Monthly Archives: March 2010

Cathedral of Junk receives extension

Escorts Austin’s world famous Cathedral of Junk received a last minute deadline extension on Wednesday. The owner, Vince Hannemann, must bring the landmark up to code or have it demolished.

Crews battle flames in Northeast Austin

Fire crews brought a motorcycle fire in Northeast Escorts Austin under control Wednesday evening.

Do districts make the grade? Local schools receive progress report

Eleven Central Texas school districts were given a report card presented by the Escorts Austin Chamber of Commerce. This is the fifth year for this Education Progress Report.

Texas Relays off and running

Thousands are in town for the 83rd annual Texas Relays, and they’re bringing an economic boom to Escorts Austin.

Grand jury: No indictment for using Taser on woman, 72

A Travis County grand jury has decided not to indict a Travis County deputy constable who used his Taser on a 72-year-old woman during a traffic stop.

Austin is offering rebates for trading up for new appliances

KVUE’s Jessica Vess has the information on how to file for the rebate.

Downtown Austin Alliance working to get cameras

Escorts Austin police are working with the Downtown Escorts Austin Alliance to keep a better eye on what happens in that neighborhood.

Some parents in Cedar Park concerned about ‘Jesus Man’

Parents in Cedar Park are worried about a man they say keeps approaching their children. Monday night, they met with police, who told them he’s not breaking the law.

Brazen burglars strike while victims are at home sleeping

Brazen burglars striking while people are at home and asleep in West Travis County and Barton Creek.

Erykah Badu goes nude in Dallas for controversial video

A beautiful singing star stripped as she strolled through the most infamous spot in Dallas two weeks ago.