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Brick makers now have to ask permisison to bake bricks. As part of a pollution control plan only 4 ovens a day can fire up in parts of Juarez

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Austin's Second Street has gone through an evolution, recently turning into a vibrant spot with shops, restaurants and residence.

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Downtown is the center of Austin nightlife, but not everyone goes there for fun. The darkness can often hide the signs of that other crowd.

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The final balloons fell on the national conventions this year, marking the start of serious campaign season. America's eyes may be sharply focused on the presidential race, but Central Texans on both sides are working for candidates closer to home.

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As a breast surgeon, the images produced by a Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) scan give an Austin doctor the best possible picture of the cancer she needs to take out.

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New national unemployment figures show the highest rate of joblessness in five years. It's a concern that hits all business sectors. Here's a comparison of the national numbers with those of Texas and Austin.

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Police say the break-ins happened in six separate locations. Each time the burglar took cash registers or cash drawers. "It is like an invasion of our privacy and we're a little more on edge now," said one business owner.

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In an effort to close the competition gap and possibly reclaim its position as the computer leader worldwide, there are reports that Dell Computer will sell most or all of its manufacturing facilities.

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With the conventions over -- Barack Obama and John McCain, along with their running mates, hit the campaign trail on Friday.

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Some special Central Texas kids are about to get the red carpet treatment. Each year the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas puts out a calender featuring local celebrities paired up with some of these special kids. The calender debuts Saturday. Jean Louis who took the pictures for this calender, Gracie Eudy, spoke on KVUE News Midday.

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According to the published report, the company plans to sell most or all of its factories within the next 18 months. Because the market has shifted from desktop PCs to laptops, Dell's manufacturing model is no longer considered cost effective.

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In the wake of hurricane Gustav many families are asking have they done enough to prepare for an emergency? The Department of Homeland Security wants every American to be ready for possible natural and man made disasters. September is National Preparedness Month and it's kicking off with the "Ready Campaign".

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Robin Cole is a former all pro linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is a prostate cancer survivor. Doctor Nelso Stone is a nationally recognized prostate cancer expert. They are joining us courtesy of the Prostate Cancer Education Council.

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Finding the right thing to wear during your workout can make all the difference. Lu-Lu Lemon make yoga-inspired clothing with features desirable to athletes.

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Comoputer giant Dell could be selling off its manufacturing plants, according to today's wall street journal. KVUE's George Kanuck is in Round Rock with the latest.

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Three more restaurants fail their health inspections in this week's "Eat Drink and Be Wary."

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Austin police hope someone will recognize a woman who slashed another person in a bathroom on E. Sixth Street.

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On the last night of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, their candidate for President, John McCain, promised to "change Washington" if elected.

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A major study released Thursday says there is no link between autism and the measles vaccine. It's one of many studies with similar results. But not everyone agrees with the findings.

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Police say they caught a man smashing graveside vases with a sledgehammer so he could sell them to make some money.

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A Central Texas man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for drinking and driving, but some say it took too long for him to go behind bars. Jimmy Barnard, 40, was convicted six other times for DWIs and never served a full prison term.

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Austin fire crews called to Lady Bird Lake at Interstate 35 Thursday afternoon for a water rescue found a body in the water.

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At the minimum, APD investigators say the person responsible for the hit and ran faces felony charges for leaving the scene, and could be charged with vehicular homicide after Austin's 38th traffic fatality of the year.

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The talk Thursday continued to be about the speech delivered by Alaska Governor Sara Palin, Republican presidential candidate John McCain's choice to be vice president. Newcomers to the political process were among the millions watching.

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From the producers of Alias and Gossip Girl comes the epic journey of one girl and her search for truth, in ABC Family's special television event, Samurai Girl. Co-stars Jamie Chung and Stacy Keibler spoke on KVUE News Midday.

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Investigators are trying to determine what caused a mysterious motorcycle fatality that may have involved another vehicle on Highway 183 in North Austin Thursday morning.

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See some of stars and hear what they have to say about the new movie "Surfer Dude."

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Matthew McConaughey talks about what life is like as a new Dad.

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Police are investigating a mysterious motorcycle fatality

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You may notice those gas prices don't seem to be coming down. After a jump last week because of hurricane Gustav prices are still up at the pump.

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Is this a designed play? Or is it just some sandlot football? KVUE's Matt Mitchell has the story.

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Fire destroyed a dry cleaning business in Elgin on Wednesday.

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John McCain's choice for his running mate spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota.

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The price of crude oil is only one of two major determining factors that influence what consumers pay at the pump. The other, less publicized factor is the price of refined gas.

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Jacob Brochtrup is 21 now, but when he was 18 he lost his right leg after it got caught in the propeller of a boat on Lake Austin. Brochtrup sued the makers of the boat and the company that built the engine.

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Stars will be shining in downtown Austin Wednesday night. The world premier of Matthew McConaughey's new movie Surfer Dude takes place at the Paramount Theater. This isn't the first time Hollywood stars have come to Austin, dozens of movies have been filmed here. But the competition for that spotlight is growing. KVUE's Mari Alvarez shows us why Austin is having to step up its game to get draw the big entertainment names.

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A dry cleaning business in downtown Elgin's historic district was destroyed Wednesday. It happened at the Modern Cleaners and Laundry on Depot Street. The owner of the dry cleaners says a dryer exploded and caused the fire to quickly spread.

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A man who worked as a teacher's aide at a local psychiatric treatment center has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of child porn. KVUE's Amy Johnston reports from the Oaks Treatment Center in South Austin where the man worked at the time of his arrest.

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Mike was reading the paper today and found a stat that made him say... "Hmmmmm". Find out about it in the latest Barnes Blog.