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Austin police using DNA to solve thefts (KVUE-TV Austin)
More than a decade after DNA testing became one of law enforcement’s best methods for solving violent crimes, Austin police have joined a tiny group of police departments that use it to crack routine property crimes.
1 Dec 2008, 9:09 am | click here for more
Austin police using DNA to solve thefts (CBS 42 Austin)
Austin police have joined a tiny group of police departments using DNA testing to solve routine property crimes.
1 Dec 2008, 8:29 am | click here for more
Austin police using DNA to solve thefts (ABC 13 Houston)
Austin police have joined a tiny group of departments that use DNA to crack property crimes
1 Dec 2008, 7:36 am | click here for more
Austin sticks with Sartell (Austin Daily Herald)
The Austin girls hockey team skated to a 5-5 tie at the Sartell Tournament Saturday. The Packers, who placed second on the weekend, held a shots on goal advantage against Sartell 40 to 30 and used a three-goal second period to keep the contest close.
1 Dec 2008, 12:03 pm | click here for more
Fed chairman to speak in Austin (KXAN 36 Austin)
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to talk in Austin Monday afternoon. Bernanke will address the Austin Chamber of Commerce at its annual Economic Forecast Event
1 Dec 2008, 12:00 pm | click here for more
Teen Health Center open at Austin Middle (Galveston County Daily News)
GALVESTON — The Teen Health middle at Austin Middle School has reopened and can provide free primary care to anyone up to age 22.
1 Dec 2008, 11:42 am | click here for more
Austin calendar of events (Post-Bulletin)
Tuesday The Ultimate Homecoming, Austin Public Library, 437-4563. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Bruce Mooty, president of the National Board of Directors of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, will discuss "The Ultimate Homecoming -- Everything to know abou
1 Dec 2008, 11:14 am | click here for more
Austin residents injured on icy roads in Rice County (Post-Bulletin)
NORTHFIELD -- A man and lady from Austin were injured in an accident west of Northfield on Sunday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Thi T. Luu, 18, of Austin was driving a 1994 Buick Regal southbound on the I
1 Dec 2008, 11:13 am | click here for more
Austin church windows get help from parishoners (Post-Bulletin)
It takes more than Windex and a little putty to clean and repair the 30 stained glass windows of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. St. Augustine's, built in 1896, is one of the oldest churches in Austin, member
1 Dec 2008, 11:05 am | click here for more
Austin sports calendar (Post-Bulletin)
LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY High School Boys Swimming/Diving Austin, first day of practice. Men's Junior College Bsketball Pillsbury Baptist at Riverland, 8 p.m. Women's Junior College Bsketball Luther Junior Varisty at Riverland, 6 p.m. TUESDAY High School Girl
1 Dec 2008, 11:03 am | click here for more