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F1 track owners sue Elroy resident over water line

Travis County

Elroy resident Don Haywood is working on starting up a nursery business on his 15-acre property in southeast Travis County. However, those efforts have been stymied by Formula One track developers who have filed a lawsuit against the former police officer, claiming his water line is trespassing on track property.

F1 track owners sue Elroy resident over water line

7:04 PM

Bradley, Duty in bitter race for Wilco DA

Williamson County

The incumbent is at the center of a prosecutorial misconduct case that is still under investigation, and the challenger has a public reprimand on her record. YNN's Political Reporter Alana Rocha takes a look at what voters can expect in the race for Williamson County District Attorney.

Bradley, Duty in bitter race for Wilco DA

6:37 PM

AE wants $1M from city for potential rate hike legal fees

Austin

Austin Energy officials are asking the city council for more than $1 million to cover legal fees if the power company's planned rate hike is challenged by the Public Utility Commission. However, the actual scale of the hike in customer bills is still not solid.

5:37 PM

City to install crosswalk light at intersection of teens’ death

Austin

The City of Austin plans to install a push-button crosswalk light at South First Street and Thelma Drive. On Dec. 27 of last year, 17-year-old Joshua Milton and 16-year-old Melodie Hewitt were attempting to cross the intersection when they were struck by a pickup truck. They both died from their injuries.

7:42 PM

TCSO seeks pubilc's help for leads in April murder

Travis County

The Travis County Sheriff's office wants the public's help in solving the murder Thomas Baker. The 68-year-old was found dead off Old Highway 20 just east of Manor in April 2011.

7:54 PM

City works to expand MetroRail service

Austin

The City of Austin and Capital Metro are working on a deal that would extend MetroRail service to Friday and Saturday nights until midnight, between Downtown Austin and the Lakeline area.

4:58 PM

Gov. Perry ventures back into Texas public eye

Round Rock

Governor Rick Perry is back in the public eye. He chose a Williamson County event Monday night to make his first official appearance since returning from the presidential campaign trail.

Gov. Perry ventures back into Texas public eye

Updated 9:18 AM

Ron Paul experiencing national poll bump

Rep. Ron Paul is seeing a bit of a bump in the polls, heading into tonight's primary contests. A new national Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Paul in second place with 21 percent.

6:27 PM

Redistricting court deadline missed; primary date in question

Monday, State Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that the state and attorneys representing seven minority groups came to an agreement on new interim redistricting maps. Just hours later, though, the federal district court instructed the parties to keep negotiating.

Updated 02/06/2012 08:32 PM

High School Hoops: Lake Travis beats Dripping Springs

Cavs remain unbeaten in district play

9:18 PM

Longhorn men finally win a close one

Strong finish in College Station keeps UT's tourney hopes alive

6:39 PM

Texas State adds Jeff Conway to football staff

Conway joins Texas State's Football Staff as co-offensive coordinator

5:14 PM

Off the Plate: ASTI's Duck Egg Brushetta

Learn how to make Duck Egg Brushetta from ASTI’s executive chef in this edition of “Off the Plate.”

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Science Break: Marshmallow guns

Let off a little pressure with a functional marshmallow gun in this edition of “Science Break.”

Pet Pointers: Keeping horses warm

While horses love to be outside, there are times when they need a little extra help keeping warm. In this edition of “Pet Pointers,” YNN’s Lisa Chelenza looks at helping your horse stay nice and cozy this winter.

Growing Up Texas: Dad Labs

Dad Labs is a weekly web show aimed to bring virtual support to new fathers. Take a look behind the show’s inventive methods to understanding motherhood in this edition of “Growing Up Texas.”

Tech Beat: Newest crop of robots ready to play doctor or just play

While many robots are still developed for pure enjoyment, quite a few of them are getting useful. Learn more in this edition of Tech Beat.

Smart Living: Homemade beauty secrets

Get Hollywood glam without leaving your home in this edition of "Smart Living."

Cooking at Home: Mediterranean style roasted potato salad

This recipe is for Mediterranean style oven roasted potatoes with garlic, olive oil and fresh rosemary. It calls for tossing the hot roasted potatoes with a handful of fresh spinach and a little lemon juice and then finishing with crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives!

Your Health: Dealing with death

Do you know what to say or do if your loved one gets a terminal illness?
Experts say there are four mistakes people make when it comes to dealing with death.

Pet of the Week: Cindy Lou, Felicia

Meet Cindy Lou and Felicia in this edition of "Pet of the Week" and if you feel either would make a great addition to your home, adoption information is provided.

Going Green: Solar-powered sign

In this edition of "Going Green," meet the local business owner who recently had the city's first solar-powered business sign installed on his building.

Healthy Living: How safe are laptops?

Learn more about what effects laptops could have on your health in this edition of "Healthy Living."

Cooking at Home: Breaded chicken cutlets with artichoke hearts

Dan Eaton shows how to prepare this Mediterranean-influenced dish in this edition of "Cooking at Home."

Off the Plate: ASTI

ASTI Trattoria is a family-owned restaurant in Hyde Park with a relaxed atmosphere. Learn more about the Italian eatery in this edition of "Off the Plate."

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Cooking at Home: French toast with cranberry orange maple syrup

Learn how to make this wonderful winter breakfast.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cooking at Home: </em></span>French toast with cranberry orange maple syrup

Cooking at Home: Blueberry sour cream coffee cake

This dessert goes perfectly with a cup of coffee. Learn how to prepare it in this edition of "Cooking at Home."

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Music commission aims to turn down volume at venues

ENTERTAINMENT

When you live in the live music capital of the world, noise is always an issue. Monday night, the Music Commission discussed ways to help solve Austin's high noise level.

Music commission aims to turn down volume at venues

Lone Star Scene: 'The Lying Game' TV series makes Austin home

ABC Family series nears completion of 20 episode season, posting growing ratings each week.

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Channing Tatum plans SXSW visit after taking 'The Vow'

Tatum and co-stars to premiere "21 Jump Street" as SXSW's Centerpiece film.

Cinema Spotlight: Tragic exploitation taints 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'

Tilda Swinton's award caliber performance carries the bleak drama surrounding a villainous child.

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Texas law focuses on deterring copper thefts

Austin

A new state law makes any theft of copper a state jail felony. Scrap dealers are also targets of the new legislation. The law makes it harder for them to purchase copper.

Texas law focuses on deterring copper thefts

4:40 PM

Changes could be nearing Austin-Travis County EMS

Austin

The help you receive from dialing 911 could soon change. Austin-Travis County EMS wants to change staffing on its ambulances, but some have reservations about the proposed changes.

10:10 AM

Limited parking exasperates downtown business owners

Austin

Looking for a place to park for a night out downtown may be a nightmare, but businesses are struggling to find parking for their employees during the day. YNN's John Salazar spoke to a local business owner who says she has eight people ready to get to work, but no place for them to park.

Limited parking exasperates downtown business owners

Updated 8:16 AM

Dentists encourage oral health care for little mouths

Austin

You may think of February as a month to celebrate love, with Valentine's Day right around the corner, but it's also a month to love your teeth or at least your children’s teeth.

Dentists encourage oral health care for little mouths

Updated 11:43 AM

Safety commission asks for independent review of yogurt shop murders

Austin

Austin's Public Safety Commission wants to launch an independent investigation into the unsolved yogurt shop murders of 1991.

Safety commission asks for independent review of yogurt shop murders

Updated 8:38 AM

TCEA conference highlights technology in the classroom

Austin

Educators are helping each other learn just how beneficial technology can be in the classroom. At the Texas Computer Education Association conference at the Austin Convention Center this week, teachers will learn how iPads can help streamline classroom learning, among other high-tech teaching tips.

TCEA conference highlights technology in the classroom

02/06/2012 05:21 PM

Police ID deceased man near Austin High

Austin

Austin Police say 27-year-old James McQuaig was found dead under the Mopac Expressway near Austin High School Sunday afternoon.

02/06/2012 05:36 PM

Animals steal spotlight in Super Bowl commercials

Central Texas

The Super Bowl is over but the chatter continues. One of the most anticipated things, besides the game and halftime show, are the commercials. According to fans, a few commercials really stood out.

Animals steal spotlight in Super Bowl commercials

Updated 02/06/2012 10:38 AM

Athlete of the Week: On the fast track to success

Austin

Coming out of high school, few people know about Stephen Johnson. Now armed with a dominating fastball, he's receiving some serious national attention.