Plea deal in BP blast now in hands of judge Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:45 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The fate of a much-criticized plea deal that fines BP PLC $50 million and sentences the oil giant to three years' probation is now...

Fifth hurricane victim found on Goat Island Associated Press - October 7, 2008 4:05 PM ET GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - An animal control officer stumbled across the body of a Hurricane Ike victim on an island near where the storm slammed...

OU tops Big 12 poll; NCAA champion Kansas 3rd Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:16 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma was picked as the preseason favorite for the first time in the Big 12 coaches poll while defending national champion...

Last 'fall' appearance for Valero Texas Open Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:25 PM ET The Valero Texas Open starts Thursday in San Antonio --- its final fall appearance before it leads off the new Texas Swing next May.

Polygamous sect sues to regain control of trust Associated Press - October 7, 2008 2:15 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Members of a polygamous church are suing to regain control of a property trust, claiming court oversight since 2005 has...

Lightning sparks Northwest Austin house fire Neighbors started calling 911 around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, reporting smoke and fire coming from a home at 6315 Northgrove in the Northwest Hills.

Double Fatal Shooting Claims Couple Police are trying to determine if the shooting deaths of a couple was a murder-suicide. Text | Video

Coffee-makes issues recall Another consumer warning for coffee drinkers arises. Coffee-maker Mister Brown is voluntarily recalling some of its powdered bag coffee mixes, because the products contain melamine.

Seaholm tax break continues to move forward The City of Austin continues to finalize its own tax break for the redevelopment of downtown's Seaholm power plant site, even as some express discontent with such arrangements.

City To Plant 1 Million Trees Hurricane Ike uprooted thousands of trees as it made its way across Houston more than three weeks ago. But now the city has a plan to replace those trees and plant many more in an effort to go greener, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Charities Concerned About Economy Charities are concerned that the problems plaguing the economy will make their work even harder, KPRC Local 2 reports.

FBI Searching For Hostage-Taking Robber FBI agents need help finding a robber they call the "Point Blank bandit," who has allegedly robbed three banks using the same method, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Woman Sues Oil Exec Over Stripper's Drug Death The mother of a stripper who died of a cocaine overdose has filed a lawsuit against a Houston oil industry executive, accusing him of supplying the drugs and not calling for help immediately when her daughter became ill.

Galveston ISD Students Go Back To School Hurricane Ike may have damaged many of the Galveston Independent School District's schools and nearly destroyed all of its buses, but students and teachers are eager to get back to work Tuesday, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Police: Man With Machete Leads Chase A man leads police on a chase through two cities while holding a machete, police tell KPRC Local 2.

Continental Begins Charging For 1st Checked Bag Some Continental Airlines passengers may consider packing lighter because the company is now charging $15 for the first checked bag, KPRC Local 2 reports.

3 Wanted In Macy's Theft, Assault Three men are accused of stealing items from a Macy's store and assaulting employees who tried to stop them, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Pets Displaced By Ike Go To Minnesota More than 100 pets that were displaced during Hurricane Ike will find new homes in Minnesota, KPRC Local 2 reports.

HPD: Loud Music Leads To Fatal Shooting A woman is charged with murder after she allegedly killed a neighbor who was playing loud music, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Bound Man Fatally Shot In Head A man bound with duct tape is shot to death in southwest Houston, KPRC Local 2 reports.

DNA Expert: Slain Student's DNA Found On Ex-Boyfriend's Balcony A DNA expert tells a jury that dried liquid found on a the balcony of an apartment belonging to a man who has been accused of killing, dismembering and burning the remains of his ex-girlfriend, matched the victim's DNA, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Police Need Help Identifying Skeletal Remains Houston police need help identifying woman whose skeletal remains were found inside an abandoned home, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Candidate Q&A: Hays County Commissioner Pct. 3 Hays County Commissioner candidates Steve Klepfer (D) and Will Conley (R) discuss their qualifications, challenges Hays County faces, and maintaining growth and development.

Passenger dies in Austin's 45th traffic fatality this year An accident at Northcrest Boulevard and Anderson Lane at 8:30 p.m. Saturday injured one driver and left 82-year-old passenger, Leroy Hernandez, dead.

NYOS responds to APD's investigation on boy's death After the mysterious incident surrounding 7-year-old Tevin Flowers' death, the boy's family is accusing the school, in which it occurred, of withholding information.

Firefighters say lightning cause of house fire The fire happened at a residence in Northwest Austin at about 3 a.m. Tuesday. No injuries were reported and the estimated cost of damage is about $500,000.

McCain, Obama square up in town hall debate Senators John McCain and Barack Obama face off Tuesday night in Tennessee. It's the second of three presidential debates.

Austin launches highly-anticipated recycling program Recycling just got easier for those living in the City of Austin thanks to a new approach.

Neighbors reflect, after SWAT responds to shooting The incident sheds light on an often neglected topic in Austin--life, particularly for young people, in an area riddled with troubles.

Falling Gas Prices Please Consumers Some drivers are finding gasoline selling for as low as $2.89 a gallon. Text | Video | Find Low Gas Prices

Safety officers not on duty when bus entered US Associated Press - October 7, 2008 10:45 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal transportation official says no Texas or U.S. motor safety officers were on duty when an unsafe bus crossed the border...

NTSB says loopholes used to operate unsafe bus Associated Press - October 7, 2008 10:05 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal regulator says the operator of a commercial bus involved in a fatal crash in Texas used loopholes to put an unsafe bus...

Health benefit helps Austin musicians For those who like listening to live music, Tuesday is the chance to support Austin musicians. It is all part of the third annual Health Alliance for Austin Musicians benefit day.

Lighting sparks Northwest Austin house fire Neighbors started calling 911 around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, reporting smoke and fire coming from a home at 6315 Northgrove in the Northwest Hills.

San Antonians Step Up To Help Displaced Man Joe Cerda says he didn't think San Antonio residents could be as nice as they have been to him since a fire burned down his house last week. Text | Video

Man, Woman Found Shot To Death In Home An argument between a couple leads to fatal gunfire at a home on the city's east side.

Charter school addresses student death AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) - An Austin charter school responded Monday to the details in a police report outlining facts behind the death of a young student at the school eight months ago. Tevin Park-Flowers

Sherman plays psychologist to boost Aggies Associated Press - October 7, 2008 6:45 AM ET COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - No matter how badly the losses sting, Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman says he can't let his players see his...

Accidents involving buses between US, Mexico Associated Press - October 7, 2008 6:26 AM ET A look at some accidents since 2002 in the United States involving bus companies that shuttle passengers between the U.S. and Mexico.

Popular UTSA engineering professor reinstated Associated Press - October 7, 2008 6:35 AM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - 1 of 2 tenured engineering professors suspended from the University of Texas at San Antonio for allegedly violating the school's...