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Central Texas barbecue joints make Texas Monthly's Top 50 list
In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted...
Texas parents, school boards may have more control over school library books after House OKs bill
(The Texas Tribune) -- The Texas House gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would give Texas parents and school boards a bigger role over what books students...
House passes injury lawsuit reform bill
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An injury lawsuit reform bill inched closer to becoming law when it passed the Texas House in a vote of 94-52. The House took up Senate...
House takes up injury lawsuit reform bill
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An injury lawsuit reform bill critics say will make it harder for victims to receive justice inched closer to becoming law when the Texas House voted...
Texas House approves $1.5 billion film tax incentive
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Monday, the Texas House voted 114-26 to pass Senate Bill 22, which provides tax breaks for films shot in Texas. $300 million will be allocated...
LIVE BLOG: Tornado on ground southwest of Mason
AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Severe weather is possible across Central Texas on Monday. A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the area until 10 p.m. Potentially dangerous tornado hits...
Is your data safe? Lawmakers say it’s time for a Texas Cyber Command
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In March 2024, an IT team at Texas Retina Associates noticed abnormal activity on one of their company’s servers.   The company's anti-virus system detected a lateral...
Prebiotic sodas becoming more popular, but health claims stir debate
(NewsNation) — Prebiotic sodas are growing in popularity, often promoted as gut-friendly and anti-inflammatory alternatives to traditional sodas. While some wellness experts praise prebiotic sodas for supporting digestive health, others...
Read-in outside Texas Capitol House Chamber calls attention to SB 13
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Several groups who say they oppose book bans in Texas staged a "read-in" outside of the Capitol House Chamber. Public education advocates and community partners joined...
Brother and sister's bond unbreakable on the CapTex Tri course
Austin (KXAN) -- The 32nd annual CapTex Tri officially in the books. But among the athletes today, was a very special brother-sister duo who have faced many challenges together....
Texas Lt. Gov. announces compassionate use expansion amid THC ban
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas' ban on THC products may be headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature into law, as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Sunday that an...
Longhorns seeded No. 2 overall in NCAA baseball tournament
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After being projected as the No. 1 overall seed for most of the season, Texas is officially the No. 2 seed heading into the NCAA baseball...