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- Bush visited Austin yesterday, commended Texas for our state's emergency preparations.
- Mandatory evacuation orders lifted for Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties in Southeast Texas.
- Evacuees taking shelter from Gustav in Austin eager to return home.
- Two Central Texas employers announced job cuts today.
- Illegal worker at State Rep. Kino Flores' ranch wanted for fatal beating.
- Ron Paul holds his own rally in St. Paul today.
- Woman who won $1 million on that game show starring Howie Mandel is moving to Austin.
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