Texas
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.
05/23/2013 08:03 PM
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Comal County
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.
05/23/2013 07:32 PM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 07:10 PM
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Belton
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.
05/23/2013 06:52 PM
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Bastrop
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.
05/23/2013 05:59 PM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 05:18 PM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 05:01 PM
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Fort Hood
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.
Updated 05/23/2013 04:23 PM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 03:31 PM
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US
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.
05/23/2013 01:27 PM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 01:13 PM
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Austin
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."
05/23/2013 12:40 PM
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Austin
In this "Automotively Austin," YNN's Ed Keiner takes a look at some of the latest tech offerings available in new cars.
05/23/2013 12:09 PM
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Austin
Growing Up Texas -- Sometimes summer can brew boredom for kids. Find out tips to battle the summer blues in this “Growing Up Texas.”
05/23/2013 11:56 AM
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Round Rock
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.
05/23/2013 10:22 AM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 09:46 AM
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Austin
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.
05/23/2013 09:32 AM
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Central Texas
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.
05/22/2013 10:15 PM
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Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos
After just one year in the NFL, Gideon hangs up his cleats
05/22/2013 07:35 PM
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San Antonio
The Spurs defended their home court advantage in San Antonio
05/22/2013 07:29 PM
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