For more than 20 years, the Austin-based nonprofit Wonders & Worries have aided children whose parents have been diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. This weekend, an urban scavenger hunt in downtown Austin will bring a little extra shimmer to participants’ days, all while supporting the nonprofit’s continued mission.
For more than 20 years, the Austin-based nonprofit Wonders & Worries have aided children whose parents have been diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. This weekend, an urban scavenger hunt in downtown Austin will bring a little extra shimmer to participants’ days, all while supporting the nonprofit’s continued mission.
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KXAN investigator Matt Grant discusses our Preventing Disaster project and the reaction it is already receiving from state lawmakers.
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz may still have presidential ambitions. When asked in a recent interview if he would consider a 2028 run, he didn’t say no. Tom Miller is talking with the Hill’s Julia Mueller about the senator’s political future, and the more pressing race he needs to win first.
New and innovative cancer research aimed at better detecting and fighting cancer is being developed in Texas. The governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved over $50 million to advance the state's fight against cancer. The Board voted to approve a new CEO to succeed Wayne Roberts who will be stepping down on June 30 after 12 years as chief executive. Kristen Doyle, current Deputy Executive Officer and General Counsel, will assume the role on July 1. A cancer survivor, Kristen has been with the agency since 2009 and has played a pivotal role in establishing the legal and regulatory foundations that ensure CPRIT maintains the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility.
A new effort gets underway today to highlight stories that focus on inspiring health journeys or sharing information to improve people's lives. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/kxan-live/simple-health-benefits-of-staying-fit-at-every-age/
State and local leaders came Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the new Austin State Hospital, which took years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build
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Despite a record number of bills filed taking aim at the LGBTQ+ community during the last legislative session, Texans are still not seeing the impact of the laws that sparked the most controversy. Will DuPree & Kelly Wiley talk with Arezow Doost about how most of the laws have been caught up in court battles or paused while appeals happen. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/kxan-live/inside-the-investigations-status-of-texas-lgbtq-policies/
Rich Segal speaks with Shannon Casey from Take Care of Texas about the benefits of harvesting rainwater. She offers places where efficient rain barrels can be purchased.
Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/for-lease-sign-at-valentinas-tex-mex-bbq-is-new-twist-in-saga/ The 6,000-square-foot site of the embattled Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ in Buda is on the market.
Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/three-arrested-in-connection-with-north-austin-homicide/ Three people were arrested in connection with a shooting that happened last month in north Austin, according to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
