News Bits!

- Deadline approaches for evacuees to leave Austin Convention Center.
- APD officers head to Houston to help police streets.
- Some Ike victims may not be allowed to rebuild.
- Polls show Palin is starting to drag down McCain.
- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to take "tactical steps" in dealing with financial woes.
- Stocks soar worldwide on U.S. action.
- Here is the music lineup for the Pecan Street Festival this weekend. Happy Friday to all.
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