Now for some news you'll wish you didn't know. A creepy, skin crawling insect is getting some extra attention this summer: the Texas Toe-Biter. KXAN's Rich Segal spoke with Wizzie Brown, an entomologist with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, about the critters.
Now for some news you'll wish you didn't know. A creepy, skin crawling insect is getting some extra attention this summer: the Texas Toe-Biter. KXAN's Rich Segal spoke with Wizzie Brown, an entomologist with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, about the critters.
Austin-Travis County EMS closed out National EMS Week by celebrating ATCEMS Medics during the annual awards ceremony.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is taking steps to protect mountain lions in the state, approving new rules related to hunting and trapping the animals. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/parks-and-wildlife-commission-approves-new-rules-aimed-at-protecting-mountain-lions/
Former Hawaii Congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is in Central Texas this weekend gearing up for a fitness event to help raise money for military families. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/tulsi-gabbard-in-central-texas-for-memorial-day-fitness-event-raising-money-for-military-families/
Several Uvalde families are suing Daniel Defense, the gun company whose AR-15 style rifle an 18-year-old gunman used to kill 19 children and two teachers and injure several others at Robb Elementary two years ago, lawyers said. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/uvalde-school-shooting/families-of-uvalde-shooting-victims-suing-gun-manufacturer-instagram-video-game-company/
An investigation by the Office of the City Auditor has found a City of Austin employee falsely reported a personal purchase as a city business transaction, then altered receipts to cover it up READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-employee-altered-receipts-to-cover-up-a-personal-purchase-on-a-city-credit-card-audit-finds/
On the to-do list: establish the official party platform, elect a new chair in a hotly-contested race, and organize for the general election. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/thousands-gather-for-gop-convention-amid-party-divisions/
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office identified the victim of a weekend homicide that happened on Copper Creek Drive, and the victim's mother is asking the public for help finding more information. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/mother-of-homicide-victim-asks-public-for-help-finding-suspect/
Texas Game Wardens urge boater safety for holiday weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's not easy opening a business, especially if you're a woman. According to a report, women entrepreneurs in Austin face a lot of different challenges.
The First Warning Weather Team dives into heat expectations this summer and experts weighed in on the Texas' grid and its ability to handle the temperatures.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is seeking protect access to in vitro fertilization after an Alabama Supreme Court earlier this year said embryos are protected life.
In a one-on-one interview with Texas Capitol Correspondent Monica Madden, Cruz said questions about defining embryos as protected life are up to the states, but still wants to ensure states cannot ban IVF treatment.
"The Austin Animal Center is restricting intake hours to help alleviate capacity issues, with the center currently operating at “critical capacity.” READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-animal-center-reduces-animal-intake-hours-due-to-critical-capacity-issues/"
