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• Brother and sister's bond unbreakable on the CapTex Tri course

  26-05-2025 19:19 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) -- The 32nd annual CapTex Tri officially in the books. But among the athletes today, was a very special brother-sister duo who have faced many challenges together.They were two of thousands taking on the triathlon on this Memorial Day. Austin woman to carry brother, a wheelchair user, through CapTex TriathlonThe challenges they have faced at times much harder moments than the swimming, biking and running on the course."I had leukemia. I was diagnosed at 18 months old, and it was a
  
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• Texas Lt. Gov. announces compassionate use expansion amid THC ban

  26-05-2025 19:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Sunday that an expansion for compassionate use is moving forward, as Texas’ ban on THC products is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for a signature.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted on X Sunday evening, saying he and Rep. Tom Oliverson "have come to an agreement on add chronic pain as a qualifying medical condition to TCUP (compassionate use program) for those who suffer chronic pain as currently defined by the Texas Medical Board r
  
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• Longhorns seeded No. 2 overall in NCAA baseball tournament

  26-05-2025 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After being projected as the No. 1 overall seed for most of the season, Texas is officially the No. 2 seed heading into the NCAA baseball tournament.Texas will host a regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, and if the Longhorns make it through the 4-team, double-elimination tournament, they'll host a best-of-3 super regional for a berth in the Men's College World Series. Texas to host NCAA baseball regional for first time since 2022, entire field announced MondayThe Longhorns (4
  
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• Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

  26-05-2025 18:10 via kxan.com
  
  (The Texas Tribune) - A bill that would ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after the Senate late Sunday approved the House version of the bill advanced by the lower chamber last week.If the measure avoids Abbott’s veto pen, Texas’ $8 billion hemp industry and its estimated 50,000 jobs would be dissolved in September, when the ban would take effect. Retailers and recreational users would be allowed to sell and consume o
  
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• City of Austin's Memorial Day office closures, trash collection, park schedules

  26-05-2025 15:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin announced several closures on Memorial Day, including administrative offices and other municipal facilities.The city said administrative offices would return to normal business hours Tuesday.UtilitiesCity of Austin utilities customers are urged to continue making payments online at coautilities.com or by calling 1-833-375-4949. In-person payments would be accepted at most HEB, Fiesta Mart, Randall’s, and Walmart stores on Memorial Day.Trash collecti
  
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• Program expands affordable access to swim lessons across Central Texas

  26-05-2025 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- As temperatures rise, more people spend time at the pool or cool off at Central Texas' many lakes. However, with more people in the water comes a greater need for water safety to help prevent a potential drowning.According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 103 children in Texas were drowning victims last year. The state agency said so far this year, 15 children have drowned in Texas."Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for kids under the age
  
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• ‘Homosexual conduct’ bill advances further than past attempts, as end-of-session deadlines approach

  26-05-2025 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Project Summary: In 2023, a fifth of the country’s state-level bills impacting the LGBTQ+ community were filed in Texas, according to a Human Rights Campaign analysis. In 2025, Equality Texas reported a new record number of such bills filed at the State Capitol, surpassing 200 – up from 141 the session before. KXAN’s team of journalists – many LGBTQ+ staff members with unique, developed and inside perspectives providing nuance to our fair, rigorous and balanced reporting
  
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• Givens Park improvements almost done

  26-05-2025 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Givens Park in southeast Austin prepares to open its redeveloped pool in just a couple of weeks, Delano Brown with the city's Parks and Recreation Department shares what this park means to the community, and what his hopes are for its future.“So Givens Recreation Center is a historical site it’s one of the Texas Lonestar Legacy parks, and that’s something that we’re really really proud of," Brown said. "This facility has been here since 1979 and kind o
  
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• APD SWAT standoff after reported robbery

  26-05-2025 13:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said an urgent 911 call Sunday night that reported a robbery led to a standoff lasting into the early morning hours of Memorial Day.Austin Police Department Public Information Officer Austin Zarling said the first call came around 10:45 p.m. Sunday from East Rundberg Lane near Interstate 35. That's in the area near Dobie Middle School and Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia District Park.When officers got to the scene, they found a victim who told officers they experience
  
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• Meet the barbecue leaders behind KXAN's 'Family Beef' documentary

  26-05-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app.AUSTIN (KXAN) — While exploring Lockhart's barbecue legacy, culture and future, we talked with a dynamic cast of characters.Here are some of the voices most
  
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• How did Lockhart become the Barbecue Capital of Texas? 

  26-05-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app.LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) – Although it’s a small town of about 15,300 located southeast of Austin, Lockhart’s reputation is known throughout Texas
  
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• Family Beef: Explore the project about Texas barbecue

  26-05-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, and one conflict burning hotter than ever. Now, these famed establishments face a new challenge: reclaiming their spots on the coveted Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, all while contending with a rising star shaking up the scene. This feature-length documentary an
  
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• Barbecue's Kingmaker: Meet the man with the final say on BBQ's most important list

  26-05-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app.KENNEDALE, Texas (KXAN) — A light November rain fell on the tired and hungry crowd gathered in the parking lot.Some brought folding chairs, others ponchos an
  
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• Periods of storms, some severe, through the week

  26-05-2025 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keep an eye to the sky today - storms, some of which could be severe, are expected and could potentially impact Memorial Day plans.Our first of two rounds continues to clear the area mid-morning. Although only some picked up meaningful rain, the heaviest shower activity brought rain where we need it most with over an inch falling over the Lake Buchanan watershed.Partial clearing during the midday hours could give the atmosphere enough time to recover, leading to stronger thunder
  
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• Texas House votes to abolish Texas Lottery Commission; save Texas lottery

  26-05-2025 05:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Sunset review couldn't have come at a worse time for the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC). While TLC was listed by USA Today as one of the best places to work in 2025, in September it's likely no one will be working there.Sunset review is a process most state departments go through every 12 years. During a review, the legislature has to actively renew the department or they cease to exist. However in this case, the legislature is proactively killing the TLC.Saturday night,
  
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• Texas, Florida face off in opening game of Women's College World Series

  26-05-2025 05:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas will play in the first game of the 2025 Women's College World Series.The Longhorns, seeded No. 6, face third-seeded Florida at 11 a.m. Thursday at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The game will be on ESPN. Longhorns advance to eighth Women’s College World SeriesTexas and Florida met in the first series of the Southeastern Conference schedule in mid-March. The Longhorns won both games of a doubleheader March 15, 7-2 and 13-7, and the Gators thwart
  
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• House vote advances 'Make Texas Healthy Again' bill

  26-05-2025 05:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Legislation dubbed the "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill advanced in the Texas House Sunday night. The 105-28 vote showed bipartisan support for Senate Bill 25. The bill would require daily physical activity in public schools, a nutrition curriculum and food labels to warn Texas consumers which ingredients are banned in other countries."This is about the average Texan in the grocery store wanting to make healthy choices against a multi trillion dollar industry," bill sponsor Sta
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for 73-year-old Austin man

  26-05-2025 04:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety canceled its Sliver Alert for a 73-year-old Austin man, who was last seen around 11 a.m. on Sunday.DPS said Monday the missing man was located. No additional updates were provided.
  Additional information about Silver Alerts is available at https://txalerts.dps.texas.gov/.
  
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• City may impose San Marcos River fee for non-residents to help manage massive crowds

  26-05-2025 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – San Marcos is considering implementing fees for nonresidents seeking thrills on the San Marcos River. This proposal is one of many aiming to address large crowds and preserve the health of the river. At a city work session on Tuesday, San Marcos said the river had its busiest year in 2024 with no signs of slowing down. It reported that as many as 70 percent of people on the river during these peak times are visiting from out of town. “[Some reside
  
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• UIL baseball semifinals: Lake Travis, Dripping Springs make 6A field

  26-05-2025 04:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lake Travis and Dripping Springs highlighted Central Texas teams making it to the UIL state baseball semifinals with regional victories.The Cavaliers claimed the Region IV championship in Class 6A Division I with a2-1 series win over Buda Johnson. The Jaguars won the first game 4-1, but Lake Travis rebounded to take the next two games 11-4 and 3-2. Texas to host NCAA baseball regional for first time since 2022, entire field announced MondayLake Travis trailed 2-1 in the sev
  
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• 17-year-old killed after early morning shooting in Uhland

  26-05-2025 02:42 via kxan.com
  
  UHLAND, Texas (KXAN) -- The Uhland Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left a 17-year-old dead. Uhland Police responded to a report of a shooting that occurred outside a residence on Rocky Road around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a press release. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Uhland Police said an altercation took place at the residence and a firearm was pulled
  
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