Texas Senate to discuss Hemp Ban Bill
The Texas Legislature's decision in 2019 to legalize hemp products across the state may soon be reversed. A new bill, Senate Bill 3, filed by Lieutenant Governo ...
Suspect arrested after allegedly killing roommate near Georgetown
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect accused of killing his roommate near Georgetown on Friday.
Former AISD employee accused of altering records related to $30k in district gift cards
A former Austin ISD executive is accused of manipulating records in relation to more than $30,000 in district gift cards.AISD police say 40-year-old Amie Ortiz, ...
City officials confirm first measles case in Austin
Austin officials confirmed the city's first measles case on Friday, expanding the outbreak that has spread across West Texas."The time we have been preparing fo ...
Texas Senate passes teacher pay raise bill
A bill aimed at raising Texas teachers' pay is a step closer to becoming reality. The Senate passed SB 26 a couple of hours ...
NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain uses high speed and high tech at COTA
Ross Chastain will be racing around Circuit of America’s new “National” course this weekend for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. COTA took out some turns and ...
Whataburger bringing "Museum of Art" to life at SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas — Whataburger is transforming its digital Whataburger Museum of Art (WMOA) exhibit into an in-person exhibit on ...
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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on the moon
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Responsive space service company Firefly Aerospace announced Sunday that its Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the ...
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New Braunfels names Osbaldo Flores as police chief
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The City of New Braunfels has named Osbaldo Flores as its next police chief. Flores, who previously served as assistant chief with the Arlington Police Department, brings more ...
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Austin Public Health encourages everybody to get Measles vaccination
AUSTIN, Texas — Health officials are sounding the alarm as a measles outbreak that began in West Texas has escalated to 90 cases, with over 16 hospitalizations reported. The outbreak, described by ...
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Texas Senate votes to ban lottery couriers, House bill calls for regulation instead
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday to ban lottery sales through courier services. The debate around third-party ticket sales started after two recent jackpot wins ...
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Student in custody after bringing firearm to Lockhart Junior High
LOCKHART, Texas — A student was taken into police custody on Friday after bringing a firearm to Lockhart Junior High School, officials said. The incident occurred during dismissal when a student ...