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Texas water projects would get billions under bill headed to Governor
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Legislation to bolster our state's water supply is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. But the final decision on the multi-billion dollar plan rests in the...
Acadian to add more ambulances under extended contract with Bastrop County
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Bastrop County's booming population has led to a contract for more health services in the area. County commissioners and Acadian have agreed to extend their contract,...
Bill to end Texas Lottery Commission goes to Gov. Abbott
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) is closer to becoming law. Friday night, Senators accepted House amendments to Senate Bill 3070, sending the bill...
$8.5 billion school finance bill heads to Governor's desk for signature
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas House lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to a $8.5 billion school finance bill, which some in leadership called the largest investment in public schools in the...
Texas Supreme Court gives initial win to Paxton in migrant shelter case
(The Texas Tribune) -- Attorney General Ken Paxton can proceed with his investigation of an El Paso migrant shelter network he has accused of violating state law by helping...
Foster Grandparent Volunteer program connects older Texans with kids in need
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Health and Human Services is recruiting volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, which connects older Texans with children in need of one-on-one emotional support, mentoring...
Austin’s weather extremes: Hottest, coldest and wettest June records
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics,...
Spirit Halloween's annual kick-off event killed by 'supply chain issues'
(NewsNation) — It may not be spooky season yet, but tariffs may have already frightened some of the Halloween fun away. Spirit Halloween announced it won't be holding its...
Texas baseball starts NCAA regional with win over HCU
AUSTIN (KXAN) - In the opening game of the Austin Regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, the Longhorns rolled past Houston Christian 7-1 to advance in the winner's bracket....
Austin Wildlife Rescue takes in 160 animals, many babies after storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Clean up is still underway after Wednesday's severe weather, but at Austin Wildlife Rescue they aren't only dealing with storm damage. "Not only did it impact...
