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Forever Families: What's next after deciding on adoption
Every week on “Forever Families,” we feature a child in our area who is in need of a loving, adoptive home. Today, we take a look what happens after a family decides they want to adopt. Amanda Wintenburg with the Adoption Coalition of Texas joins us in the studio to provide some answers.
5/19/2013 - By: Jennifer Borget
Greek-style mashed potatoes
Cooking at Home: Lighten up your mashed potatoes with this Greek-style recipe that adds cucumber, dill and non-fat yogurt.
5/19/2013 - By: Dan Eaton
Decline bench for chest exercise
Tone Up: A decline bench is awesome for abdominals, but you can also use the decline bench to get a broad chest. We'll take a look at these exercises in today's "Tone Up."
5/19/2013 - By: Marcie Fraser
Style Guide: Summer Style Showcase party preview
Today on “Style Guide,” Anne Hudson highlights the Summer Style Showcase party poolside at the Ashton on Sunday.
5/15/2013 - By: Anne Hudson
Garlic and rosemary grilled ribeye steaks with asparagus and potatoes
Today on "Cooking at Home," Dan Eaton cooks up a grilled ribeye steak with potatoes and veggies.
5/18/2013 - By: Dan Eaton
Off the Plate: Tea at the Full English Café
Today on “Off the Plate,” we visit the Full English Café in South Austin. It’s the only authentic British café run by British people in Austin, according to owner Alice Bachini-Smith.
5/17/2013 - By: YNN Staff
Cooking at Home: Shrimp Piccata with Sauteed Peppers, Onions and Zucchini
Today on "Cooking at Home," Dan Eaton creates shrimp piccata, a dish perfect for a light summer dinner or lunch.
5/11/2013 - By: Dan Eaton
Going Green: Organic skin and hair products
In this week’s segment on “Going Green,” learn what to look for in organic skin and hair products.
3/30/2013 - By: Mary Wasson
Snoring could be disrupting your child’s sleep
Growing Up Texas: Ten percent of children snore, and it can affect their sleep pattern. Find out how to tell if your child is suffering from disruptive sleep in this “Growing Up Texas.”
5/16/2013 - By: YNN Staff
Growing Up Texas: Doctor visits
Get the most out of your child’s doctor visits. Grab some tips in this “Growing Up Texas.”
5/9/2013 - By: YNN Staff
Now's the time to plant summer perennials
Out in the Garden: If it can’t take the heat, don’t plant it in Texas. These are words Donna Friedenreich says local gardeners should live by.
5/18/2013 - By: Donna Friedenreich
Out in the Garden: Growing oregano and thyme
Herb gardens are one of the easiest things a gardener can add to his or her landscape. Today on “Out in the Garden,” Chris Winslow at It’s About Thyme talks about growing oregano and thyme.
5/11/2013 - By: Donna Friedenreich
Out in the Garden: How to choose basil for your herb garden
No herb garden is complete without a good crop of basil. Today on “Out in the Garden,” we take a look at the many varieties of this popular herb.
5/4/2013 - By: Donna Friedenreich
Pet Of The Week: Maury
Do you like to play catch? Today's pet does. Lauralei Combs introduces you to Maury, a 7-year-old Rat Terrier.
5/17/2013 - By: Rich Segal
Pet Of The Week: Heidi
Today's "Pet of the Week" is a 7-year-old Border Collie mix named Heidi. Lauralei Combs said this dog is full of love.
5/17/2013 - By: Rich Segal
App Wrap: "The Doors"and "Fraggle Friends Forever"
This week's "App Wrap" features a couple of blasts from the past in the form of apps.
5/18/2013 - By: Adam Balkin
Science Break: Singing spoons
Today on “Science Break,” YNN Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows us how to create a singing spoon.
5/14/2013 - By: Burton Fitzsimmons
Tech Beat: Science and technology students show off innovations
Some top students from Israel recently showed off their cutting edge innovations, and how they developed such sophisticated devices could be important to America as well.
5/13/2013 - By: Adam Balkin
App Wrap: "Elmo the Musical" and "Toontastic Jr. Shrek"
Today on “App Wrap,” Adam Balkin show you two apps that help kids create their own stories.
5/11/2013 - By: Adam Balkin
Science Break: Demonstrating low pressure with balloons
Today on “Science Break,” Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons demonstrates how low-pressure works with a pair of balloons.
5/7/2013 - By: Burton Fitzsimmons
Your Driver's Ed: Test driving a used car
This week on “Your Driver’s Ed,” we take you though the next step in buying a used car: The Test Drive.
5/15/2013 - By: Ed Keiner
Your Driver's Ed: Tips for buying a used car
Buying a used car can be a great option for those looking to save some money when car shopping, but once you’ve picked out the car you want, there are a couple of things to keep an eye out for. Our Ed Keiner shows a couple of tips in this "Your Driver's Ed."
5/8/2013 - By: Ed Keiner
Western Swing fest celebrates the national dance of Texas
Wilde About Texas -- Western swing is part country western, part big band and all Texas. In his search for all things uniquely Texan YNN's Russell Wilde shows gives us a taste of the Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival.
5/16/2013 - By: Russell Wilde
Wilde About Texas: Poteet Strawberry Festival
Strawberries are a Texas spring-time staple. This weekend, the red juicy fruit is taking over the tiny town of Poteet. In his search for all things uniquely Texan YNN's Russell Wilde gives us a preview of the 66th annual Strawberry Festival.
4/11/2013 - By: Russell Wilde
Wilde About Texas: Eugene Clark Library
For 113 years, Lockhart's library has been the community's cultural gathering point. In his search for all things uniquely Texan, YNN's Russell Wilde takes us inside the oldest continually operating library in the state.
3/21/2013 - By: Russell Wilde
Wilde About Texas: Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Texas is full of opportunities to see wildlife, but it’s not every day a zebra sticks his head in your window. This week on "Wilde About Texas," we check out the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
3/14/2013 - By: Russell Wilde
Wilde About Texas: Cowboy church pairs faith, bull riding
At the Hays County Civic Center, roping and bull riding a way a way of life for local cowboys. The activities are also a way of faith.
3/7/2013 - By: Russell Wilde