AMD to Spin Off Factories in Bid to Save Money

Hand grenade found at South Austin apartment fire
Two people were rescued from a fire Wednesday at an apartment complex near Ben White Boulevard and Banister Lane in South Austin

A plan should set priorities
We need a plan for getting the best returns on our money, and that requires deciding which returns are "best." (via Austin Contrarian)

Texas DPS considers ban on cell phone use while driving
Some cities across the state have bans on the use of cell phones in school zones. Now the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to take it a step further.

Stock up on poultry, eggs and cheese
Because of this:An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning has made 388 people sick across 42 states, sending 18 percent of them to the hospital, U.S. health officials said on...

Dear D.C., Are You Sure You Don't Want to Keep Him? [Extra...
austrini/Flickr Midland will host welcome home celebration for Bush on January 20th. City of Austin's lobbyists gearing up for the upcoming Texas Legislative session. Ok, so Straus isn't...