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- Authorities in New York arrested 43-year-old Paul Devoe III, the man believed responsible for a grisly quadruple homicide that happened in Jonestown, Texas, this weekend. Devoe is also allegedly linked to the murder of a bartender in Marble Falls last Friday, as well as another slaying in Pennsylvania. Details remain scarce, but a spokesman for the Travis County sheriff's department described Sunday's crime scene as "fairly bloody, fairly gruesome."
- The Capital Area Metro Planning Organization (CAMPO) is mulling over the idea of turning several existing highways into toll roads, including US-183 in East Austin, 290/71 in Oak Hill, and 290 in Northeast Austin. Estimated total cost to convert the four existing highways and construct a new fifth one: $2.5 billion
- So long, Alberto! America's first Hispanic Attorney General and widely despised "loyal Bushie" resigns amidst months of controversy. "Public service is honorable and noble," said Gonzales. "I am profoundly grateful to President Bush for his friendship and the many opportunities he has given me to serve the American people." If serving the American people is doublespeak for taking a wicked shit on the Constitution, then, sure.
- Plan on waking up super early if you wanna catch tomorrow's total lunar eclipse--Austin's window of opportunity spans from 4:52 a.m. to 6:22 a.m.
- On the 36th anniversary of its founding, Austin advertising giant GSD&M renames itself to GSD&M Idea City, with former president and co-founder Roy Spence moving over into a chairman and CEO position.
- In the running for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards in Dallas: Zesty Fried Guacamole Bites, Country Pride Peach Cobbler on a Stick, Fernie's Fried Chili Frito Burrito, Mama's Fried Sweet Potato Pie, B.W.'s Original Fried Banana Pudding, Deep Fried Latte.
- Idaho? No, Senator Larry Craig da ho.
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