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March 15 is the last day to register to vote in April 13 primary runoff election

By Patrick Brendel Friday, 12 March 2010 15:25

Monday, March 15 is the deadline for citizens to register to vote in time for the April 13 primary runoff elections.

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Austin City Council approves agreement with Yingli Green Energy

By Beth Wade Friday, 12 March 2010 07:04

The Austin City Council approved an agreement March 11 with Yingli Green Energy Americas Inc. for approximately $350,000 over 10 years to establish a North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Austin.

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South Austin Civic Club hosts Montessori speaker

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Friday, 12 March 2010 07:01

To illustrate his students love for learning—in particular long division—John Snyder, the elementary coordinator for Austin Montessori, unrolled at least fifteen sheets of paper taped together, stretching further than his reach.

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Austin City Council approves Facebook proposal

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 12 March 2010 06:57

The Austin City Council approved a $200,000 economic development incentive proposal March 11 for Facebook Inc. to establish a 200-person, Austin-based sales and operations facility.

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City purchases green belt land for preservation

By Kelsey Wilkinson Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:52

Mayor Lee Leffingwell recounted the long and difficult process of acquiring a small, 13-acre plot of land during the March 11 Austin City Council meeting. The process, he said, involved an apprehensive seller, a potential office park and $5.5 million.

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City council adopts “no-kill” animal services plan, $12 million contract to build east Austin animal shelter

By Patrick Brendel Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:38

Members of the Austin City Council voted unanimously Thursday in favor of a plan to reduce animal euthanizations, and also unanimously approved a $12 million contract to build a new animal shelter in east Austin.

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Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Program underway

By Joseph M. de Leon Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:59

Writing a trashy 350-word essay can help Texas high school seniors earn money for college.

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Zilker Kite Festival rescheduled for March 14

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 08 March 2010 12:42

The 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival originally scheduled for Sunday, March 7 is rescheduled for Sunday, March 14. Producers of the Zilker Park Kite Festival said they decided to reschedule the Kite Festival because there was too much rain forecasted for the original date.

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Sen. Kirk Watson addresses transportation issues at Oak Hill meeting

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Monday, 08 March 2010 10:48

State Sen. Kirk Watson gave a dose of hard reality about Texas’ budget, which is faced with a $15 billion shortfall, and what it means for Austin transportation during a meeting of the Oak Hill Business and Professional Association March 4 at Cannoli Joe’s.

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Capital Metro to open Red Line March 22

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 05 March 2010 13:06

Capital Metro announced today its passenger rail service will open to the public March 22. This is six years, $105 million and one contractor change since the project was approved by voters in November 2004.

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