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Perry, Dewhurst talk politics outside early voting site

Austin

Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst cast their ballots early in West Austin Wednesday morning. Just minutes after leaving the voting booths, the duo talked politics to reporters and community members. Dewhurst touted his conservative experience, while Perry tackled the latest rumors swirling around his office.

Perry, Dewhurst talk politics outside early voting site

12:58 PM

Residents meet potential Waller Creek designers

Austin

Tuesday, the Waller Creek Conservancy took another step toward how and who will lead the effort. They hosted a meet and greet at the Blanton Museum of Art and narrowed their international call for designers down to four.

Residents meet potential Waller Creek designers

7:44 AM

Vying to be the most ‘conservative’ candidate

Austin

If you want to win a statewide race in Texas, being a conservative Republican is a good start. Most would say that's what you'd find in the Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison. However, as YNN's Karina Kling reports, the word ‘conservative’ in Texas today sometimes takes on a new meaning.

05/15/2012 05:45 PM

Leadership Austin hosts brightest party ever

Austin

Leadership Austin hosted their annual "Best Party Ever" as a fundraiser for the organization. The event honored three local leaders and was hailed as Austin's brightest party ever.

11:06 AM

More animals could face euthanization due to city shelter overflow

Austin

Due to immense overcrowding, the Austin Animal Center will be forced to euthanize more animals and jeopardize the city’s no-kill status. Tuesday, both the Austin Humane Society and Austin Pets Alive! scrambled to take in more animals from the shelter to free up room at the East Austin facility.

Updated 05/15/2012 04:51 PM

Driver killed after truck hits utility pole

Austin

Austin police say a man died early Tuesday morning after he lost control of his pickup truck and it struck a utility pole near I-35 and Braker Lane.

Driver killed after truck hits utility pole

05/15/2012 05:21 PM

Business Now: Venues gauge patron feedback through new app

Austin

Five University of Texas students created a new app called “Be DJ.” The app allows customers to provide feedback to music venues and restaurant owners on the music they’re hearing.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Business Now: </em></span>Venues gauge patron feedback through new app

8:41 AM

Report: No media allowed at Santorum state convention speech

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting Rick Santorum's speech during the Texas GOP convention will not be open to the media. Tickets to attend the banquet where Santorum will give his address cost $200 each.

10:45 AM

Hutchison op-ed asks women to back Romney

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison officially endorsed Gov. Romney Tuesday in an op-ed article in the Houston Chronicle.

05/15/2012 01:38 PM

Westwood's Wyatt added to U.S. football team

Wide Receiver added to under-19 squad

05/15/2012 08:12 PM

UT Golfer Spieth preps for regionals

Longhorns Freshman up for Ben Hogan award

05/15/2012 07:40 PM

Six Texas Softball players earn 2012 All-Big 12 Conference honors

5 Horns players named 1st team All-Big 12

05/15/2012 04:57 PM

Child Wellness: The teenage brain

When it comes to bringing up a teenager, expectations are important. In this day and age, nutrition also plays a factor. The kids are bigger and that probably plays into why parents are expecting more.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Child Wellness: </em></span>The teenage brain

Your Driver's Ed: Maintaining antifreeze levels

YNN’s Ed Keiner shares why it’s important to maintain your antifreeze levels, even during our hot Texas summers, in this edition of “Your Driver’s Ed.”

Active Now: 2012 ‘Trash Run’ series

The Livestrong Austin Marathon is hosting an event called the
“” May 22 at 6 p.m.at Threadgill's on Riverside Drive.

Automotively Austin: Car sharing goes viral around town

Traffic is among the reasons many people are getting rid of their cars and choosing to share instead. Learn more about Austin’s own car sharing program, car2go, in the second part of our series Automotively Austin.

Pet Pointers: Fat cats

Obesity in cats can lead to health problems like arthritis and diabetes. Your feline friend may need to trim down a bit. Learn more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Smart Living: How to make dreams reality

Want to follow your dreams but don't know how to get started? Learn from an expert in this edition of "Smart Living."

Automotively Austin: On the brink of auto technology

Cars on the road may not be made in Austin but some of the technology is. Our week-long Automotively Austin series begins Monday as YNN’s Jess Mitchell explores the cutting-edge automotive technology made in Austin.

The Car Coach: 2012 Fisker Karma

Priced between $102,000 and $116,000, the 2012 Fisker Karma may be a bit out of the price range for most shoppers, this state-of-the-art machine is still worth checking out. Take a tour in this "The Car Coach."

Your Health: Catching and curing skin cancer

Science is helping detect skin cancer sooner and cure it faster. Learn more about it in this edition of "Your Health."

Tech Beat: Advocacy group's uses Facebook to spread awareness

Advocacy group Children's Rights works each day for disadvantaged children in America's foster care system, but in May, they will unveil a new tool to help spread awareness.

Tone Up: Strengthening the obliques

Looking to workout your obliques but still want to stay safe? Marcie Fraser shows you how in this "Tone Up."

Going Green: 10,000 green-rated homes in Austin

The Austin Energy Green Building Program has reached its 10,000th home. Learn more about the program in this edition of "Going Green."

Cooking at Home: Garlic and cumin marinated strip steaks with chunky guacamole

YNN's Dan Eaton cooks up some tasty strip steaks and guacamole in this edition of "Cooking at Home."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cooking at Home: </em></span> Garlic and cumin marinated strip steaks with chunky guacamole

Cooking at Home: Cajun chicken romaine salad

Learn how to make this summer favorite in this edition of Cooking at Home.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Cooking at Home: </em></span>Cajun chicken romaine salad

Off the Plate Cooking: Texas Wild Caught Shrimp Ravigote

Check out the recipe for Texas Wild Caught Shrimp Ravigote from the Cabernet Grill.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Off the Plate Cooking: </em></span> Texas Wild Caught Shrimp Ravigote

Arts Minute: Shows reveal much and engage audiences

ARTS

Check out what’s hot in the arts during this edition of “Arts Minute.”

‘Bobby Bones Show’ producer fist-pumps way to new record

Ray Slater, a producer on "The Bobby Bones Show," fist pumped for 17 hours and 15 minutes, potentially setting a new world record.

Musician attempts record-breaking performance

Austin musician David Didonato is attempting to break the standing record for longest guitar solo of all time. Didonato began his quest to become the latest guitar hero Sunday evening, taking only a single 5 minute break each hour for 24 hours and 18 minutes.

Lone Star Scene: 'Friday Night Lights' stars swing away for charity

Actors Kyle Chandler and Brad Leland returned as hosts for the 5th annual Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic in Bastrop.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Lone Star Scene: </em></span>'Friday Night Lights' stars swing away for charity

Parishioners show support for national ‘rogue’ nun group

Austin

Local Catholics came together in front of St. Mary’s Cathedral Tuesday to stand with a national organization of nuns currently facing scrutiny from the Vatican. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious has questioned the church’s position on homosexuality and the male-only priesthood.

Parishioners show support for national ‘rogue’ nun group

05/15/2012 06:26 PM

Second Barrington teacher in child porn investigation resigns

Austin

A sixth-grade teacher at Barrington Elementary School has resigned following an investigation into child pornography. AISD officials announced Monday the teacher was the subject of a federal investigation. He resigned later that day. Last week, Austin police charged another teacher at Barrington with possession of child pornography.

Second Barrington teacher in child porn investigation resigns

05/15/2012 02:50 PM

Life in Action: Austin Hoops for Hope

Austin

Austinites are invited to attend “Hoops for Hope” at the Long Center from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The event is hosted by nonprofit Smile Never Fades.

8:25 AM

CAMM: Kids work together on new East Austin community garden

Austin

Kids involved with the River City Foundation have started a new community garden in East Austin.

05/15/2012 04:06 PM

Police: Man knelt in roadway before struck

Austin

Austin police are investigating the death of a man hit and killed by a driver on Guadalupe Street near West 38th Street just after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police say the man knelt in the roadway "for unknown reasons" before he was struck.

Police: Man knelt in roadway before struck

Updated 05/15/2012 03:52 PM

UT faculty, students back President Powers

Austin

University of Texas faculty and students showed their support for school president Bill Powers after speculation swirled last week that his job was in jeopardy. The rumors sprouted from a blog post by Paul Burka with Texas Monthly, who said Powers was in danger of losing his job because of his his opposition to Gov. Rick Perry's call for tuition freeze.

UT faculty, students back President Powers

Updated 05/15/2012 09:46 AM

Council members pitch Austin Energy rate hike plan

Austin

A few Austin City Council members think they have a rate hike Austin Energy leaders and customers will accept. If approved, it would be phased in over three years and give Austin Energy 20-million dollars less than it wanted.

05/14/2012 05:57 PM

Olympic Summit in Dallas brings out swimming's stars

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

Phelps, Hansen among swimming stars in Dallas

Olympic Summit in Dallas brings out swimming's stars

05/14/2012 07:24 PM

Former Heisman winner, St. Andrew's Head Coach Detmer elected to CFB Hall of Fame

Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos

Detmer first person elected to 2012 class

Former Heisman winner, St. Andrew's Head Coach Detmer elected to CFB Hall of Fame

05/14/2012 08:19 PM

Second Barrington Elementary teacher faces child porn investigation

Austin

A second teacher at Barrington Elementary is under investigation for child pornography, but this time, it's a federal investigation. Monday, AISD police said a sixth grade math teacher is now on administrative leave. Just last week, Austin police arrested a Barrington Elementary fourth grade teacher for child pornography. District officials say the two cases are unrelated.

Second Barrington Elementary teacher faces child porn investigation

Updated 05/14/2012 05:19 PM

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