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What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire
[ad_1] LUBBOCK, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The...
Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's 4-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win
[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's run of four straight Women's College World Series titles ended when Lauren Allred's walk-off sacrifice fly gave Texas Tech a 3-2 victory in the...
'Do it for every veteran': Hemp business leaders call for Abbott to veto THC ban
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — "Like thousands of us, I went through the government's solution — a never ending parade of pills: Vicodin, Valium, Tramadol, Neurontin, antidepressants, sleeping pills, the list...
Two dead goats dumped outside Kyle Animal Hospital
[ad_1] KYLE, Texas (KXAN) --- Two dead goats were dumped outside the Kyle Animal Hospital, according to the Kyle Police Department. Kyle PD said animal control officers removed the animals...
Former Texas star Myles Turner helps put Pacers in 1st NBA Finals in 25 years
[ad_1] Editor's note: The above video is KXAN's coverage of Myles Turner's signing at Texas ahead of the 2014-15 NCAA men's basketball season AUSTIN (KXAN) — Get your bucket hats...
Lawmakers reach last-minute deal on pay raises for Texas judges
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Lawmakers worked into the final hours of the legislative session to reach an agreement to provide pay raises for Texas judges. The legislation led to a...
‘Disgusting crimes': Former DPS trooper sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sex abuse
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Andrew Smith, who was a former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and accused of child sex abuse, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison,...
On final day of session, Gov. Abbott vetoes Botox patient safety bill filed after KXAN investigation
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation which aimed to enhance Botox patient safety and transparency Monday, calling the measure "unnecessary and overly-burdensome" for business in Texas. Senate...
Bill to require Texas illegal immigration impact study dies
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's been nearly 20 years since Texas last studied the impact of mass deportations, and there's no plan to revisit the effort anytime soon. As the...
City of Austin says its new recycling collection will include cartons, coated paper products
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, the city of Austin said its curbside customers can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products in their blue recycling carts. This...
Judge orders Texas Lottery Commission to protect $83.5 million of disputed funds won in February jackpot
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting executive director from spending any of the $83.5...
