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Capital Tonight: Abortion bills trigger fierce Senate debate

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.

Capital Tonight: Abortion bills trigger fierce Senate debate

8:06 PM

Council considers burying Interstate 35 through Downtown

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.

6:35 PM

Despite November setback, Council still working on affordable housing

Austin

After voters last November shot down a $78 million plan to fund affordable housing, Austin City Council is still working to find ways to meet the city's affordable housing needs.

6:09 PM

Lehmberg: Public Integrity Unit an 'unfunded mandate' since state funding veto

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.

Lehmberg: Public Integrity Unit an 'unfunded mandate' since state funding veto

Updated 7:16 PM

UT teaching hospital gets final approval

Austin

Seton Hospital and the University of Texas have final approval for the new, $295 million dollar teaching hospital that will replace University Medical Center Brackenridge. As YNN's Dan Robertson shows us, the goal is not just to build new buildings, but to redesign the entire local health care system.

UT teaching hospital gets final approval

4:28 PM

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Lawmakers discuss safeguards for chemical plants

The House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety heard testimony from state agencies Monday regarding the deadly explosion in West, Texas. Lawmakers want to ensure safety while not over-regulating the state's vital agricultural sector. YNN’s LeAnn Wallace was at the hearing this morning and explains what worries the lawmakers the most.

06/17/2013 06:04 PM

Gov. Perry vetos 16 bills, including funding for Public Integrity Unit

Gov. Perry cut funding for the Public Integrity Unit Friday afternoon after Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, the head of the unit, was convicted of drunk driving and refused to resign.

06/14/2013 06:14 PM

Democrats decry Perry's veto of wage discrimination bill

Governor Rick Perry has reportedly vetoed the Texas Lilly Ledbedder Fair Pay Act Friday. The legislation passed with bipartisan support during the regular session in an effort to help prevent wage discrimination and Texas Democrats are calling the veto a political attack against women.

06/14/2013 05:33 PM

Sheldon McClellan transferring to Miami

Former Longhorns guard heading to South Beach

06/17/2013 06:31 PM

Nate Boyer named Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year

Junior DS Nate Boyer becomes the third Longhorns football player to earn the honor

06/17/2013 02:53 PM

Texas Men’s Track and Field Coach Bubba Thornton to retire

Head coach will be hired to lead the combined Men’s and Women’s programs

06/17/2013 02:24 PM

Mix up your own bouncy ball using science

Today on “Science Break,” we’re playing with polymers. Our Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows us how.

Preventative care increases demand for nurses

Electronic medical records and lower reimbursement rates from insurance companies are changing the field of medicine which includes nursing. For this edition of Healthy Living, YNN’s Marcie Fraser has more.

Alligators aren't good house pets

There are many animals that are easy to acquire, but difficult to keep as pets, including alligators. Today on "Pet Pointers," we’ll talk about why an alligator makes a lousy house pet.

Game developers flex superhero powers

YNN's Adam Balkin explains how, at a time when Superman is cleaning up at the box office, software developers are hoping other superheroes will wield similar power over consumers' video game purchases.

Fight injury-related depression with cardio

Nothing is more depressing than gaining weight when you’ve been told you can't work out because of an injury. YNN’s Marcie Fraser explains how you could overcome the challenge on today's "Tone Up."

Charlie is a little kitty with a lot of love to give

Today's "Pet of the Week" is Charlie. Lauralei Combs introduces you to this cute 9-week-old domestic short hair.

Lassie, a great first-time pet, looking for forever home

Lauralei Combs joins Rich Segal to introduce you to Lassie, today's "Pet of the Week." She is a one-year-old Sheltie/Corgi mix.

Last minute, fashionable gift ideas for Father's Day

In this "Fashionably Yours," YNN's Anne Hudson speaks with Michaela Anastasiou, manager of Co Star, about a few great gift ideas for this Father's Day.

Make-A-Wish Foundation sending Austinites 'over the edge' for charity

In this "Active Now," YNN's Jess Mitchell speaks with a spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation about Austin Over the Edge, a program in which regular Austinities can rappel down the side of a skyscraper to raise money for charity.

With new album out, Bob Schneider to play Blues on the Green

In this "Backstage Pass," YNN's Andy Langer catches up with Austin-based musician Bob Schneider. Schneider has a lot shaking in his world right now--a new album was just released and he's schedule to play Blues on the Green next month--and he tells Langer all about it.

Tips to keep kids safe from the sun's harmful rays

The Central Texas sun is out in full force and that means its time to think about how we can protect ourselves. In this "Growing up Texas," Dr. Ari Brown speaks with a pediatric dermatologist about ways to protect our children from the sun's harmful rays.

First look at several hotly anticipated games on E3 floor

From the moment the crowd starts to surge through the E3 doors, there are always a few titles that most will lock in on and must see, at least for a few minutes during their time here. YNN's Adam Balkin reports from E3 about what's hot at the expo.

'Dixie's Tupperware Party' roars into Austin

Dixie Longate from the hit stage show “Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” took the studio by storm when she visited Tuesday morning to talk about her upcoming performance at The Long Center.

11:01 AM

Josh Halverson performs song from 'One Shot'

Today on “Music Spotlight,” we have Josh Halverson in the studio performing a song from his new album “One Shot,” set for release Saturday.

06/12/2013 10:35 AM

"Gold Show/Rose Show," "Princess Ida," Hugh Masekela

Today on “Arts Minute,” we have your best bets for entertainment this week.

06/12/2013 07:56 AM

3 Electric Utility Commission members resign

Austin

Three members of the city's electric utility commission have resigned. All three advocated for an independent governing board which has more decision making power than the current commission. The council members who appointed them must now find replacements for the commission.

3 Electric Utility Commission members resign

4:42 PM

Judge sets Fort Hood suspect trial for July 9

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 6:43 PM

Houston man accused of threatening Sen. Ted Cruz

Central Texas

A Houston man is accused of threatening to kidnap, murder and burn U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his father and also to "blow up" the sun if he wasn't paid $3 million.

Houston man accused of threatening Sen. Ted Cruz

2:58 PM

APD looking for suspect in 2 bank robberies

Austin

Austin police are looking for a man they robbed two banks--one in North Austin and another in Northeast Austin--Tuesday morning.

APD looking for suspect in 2 bank robberies

12:22 PM

Motorcyclist killed in Central Austin wreck

Austin

A motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a collision on Guadalupe Street just after 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, police said.

12:06 PM

Students show off high-tech skills at STEM conference

Austin

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend a national science and engineering summit for students right here in Austin. The second annual U.S. News and World Report STEM Solutions Conference kicked off Downtown on Monday. YNN's Sebastian Robertson brings us a few students who have found a love for engineering underwater.

Students show off high-tech skills at STEM conference

9:58 AM

New development, rents skyrocketing along East Riverside Drive

Austin

With new high-end, mixed-use developments springing up on East Riverside drive, the area is seeing some major changes. As YNN’s Russell Wilde shows, the area once known for affordable rents is becoming the new go-to zip code.

New development, rents skyrocketing along East Riverside Drive

Updated 06/17/2013 06:40 PM

Young Shakespeare puts Spanish twist on classic play

Austin

Shakespeare fans are in for a bilingual treat at the end of this month. YNN's Jess Mitchell checks out the production of "Romeo and Julieta" at Richard Garriott's Curtain Theater.

Young Shakespeare puts Spanish twist on classic play

3:48 PM

Chef Richard Lee divulges secrets of sushi

Austin

Today on “Off the Plate,” Kenichi Executive Sushi Chef Richard Lee gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a great sushi experience.

Chef Richard Lee divulges secrets of sushi

1:47 PM

Lake Pflugerville evacuated after mysterious barrel found

Pflugerville

Swimmers were asked to leave Lake Pflugerville Monday afternoon after city crews found a 55-gallon barrel with unknown contents on the lake's north shore. The lake was later reopened after testing determined it safe to do so.

Updated 06/17/2013 06:29 PM

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