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Austin Asian Resource Center aims for completion by 2012

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Friday, 19 March 2010 13:17

The Austin Asian Resource Center is well on its way to being built, according to an update to the Austin City Council Mar. 11 by Schiller Liao, a member of the AARC Board of Directors.

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Economic outlook optimistic for Central Texas in 2010-11

By Eric Pulsifer Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

Austin may see job growth this year, a return to prerecession employment numbers next year

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$72 million expansion planned for St. David's in south Austin

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

Hospital to increase by three floors, add more beds, create 100 jobs by 2012

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Two bodies recovered from plane crash site, access road remains closed

By Beth Wade Friday, 19 February 2010 10:57

Officials from the City of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said this morning two bodies have been found in the Echelon Building, 9430 Research Blvd., the site of yesterday's northwest Austin plane crash. The identities have not been confirmed and more information was not released. Special agent Eric Vasys with the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the agency is continuing to investigate reported suspect Joseph Andrew Stack, who piloted the single-engine plan. The agency believes one of the bodies recovered is Stack, but a forensic investigation is ongoing to confirm its identity.

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Eco-friendly housing projects flourish in southwest Austin

By Eric Pulsifer Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Green projects save money and the environment through old-fashioned and high-tech means

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Southwest Elementary prompts AISD boundary changes

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Parents, school district work to compromise on revised boundaries

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Shopping center at Brodie and Davis lanes nears completion

By Kelsey Wilkinson Wednesday, 16 December 2009 00:00

A neighborhood retail center

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Sunset Valley Farmers Market prepares for move

By Eric Pulsifer Wednesday, 16 December 2009 00:00

Market relocating north of previous location, applying for nonprofit status

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Austin businesses prepare for holiday shopping season

By Eric Pulsifer Wednesday, 25 November 2009 09:04

Locally owned stores optimistic about sales despite economic reports

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Capital Metro's 10-year plan includes changes to south Austin routes

By Kelsey Wilkinson Wednesday, 25 November 2009 09:03

Capital Metro officials have come to southwest Austin twice this year to gather community input for ServicePlan 2020, the transit agency’s long-term plan, and the public’s response has led to some dramatic route and service adjustments.

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