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Affordability helps East Austinites preserve legacy

East Side Story

East Side Story: Many original homeowners have had to leave East Austin, but government officials and nonprofits are working on ways to help people stay. YNN’s Jess Mitchell shares more in part five of our series “East Side Story.”

Affordability helps East Austinites preserve legacy

07/20/2012 12:22 PM

Looking past the connotations of East Austin's 'gentrification'

East Side Story

East Side Story: It's called "gentrification,” and as YNN's Jess Mitchell found out, it's at the center of big changes in East Austin. Our “East Side Story” series continues with a look at how neighbors have labeled -- or chosen not to label -- change.

Looking past the connotations of East Austin's 'gentrification'

07/19/2012 11:24 AM

Wild fun awaits at Cameron Park Zoo

Getaway: Not Far Away

Getaway: Not far away: Thousands of animals live at Cameron Park Zoo. It’s a large facility for a city the size of Waco. The zoo has more than 2,000 animals that live on 56 acres. YNN's Bonnie Gonzalez shares more.

Longhorn Caverns a Texas Hill Country wonder

Getaway: Not Far Away At Longhorn Caverns State Park in Burnet, you can embark on a spelunking adventure the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Topsey Exotic Ranch offers a wild safari experience

Getaway: Not far away: You can experience a wild African safari without leaving Texas. Topsey Exotic Ranch & Drive Thru Safari near Copperas Cove is home to more than 50 species of animals that you can see from your own car.

Healing Heroes: Fort Sam Houston rooted deep in history

Before it was home to the largest inpatient medical center in the defense department, Fort Sam Houston was also home to the first ever military flight. In part two of our series “Healing Heroes,” learn how one of the oldest Army installations came to play such a large role in military medicine.

Healing Heroes: Support center helps wounded warriors, families heal

Family can provide service members something even the latest technology and medicine can't offer--emotional support. In our series “Healing Heroes,” YNN's Chie Saito tells us about a special place at Fort Sam Houston.

Healing Heroes: Medical research proves vital on battlefield

Before any lifesaving tools end up in the hands of troops deployed overseas, they're reviewed and tested at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research which is based at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. As we continue our series “Healing Heroes,” YNN’s Chie Saito shows us what researchers are working on to prevent more deaths on the battlefields of tomorrow.

Healing Heroes: As the war dies down, burn center’s future evolves

The burn center at Fort Sam Houston is the only one of its kind for the U.S. Department of Defense. However, as the war begins to wind down in Afghanistan, fewer wounded warriors are coming through their doors. In part four of YNN’s "Healing Heroes" series, Chie Saito tells us about the burn center's changing mission.

Automotively Austin: Environmentally friendly water-based paint

Automotively Austin

YNN’s Ed Keiner takes you to a local auto shop that’s doing its part to operate environmentally friendly.

Automotively Austin: Turning passion into profession

From being an account executive at UPS to running a hot rod shop, Marty Feher has turned his passion for cars into a second career. He gives YNN's Ed Keiner a tour of his shop in this "Automotively Austin."

Automotively Austin: Recent auto trends

YNN’s Ed Keiner takes a deeper look into the latest in the auto industry during our week-long series, “Automotively Austin.”

Automotively Austin: Leasing vs. buying vehicles

The Austin Auto Show kicks off Friday and it may have you gearing up for a new ride. Our Automotively Austin series ends with a breakdown of leasing versus buying.

Hasan trial will stay at Fort Hood

Fort Hood Shooting

A military judge has decided Maj. Nidal Hasan will face trial at Fort Hood on July 1, denying a motion by the defense for a change in venue.

Updated 03/20/2013 01:25 PM

Military judge orders Hasan be forcibly shaved

Hasan Hearings

Military Judge Col. Gregory Gross has ordered the accused Fort Hood shooter to be either clean shaven, or forcibly shaved, for future court appearances. Maj. Nidal Hasan has refused to shave for months, in violation of Army grooming standards. The defense now has a chance to file an appeal with the Army Court of Criminal Appeals.

Updated 09/06/2012 03:17 PM

Hasan found in contempt for 6th time

Hasan Hearings

The soldier accused of opening fire on a Texas Army post appeared in court for the first time since an appeals court lifted its stay of the case.

Updated 08/30/2012 04:03 PM

Next pretrial hearing set for Hasan

Hasan Hearings

The next pretrial hearing for Hasan has been set for 10 a.m. Thursday. Military Judge Colonel Gregory Gross will consider defense motions challenging the government's intent to introduce evidence about motive and premeditation.

08/29/2012 12:07 PM