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Prebiotic sodas becoming more popular, but health claims stir debate
(NewsNation) — Prebiotic sodas are growing in popularity, often promoted as gut-friendly and anti-inflammatory alternatives to traditional sodas. While some wellness experts praise prebiotic sodas for supporting digestive health, others...
Read-in outside Texas Capitol House Chamber calls attention to SB 13
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Several groups who say they oppose book bans in Texas staged a "read-in" outside of the Capitol House Chamber. Public education advocates and community partners joined...
Brother and sister's bond unbreakable on the CapTex Tri course
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....
Texas Lt. Gov. announces compassionate use expansion amid THC ban
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...
Longhorns seeded No. 2 overall in NCAA baseball tournament
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...
Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes
(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...
City of Austin's Memorial Day office closures, trash collection, park schedules
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...
Program expands affordable access to swim lessons across Central Texas
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...
‘Homosexual conduct’ bill advances further than past attempts, as end-of-session deadlines approach
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...
Givens Park improvements almost done
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...
