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Texas primary date in doubt by redistricting saga

Texas

Both the state and minority groups suing over the Republican-drawn maps are due back Friday in a San Antonio federal courtroom. At issue again is when Texas will hold its primary after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling but the latest proposed date in doubt.

2:32 PM

Fort Hood shooting suspect wants to delay trial

Fort Hood

A military judge set a hearing next week to consider Maj. Nidal Hasan's request to delay the trial. It's unclear why defense attorneys want more time or if they're proposing a new date. The high-profile military trial is expected to last about two months at Fort Hood.

2:09 PM

Suspected King Street killer committed suicide, police say

Austin

Austin police believe that a man who killed himself here in early January is a prime suspect in several unsolved assault cases against women, including the News Year’s Day murder of Esmerelda Barrera.

Updated 12:25 PM

1st Fort Hood multimedia town hall deemed success

Fort Hood

The first multimedia town hall meeting in the Army is now in the history books. Hundreds of questions were posted on Facebook as part of the event at Fort Hood. Officials said the level of participation is the greatest they have ever seen.

10:35 AM

Bus wreck sends 20 to hospital with minor injuries

Austin

According to officials, 57 students were on a bus that was rear-ended by a vehicle around 8 a.m. Friday. EMS command said 20 patients were transported, all sustained minor injuries.

Updated 10:06 AM

Drought threatens water supply in Burnet County communities

Burnet County

While Wednesday’s rain offered some welcome relief, some communities in Burnet County may soon be out of water. The record drought has caused a well field that serves over 1,000 people to go dry.

Updated 8:20 AM

Lake Waco nearly full after recent rains

Waco

At Lake Waco, all of the public boat ramps are open again thanks to recent rains. The drought plaguing Central Texas caused the lake to drop seven feet below normal. However, Lake Waco rose about five feet in 24 hours after Wednesday’s rains, and is now nearly full again.

01/26/2012 08:22 PM

Perry's sets 'sights' on something other than the White House

Gov. Rick Perry hasn't made any public appearances since returning home from the campaign trail. Judging from his Twitter account, he's been spending some of his new-found free time on the range, in Leander. Click to see the photos.

4:11 PM

Capital Tonight: Perry polls poorly post primary

Governor Rick Perry is back in Texas and, just days after dropping out of the GOP primary race, his approval rating is the lowest it ever has been,according to a recent poll. In this week's "Capital Tonight," hear from our regular contributors regarding the governor's current status and Austin congressional candidate Dan Grant joins us in the YNN studio.

01/26/2012 08:24 PM

Twin towers leading the way for Elgin

Led by identical twin brothers Troy and Trey Nash, the Wildcat boys basketball team is off to the best start in school history.

01/26/2012 07:41 PM

UT Board Of Regents Approves Four-Year Contract Extension For Mack Brown

Mack Brown's new contract goes until the 2020 football season

01/26/2012 07:31 PM

Emmanuel Acho Auditioning For NFL Teams At The Senior Bowl

Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho is taking advantage of his time with NFL coaches and scouts

01/26/2012 07:26 PM

Tech Beat: Online Holocaust curriculum preserves survivors' testimonies

Holocaust studies in the classroom are going high-tech and interactive, thanks to the new online "iWitness" curriculum from the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. Learn more about it in this edition of Tech Beat.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>Online Holocaust curriculum preserves survivors' testimonies

The Car Coach: Windshield safety

One of the most important safety features in your car is nearly invisible: the windshield. In this edition of "The Car Coach," learn about the windshield's importance and what questions to ask a body shop when getting yours replaced.

Your Health: Breast reconstruction

Women are getting more options when it comes to breast reconstruction. Experts say some women aren't even told they have the option for the procedure.

App Wrap: 'IntoNow,' 'MadPad'

Apps turn social in this edition of App Wrap.

Smart Living: One shot for a healthy life

Are you afraid of needles? Well, that’s no excuse. Here are the top vaccines you should think twice about skipping.

Active Now: Pilates equipment

Pilates equipment can provide a great workout, no matter what kind of shape you are in. Find out more in this edition of “Active Now.”

Your Driver's Ed: Diagnosing car issues

Finding out what’s wrong with your car and fixing it does not have to be a difficult task. Learn how to perform a self-diagnosis and even fix car issues yourself in the first edition of Your Driver's Ed.

Style Guide: Fashion for less

Fashion comes a lot cheaper this week. Check out this week's Style Guide for all the deals and steals around Austin.

Science Break: 'Soap' of art

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons puts soap in the microwave. Watch what happens to it in this edition of Science Break.

Pet Pointers: Macaws as pets

If you have yet to meet a macaw, you are missing out. These large birds are not only magnificent to behold, but they’re known for their intelligence. Learn more about them in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Growing up Texas: Local website makes meal planning simple

Creating shopping lists and meal plans from scratch can be time consuming, but one local website is helping make those tasks a little easier.

Cooking at Home: Chicken with Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and pineapple

YNN's Dan Eaton combines chicken breast meat with prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese and then finishes it by doing a twist on a classic Italian sweet and sour sauce by adding pineapple and green onion to a combination of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.

Cooking at Home: Tofu salad sandwich

In this edition of "Cooking at Home," learn to prepare this amazingly simple, tasty and vegetarian sandwich.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cooking at Home: </em></span>Tofu salad sandwich

Cooking at Home: Pan-seared shrimp with polenta

YNN's Dan Eaton demonstrates how to prepare this Mediterranean-style winter meal in this edition of "Cooking at Home."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cooking at Home: </em></span>Pan-seared shrimp with polenta

Off the Plate: Torchy's Tacos

Learn about Torchy’s Tacos successful transition from food trailer to iconic Austin staple in this edition of “Off the Plate”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Off the Plate: </em></span> Torchy's Tacos

Backstage Pass: K-NACK 107.7 reunion

ENTERTAINMENT

Austin's first alternative rock station, K-NACK 107.7, may be gone, but it's not forgotten. A weekend-long celebration will be held in East Austin to commemorate the station's 20th anniversary. Our Andy Langer explains in this edition of "Backstage Pass."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span>K-NACK 107.7 reunion

Cinema Spotlight: Close immerses into 'Albert Nobbs'

Glenn Close co-wrote, produced and stars in the 19th century set "Albert Nobbs." The role recently earned Close an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cinema Spotlight: </em></span>Close immerses into 'Albert Nobbs'

Flix Files: Wolves prowl top box office spots

Liam Neeson's "The Grey" leads the pack of new releases this weekend at the box office.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Flix Files: </em></span>Wolves prowl top box office spots

Arts Minute: On-stage wonders come to Austin

Check out what's hot this week in the Arts Minute.

Council approves new sign ordinance for pregnancy centers

Austin

Two months after a federal court shot down a two-year-old ordinance which required certain pregnancy centers to display signs, Austin's City Council agreed upon a new ordinance which provides different sign mandates. Council members say they just want expectant mothers to know who they are dealing with, but a few pregnancy centers are fighting the city, saying the ordinance infringes on their free speech.

Council approves new sign ordinance for pregnancy centers

01/26/2012 06:21 PM

Business Now: Big money headed to Bastrop

Bastrop

A big check from the federal government is on its way to Bastrop to aid in wildfire relief. Find out more in this edition of “Business Now.”

2:06 PM

Northeast Austin tornado rated EF1

Austin

The tornado which caused heavy damage across a Northeast Austin neighborhood is said to have traveled 1.14 miles and created a path of damage 50 years wide.

01/26/2012 04:54 PM

BBB warns of storm damage scams

Austin

Austin's Better Business Bureau offers advice to people who have to deal with repairs following Wednesday's severe weather.

01/26/2012 11:40 AM

Fort Hood to host first multimedia town hall meeting

Bell County

Fort Hood Commander Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell will be taking to the airwaves Thursday as part of a town hall meeting. While town hall meetings have been held in the past, the multimedia platform will make it the first of its kind in the Army.

Fort Hood to host first multimedia town hall meeting

Updated 01/26/2012 05:34 PM

Thousands seek new opportunities at Austin-Travis County job fair

Austin

Two-thousand jobs were up for grabs Wednesday and more than 3,000 Austinites tried to nab them at an Austin-Travis County job fair. The eager crowd browsed tables, picked up material and talked with company reps at the Palmer Events Center. Many of these folks have been out of work for months and welcome any job opportunity that comes their way.

Updated 01/26/2012 08:20 AM

Horns Making It Tough For Themselves Early In Games

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

If Texas wants to pull off a resume-building win, it needs to stop falling behind early

Horns Making It Tough For Themselves Early In Games

01/26/2012 07:20 PM

Rare tornado destroys northeast Austin industrial building

Austin

Photo Gallery: A rare January tornado touched down in an industrial park in northeast Austin during Wednesday morning's storms. The severe weather caused one building to collapse between Springdale and Manor roads, and damaged nearby homes.

Updated 01/25/2012 06:00 PM

Kids contest focuses on 'Turn around, Don't Drown'

Austin

State officials are turning to kids to help get the word out about flood safety. They're asking children ages six to 13 to help illustrate the theme “Turn Around, Don't Drown.”

Kids contest focuses on 'Turn around, Don't Drown'

01/26/2012 01:25 PM

Rains welcome, but do little for lakes

Travis County

Wednesday's early morning storms brought welcome rain to much of Central Texas, but not quite where we needed it. As Dan Robertson explains, the much-needed rainfall kept to the east side of the city, leaving lakes Travis and Buchanan largely high and dry.

01/25/2012 05:22 PM

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