Central Texas
In Wednesday's episode: A district judge has agreed to hear new testimony in the school finance trial; we take a closer look at what abortion law changes passed out of the Senate would mean; and Congressman John Carter says he has serious concerns with an immigration reform bill he helped draft.
06/19/2013 08:15 PM
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Lockhart
Fast cars, big explosions, and giant robots took over Lockhart Wednesday. YNN photojournalist Jesse Maloney headed south to Caldwell County where many in the community came out to see the action.
06/19/2013 07:41 PM
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Austin
City workers in a couple of locations could soon have the option of showering at work. Austin City Council is expected to approve the construction of two shower facilities, one at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and one at the Austin Water Utility, which will cost more than half a million dollars.
06/19/2013 07:21 PM
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Austin
Stiffer abortion regulations are on their way to becoming law in the state of Texas. Late Tuesday night, the Senate passed a group of bills which would significantly change the way abortion clinics operate.
06/19/2013 07:05 PM
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Austin
District Judge John Dietz ruled Wednesday that new evidence will be heard in that school finance lawsuit. Dietz made his ruling after lawyers for the state argued that actions taken during the 83rd Legislature—namely a boost in public education funding and reduced standardized testing requirements—should be admitted as evidence. Six weeks of testimony on what the new funding means may begin in January.
Updated 06/19/2013 06:17 PM
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Hays County
It's becoming commonplace for Central Texas groundwater disputes to end up in the courtroom. That's exactly the case for people trying to protect a popular Hays County swimming hole. YNN's Dan Robertson shows us how residents and conservationists say they are fighting to save Jacob's Well outside of Wimberley.
06/19/2013 06:07 PM
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US
YNN’s Marcie Fraser has some important things to remember at your child or teen’s next physical in this edition of “Child Wellness.”
06/19/2013 05:41 PM
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Central Texas
In part two of this week's five-part series highlighting some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, YNN's Adam Balkin highlights some games that draw so many in, even if they don't consider themselves serious gamers.
06/19/2013 05:20 PM
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Austin
Check out what stylish events are coming to Austin with YNN's Anne Hudson.
06/19/2013 05:05 PM
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Austin
Take a look at what’s happening this week in the arts.
06/19/2013 04:35 PM
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Austin
Austin firefighter Colin Camp, a six-year veteran of the department, is in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle Tuesday afternoon in South Austin. The driver of the truck fled the scene, but was later arrested. He is charged with aggravated assault of a motor vehicle and failure to stop and render aid.
Updated 06/19/2013 04:20 PM
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The race for commercial space travel is on the way. Could Texas host a launch site? Find out more in this “Business Now.”
06/19/2013 04:03 PM
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Austin
If you’re in Austin, you likely know when crews will come around to pick up your trash and recyclables, but what about the bigger items like toilets? YNN's Jess Mitchell explains what to do if you need to get rid some sizable clutter.
Updated 06/19/2013 03:18 PM
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Austin
Now fully staffed, the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will soon begin meeting to draw the city's 10 representation districts.
06/19/2013 02:20 PM
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Austin
After several hours of debate, state senators passed a number of abortion-related bills late Tuesday, but not before the author of the bill took out a component blocking abortions after 20 weeks. YNN's LeAnn Wallace has more.
06/19/2013 12:53 PM
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Austin
Phoebe Hunt performs “One Trick Pony” in the YNN studios.
06/19/2013 10:47 AM
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Central Texas
The Senate took up a bill that would make numerous changes to the state's abortion laws; Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg went before county officials to ask for local funding after Gov. Perry vetoed state money for the Public Integrity Unit; and Central Texas attorney Kelly O'Brien defends his call for Lehmberg to step down.
06/18/2013 08:06 PM
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Austin
Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg appeared at the Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday to discuss the county's options now that Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed funding for the Public Integrity Unit. It was Lehmberg's first public appearance since she served jail time for driving while intoxicated.
Updated 06/18/2013 07:16 PM
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Fort Hood
Jury selection will start July 9 in the murder trial of the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage.
Updated 06/18/2013 06:43 PM
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Austin
A discussion about running more than a mile of Interstate 35 underground, through downtown Austin, has resumed at the state and federal level. It's an idea to ease traffic congestion and close the divide between East Austin and Downtown, but it would come with a half-billion dollar price tag. YNN City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains some of the challenges the City Council's considering.
06/18/2013 06:35 PM
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