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State of Texas: Battle over THC ban intensifies as bill advances to Gov. Abbott
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas lawmakers sent legislation to ban non-medical THC products to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. Passage of Senate Bill 3, has sparked intense backlash, with opponents...
Texas legislature approves $338B state budget for next two years
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Legislature has come to an agreement on the $338 billion budget that will fund state agencies and priorities over the next two fiscal years,...
Mama and baby bear cool off in California family’s pool
(KTLA) -- A mama bear and her fluffy cub were seen escaping the heat in a California family’s backyard pool on Friday afternoon – a heartwarming wildlife encounter for...
Roller derby coach preps to compete and coach at world level, while still coaching Austin skaters
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Several young roller-skaters took to the roller derby track at Bartholomew District Park early Saturday morning to get ready to host the Junior Roller Derby Association...
Kavan pitches for grandmother as Longhorns conquer Sooners in WCWS
AUSTIN (KXAN) - No matter how impressive Texas softball has been in the last number of years, the question has remained if they can take down Oklahoma. The Sooners...
Freebies in Central Texas for K-12 students who have good grades
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Students can now be rewarded for their hard-earned achievements for their excellent grades. Various restaurants and attractions in the Central Texas area have offers for students...
AFD holds public fire demonstration, speaks on challenges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gossett & Co. hosted a public fire demonstration Saturday in collaboration with the Austin Fire Department. Attendees witnessed a replicated fire emergency scenario, with Austin firefighters...
Austin Pets Alive! hosts puppy adoption event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Pets Alive!, a nonprofit rescue in Austin, said it would host a puppy adoption event Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at its Cesar Chavez...
Bill that would ban cellphones in Texas public schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — A bill banning Texas K-12 students from using cellphones in school is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, with local school districts set to decide...
Buc-ee's sues Florida store over knockoff merchandise
WINTER PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — Buc-ee's wants to bring a Florida store to court over knockoff merchandise that appears to mimic the popular convenience store's mascot, a lawsuit filed...
