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Freebies in Central Texas for K-12 students who have good grades
[ad_1] 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
[ad_1] 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...
Bill that would ban cellphones in Texas public schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
[ad_1] 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
[ad_1] 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...
5 missing musicians found dead near Mexico-Texas border
[ad_1] (NewsNation) — The bodies of five musicians from the band Grupo Fugitivo were found dead in the city of Reynosa, along the Texas border, believed to have been victims...
Texas water projects would get billions under bill headed to Governor
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Legislation to bolster our state's water supply is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. But the final decision on the multi-billion dollar plan rests in the...
Acadian to add more ambulances under extended contract with Bastrop County
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Bastrop County's booming population has led to a contract for more health services in the area. County commissioners and Acadian have agreed to extend their contract,...
Bill to end Texas Lottery Commission goes to Gov. Abbott
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) is closer to becoming law. Friday night, Senators accepted House amendments to Senate Bill 3070, sending the bill...
$8.5 billion school finance bill heads to Governor's desk for signature
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas House lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to a $8.5 billion school finance bill, which some in leadership called the largest investment in public schools in the...
Texas Supreme Court gives initial win to Paxton in migrant shelter case
[ad_1] (The Texas Tribune) -- Attorney General Ken Paxton can proceed with his investigation of an El Paso migrant shelter network he has accused of violating state law by helping...
