Killeen
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo. Authorities say they stopped the soldier just hours before he would have finished assembling a bomb to be detonated at a restaurant full of Fort Hood troops.
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Austin
A Travis County Grand Jury ruled Tuesday that APD Officer Steven Peña will not face charges in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Gilbert Vallejo. Last May, Peña was one of several officers who responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment door on Burton Drive. The grand jury heard from witnesses who said Vallejo was shooting and trying to kick in the door of the apartment where his former girlfriend lived.
5:36 PM
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Austin
Austin code compliance officials hope to create an inspection unit dedicated to apartments and duplexes, but this isn't the first time they've tried. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains what derailed the plan when it was first pitched just last year. Some say if the program existed, last week's apartment balcony collapse in Southeast Austin may have never happened. The faulty construction has left dozens without homes.
4:19 PM
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Austin
The Austin City Council heard from leaders on the urban rail project about how much it could cost taxpayers. If the rail makes it to the ballot this November and is approved by voters, construction would begin in 2017.
1:35 PM
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San Antonio
In this most recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 1,400 wounded warriors are now amputees, 30 percent of them have lost multiple limbs. Five years ago, a rehab facility known as the Center for the Intrepid opened its doors at Fort Sam Houston. As part of our "Healing Heroes" series, YNN’s Chie Saito tells us why for many of these soldiers, surviving is just the beginning.
12:16 PM
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US
Learn a little bit about the traveling power of energy through the classic game of Croquet in this edition of “Science Break.”
11:52 AM
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Austin
Tired of the treadmill? Travaasa Austin offers a funky fitness routine that centers around a mechanical bull.
11:42 AM
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Austin
It’s a “gourmet deli that specializes in grilled cheese.” Check out the cheesy goodness that is Chedd’s in this edition of “Off the Plate.”
11:39 AM
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US
A recent survey by Charles Schwab about "Older Workers and Money" reveals that more and more older workers are enjoying their jobs and do not want to retire. YNN’s Tara Lynn Wagner has more in this edition of "Money Matters."
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Austin
The city’s Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Board Joint Committee met Monday night to discuss upgrades to Barton Springs Pool. Dubbed the “Soul of Austin,” the iconic Austin spot carries deep attachments and hearty opinions by many on how the springs should be preserved.
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