Florida Gators happy to feast on rival Volunteers Sep 21, 2008
Texas 52, Rice 10 - Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes, setting the school record for a career, and the No. 7 Longhorns (3-0 gored the Owls (2-2) in Austin, Texas. McCoy finished with 329 yards passing and led Texas in rushing for the second time this season with 83 yards on eight carries. (Boston Herald)
Yankees Pitcher Joba Chamberlain Signs Exclusive, Multi-Year Collectibles Deal with Steiner Sports Sep 20, 2008
Chamberlain joins an impressive roster of Steiner exclusive Yankees personalities including legends such as Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Joe Girardi and Dave Righetti and rising young stars including Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, Melky Cabrera and Austin Jackson. "Joba brings such electricity when he pitches," said Amoroso. (PR Newswire)
Challenge Games Secures $10 Million Financing Sep 19, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Challenge Online GamesTM, Inc. (Challenge Games), developer of the popular online fantasy game and the new fantasy baseball and card collecting game , announced it has secured $10 million in Series B funding ... Challenge Games is based in Austin, Texas and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A startup where youth have teeth — but no toys Sep 13, 2008
"We hire people who've been doing entrepreneurial things a long time," he said, calling it a "mature profile." Co-founder Austin Shoemaker interned for Apple at age 14, he said. Shoemaker and fellow co-founder Josh Schwarzapel were students when they started CoolIris. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Antiques and art Sep 13, 2008
Showcasing antiques with a modern flair - International Herald Tribune. Galerie Bers 'Linn" by Victor Vasarely (1956). Text Size Showcasing antiques with a modern flair Published: September 12, 2008 : France has finally made a leap into the contemporary world, and it is at the 24th "Biennale des Antiquaires," which opened on Wednesday in the renovated Grand Palais, that the measure of the staggering metamorphosis can be taken. Gone is the neo-Rococo style of yore with its clutter of trinkets.... (International Herald Tribune)
No limits to Austin Sep 10, 2008
No limits to the city of Austin ... Don t miss the Austin City Limits festival ... Austin is about a 75-mile drive northeast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'We Were Soldiers...and We Are Soldiers Still': Signed Books Available Aug 26, 2008
A graduate of Austin Peay State University, he attended the Memphis State University School of Law and Western Washington State University. Miller has also held the post of Personnel Officer for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
David Byrne and Brian Eno: Happening today but from a distance Aug 17, 2008
Sean Carlson and his tour hit Austin, Texas. This summer, Sean Carlson, a young tour promoter, took his F Yeah Fest on the road. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Mychal Givens Wins 2008 Jackie Robinson Award as Nation's Best High School Baseball Player Aug 9, 2008
-- Austin Maddox, C/RHP, Eagle's View Academy - Jacksonville, Fla. -- Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley HS - Mission Viejo, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jour de Fete celebration this weekend Aug 8, 2008
M, 1/2 mile W. of Hwy 61Festival and law enforcement HQ-Main at MerchantCooling stations: Interpretive Center - Main t, Moses Austin House - Gabouri St., Remnant Church - 25 N. Main, First Presbyterian Church - 160 N. Main, Holy Cross Lutheran Church ' 2nd and Main. (Information from the JDF 2008 brocure). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Prisoners of Debt Aug 8, 2008
Manny Newburger, a name partner with Austin (Tex. law firm Barron, Newburger, Sinsley & Weir, which represents Collect America, says that his client isn't aware of abuse by buyers of such debts. (BusinessWeek)
Now's the time to pull out your old photo albums and reminisce Jul 27, 2008
We kicked up our heels in Austin, then went to our version of heaven in the Warrenton/Round Top area, which hosts one of the country's largest antiques extravaganzas. It's actually a series of shows that take place each spring and fall and get bigger, and more sprawling, each year. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Obituaries for Friday, July 18, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Howard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ross of Viroqua; two sons, Ricky (Sabrina) Ross of West Salem and Royal (Barbara) Ross of Viroqua; five grandchildren, Tristan, Austin and Alejandrina Ross of West Salem and Michaela and Jacinda Ross of Viroqua; a sister, Ardis Stilwell of Retreat, rural De Soto, Wis ... to Albert and Faustine (Larson) Nedland. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Challenge Online Games locks down $4.5M from venture capital firm Jul 13, 2008
5M from venture capital firm - Austin Business Journal ... Austin Business Journal ... Founded in 2006, the Austin-based developer of such online games as Duels, specializes in creating relatively easy-to-play games that last three to 10 minutes and can be played anywhere. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Cutting Edge: Bill Gates Jul 8, 2008
Keith Austin, reviewerJuly 7, 2008. This documentary takes us from Gates's early days punching holes in computer cards to the big swinging geek who ruled the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Arson probed in Governors Mansion fire Jun 9, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas - Arson is suspected in the fire that struck the historic Texas Governor s Mansion early yesterday, causing damage that state officials and the fire marshal described as bordering on catastrophic ... By Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas - Arson is suspected in the fire that struck the historic Texas Governor s.. (Boston Herald)
Jordan Wright, 50; collected political trinkets Jun 6, 2008
In addition to his parents, who live in Manhattan, Mr. Wright, who was divorced, leaves a daughter, Mackenzie; a son, Austin of Phoenix; and a sister, Ingrid of Stamford, Conn. The greatest lesson Mr. Wright drew from sifting through ephemera from many, many electoral crusades was sad but perhaps predictable: "There hasn't been an election since Washington's when we didn't go to the voting booth holding our nose," he said. (Boston Globe)
Women's Board raises $2M for Wolfson Jun 4, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
History, value between the pages May 29, 2008
The signed JFK book was bought in Cleveland and the Churchill book from Austin. Prices of these rare books range from $2,500 to $9,000, he said. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Three Rivers flea market at fairgrounds adding antiques May 28, 2008
The Austin Daily Herald: The Newspaper That Cares About Austin ... bonorden@austindailyherald ... Vendors and treasure hunters from all over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa will gather at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, to participate in the new Three River Days Antique and Flea Market. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
On display (45) May 23, 2008
Central Willamette Credit Union, 555 N.E. Circle Blvd. Through May: Artwork by Dianne Lay and Lorraine Austin ... Through May: Artwork by Eugene artist Lorraine Austin. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Medallion of Excellence winners Apr 20, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Quince & Quinn furniture boutique opening in Oakley Apr 20, 2008
Quince & Quinn furniture boutique opening in Oakley - Business Courier of Cincinnati. Members: Not Registered. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Glendale has plans to modernize main street Apr 8, 2008
That could include Reno; Austin, Texas; Portland, Ore. Denver; Los Angeles; and specific smaller cities near these metro areas. (AZCentral -- News)
More Community Calendar » Mar 29, 2008
19 beginning at 2 p.m. Local talents will include Craig Chitty, Hannah Austin, Tiffany Isbell Brister and Carl Self. Anyone interested in participating as a singer, may call Craig Chitty at 337-794-4387. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
It's going to get crowded in Roseville Mar 29, 2008
He'll head the Bill McAnally Racing stable with veteran Austin Cameron and second-year driver Moses Smith, all in Toyotas. Manteca native Robert Strmiska is the crew chief for Jason Patison, son of Lucas Oil Products president Bob Patison. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Albert Lea City Council awards demolition contract Mar 27, 2008
The council awarded the contract to Wallace Bustad Excavation Service of Austin for the price of 44,500. If everything goes as scheduled, demolition work of 117 W. College St. likely will start later this spring. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City may do construction on four busy streets Mar 23, 2008
- Receive and likely award the bid for the demolition of the former Midwest Antiques building at 117 W. College St. Five bids came in, and Wallace Bustad Excavation Service of Austin had the low bid of 44,500. - Receive and likely award the bid for the construction of a 12-inch water main from the existing main on Southeast Marshall Street east to State Park Road and north to the existing system on East Main Street creating a loop. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
(25-6), 12:30Texas (28-6) vs. Austin Peay (24-10), 30 minutes followingMississippi State (22-10) vs. Oregon (18-13), 7:25Memphis (33-1) vs. Texas-Arlington (21-11), 30 minutes followingSecond RoundSaturdayAt The Pepsi CenterDenverPittsburgh-Oral Roberts winner vs. Michigan State-Temple winner, 6:40 or 9:10At The Honda CenterAnaheim, Calif ... Texas-Austin Peay winner vs. Miami-Saint Marys, Calif ... NITFirst RoundLast nightOhio State 84, UNC Asheville 66Massachusetts 80, Stephen F. Austin... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Three new 'Placenotes' guides out: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Chicago Mar 3, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Placenotes travel guides offer a unique format of 4-by-6-inch cards to help travelers appreciate landmarks, architecture, neighborhoods, parks and cultural institutions in various cities ... Past Placenotes have offered guides to Sante Fe, N.M.; "New York Art Museums," and Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Texas, along with one on the University of Texas. (USA Today -- Travel)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Feb 29, 2008
DELAISLA (de la Isla, Hispanic Link -- Column) -- AUSTIN, Texas: A presidential debate over Mexico. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
FCC chief blasts Comcast Feb 25, 2008
Today s hearing will be held at Harvard Law School s Ames Courtroom in Austin Hall. jfitz@bostonherald. (Boston Herald)
Luxury travel ideas for a romantic holiday Feb 12, 2008
At Barton Creek in Austin, the bells-and-whistles package is the new addition, created to supplement the traditional offerings of the past ... Theres also a quirky element thrown into this package to fit with the keep Austin weird theme: a four-hour customized private tour in a pink limousine ... Barton Creek Resort & SpaAt Barton Creek in Austin, the 'Bed of Roses' theme brings 12 dozen roses to the suite, rose oil in-room couples' massage and rose-themed Tiffany keepsakes for her. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Little house on the prairie Feb 4, 2008
Tara Weaver, an Austin-area artist who purchased one of Kittel s first little houses, said she was attracted by their aesthetic charm and their functionality. I love it, said Weaver, a painter, who nestled her split-level ranch-style house with a rusted corrugated metal roof near a wooded creek on her 20 acres southwest of Austin. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Preserving past a ‘labor of love' Feb 2, 2008
The organization has more than 400 members from hundreds of Texas downtowns, and Another Time Soda Fountain competed with businesses from small towns to cities such as Austin. Upon receiving the award, Barcak and the Butlers said it belongs to the community all three natives call home. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Mary Elizabeth Colby, 93; co-founder of the Port O' Call chain of gift stores Jan 19, 2008
grandchildren Melissa Langdell of Berkeley and Sebastian Langdell of Austin, Texas; and step-grandchildren Rainy Kemp DeLauder of Hamilton, Mont. and Steven Kemp of Los Angeles. (Los Angeles Times)
Antique festival to feature Texas dealers Jan 11, 2008
Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887 ... "Most of our clientele enjoy getting away from the metropolitan hub-bub of Houston and Austin and coming to an appealing small town environment such as Brenham or Cat Spring, where we also put on shows," Stellberg said. (Sealy News, TX)
Stolen Mickey Mouse watercolors recovered 17 years after NY theft Jan 5, 2008
They have since been authenticated, Rye Brook Police Chief Gregory Austin said Friday. Each measuring about 60 inches square, the watercolors were valued at $60,000 to $80,000 when stolen, Austin said. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Counsel calls it quits Dec 31, 2007
First on the list is the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. Half-joking that he gets bored every five minutes, Stark said he will also try to find activities in retirement that are mentally stimulating. (Santa Maria Times)
Need A Last Minute Gift? How About A Central Texas Town Dec 25, 2007
Antiques collector Moody Anderson of Austin bought The Grove district in 1972. The Grove is a community of about 100. (KWTX.com, TX)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S)"Cry Me A River" - Jorge Calandrelli, arranger (Ella Fitzgerald Calandrelli); Track from: "Love Letters from Ella" [Concord Jazz/Starbucks Entertainment]"I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" - John Clayton, arranger (Queen Latifah); Track from: "Trav'lin' Light" [Verve]"In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" - Jay Ashby, Darmon Meader azarian, arrangers (New York Voices); Track from: "A Day Like This" [MCG Jazz]"Overture/Gershwin Medley" - Michael Abene,... (Variety)
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Eyes wide with anticipation, Alex, 4, and Austin, 6, Stoll at a vendor's table, at top right. Above, grandpa Bob Patch with Brodie McFarland, 3, astride a toy tractor. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
News obituary: The trailblazer Nov 25, 2007
The Austin Daily Herald: The Newspaper That Cares About Austin ... johnson@austindailyherald ... Best described as a straight-forward woman and a good parent, Florence had six children, all born and raised in Austin. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Exhibit salutes America's veterans Nov 10, 2007
A mannequin in uniform poses next to a jukebox as military memorabilia collector Mark Weedon, far left, talks with Linda Austin, second from left, president of the Oceano Depot Association, and her husband Larry ... This event honors all our servicemen past, present and future, said Linda Austin, president of the Oceano Depot Association ... Oceano, being a small community, has always been supportive of our servicemen, but Mark's really been the one who's driven this event, Austin said. (Santa Maria Times)
Keeping House: Sniffle, sniffle - hankies stir up nostalgia Nov 1, 2007
Others were Fay Austin, Pat Pritchard and Jeanne Miller. More contemporary designers such as Anne Klein and Hanae Mori of Japan have signed their works. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antiques support preservation Oct 26, 2007
Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887 ... For the 28th year, the Bellville Historical Society (BHS) is hosting the Fall Antique and Art Show at the Austin County Fairgrounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. (Sealy News, TX)
When Success Isn't Enough Oct 25, 2007
Ashwell prefers older storefronts, but a Shabby Chic location recently opened in a brand-new mall in Austin, Texas. "Believe me, I had to be educated and talked into that one," she says. (MSNBC -- Business)
Docublogging in Taylor Oct 17, 2007
Now Cunningham and his partner at the Austin Public Broadcasting System have put together a documentary to share what they have learned about Taylor as part of a new show called ocubloggers: Life in Central Texas ... when his wife accepted a job in Austin ... Lee Hendrickson, owner, and Jennifer Swantek, manager, of Austin Ornamental Inc. said they came to Taylor by accident. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Notes: Astros recognized by Texas HOF Oct 13, 2007
Austin native Don Baylor, a former outfielder, designated hitter and manager, will also be honored, as will former Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez, and Phil Garner, who played for the Astros in the mid 1980s and managed them for three years from 2004-07. The late Willie Wells, a Negro League star shortstop, will also be inducted, as will the late Aniti Martini, long considered a pioneer in the sports journalism field as the first woman granted access to a Major League clubhouse. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Wabasha family readies for fourth annual Papa’s Barn craft fair Oct 5, 2007
Last year, a woman from Austin, Minn. brought 100 sweaters she made to fit American Girl dolls. (Winona Daily News, MN)
More of this story Sep 14, 2007
Wallis Police Officer Ronnie Griffin investigated the crash and said he turned information over to the Austin County District Attorney's Office. He said in August that filing a charge after the grand jury no-billed Henao would be a moot point. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Life's Worth of Auto Collecting Put On the Auction Block for ‘Once in a Lifetime Event' Sep 12, 2007
Brandon cited in particular a rare 1930s'-era Cord Brougham, a 1937 Austin Boat Tail, a 1958 Chevrolet Apache fleetside pickup truck that once belonged to country music superstar Hank Williams, Jr. and a 1953 MG Roadster two-door convertible that once belonged to Louise Mandrell, also a country music legend ... Information from Brandon about the Austin explained that it was made in 1937 in Butler, Pa. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
New York Discovery Shines Light on Kent Artist Aug 31, 2007
Several years ago, art historian Robert Austin, who has worked with the Nelson collection for the Kent Historical Society, suggested that several dozen of Nelson's paintings be sold to an art dealer, a decision that netted about $75,000 for the society and that would eventually allow more people to see and appreciate the artist's work ... "Tom has done such an amazing job. The 'Gatsby' painting' [a large canvas of the artist with his wife, Helen, dressed in the evening clothes of the 1920s] had... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
New auction house opens this week on Staley Street Aug 29, 2007
Russell is an Austin, Texas, native and distant relative of Bridgett. He relocated to Grayville when the two began a collaboration in February to sell antiques on the popular on-line auction site, eBay. (Carmi Times, IL)
Berlin's Bicycle Boom Aug 23, 2007
So I went to visit Wolf Schroen, an avid cyclist and expat who moved to Germany seven years ago from bike-friendly Austin, Texas ... And in bike- 00004000 friendly Austin, Texas, to get a good map of the citys bike routes one must snail-mail in $2 to the city and include their drivers licence number. (CBS News)
DARWIN BUZZELL Aug 22, 2007
and Daniel and wife Gina of Ogden; a daughter, Cheryl Eaton and husband Mike of St. Mary's; a brother, Darrell Buzzell and wife Connie of Ogden; a sister, Phyllis Jones of Atlantic; seven grandchildren: Thomas Eaton, Joshua Eaton, Kasey Taggart, Kelly Taggart, Austin Buzzell, Anthony Buzzell, and Courtney Buzzell. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clair; and a sister, Rose Jane Buzzell. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Wallis tragedy: Expert questions no charges in case Aug 21, 2007
An Austin County grand jury saw the case differently, no-billing driver Silvio Henao, 57, of Richmond, in December ... Information from the investigation was turned over to Travis J. Koehn, Austin County district attorney. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Friends, family grapple with tragic death of Judy Jones Aug 21, 2007
An Austin County grand jury no-billed Henao in December. (See story in Friday's Herald. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
American Girl Aug 21, 2007
Oshkosh outlet center sold - The Business Journal of Milwaukee. Members: Not Registered. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
A year after Judy Jones was killed, her family still seeks answers Aug 18, 2007
Silvio Henao, 57, of Richmond, was no-billed by an Austin County grand jury in December. Whether he faces any traffic violation charges now would be up to the Wallis Police Department, said Austin County Criminal District Attorney Travis J. Koehn. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Beijing preps for Olympics Aug 18, 2007
By AUSTIN CONSIDINENew York Times News Service Published on: 08/17/07. Although the 2008 Summer Olympics, being held in Beijing from Aug. 8 until Aug. 24, are still a full year away, making plans to attend the games has already come down to a roulettelike gamble of hurry-up-and-wait, with choices narrowing as time goes by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Joyce Annette Clark Aug 14, 2007
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Howard; their children, Stephanie (Dave) and Steve (Laurie); and Steve and Laurie s children, Austin and Aidan. She also leaves her brother, Dr. Henry Williams (Gwen) of Bellevue, Wash. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mother, son displaced after fire Aug 9, 2007
The Austin Daily Herald: The Newspaper That Cares About Austin ... A mother and her son were displaced after a fire caused extensive smoke damage to their Austin home last night ... A electrical panel in the basement is the suspected cause of a fire reported at 10:03 p.m. at 903 3rd Ave. NE, Austin Fire Chief Dan Wilson said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Nelda Laney creates keepsakes 08-05-2007 Aug 9, 2007
Four years later, the latest in the KTB series was released at the KTB state conference at Austin in July ... In February, Laney was guest of honor at the 2007 Legacy Luncheon hosted by the Center for Public Policy Priorities in Austin. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Where have all the girly women gone? Aug 3, 2007
Howdy(lol) BeBe I grew up in Killeen, south of waco but north of austin. I went to Prairie View outside of houston before finishing at North Texas in Denton but I still have alot of friends in area and family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
