http://news.yahoo.com/local/Austin/3718 Yahoo! Local News - KXAN 36 en-us The Eyes of Me is the headline documentary film for the 2009 International Disability Film Festival screens at 6:30 Saturday night, November 7 at the Alamo Drafthouse Theatre on South Lamar Boulevard. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=1321m5u0j/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2FFilm_about_blind_students_opens_eyes http://www.kxan.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/Film_about_blind_students_opens_eyes Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:36:36 +0000 Gov. Rick Perry today visited with wounded victims from the Fort Hood shooting and said his conversations with the soldiers were "humbling." http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12sa51gim/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fmilitary%2FPerry%2Bhumbled%2Bafter%2Bvisiting%2Bwounded http://www.kxan.com/dpp/military/Perry+humbled+after+visiting+wounded Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:06:36 +0000 Bookspring gives parents a monthly recommendation on what to read with their children. This week's book is perfect for that impatient child who needs a lesson in empathy. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12oii4644/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FBookspring_recommended_read_for_kids http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Bookspring_recommended_read_for_kids Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:06:37 +0000 Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill offers brunch on Saturday and Sundays until 3 p.m. Besides muffins, pancakes and mimosas, the restaurant also makes killer quesadillas. The chef offered up his recipe on Austin News Today. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=121412viv/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fvideo%2FCooking_with_z_tejas http://www.kxan.com/dpp/video/Cooking_with_z_tejas Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:38 +0000 After about a year in existence, Groupon is now in 30 cities including Austin. The free service offers major discounts on Austin restaurants, shows and other activities with a daily e-mail. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=125qnoi8t/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fvideo%2FThe_story_behind_groupon http://www.kxan.com/dpp/video/The_story_behind_groupon Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:12:27 +0000 Austin's SIMS foundation will host an event at Antone's where you can "party with the band!" The $10 cover will go toward the organization, which provides rehablitation and counseling services for local musicians. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=1396nt4fk/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fentertainment%2Fgeneral_ent%2FHelp_local_musicians_and_join_the_band http://www.kxan.com/dpp/entertainment/general_ent/Help_local_musicians_and_join_the_band Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:51:36 +0000 As a community copes with tragedy, federal investigators will delve into the history of Nidal Hasan, looking for motives into the shootings. Stratfor security expert Fred Burton said an investigation may have begun before the shootings ever happened. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12r6n6h41/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fmilitary%2FSecurity_expert_there_were_red_flags http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/military/Security_expert_there_were_red_flags Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:45:56 +0000 One day after the tragedy at Fort Hood, Metz Elementary students honor veterans for their service to our country. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12ql8cpo8/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fmilitary%2Farmy%2Fstudents_thank_veterans_for_service http://www.kxan.com/dpp/military/army/students_thank_veterans_for_service Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:07:28 +0000 The Imam of the North Austin Muslim Community Center Mosque told a packed prayer service Friday that the Fort Hood shooter violated the terms of Muslim faith. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12nrteu21/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FImam_urges_Muslims_to_be_themselves http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Imam_urges_Muslims_to_be_themselves Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:21 +0000 A short memorial service was held on Huston-Tillotson University's campus to remember the victims of Thursday's Fort Hood shooting tragedy. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12gfeopm6/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fmilitary%2FHTU_Fort_Hood_Shooting_slideshow http://www.kxan.com/dpp/military/HTU_Fort_Hood_Shooting_slideshow Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:52:26 +0000 Soldiers are still shocked at the mass shootings on Ft. Hood on Thursday. Many military post officials are preparing to help soldiers and their families cope. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12o4nprl5/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FSoldiers_We_all_thought_we_were_safe http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Soldiers_We_all_thought_we_were_safe Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:52:16 +0000 Even though the Ft. Hood shooting suspect, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, cleaned out his apartment days before the rampage, neighbors are still in awe that he could be capable of such a thing. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12o81aq6v/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fneighbors_of_ft_hood_suspect_stunned http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/neighbors_of_ft_hood_suspect_stunned Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:07:20 +0000 Victims in the Fort Hood mass shootings went to four Central Texas hospitals Friday after the shootings. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12qnd2qdr/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FSome_Ft_Hood_victims_still_in_hospital http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Some_Ft_Hood_victims_still_in_hospital Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:16 +0000 One day after a mass shooting at Fort Hood sent the nation reeling, leaders are trying to come to grips with the aftermath: More information comes out every minute as victims are identified and the suspect's profile comes into focus. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12lod3ec7/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FThe_day_after_the_Ft_Hood_tragedy http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/The_day_after_the_Ft_Hood_tragedy Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:37:31 +0000 First time event hopes to encourages others to learn how to play tennis or improve their game. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12r8e39ek/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Faustin%2Btennis%2Bday%2Bthis%2Bsaturday http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin+tennis+day+this+saturday Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:17 +0000 Lee County Commissioners are trying to determine how to best address the problems causing massive cracks in the historic courthouse. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12uk7b7rp/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fin_depth%2FCrumbling_courthouse_may_cost_taxpayers http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/in_depth/Crumbling_courthouse_may_cost_taxpayers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:52:16 +0000 Old equipment and a new police have some officers concerned. Chief Art Acevedo implemented a new policy on officers turning on their patrol car cameras. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12mqqga1j/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2FNew_policy_old_equipment_concerns_officers http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/New_policy_old_equipment_concerns_officers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:52:20 +0000 The Austin Police Department is launching a new Police Activities League of Austin program this coming Janauary. The idea is to build trust with Austin youth and police through developing mentorships and athletics. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12pqq2bdk/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fapd_reaching_out_to_east_austin_youth http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/crime/apd_reaching_out_to_east_austin_youth Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:22:20 +0000 Austin police are warning those who live in apartment complexes to be aware of their surroundings after some robberies have been reported. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12ke6f00o/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fmobile%2Fapd%3Athefts_at_apartment_parking_lots http://www.kxan.com/dpp/mobile/apd:thefts_at_apartment_parking_lots Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:52:33 +0000 The northbound I-35 access road at Koenig Lane has reopened after the interstate was down to one lane for several hours due to an 18-wheeler fire. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Austin/KXAN_36/SIG=12gq4nh3h/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxan.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fi35_backed_up_at_koenig_lane http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/i35_backed_up_at_koenig_lane Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:52:24 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:36:36 +0000