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Relocating to Austin?
Relocating to Austin?
Relocating to Austin?
I'm a big fan of the IFC TV show Portlandia. On a recent episode, Fred, one of the main characters played by Fred Armisen, decided he was going to move from the show's setting of Portland, Oregon to Austin, Texas. When he got there, he was welcomed by the Mayor who showed him a handy video called 'How To Find A Cool Neighborhood.'  Since both cities use the same slogan 'Keep Austin (or Portland) W
Intruder Calls 911 Before Homeowner Does [AUDIO]
Intruder Calls 911 Before Homeowner Does [AUDIO]
Intruder Calls 911 Before Homeowner Does [AUDIO]
A Portland, Oregon woman came home Monday night to find an intruder in her house. So she did the logical thing and called 911. Little did she know, the intruder had beaten her to the punch. Worried the returning homeowner would shoot him, Timothy James Chapek -- who had just helped himself to a shower in the bathroom -- had already dialed 911, admitting he had broken into the house, and requesting help from the emergency service. When help did arrive, police arrested the 24-year old Chapek for trespassing. Read on to hear both calls.