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State of Texas: THC ban approved amid push to expand medical cannabis program
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas lawmakers moved closer to ban hemp-derived products that can make a consumer feel high, closing a loophole on unregulated intoxicants but also creating concerns it...
Zilker Eagle mini train temporarily closes after someone drives over, damages tracks
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The miniature train in Austin's most famous park had to close down on Saturday after crew members found damage to the tracks. The Zilker Eagle Mini...
Fallen Austin police officer honored with memorial marker in Liberty Hill
LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) -- A fallen police officer now has a permanent memorial marker in his honor. The Austin Police Department on Saturday morning installed a memorial marker...
$1 movies at Regal Cinemas this summer: 'Trolls,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' more
(NEXSTAR) — A yearly Regal Cinemas treat returns this summer — $1 tickets to family movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 10 to August 6. It's part of...
East Austin gets new pool ahead of summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new spot to cool off officially opened in east Austin Saturday morning after two years of construction. Austin Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Texas House preliminarily approves mandating sheriffs departments assist federal authorities in immigration enforcement
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas House members gave the first approval on a bill that would require sheriffs departments around the state to partner with federal authorities on immigration enforcement,...
Texas House votes to fast-track evictions in anti-'squatter' bill
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House voted 85-49 Friday to send Senate Bill 38 to a third reading after adding four amendments on the House floor. The bill speeds...
Keeping yourself, others safe this Memorial Day weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and local first responders have issued safety reminders. KXAN's Avery Travis and Will DuPree sat down with representatives from Lake Travis...
Billy Joel diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus: What is it?
(NEXSTAR) – Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming shows after being diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to an online message posted to his...
House Republican says he doesn't use straws: 'That's what the women in my house do'
(The Hill) – Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said during a recent interview that he does not use straws, telling Fox News that is “what women in my house do.” ...
