Both Central Texas congressmen voted no to the sweeping health care reform bill that passed narrowly Saturday night in the U.S. House. (Full Story)
 How To Help, Where To Get Help (Updated)
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Central Texans have lined up at blood centers throughout the region in the wake of the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, while churches have opened their doors and counseling centers have opened to help those trying to make sense of the deadly shooting Thursday at Fort Hood. (Full Story)
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"Standing Room Only" Tickets Available For BU Game With Texas Tech
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5,000 standing room only spirit passes are now on sale to the public for the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Shootout between Baylor and Texas Tech at Cowboys Stadium. (Full Story)
Aggies Looking For Bowl Eligibility, But So Are The Bears
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Texas A&M hosts Baylor Saturday in a game that’s critical to the slim bowl hopes of both the Aggies and the Bears.
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FSU Athlete From Texas Up For Rhodes Scholarship
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A Florida State athlete from Texas is a semifinalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. (Full Story)
Butkus Award Finalists Announced
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Texas Longhorn Sergia Kindle is among the finalists for this year’s Butkus Award.
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Seastrunk Up For Prestigious Award
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Temple running back Lache Seastrunk is one of 16 players nominated for the 2010 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award. (Full Story)
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