Photo by Neeta Lind on flickr Markos vs. Ford: party unity proves elusive at Netroots Too much fluoride in Kyle's drinking water makes it unsafe for kids under 9 Woman exposed to rabid bat on Lady Bird Lake found It will cost almost a $1 million n taxpayer funds to fix the internal mess at DPS Four killed as huge crane collapses at Houston refinery Wal-Mart tries out their own "Geek Squad" in Dallas UT... [continue]

Nine former Longhorns sports stars, including Vince Young and Kevin Durant, will have their jersey numbers retired during the upcoming season, according to the UT men's athletic department. Others set to have their numbers retired this season are Bobby Layne (football), Tommy Nobis (football), Slater Martin (basketball), Burt Hooton (baseball), Greg Swindell (baseball), Scott Bryant (baseball), and Brooks Kieschnick (baseball).... [continue]

Former presidential candidates Howard Dean and Gen. Wesley Clark may have brought the most name recognition to Thursday's lineup at Netroots Nation, but it was Obama Girl who captured the gathering's heart.... [continue]

Photo by Garrette on flickr AMD CEO steps down as chip maker struggles Agencies bust human smuggling ring in San Marcos Howard Dean highlights Day 1 of Netroots Nation FDA declares it's OK to eat tomatoes again Previous governors contribute to mansion rebuilding fund Former rodeo champ Sid Steiner indicted on road-rage charge Ex-Longhorn Taylor Teagarden makes US Olympic baseball team... [continue]

Is there anything the iPhone can't do? The latest useful tool for Austin iPhone-iacs is Me2Bus, which lets you track Austin Capital Metro buses.... [continue]

Six dead as gunmen open fire outside the US Consulate in Turkey Iran test-fires long-range missles capable of reaching Israel Barack Obama regrets allowing his daughters to be interviewed by "Access Hollywood" Doctors group recommends cholesterol drugs for children as young as eight Jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs taken to a Las Vegas hospital Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat/Bruno) pulls cage fighting prank on Arkansas crowd Matthew McConaughey names his son Levi. From the... [continue]

More than a dozen current or former UT athletes emerged from last weekend's Olympic Trials to earn a spot on the U.S. team.... [continue]

Driver slams his bulldozer into a crowded bus in Jerusalem, killing at least 3 people Manhunt ends in Illinois for suspect in eight murders Hospital employees disciplined after ignoring a woman who collapsed and died in an ER waiting area Starbucks closing 600 stores across the country President Palmer from '24' believes his role helped Obama Tabloids buzzing about potential Alex Rodriguez-Madonna hookup Texas ex Piersol sets world record at Olympic swimming trials... [continue]

The worst episode from last summer's string of UT football players getting into trouble with the law neared its conclusion Thursday as two former players pleaded guilty to robbery.... [continue]

The Austin Ice Bats, who entertained hockey fans in these parts for more than a decade, receive a well-deserved tribute in today's New York Times.... [continue]

Obama asks donors to help pay Clinton campaign debt Florida buying out the sugar business to help save the Everglades Six dead in shooting spree at Kentucky factory Supreme Court rules the death penalty cannot be imposed for child rape Security scare for French president Sarkozy as policeman commits suicide There are now 10 million millionaires in the world - are you one of them? Ex-'American Idol' champ Ruben Studdard to wed... [continue]

Former Longhorn running back Cedric Benson was ordered to install an ignition interlock breathalyzer in his car during a court appearance today. ... [continue]

For the second time in two months, Austin Ventures has committed $50 million toward the creation of an online startup company. ... [continue]

Photo by cplbasilisk on flickrCycling fans can take in a pair of free events this weekend, as racers zip along local streets in a pair of criterium races. Criteriums are the NASCAR event of cycling: short, speedy lap races with riders in close proximity to spectators and to each other. On Saturday, the AT&T Downtown Criterium kicks off with amateur racing at 2 pm, and pro races starting at 7 pm. The one-kilometer course will... [continue]

The Austin Children's Museum is inviting kids to let loose their inner engineer this Sunday.... [continue]

With a shape-conforming bed, internet-enabled pillow and massaging bathtub, the hotel room of the future is on display this week at the Austin Convention Center.... [continue]

Flooding continues in the Midwest as levees break on the Mississippi River President Bush to make a renewed push to allow offshore drilling Obama has a narrow lead on McCain, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll After making his home more energy-efficient, Al Gore's home energy use went up 10% Obesity surgery may reduce a person's risk of cancer by 80% Firefox fans celebrate release of new browser Celtics crush Lakers for their 17th NBA... [continue]

Photo by Garrette on flickr AMD opened its Southwest Austin campus on Tuesday, and softened environmental criticism with a sustainable design and a $1.5 million commitment to preserve open space. Software firm Motive was purchased by telecom giant Alcatel-Lucent of France for $67.8 million, closing a tumultuous chapter in the company's history that included stock delisting, management changes, and restated financial results. OneSpot, a startup publishing service for media and other businesses, made its public... [continue]

When the Dallas Cowboys move into their new stadium for the 2009 season, fans will enjoy the action on the biggest high-definition screen in the world.... [continue]

Obama's choice of insider for VP advisor draws fire Floods in the Midwest may drive food prices even higher Jetliner inferno kills dozens in Sudan Pakistan says U.S. airstrike killed 11 of its soldiers The new iPhone costs less, but monthly plans don't Paul Newman doesn't exactly deny he has cancer Lakers win to close NBA Finals gap to 2-1... [continue]