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Central Texas, along with many other parts of Texas, refutes the stereotype (fueled by Western movies) of Texas consisting of nothing more than prairie. The rolling hills of Central Texas contain extensive forests of huge Bur oak trees along with plenty of Ashe Juniper (known locally as "cedar") and Mesquite. Texas live oak is also prevalent. The clear, cool spring-fed rivers and creeks are lined with towering Baldcypress trees and are a welcome relief in the hot Texas summer, as are the many lakes. In the summer, one of the favorite activities is floating down a creek or river in an inner tube. Spring is a time for residents to drive the winding backroads and take in the rainbow of colors produced by the blooming wildflowers, including Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. In the fall and winter, hunters visit in hopes of taking home a white-tailed deer.

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Oct 12, 2008 4:48 am

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Give AIG a break. By getting their bikinis waxed, they were just trying to help the U.S. economy

Oct 12, 2008 12:22 am

My nominee for the Nobel Prize in Economics? How about those big shots over at AIG?

Bastrop sheriff candidates aim to restore trust

Oct 11, 2008 4:03 am

Two candidates are vying for the Bastrop County sheriff position vacated early by Richard Hernandez, who pleaded guilty to corruption charges this year. Wayne Smith and Terry Pickering say they can re...

Hutto man will have to serve at least 50 years for continuous sexual abuse of girl

Oct 11, 2008 4:00 am

A Hutto man will spend at least 50 years in prison after a Williamson County jury found him guilty Friday night of continuous sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl.

Judges to discuss tighter courthouse security

Oct 11, 2008 2:26 am

The criminal district judges in Travis County and representatives of the sheriff's office, which provides courthouse security, next week will consider banning outside law enforcement officers from bri...

Book that was subject of parent complaint to stay on school library shelves

Oct 11, 2008 1:53 am

A novel for teenagers that contains obscenities and sexual references will remain on the shelves of the Ridgeview Middle School library, a campus committee has ruled.

Levy explores running for mayor

Oct 11, 2008 1:30 am

When he stepped down as publisher of Texas Monthly magazine this year, Mike Levy said he'd keep his longtime interest in civic affairs and explore "community endeavors of interest to me."

Education commissioner reinforces ban on parties for students who pass TAKS

Oct 11, 2008 1:00 am

The Texas education commissioner's rules on guest lists for pizza parties and SeaWorld junkets for students who pass state tests sound much like those of a wise parent planning a child's birthday part...

2 Austin trees win annual beauty contest

Oct 10, 2008 11:54 pm

It's no Miss America crown, but it is an award befitting a weird city.

Nov. 4 bond proposal would pay for roads and parks

Oct 10, 2008 11:53 pm

An $81.5 million bond package on the Nov. 4 ballot would pay for new roads, development of a large park west of the city and facility updates in existing parks.

Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal

Bush vows aggressive financial action

Oct 10, 2008 7:58 pm

President George W. Bush sought to allay economic and financial market worries Friday, saying the U.S. will work aggressively to improve clogged credit flows, rescue besieged banks and improve consume...

City of Austin taking stock in light of national financial crisis

Oct 10, 2008 7:58 pm

The city of Austin is expected to hold a presentation at its City Council meeting on Oct. 16 regarding the city’s financial situation in light of the widespread financial crisis.

Central Texas included in national gas tax study

Oct 10, 2008 7:48 pm

The Austin area is one of six metropolitan regions in the country chosen to participate in a new national study of alternatives to the gas tax.

Austin sales tax payments fall in October

Oct 10, 2008 7:46 pm

In what may be one of the first signs that Austin consumers are being hit hard by the financial crisis, the city’s take from sales taxes fell 5 percent in October.

UT departments get $190,000 from ExxonMobil

Oct 10, 2008 7:44 pm

The University of Texas at Austin has received $190,000 from Exxon Mobil Corp. to support six of the university’s individual schools.

Fuel prices falling across Texas

Oct 10, 2008 4:51 pm

Retail gasoline prices in Austin have fallen an average of 22 cents over the last week as refiners increase the supply of fuel on the market after recovering from Hurricane Ike last month.

PeopleFund gets federal funds for new East Austin center

Oct 10, 2008 4:45 pm

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded $739,832 to PeopleFund to help make the nonprofit’s new Center for Economic Opportunity LEED certi...

Mark Johnson appointed CFO of Medicus Insurance

Oct 10, 2008 4:28 pm

Medicus Insurance Co. has named Mark Johnson vice president and chief financial officer.

Boat Show at Rough Hollow garners more than $5 million in sales

Oct 10, 2008 3:45 pm

More than 4,000 people attended last weekend’s Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show at the Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina.

Wells CEO seeks to reassure Wachovia workers

Oct 10, 2008 2:51 pm

Wells Fargo & Co. is seeking to reassure Wachovia Corp. employees, indicating that massive layoffs are not a part of its acquisition plan. (WFC) (C) (WB) (BAC) (JPM)

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