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Justice for Moody – Bastrop Pastor Rick Bartlett guilty of animal cruelty in death of cat

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A jury in Bastrop has found Pastor Rick Bartlett guilty of animal cruelty in the case involving the death of a neighbor’s cat named Moody.

Bastrop jury to decide fate of accused cat abuser Pastor Rick Bartlett

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A Bastrop jury will begin deliberating Friday whether Reverend Rick Bartlett is guilty of animal cruelty in the death of a neighbor’s cat named Moody.

6 killed in North Texas tornadoes – Search for victims continues

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Tornadoes killed six people and injured hundreds of others in Granbury, 60 miles southwest of Dallas. Cleburne was also hit hard.

After West Fertilizer explosion, little discussion on soil issues

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As the catastrophic fertilizer plant explosion in West continues to elicit debate about regulation, one factor that hasn’t been discussed as much is the soil of Central Texas.

Drunk driving DA Rosemary Lehmberg apologizes again and seeks treatment

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Disgraced Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg has issued another statement regarding her arrest and conviction for DWI.

Waco Tea Party illegally targeted by IRS – Austin Tea Party spared

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The Austin Tea Party says they were not a targeted by the IRS in a growing criminal scandal. However, the Waco Tea Party claims they were heavily targeted by the IRS.

West Fertilizer Plant explosion now a criminal investigation

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The Texas Rangers and the McLennan County sheriff’s office are launching a criminal investigation into the West Fertilizer plant explosion last month.

State Department investigates UT student Cody Wilson for arms trafficking over printable 3-D gun

UT student Cody Wilson produces and fires first 3-D printed gun in Austin

Is there an illegal international arms dealer going to school at the UT? The State Department has law school student Cody Wilson in its cross hairs.

President Obama’s Austin visit to start with meeting with Gov. Rick Perry

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For President Obama and Gov. Rick Perry, Thursday morning should feel familiar.

Austin police officer fires on unarmed driver during traffic stop

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An Austin police officer has been put on administrative leave after shooting at an unarmed 55-year-old man during a traffic stop Wednesday morning in East Austin.