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City to reapply for Barton Springs Pool swimming permit

Austin

Austin officials will have to renew a permit if they want swimmers to continue to have access to Barton Springs Pool. The one they have now expires in the fall. YNN's Bonnie Gonzalez explains what it will take to get a new one.

City to reapply for Barton Springs Pool swimming permit

5:53 PM

Hood County residents detail night of destructive storm

Central Texas

While Governor Perry had a chance on Friday to survey portions tornado-torn Hood County, residents directly affect by Wednesday’s rash of severe storms have to wait a little longer to see what they may have left. YNN's John Salazar was in Hood County where he spoke to some people who lost more than their homes.

05/17/2013 07:22 PM

Downtown venues already looking at 'good neighbor' code

Austin

The Live Music Capital could soon get less noisy. Austin's Music Commission already signed off on a new honor code for concert venue owners. They also endorsed a way to help those owners to insulate their businesses. YNN's City Reporter, Jeff Stensland, explains how the difference could make a concert better for everyone.

3:11 PM

UT softball cruises to five-inning win over South Carolina

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

The Longhorns move to 2-0 in the Austin NCAA regional. They play the Gamecocks again Sunday

UT softball cruises to five-inning win over South Carolina

9:06 PM

Texas baseball finishes season with 3-0 win over TCU

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

The Longhorns fail to win a Big 12 series and will not be in the conference tournament

Texas baseball finishes season with 3-0 win over TCU

9:09 PM

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Capital Tonight: Breaking down the budget deal

In Friday's episode: Our Reporter Roundtable sorts through the details of what could be the final budget deal; Sen. Carlos Uresti talks about the need for transportation funding, especially in areas affected by the oil in gas boom; and the acting director of the IRS faces tough questioning in a Washington, DC hearing.

05/17/2013 08:32 PM

Texas lawmakers reach deal on state budget

After going back and forth all week, the state's top budget writers have come up with a compromise. And at the adamant request of Democrats, the new budget lays the groundwork for $3.9 billion for education.

Updated 05/17/2013 06:35 PM

Capital Tonight: Democrats defend budget stance as talks stall

The battle over a final budget plan continued Thursday night, Governor Perry signed the first major bill of the session into law and our Capital Commentators weigh in on the possibility of a special session.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Capital Tonight: </em></span>Democrats defend budget stance as talks stall

05/16/2013 08:06 PM

Reid Ryan named Astros President

Express founder introduced in Houston on Friday

05/17/2013 07:40 PM

Your Sports Now: May 16

YNN Sports presents Your Sports Now. Everything you need to know about the Central Texas sports scene, every Thursday night.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Your Sports Now: </em></span>May 16

05/16/2013 11:03 PM

Austin gets active with Viva Streets

A more than 1.5 mile stretch of East Sixth Street will close Sunday for the 2nd annual Viva Streets Austin.

05/15/2013 07:30 PM

Now's the time to plant summer perennials

Out in the Garden: If it can’t take the heat, don’t plant it in Texas. These are words Donna Friedenreich says local gardeners should live by.

App Wrap: "The Doors"and "Fraggle Friends Forever"

This week's "App Wrap" features a couple of blasts from the past in the form of apps.

Healthy Living: Recovering from devastating addiction

The percentage of adults addicted to prescription pain medication is on the rise and many of them become addicted before they know it. YNN's Marcie Fraser explores addiction in this "Healthy Living."

Workout fit for a firefighter

Active Now --YNN’s Jess Mitchell gets a workout fit for a firefighter.

Pet Of The Week: Heidi

Today's "Pet of the Week" is a 7-year-old Border Collie mix named Heidi. Lauralei Combs said this dog is full of love.

Western Swing fest celebrates the national dance of Texas

Wilde About Texas -- Western swing is part country western, part big band and all Texas. In his search for all things uniquely Texan YNN's Russell Wilde shows gives us a taste of the Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival.

Snoring could be disrupting your child’s sleep

Growing Up Texas: Ten percent of children snore, and it can affect their sleep pattern. Find out how to tell if your child is suffering from disruptive sleep in this “Growing Up Texas.”

Master plan beginning to form for Austin’s medical school

Central Texas is in the middle of a healthcare revamp--one that will take millions of dollars and years to complete. Wednesday the Central Health Board held the second of three public meetings before voting on a master plan. YNN's Sebastian Robertson shows us why those behind it say it will be revolutionary for healthcare in Austin.

Your Driver's Ed: Test driving a used car

This week on “Your Driver’s Ed,” we take you though the next step in buying a used car: The Test Drive.

Style Guide: Summer Style Showcase party preview

Today on “Style Guide,” Anne Hudson highlights the Summer Style Showcase party poolside at the Ashton on Sunday.

Science Break: Singing spoons

Today on “Science Break,” YNN Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows us how to create a singing spoon.

Pet Pointers: How to avoid a dog bite

Each year, nearly five million people are bitten by dogs and most of them are children. Pet expert Lisa Chelenza has more about how to avoid dog bites and what to do if you are bitten.

'Into Darkness' a polished extension of the Star Trek series

Cinema Spotlight -- Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto excel in their return as Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Spock.

05/17/2013 03:01 PM

Annual Steamboat reunion hits Threadgill's

Backstage Pass -- Steamboat was a live music venue that helped shape Austin's reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World." Even though the bar closed its doors on Sixth Street in 1999, former owner Danny Crooks still hosts an annual reunion event.

05/17/2013 12:19 PM

Flix Files: 'Star Trek' maxes out for opening weekend

New releases range from the final frontier to indie films set closer to home.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Flix Files: </em></span>'Star Trek' maxes out for opening weekend

05/15/2013 08:29 PM

Gov. Perry tours 'incomprehensible' damage in Granbury

Central Texas

At a press conference Friday afternoon in Granbury, Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott both thanked the first responders and volunteers who are helping affected residents get their lives back to normal after Wednesday's deadly tornado rocked their small town.

Gov. Perry tours 'incomprehensible' damage in Granbury

05/17/2013 04:37 PM

Texas job market looking up as graduates enter workforce

Austin

New figures from the Texas Workforce Commission show the state continues to add thousands of jobs—good news for job seekers all over Texas. YNN's Dan Robertson shows how new college graduates are entering an expanding job market.

Texas job market looking up as graduates enter workforce

05/17/2013 05:13 PM

Suspect identified in Friday morning’s officer-involved shooting

Austin

Austin police have identified the suspect in Friday morning’s officer-involved shooting as 26-year-old Mark Guard. Authorities say Guard was shooting a gun in an East Austin parking lot in the early morning hours. When officers arrived on scene, Guard pointed the gun at them, causing Officer Robert Barger to fire his weapon. No one was injured in the incident and Guard is now in custody.

Suspect identified in Friday morning’s officer-involved shooting

Updated 05/17/2013 04:38 PM

Deadly Spicewood house fire turns into double homicide investigation

Spicewood

A house fire in Spicewood Thursday night has now turned into a double homicide investigation. Authorities say 42-year-old Dorrina Ruth Reese and 30-year-old Thomas Edward Wells were discovered inside the burned residence, along with weapons and additional evidence. Three people are currently in custody for their deaths, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has launched its own investigation into the suspected arson involved in the case.

05/17/2013 10:41 AM

Hill Country artists band together to inspire, promote

Travis County

You don't have to go to the big city to find culture and a new group, the Artists Alliance of the Hill Country, is working to prove just that. Our own Bonnie Gonzalez introduces us to some of their members.

Hill Country artists band together to inspire, promote

05/17/2013 01:10 PM

Vintage steam locomotive will chug on

Cedar Park

A once-familiar steam locomotive is steps closer to coming back to life in Cedar Park. After chugging across Texas for decades, the old Steam Locomotive 786 was almost lost forever, but as YNN's Dan Robertson shows us, the massive piece of living history will soon have new life.

05/17/2013 10:14 AM

Capital City cashing in on Hollywood projects

Austin

Business Now -- Lights, camera, cash. More movie and TV productions are coming to town, which can mean big bucks for local businesses.

Capital City cashing in on Hollywood projects

05/17/2013 01:49 PM

Cause of fire at West Fertilizer 'undetermined'

McLennan County

The official cause off the fire which sparked last month’s deadly blast in West is currently undetermined, ATF special agent Robert Champion said at a news conference Thursday afternoon. Investigators have ruled out all but three possible causes: the fertilizer's electrical system, a golf cart kept near the fire's ignition point and arson.

Cause of fire at West Fertilizer 'undetermined'

05/16/2013 05:45 PM

Granbury residents begin cleaning up after deadly tornadoes

Central Texas

Less than 24 hours after an EF-4 tornado tore through the small North Texas town of Granbury, killing six and destroying dozens of homes, residents returned to the area to begin picking up the pieces left by the monstrous force of nature. Our Jeff Stensland toured the area and spoke with residents sorting through the devastation.

Granbury residents begin cleaning up after deadly tornadoes

05/16/2013 04:17 PM

2 bodies found in overnight Spicewood house fire

Austin

Two bodies were found after fire crews extinguished a house fire in Spicewood overnight. It’s currently unclear if the people died in the blaze or were dead at the time of the fire.

2 bodies found in overnight Spicewood house fire

05/16/2013 02:17 PM

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