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Thousands left without power in wake of storms : It's been a busy day for Austin energy crews. The storms left 40,000 customers without power.

Widow remembers husband on Mother's Day : This Mother's Day, while many are celebrating, others are remembering those no longer with us, including the family of a Travis County Sheriff's Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty.

Cleaning up the damage after a night of storms : From dawn through dusk, the sounds of whirring chainsaws and sweeping could be seen and heard throughout the neighborhood of Tarrytown in west Austin.

No change in pot policy at APD -- for now : Last session, state lawmakers relaxed the rules for people caught with four ounces of pot or less, but the Austin Police Department is sticking to its old protocol, at least for now.

Round Rock ISD considers millions in bonds for schools : A bond being considered will help relieve overcrowding at several other Round Rock schools. But the financial advisory committee wants the bond price to be between $225 - $300 million, which means some projects will have to be cut.

Blue Man Group holds auditions in Austin : The Blue Man Group is taking advantage of South by Southwest by holding an open casting call in Austin Friday at the Dougherty Art Center.

Williamson County Crisis Response Team helping save lives : They walk the fine line between life and death. An effort is underway to expand a unique Crisis Response Team in Williamson County.

Man's death at Travis Co. cell tower called accidental : Residents in one Travis County neighborhood discovered a man's body suspended from a cell phone tower Wednesday morning, and sheriff's officials do not believe it was a suicide.

APD announces $1.6 million in savings : The Austin Police Department has a budget dilemma -- how to keep residents safe, while still cutting costs. Chief Art Acevedo met with the Austin City Council Wednesday.

Hays Co. DA: 'We got justice for these kids' : A Hays County jury on Thursday sentenced a 24-year-old father to 14 life sentences for severely abusing his young children. The sentences for Cesar Mojica are the maximum allowed by law.

Salado suffers heavy damage in morning storms : Residents lost power in parts of Bell County after a powerful storm system that blew through Central Texas Wednesday morning. The storms left a path of destruction, especially in the small town of Salado.
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