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Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

The Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/108QQ5x) reported Thursday that the lawsuit filed in Austin names the Texas Department of Public Safety and the state attorney general's office.

Legislative deal would shut 2 state prisons

Information from: Austin American-Statesman, http://www.statesman.com

Work to start on new library in downtown Austin

John Gillum, the library department official overseeing the project, tells the Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/11XHg38) that a ground-breaking ceremony is set for May 30.

Title insurance rate quietly increased in Texas

The Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/Ymrj7N) reports that the 3.8 percent increase is the first in 22 years.

Senator pitches teacher retirement offer

The Austin American-Statesman reports ( http://bit.ly/15c92PT) about 20 percent of Teacher Retirement System of Texas members have less than five years on the job.

Travis County jails debut video chatting

The Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/11Wfgx7) reports the video-chatting will debut Wednesday in the county's jails.

UT regents bar Powers, others from deleting emails

The Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/Za3yLL) reports the order came from Brenda Pejovich, who chairs the UT System Board of Regents audit committee.

Fundraising to bolster Texas Historical Commission

The Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/1332nX4) reported Monday that commission leaders are launching a fundraising effort for more history-preserving and digital projects.

Foundation done on Lady Bird Lake boardwalk

The Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/13387QI) reported Sunday that the concrete columns can now be seen sticking out of the water.

Texas grapples with the rapid advent of drones

The Austin American-Statesman ( http://bit.ly/Zz80Gx) reported Sunday that several police departments in the state currently test or use drones.

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