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Battle could be brewing over budget cuts : Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will make his first budget presentation to the Council during Wednesday’s budget workshop.   Council Member Mike Martinez is looking forward to the police chief's first budget presentation and knows one of the big battles could be over money for the Austin Police Department.

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.

Accused serial killer's sister testifies in pre-trial hearing : An accused serial killer's sister testified in a pre-trial hearing Wednesday that her brother, Paul Devoe called her and her mother in New Jersey three to four times in August of 2007 to admit that he'd shot people in Texas and was on the run.

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.

Hundreds of trees damaged in Salado storms : Most of the damage in Salado is tree damage. Several hundred were snapped apart. While some fell on top of a few vehicles, most only clipped or missed homes all together. • Photos: Salado storm damage

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. • Photos: Salado storm damage

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