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  1. RT @cmrwilliams: Jana Duty is up 53% in Williamson Co. DA Race and John Bradley is behind with 46%. #txprimary #unofficialresults
  2. Cattle truck accident last night in Dallas has shut down I-35 for hours bit.ly/KibBlB
  3. APD launching no-refusal weekend initiative over Memorial Day holiday. bit.ly/KhB3rc.
  4. APD officer Steven Peña will not face charges in connection with shooting death of Gilberto Vallejo. bit.ly/KOCQmj.
  5. The body of a woman has been found in Lady Bird Lake. bit.ly/KfPrR3.
  6. The lineup for ACL 2012 has been released. bit.ly/LcnF6e.
  7. Austin property owners may see higher tax bills in order to help fund struggling school districts. bit.ly/KMoVxD.
  8. Are you a stay at home mom that wants a credit card or who has one? If so, we want to hear from you. Please call Brandy at 512-472-0988.
  9. @CBlackTX @wiskowbean Most news sources seem to refer to the AP tally of 104. We'll continue to look for the most up-to-date number.
  10. @CBlackTX Hi. According to the Associated Press, Paul has 104 delegates. We'll work to verify. Thank you.
  11. A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car early Tuesday morning in central Austin. bit.ly/IUtzcq.
  12. Ron Paul says he is done spending resources on campaigning bit.ly/J5v5fD
  13. Local elementary school faces 2nd child pornography charge in less than a week. bit.ly/KGLlCe.
  14. The trial for a man accused of attacking a woman downtown, and then robbing her is set to begin today. bit.ly/L0Eosl.
  15. Austin looks at future plans to expand Urban Rail, which may include South Austin and West campus. bit.ly/JKJwSx
  16. Thursday night's storms leave damage throughout Central Texas. bit.ly/JJB9Xn.
  17. Last nights heavy rains left many areas flooded. bit.ly/JoE1ds.
  18. A new study says that identity theft against children has double and that criminals are targeting children under 5. bit.ly/JG0zFj
  19. A homeless man who stumbled on treasure in the Colorado River says he wants it back. bit.ly/KK4Bl9