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Texas House signals it will ban THC products, exceptions for Compassionate Use Program
May 22, 2025
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House of Representatives voted to preliminarily approve a bill that will fully ban any consumable hemp products that contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in...
School closures on the horizon for Austin ISD
May 22, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — There is big change coming to Austin ISD as the district is beginning the process to close and consolidate schools. The district said the move comes...
Rouse High School student-teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate relationship with student
May 22, 2025
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN)-- An arrest was made after a Rouse High School student-teacher, Darian Rogers, was accused of having an improper relationship with a student, according to a letter...
Texas goes trophy hunting in 'mini Omaha' as No. 1 seed in SEC tournament
May 21, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The ultimate goal for any NCAA Division I baseball team is to play in Omaha, Nebraska, at the College World Series. For teams in the Southeastern...
Are people receiving tariff-related invoices?
May 21, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Lauren Kirkpatrick said in recent weeks she has seen people on TikTok talking about getting tariff-related invoices after making international purchases.  That’s why, after buying a...
'We need adoptive families': Heart Galleries of Texas gives ways to support foster children after graduation
May 21, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Over the next few weeks, high school graduates will soon be celebrated all over Central Texas for their accomplishments. However, graduation season can be a scary...
Texas bill clarifying when doctors can perform life-saving abortions wins early House vote
May 21, 2025
(The Texas Tribune) -- The House voted 129-6 on Wednesday to preliminarily approve a bill to clarify Texas’ near-total abortion ban, after it passed the Senate unanimously last month....
Parks over I-35: In final push, some Austin city council members pitch new $143M plan
May 21, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day before Austin City Council is set to vote on how much money it will commit to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the...
The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health 
May 21, 2025
The Pandemic Agreement, just adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a landmark for global public health. Had such an agreement been in place before 2020, the COVID-19...
What the New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Means For You
May 21, 2025
On May 20, the federal government announced a major shift in how it plans to review and recommend COVID-19 vaccines for Americans. Among the changes: when manufacturers want to...
What to Say When You Forget Someone’s Name
May 21, 2025
It’s a wonder that anyone remembers anyone else’s name after just meeting. Most people are visually wired, which means we’re good with faces, but—was it Alyssa or Elizabeth? Hewitt...
City seeks public comment on parking, dockless transportation proposals
May 21, 2025
Austin (KXAN)—The city of Austin is asking for public feedback on proposed rules for parking and safety for both regular vehicles and dockless transportation units, like electric bikes, electric...