One odd thing I forgot to mention about YTTV. When I use it on my phone or use my phone to cast via Chromecast, I get Austin local stations for the 4 major networks. I entered my zip code when I signed up, which should set everything, you'd think. And if I access it on any other platform--tablet, desktop/laptop, Firestick, etc.--we're getting the correct local channels. My wife's phone also gets the correct local channels. It's just my phone getting Austin locals. The only thing I can think of is my phone still has an Austin area code (wife has a local area code), but I have no idea how or why that should affect anything. And the bizarre thing is you'd think if that's what is indeed affecting something, then our entire account would have Austin channels....which would make sense. But the same YTTV account having different channels based on what device you're using.....weird.
It's not a problem for me, I could care less which local stations I get because I never watch local news, and also because if we needed local stations for some reason we had my wife's phone and now the Firestick. It's just......odd. Now if I feel like it, I can keep up with hill country weather, corrupt politicians in Austin's capital, traffic problems on Mopac....you know, all really useful stuff for me.