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Capital Tonight: Special session all but guaranteed

Central Texas

In Friday's episode: top lawmakers are strongly hinting that a special session will happen; the House sends a key part of the budget puzzle to be worked out in conference committee; and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte talks about where efforts to change testing and graduation requirements stand.

Capital Tonight: Special session all but guaranteed

05/24/2013 07:26 PM

Ridgelea drainage project to begin soon

Austin

Since the deadly Memorial Day floods killed 13 in Austin 32 years ago, the city has spent about $200 million dollars improving drainage along Shoal Creek. Decades later, some of the work to prevent another tragedy is still underway. YNN's Dan Robertson shows us how the city is replacing aging pipes and improving drainage in one flood prone neighborhood.

05/24/2013 03:51 PM

Friday's Softball Super Regional rained out

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

Texas-Florida State matchup postponed due to rain

05/24/2013 08:51 PM

Drought increases dangers for Memorial Day boaters

Travis County

Memorial Day weekend is the kick off to the summer and one of the busiest lake days in Central Texas, but the ongoing drought has closed all the public boat ramps on Lakes Travis and drastically changed the lay of the lake. Local law enforcement still expects boats to fill the water and will be on watch to keep them safe.

Drought increases dangers for Memorial Day boaters

05/24/2013 05:57 PM

Downpours grace Central Texas

Central Texas

It’s a wet start to the Memorial Day weekend—there’s a flash flood warning effect until 6:30 p.m. for western Caldwell, Hays and Travis counties. There will be a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, dropping to a 30 percent chance of mainly light rain overnight.

05/24/2013 03:13 PM

Your News in a Minute

Check out all the latest Central Texas headlines in one-minute with Your News in a Minute.

Your Weather Now

Watch the latest weather forecast for Central Texas in Your Weather Now.

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.

05/23/2013 08:03 PM

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.

05/23/2013 09:32 AM

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.

05/22/2013 10:15 PM

Baylor baseball loses to K-State

Kansas State scores 5 in 9th, beats Baylor 13-9

05/24/2013 08:58 PM

Hays-Leander softball game cancelled

Regional final showdown cancelled due to weather

05/24/2013 05:27 PM

Your Sports Now: May 23

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 23

05/23/2013 10:54 PM

81-year-old heart transplant recipient celebrates ‘re-birthday’

A man once on his death bed is alive and well after receiving a transplanted heart 25 years ago. The 81-year-old’s name is Twain Schieffer, and our own Bonnie Gonzalez introduces us to him as he celebrates his 25th "re-birthday."

Kick start summer with wakeboarding

Active Now -- It’s summer, which means it’s time to hit the water. YNN’s Jess Mitchell gave wakeboarding a go to gear up for a season of fun in the sun.

Ross Bennett collection to debut in August

Fashionably Yours -- Designer Ross Bennett’s newest line will be released at the end of August and will be available exclusively at Estilo, a clothing boutique along Second Street.

Equilibrate vest used to help with balance

Healthy Living -- Falling is a significant danger to the world's aging population, but a new device can help patients keep their balance late into life. Marcie Fraser explains.

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.

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: 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.

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.”

AustinMD Magazine to launch in style Thursday

Style Guide: Today Anne Hudson preview AustinMD Magazine launch party Thursday on the wet deck of the W.

Blasting dry ice fog with an Airzooka

Science Break: Today on “Science Break,” Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons breaks out the Airzookas again for more science fun.

Another look at drug addiction

Healthy Living: When it comes to addiction, it doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone at any age. This week Marcie Fraser takes another look at addiction in this second part of a two part series.

Google unveils new music streaming service

Tech Beat: It's always big news when Google announces something new and Wednesday was no exception. The tech giant unveiled a new music streaming service to go head to head with popular services like Pandora and Spotify. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

'Fast & Furious 6' supersizes vehicle-driven stunts

Cinema Spotlight -- Whether you've seen all the "Fast & Furious" films or none at all, the sixth edition is as good a place as any to start.

05/24/2013 02:38 PM

Mid-year look at albums from Texas artists

Backstage Pass-- YNN’s Andy Langer takes a look at some of the Texas artists with high profile albums so far this year.

05/24/2013 12:40 PM

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.

05/23/2013 09:46 AM

Remembering the Memorial Day Flood of 1981

Austin

Friday marked the anniversary of the devastating Memorial Day Flood. YNN's Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons sat down with Todd Boatwright to talk about what happened that night.

Remembering the Memorial Day Flood of 1981

05/24/2013 05:21 PM

House bill passed to help 2011 Bastrop wildfire victims

Bastrop

Victims of the costliest wildfire in Texas history are about to get some rainy day relief, this time from state legislators. YNN's John Salazar spoke to elected officials to find out how much money they're setting aside and the specific relief it will bring.

05/24/2013 05:03 PM

City leaders eye Camp Mabry as possible new venue

Austin

Plans to improve Auditorium Shores have more than a dozen events looking for new homes. YNN's City Reporter, Jeff Stensland, explains why Camp Mabry is now on the short list of potential event sites.

City leaders eye Camp Mabry as possible new venue

05/24/2013 07:51 PM

TCSO investigating double homicide in Northeast Travis County

Travis County

Detectives already have a person of interest in what the Travis County Sheriff's Office is calling a double homicide in Northeast Travis County.

05/24/2013 06:38 PM

Grand jury no-bills APD officer involved in 2012 shooting

Austin

A Travis County grand jury has chosen not to indict an Austin police officer who shot a man during a 2012 standoff. The suspect survived and is serving seven years probation for aggravated assault on a peace officer.

Grand jury no-bills APD officer involved in 2012 shooting

05/24/2013 06:22 PM

San Marcos robbery victim dies after April assault

San Marcos

The victim of an attack in San Marcos late last month has died, according to a spokesperson with the Hays County Sheriff's Office. Authorities in San Marcos may upgrade existing charges against the man they suspect robbed her to murder.

05/24/2013 02:59 PM

Griffin’s father files suit against Nestande, Clive Bar

Austin

The father of 30-year-old Courtney Griffin, who was fatally struck by a BMW driven by Gabrielle Nestande in May 2011, filed a lawsuit late Thursday against both Nestande and Clive Bar on Rainey Street, where the former legislative aide was drinking before she got behind the wheel. Courtney’s mother, Laurie Griffin, filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million from Nestande and Clive Bar in March. Nestande, a California native, is currently serving 180 days in jail as part of her 10-year probated sentence for criminally negligent homicide.

Griffin’s father files suit against Nestande, Clive Bar

05/24/2013 10:38 AM

Phone service at Austin’s Pizza back on after silence slumped sales

Austin

Business Now -- Phones on Austin’s Pizza are back online after the restaurant suffered a billing issue with AT&T. The dilemma caused the pizza joint’s lines to be disconnected, stopping sales in their spot.

05/24/2013 02:23 PM

'Slacker' director appealing suit over film archive lost in Bastrop wildfire

Bastrop

Richard Linklater, Austin director behind the cult classic “Slacker,” is appealing a lawsuit he lost against his insurance company regarding property damage he suffered in the 2011 Bastrop wildfires. Linklater says he lost his film company’s entire archive in the mega blaze. The appeal comes at the same time his latest film, “Before Midnight,” debuts.

05/24/2013 09:55 AM

Council Wrap: New subcommittee for Austin Energy, preliminary approval for accessibility requirements

Austin

Austin City Council gave preliminary approval to an ordinance Thursday which would require new homes to be built with certain features to make them more accessible to people in wheelchairs. Council also voted to create a subcommittee to oversee aspects of Austin Energy.

Updated 05/24/2013 11:32 AM

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