Woman shot in East Austin home

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Stores: 40% fewer plastic bags used during Austin campaign : City leaders Tuesday said they are encouraged by early results in a voluntary "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" awareness program, saying Austin shoppers have made significant progress.

State senator takes aim at wrongful convictions : Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis has introduced a bill that would require all Texas police departments to adhere to a formal written protocol on how to handle the questioning of eyewitnesses.

City unveils plan for East Riverside Drive : City of Austin officials are giving Austin residents the chance to hear and see plans for the future of East Riverside Drive.

Woman shot in East Austin home : An 84-year-old woman is shot in East Austin while taking a shower.

Unclear who's in charge of renovating private lawmaker lounge : The House Speaker's spokesperson said "it's a joint project by the State Preservation Board and the House." But when KVUE asked the State Preservation Board, a spokeswoman said, "We're not making the decisions."

ABIA's family lane designed to reduce holiday travel stress : Families traveling this holiday season may feel a little less stress getting through security at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. ABIA is designating a family security line in hopes of making the process easier on everyone.

No Refusal Bill proposed : Your right to refuse a blood or breath test for a DWI may soon end. Austin police made headlines during the Halloween weekend by getting quick warrants and drawing blood from suspected drunks. A proposed state law would allow police to do that, without a warrant.

Priest convicted of drunk driving in Bastrop restaurant crash : A Catholic priest who drove his truck into a crowded Smithville restaurant in 2007 has been convicted of drunk driving, but he escaped jail time.

DWI charge against state rep dismissed : Prosecutors say dash cam video was not enough evidence to get a DWI conviction against outgoing State Representative Mike Krusee of District 52.

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