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15-year-old TerraBlue hopes it's not too late for adoption
We first introduced you to 15-year-old TerraBlue last October,. She's still waiting for her forever family. She's sure once a family takes the time to get to know her, they'll see how easily she can find a place in their hearts.
6/9/2013 - By: Jennifer Borget
Forever Families: Ja'Myren seeks family that will help him grow
Many children who live in foster care don't get the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities like sports or music. Ja'Myren, 13, loves both, but says while living in foster care he hasn't really had the chance to do either.
6/2/2013 - By: Jennifer Borget
Forever Families: Fashionable girl Kelly looks for forever family
We first introduced you to 16-year-old Kelly last May. She's a sweet young lady who is just as beautiful on the inside as she in on the outside. She wants to be a cosmetologist when she grows up, but more importantly, she's looking forward to a life makeover with a Forever Family of her own.
5/26/2013 - By: Jennifer Borget
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
The New Movement is a comedy factory
Do you like to tell jokes and make people laugh? Ever thought about going up on stage before an audience? Senior Photojournalist Drew Moses takes us inside The New Movement Conservatory and Theater for this week’s “Local Wonders.”
6/11/2013 - By: Drew Moses
Local Wonders: Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Company
If you’ve ever traveled Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop, you likely noticed a gigantic, flashing sign advertising pecans. That’s the Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Company and it’s featured today on “Local Wonders.”
5/14/2013 - By: YNN Staff
Local Wonders: Arcade UFO
Over the last decade video game arcades across the country have slowly shut their doors and disappeared. But as senior photojournalist Drew Moses shows us, one Austin gaming enthusiast followed his love of video games to revive the community gaming experience.
4/23/2013 - By: Drew Moses
Local Wonders: Austin singing telegram
Need a romantic Valentine's Day gift with a twist? In this “Local Wonders," meet Mardi Wareham, a singing telegram delivery expert who can personalize any occasion in song.
2/12/2013 - By: YNN Staff
Organ recipient starts donation awareness group
Today on “Life in Action,” Pat Buchta joined us in the studio to talk about a organization he crated to raise awareness about organ donation, after he had his own experience with organ transplant.
6/12/2013 - By: Rich Segal
The Busby Foundation helps families battle ALS
On this week's "Life In Action" we take a look at The Busby Foundation. Rich Segal speaks with Jay Legg, the co-president of The Busby Foundation Board of Directors.
6/5/2013 - By: Rich Segal
The Care Communities provides volunteer family to ill residents
Life in Action: Today we check out a volunteer organization called The Care Communities that provides a support network for those confronting HIV/AIDS and cancer alone.
5/29/2013 - By: Rich Segal