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Capital Tonight: Long-term transportation funding stalls

In Thursday's episode: We talk to Reps. Drew Darby and Joe Pickett about the state of transportation funding; Sen. Tommy Williams explains the overall budget deal and addresses complaints from a key House Democrat; and Gov. Rick Perry responds to Scout leaders' decision to allow openly gay members.

Capital Tonight: Long-term transportation funding stalls

05/23/2013 08:03 PM

Comal County

Conservationists oppose planned development near Bracken Bat Cave

Believed to be the largest concentration of mammals anywhere in the world, the Bracken Bat Cave is home to more than 10 million bats. Those bats could have some new neighbors soon and that fact has conservationists concerned.

Conservationists oppose planned development near Bracken Bat Cave

05/23/2013 07:32 PM

Austin

Council Wrap: Central Library plans approved, $7M allocated for Holly Street demolition

Austin City Council approved an additional $7 million for the demolition of the Holly Street Power Plant, a decomissioned plant which has gone unused since 1974. Council members also finalized plans for Austin's new Central Library and delayed a vote to define what "ridesharing" really means.

Council Wrap: Central Library plans approved, $7M allocated for Holly Street demolition

05/23/2013 07:10 PM

Belton

Belton warning system in place to mitigate flood damage

Nolan Creek in Belton has a tendency to rise rapidly during any amount of rain fall, but a partnership with Harker Heights and Killeen brought a monitoring system to help Belton citizens protect themselves from flooding.

Belton warning system in place to mitigate flood damage

05/23/2013 06:52 PM

Bastrop

Bastrop County leader gives FEMA high marks following 2011 fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has vowed to help the community of Moore, Oklahoma following Monday’s deadly EF-5 tornado. Closer to home, FEMA was a common sight after the 2011 wildfires. YNN's John Salazar went to Bastrop to ask local officials how FEMA fared.

Bastrop County leader gives FEMA high marks following 2011 fire

05/23/2013 05:59 PM

Austin

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay scouts

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas, more than 60 percent supported the proposal.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay scouts

05/23/2013 05:18 PM

Austin

Traffic relief coming to Oak Hill, but permanent fix still needed

Road improvements are underway on U.S. 290 in the Oak Hill neighborhood. While the project may provide some relief from the traffic congestion at the “Y,” our own Bonnie Gonzalez shows why more work is needed to come up with a long-term solution.

Traffic relief coming to Oak Hill, but permanent fix still needed

05/23/2013 05:01 PM

Fort Hood

Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys

The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage says he wants to represent himself at his upcoming trial. The judge, Col. Tara Osborn, is to consider his request at a hearing next week.

Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys

Updated 05/23/2013 04:23 PM

Austin

The end is near for South Congress food trailers

They've become an essential part of our 'weird' city—sometimes local food trailers start in groups, then are forced to go out on their own. The South Congress food trucks must close after the weekend, and YNN’s Jess Mitchell has more on what the future holds.

The end is near for South Congress food trailers

05/23/2013 03:31 PM

US

Ways women can treat Endometriosis

Your Health -- Endometriosis is when cells from the uterine wall grow outside the uterus. A new article from an Austin doctor looked at the different ways women can get pregnant despite the condition. YNN's Todd Boatwright shows the lengths one woman went through to have a baby.

Ways women can treat Endometriosis

05/23/2013 01:27 PM

Austin

Webb Middle School briefly locked down as police pursue suspect

Webb Middle School was placed on lockdown as a precaution Thursday morning as police searched for a man and a woman who attempted to cash a stolen check, an Austin Police Department spokesperson said. The lockdown has been lifted, but one suspect is still on the loose.

Webb Middle School briefly locked down as police pursue suspect

05/23/2013 01:13 PM

Austin

Automotively Austin: Customizing tires and rims

Many drivers see their cars as extensions of themselves, and that notion helps to drive the aftermarket parts industry. YNN's Ed Keiner takes a look at common cusomizations in this "Automotively Austin."

Automotively Austin: Customizing tires and rims

05/23/2013 12:40 PM

Austin

Automotively Austin: State-of-the-art car gadgets

In this "Automotively Austin," YNN's Ed Keiner takes a look at some of the latest tech offerings available in new cars.

Automotively Austin: State-of-the-art car gadgets

05/23/2013 12:09 PM

Austin

Battling summer boredom

Growing Up Texas -- Sometimes summer can brew boredom for kids. Find out tips to battle the summer blues in this “Growing Up Texas.”

Battling summer boredom

05/23/2013 11:56 AM

Round Rock

Amateur radio operators helping with Oklahoma relief

Crews from around the nation are at work in Oklahoma City. While this week's tornado took a clear toll on much of the area, there are also less obvious factors complicating relief efforts. YNN's Sebastian Robertson shows us how amateur radio operators are heading north to help our neighbors.

Amateur radio operators helping with Oklahoma relief

05/23/2013 10:22 AM

Austin

Sir Paul McCartney rocks Erwin Center

Sir Paul McCartney, former Beatle and music legend, brought thousands of fans to their feet Wednesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Sir McCartney is in Austin for two back-to-back performances, his only Texas stop in his “Out There” tour.

Sir Paul McCartney rocks Erwin Center

05/23/2013 09:46 AM

Austin

State lawmakers break budget impasse

The budget impasse is finally broken. Lawmakers passed two key bills just before Wednesday's midnight deadline. YNN's Karina Kling has been monitoring things from the Capitol and has more on the back and forth between both chambers.

State lawmakers break budget impasse

05/23/2013 09:32 AM

Central Texas

Capital Tonight: Budget pieces lock into place

After days of mistrust between the House and Senate, two key parts of a complex budget compromise came together as planned. In Wednesday's episode, we look at what it means for Texans, plus we talk to Rep. John Otto, who played an important role in the overall negotiations.

Capital Tonight: Budget pieces lock into place

05/22/2013 10:15 PM

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

Blake Gideon calls it quits, retires from NFL after one year

After just one year in the NFL, Gideon hangs up his cleats

Blake Gideon calls it quits, retires from NFL after one year

05/22/2013 07:35 PM

San Antonio

Spurs take game two, go to Memphis up 2-0

The Spurs defended their home court advantage in San Antonio

Spurs take game two, go to Memphis up 2-0

05/22/2013 07:29 PM

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