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Forever Families: Future artist seeks her picture-perfect family

Forever Families

Bri, 9, is an aspiring artist. Her favorite type of art is drawing and she hopes to soon share her passion with a new forever family.

01/29/2012 11:23 AM

Forever Families: Assistance after adoption

Children are hard work, whether they're biologically yours or not. When families adopt a child from CPS, they aren't forgotten. There are plenty of assistance services available for no cost.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Forever Families: </em></span>Assistance after adoption

Forever Families: 15-year-old Daniel's new home

Each week on "Forever Families," we introduce a foster child waiting for a forever family. This week, we bring you a success story, a foster child whose segment on YNN helped lead him to the family he'd been waiting for.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Forever Families: </em></span>15-year-old Daniel's new home

Forever Families: Christian seeks family to love, care for him

Three-year-old Christian was born with a set of health challenges, but that shouldn't worry any potential forever families. His medical costs are covered, so his new family would just need to pour the love all children need into him. Meet Christian in this edition of "Forever Families."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Forever Families: </em></span>Christian seeks family to love, care for him

Local Wonders: Hargrave Arcade

There is a special place in East Austin where you can have a beer, play Super Mario and raise money for a good cause all at the same time. Find out more in this edition of “Local Wonders.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Local Wonders: </em></span> Hargrave Arcade

Local Wonders: Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum

It is your ticket to get a glimpse into the history of the railroad in Central Texas. In this edition of Local Wonders, we will take you to Temple's Railroad and Heritage Museum.

Local Wonders: 9th Street BMX

Austinites have been enjoying a BMX bike trail and jump area in the heart of downtown for the past 20 years. Locals call it Ninth Street, and it’s an area in which the community works together to keep it in shape. Learn more about it in this edition of Local Wonders.

Local Wonders: Roadhouse Relics

One local artist uses neon gas to create his masterpieces, and even weathers them to look like scratched-up antiques.

Life in Action: Cajun soul food brought to the homeless

Lola Stephens was born and raised in Lake Charles, La., where she learned to cook Cajun soul food. She brought her talent to Austin more than 30 years ago. Now, she's on a mission of sharing her love for food with Austin’s homeless.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Cajun soul food brought to the homeless

Life in Action: The Texas After Violence Project

The Texas After Violence Project seeks to share stories of people who have been directly affected by violence of any kind. Workers with the nonprofit hope hearing real-life stories will help promote more empathy to those who have fallen victim to violence. Find out more in this edition of "Life in Action."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>The Texas After Violence Project

Life in Action: Taking the stigma out of stem cells

In this edition of "Life in Action," learn more about an area nonprofit which has made it its mission to educate the public about the benefits and uses of stem cell therapy.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Life in Action: </em></span>Taking the stigma out of stem cells

Pet supplies could earn you a ticket to Round Rock Express

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Help YNN fill a cable truck with pet supplies. The Williamson County Humane Society is in need of donations. On Wednesday night your pet supply contribution can be exchanged for a ticket to the Round Rock Express game.

Pet supplies could earn you a ticket to Round Rock Express

Updated 07/27/2011 11:09 AM

Help YNN fill a cable truck

Truly Yours

Bring two non-perishable food items to the Dell Diamond on Wednesday, May 25 and receive a free ticket to the game from YNN and the Round Rock Express.

Updated 05/10/2011 11:02 AM

'Art City Austin' brought thousands downtown

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The "Art City Austin" festival took place over the weekend. The event featured work from over 150 artists, along with live music, dance and children’s activities.