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@ffentoozler Yes, it definitely blew through here. Some others reported seeing it, too. Was really, really quick.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:39pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


@themaggers It was really quick. It was sunny about 10 minutes later. A classic isolated thunderstorm.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:38pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Just in from our friends at Austin360: Another 500 SXSW wristbands on sale March 13: http://bit.ly/bX1L26
10 Mar 2010 at 1:33pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


@kdgordon yes, it seems pretty isolated. It’s sunny again. If you don’t like the weather in Texas, wait 10 minutes!
10 Mar 2010 at 1:28pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


RT @KXAN_Weather: A few minutes ago, it was pouring and hailing in Downtown Austin. Now, it’s clear and sunny. Got to love Texas weather!
10 Mar 2010 at 1:28pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Convicted killer Milton Dwayne Gobert takes the stand at the punishment phase of his trial: http://bit.ly/9ni2Tn
10 Mar 2010 at 1:28pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


RT @KXAN_Weather: Calls coming in from Barton Springs area saying it’s hailing there. It’s just pouring rain at KXAN. What about where you are?
10 Mar 2010 at 1:23pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


@mxwll Hail yes, I will. Stay off @mxwll’s roof! There. Though you may want to question the power of the media on that one.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:22pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


@LennarAustin Looking at radar seems to be going from West to East.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:21pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


@EmilyPennington Yes … seemed to pop up and blow by really quick.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:19pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


New Braunfels is getting $115M hospital.. http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily37.html
10 Mar 2010 at 1:19pm
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


@promisepizza Ya … it was freak and fast and over in about four minutes.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:18pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


WASHINGTON (AP) — February budget deficit hits record high of $220.9 billion with imbalance ahead of last year.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:17pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


@onelovejedi Ah, now I get it! It looks like yes, and you can see them on this list: http://twitter.com/VirtualCapitol/staff
10 Mar 2010 at 1:17pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Big ol’ hail storm blowing through downtown past the @statesman offices.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:15pm
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Small hail reported out of pop-up storm as is moved through Rollingwood, now going ENE across Downtown.
10 Mar 2010 at 1:12pm
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


@newmediafashion Boutique Crawl During SXSW http://bit.ly/d1WJCT
10 Mar 2010 at 1:04pm
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Brief storm just popped up over Oak Hill, sweeps over metro Austin during next 15-30 minutes. http://n8a.com/radar
10 Mar 2010 at 12:52pm
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


@prestonlowe @jodotcom @kwedjessica @CollenMcGee Turns out H-E-B recall was INCORRECT! http://tinyurl.com/yapbypq
10 Mar 2010 at 12:47pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


(AP) The politically shifting State Board of Education has opened discussion of new social studies curriculum standards today.
10 Mar 2010 at 12:24pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Little Dragon at Emo’s March 15 http://bit.ly/aMOC0q
10 Mar 2010 at 11:57am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


Check out .@StevenKreytak and his live tweets from the Gobert trail.
10 Mar 2010 at 11:33am
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Farmers Markets Aren’t Just for Veggies – Farmers Market Pork Cassoulet http://bit.ly/b02lyq
10 Mar 2010 at 11:10am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


John Mayer Brings Battle Studies Tour to Austin http://bit.ly/b8VB0a
10 Mar 2010 at 11:10am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


(AP) — An Ohio apartment listing for a bachelor pad has drawn a federal discrimination lawsuit. http://tinyurl.com/ydmxczy
10 Mar 2010 at 11:04am
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Cloud computing company lands in Austin… http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily33.html
10 Mar 2010 at 11:03am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Kesen Hu has plead guilty to endangering a child after his son died last yr as a result of being left in the car. http://tinyurl.com/y9vqwam
10 Mar 2010 at 10:53am
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Father who left infant in car pleads guilty to misdemeanor and will not serve time in jail. http://bit.ly/aZwVPj
10 Mar 2010 at 10:37am
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Get Smart and Talk about Movie Art: SXSW Film Poster Show http://bit.ly/dAHSbS
10 Mar 2010 at 10:35am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


Father who left infant in parked van pleads guilty. He had been indicted on two felony counts in Williamson County. More to come.
10 Mar 2010 at 10:15am
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Turns out TX job growth was not as good as we thought…. http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily30.html
10 Mar 2010 at 10:08am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Tech CEOs want their tax credit back…. http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily29.html
10 Mar 2010 at 9:44am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Austin Post pre-SXSW party, TONIGHT! http://www.austinpost.org/content/tonight-tonight-austin-post-pre-sxsw-party-molotov
10 Mar 2010 at 9:36am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


RT @eatthislens: RT @broylesa: User-generated reviews are here to stay…Preview of my #SXSW panel: http://bit.ly/d5F6eG [Looking forward to this, Addie!]
10 Mar 2010 at 9:34am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


RT @goamplify: Amplify Credit Union is Hiring! http://www.statesman.com/business/amplify-plans-expansion-more-jobs-336506.html
10 Mar 2010 at 9:33am
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


OK, I guess breakfast tacos are legit now that the NY Times has discovered them? http://nyti.ms/bOLQUI
10 Mar 2010 at 9:01am
by statesman (Austin Statesman)


Wreck on Airport Blvd. just east of I-35.
10 Mar 2010 at 8:55am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


61 now Austin w/fog, 20% possibly severe midday storms then breezy; THU: 46-76; FRI: 47-72. Mild/warm days ahead! http://n8a.com/weather
10 Mar 2010 at 8:46am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Valence Tech had better days…months http://twurl.cc/2ath
10 Mar 2010 at 8:43am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Wreck on 290 and Joe Tanner clearing.
10 Mar 2010 at 8:42am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


City of Austin asks residents for a hand with Google… http://twurl.cc/2atd
10 Mar 2010 at 8:18am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Keller Williams continues U.S. Manifest destiny, picks up southern Arizona group…. http://twurl.cc/2at8
10 Mar 2010 at 8:08am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Wreck still blocking 2 lanes on Eb Ben White just east of Manchaca. Clean up process underway.
10 Mar 2010 at 7:32am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Bad wreck on Eb Ben White just east of Manchaca. Two left lanes are blocked.
10 Mar 2010 at 6:59am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Wreck reported on Ben White just east of I-35
10 Mar 2010 at 6:53am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


No wrecks or stalls to report. You’re moving well on all the major roadways.
10 Mar 2010 at 6:45am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Not much slowing you down right now. Everyone cruising around the metro area.
10 Mar 2010 at 6:29am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Headlines: AFD called to 2-alarm fire at Travis House http://bit.ly/ctzLvK
10 Mar 2010 at 6:09am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Headlines: APD Chief Art Acevedo applies for Dallas police chief http://bit.ly/bArZKm
10 Mar 2010 at 6:09am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Headlines: Gobert’s sentencing delayed per defenses request http://bit.ly/9KAk2v
10 Mar 2010 at 6:09am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


Headlines: Community groups react to Acevedo’s possible departure http://bit.ly/bLhTDx
10 Mar 2010 at 6:09am
by News8Austin (News 8 Austin)


HEB issued a recall of its store brand acetaminophen pain-relief caplets after trace amounts of metal were found. http://tinyurl.com/ycrgjm2
9 Mar 2010 at 10:32pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Erick Armando Nuncio-Moreno, charged with manslaughter in two deaths, was moved from the hospital to Jail. http://tinyurl.com/ydm49ms
9 Mar 2010 at 8:26pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Austin St. Patrick’s Day: Go Green at Cover 3 http://bit.ly/cOgX41
9 Mar 2010 at 8:14pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


@ultra8201 I read that it’s Saturday…
9 Mar 2010 at 8:04pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


Rest Easy, Muse is Really Playing SXSW http://bit.ly/djpXdI
9 Mar 2010 at 7:40pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


Sustainable Theater! Jack Jill : A Romance http://bit.ly/dzxNAN
9 Mar 2010 at 7:09pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


We love @RetroBizzraro! So excited to try their yummy snacks at the Austin Post party tomorrow night! Molotov, 8 p.m…be there!
9 Mar 2010 at 7:01pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


If you like the Lady Bird #Wildflower Center, take time to notice the unnatural additions: http://tinyurl.com/yj6u67u
9 Mar 2010 at 6:32pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


@RewindAustin Passed it along to her. It was rather windy here, ya know!
9 Mar 2010 at 6:31pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


RT @ultra8201: It’s finally (mostly) official: Muse is playing Stubb’s on the Friday of SXSW music. http://bit.ly/at3QfU (via @austin360music)
9 Mar 2010 at 6:28pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


RT @ZipAustin: Austin tied for Top Growth City — http://bit.ly/9jjyPo #ATX #Austin #TopCities #Top10 #Top5 #Jobs #Employment
9 Mar 2010 at 6:26pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


Woman crashes her #Lexus into her own house blames the acceleration issue that #Toyota is having: http://tinyurl.com/ygo2xny
9 Mar 2010 at 5:30pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


@big_benford They aren’t going to be operational until Friday and allegedly, they are free! A #SXSW rarity!
9 Mar 2010 at 4:21pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


SolarPump Stations will be placed in key locations for #SXSW. SolarPumps are charging stations for laptops, cell phones, etc.
9 Mar 2010 at 4:10pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Going to SXSW? Expect a lot of updates and information from @SXSWkeyetv. The action starts Friday!
9 Mar 2010 at 3:30pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


@rhettmiller I gave you a shout out in a story about Salinger here…http://www.austinpost.org/content/remembering-jd-salinger-austin-way
9 Mar 2010 at 3:22pm
by AustinPost (Austin Post)


3 Central TX cities are pushing #Google to bring the world’s fastest #Internet to their towns. http://tinyurl.com/yg2ofub
9 Mar 2010 at 1:36pm
by KXAN_News (KXAN Austin News)


Highland Mall owner says no, means no Simon Properties! http://twurl.cc/2amx
9 Mar 2010 at 12:11pm
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Ready for SXSW? Check out this interview with @SXSWFreeNoms, who you should follow if you don’t. http://bit.ly/cci5fb
9 Mar 2010 at 10:55am
by keyetv (keyetv)


Austin, meet the Electric Bat… http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily19.html
9 Mar 2010 at 9:30am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Now Austin also courting Google fiber (Round Rock also contending) http://twurl.cc/2al3
9 Mar 2010 at 8:48am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


InterContinental Stephen F. Austin dressing up its eatery, transforming into exclusive Club Lounge… http://twurl.cc/2akx
9 Mar 2010 at 8:26am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Morning! It’s foggy now, but can you believe it’ll be sunny with a high of 78 later today?
9 Mar 2010 at 8:19am
by keyetv (keyetv)


Whole Foods shareholders power grab….http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily15.html
9 Mar 2010 at 8:01am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


HomeAway busts into South America, buys yet another vacation site http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily14.html
9 Mar 2010 at 7:46am
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


RT @MarkChapin: Line of showers and storms coming at Austin moving to the northeast not directly east, arriving in the next 1/2-1.
8 Mar 2010 at 6:18pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


RT @place2mike: APD Police Chief Art Acevedo is a finalist for the head spot in Dallas, Texas. No surprise there. Congrats Chief.
8 Mar 2010 at 6:03pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


Report from Dallas: Austin police chief Art Acevedo is a candidate for the Dallas Police Chief job.
8 Mar 2010 at 5:21pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


The Diocese of Austin gets its new bishop, Joe Vasquez, today. Watch the Installation Mass live. http://bit.ly/76SPfW
8 Mar 2010 at 2:58pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


Hey followers! Check out our next News you can use event! Just $10, great networking, great content, 512-494-2546, rking@bizjournals.com
8 Mar 2010 at 2:20pm
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Gowalla goes Android… http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/03/08/daily10.html
8 Mar 2010 at 12:55pm
by MyABJ (Austin Business )


Update on Dallas shooting: Four Forest building near Medical City. 3 people shot, 1 is alleged gunman, at least 2 injuries appear serious.
8 Mar 2010 at 11:46am
by keyetv (keyetv)


Live stream of aerials above Dallas office shooting. http://bit.ly/76SPfW
8 Mar 2010 at 11:18am
by keyetv (keyetv)


Report of an office shooting in north Dallas on Merit Drive. More info to come.
8 Mar 2010 at 11:12am
by keyetv (keyetv)


RT @AUSTINSWEATHER: A cloudy, drippy Mon. Rainfall will be heaviest east of I-35. Expect about .25-.33 in Austin. Less in Hill Country.
8 Mar 2010 at 10:09am
by keyetv (keyetv)


Man jailed after dog stabbing at Austin park , http://bit.ly/9BkW7v
7 Mar 2010 at 4:19pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


RT @MarkChapin: Alright guys, as promised showers will develop after midnight tonight and continue on and off through Sunday. Not… http://bit.ly/c76dr4
6 Mar 2010 at 7:01pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


RT @jasonwheelertv: Here’s how I dumped my co-host Michelle today… http://bit.ly/bkBngV
5 Mar 2010 at 6:29pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


A Baylor women’s basketball player threw a punch during a game. Check out what our Bob Ballou had to say about it. http://bit.ly/9KeChz
5 Mar 2010 at 4:20pm
by keyetv (keyetv)


RT: Artist Spencer Tunick strips 5,000 Australians bare on steps of the Sydney Opera House – http://is.gd/9uByc #news #Aus #Sydney #naked
1 Mar 2010 at 11:30pm
by chowjackie (Jackie Chow)