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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
Texas Senate committee looks into Medicare, daycare fraud prevention The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services discussed potential fraud in Texas healthcare and child care, revealing that MCOs reported over one billion dollars in overpayments, but only $6.4 million was fraud or abuse recovery. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-senate-committee-looks-into-medicare-daycare-fraud-prevention/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 07, 2026
Texans gather to protest proposed social studies changes ahead of long SBOE meeting Protesters gathered outside the Texas State Board of Education offices to express their concerns over proposed changes to the state's social studies curriculum, which critics say could reshape how topics such as race, religion and U.S. history are taught. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texans-gather-to-protest-proposed-social-studies-changes-ahead-of-long-sboe-meeting/ #TexasPolitics #Austin
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 03, 2026
Capitol Context: Here's who applied for Texas school vouchers The Texas Comptroller's Office released the final data Thursday evening following an extended application period that ended on Tuesday. A TEFA spokesperson told KXAN a final tally of 274,183 students applied to be a part of the program. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/capitol-context-heres-who-applied-for-texas-school-vouchers/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Capitolcontext
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@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 02, 2026
How does Texas emergency management measure success after Thursday's test? The Texas Division of Emergency Management conducted a first-of-its-kind test of emergency alert systems across the state, which revealed mixed results and highlighted the need for improved public awareness and communication capabilities. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/how-does-texas-emergency-management-measure-success-after-thursdays-test/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 14, 2026
Texas bans intoxicating hemp flower effective March 31 The Texas Department of State Health Services has finalized new rules that will ban intoxicating smokable hemp, increase licensing fees for hemp stores and manufacturers, and drastically disrupt the hemp industry in the state. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-bans-intoxicating-hemp-flower-effective-march-31/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 10, 2026
Oil prices drop by more than $40 per barrel from dramatic early morning rise Crude oil futures opened at $115.62/barrel on Monday morning, a significant increase from Friday's close of $91.27/barrel, due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by US military operations in Iran. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/oil-prices-drop-by-more-than-40-per-barrel-from-dramatic-early-morning-rise/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #PoliticalNews #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 04, 2026
Which races are advancing to runoffs in the 2026 primaries? Several races have advanced to runoffs in May, after no candidate reached the required 50% threshold to win outright. https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/which-races-are-advancing-to-runoffs-in-the-2026-primaries/ #YourLocalElectionHQ #Austin #Instagram #Local #News #Texas #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 03, 2026
Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett: Gun violence has left people 'afraid' Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett spoke with KXAN's Daniel Marin on the eve of Tuesday's primary election for U.S. Senate in Texas. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/senate-candidate-jasmine-crockett-gun-violence-has-left-people-afraid/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #YourLocalElectionHQ
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 03, 2026
Senate candidate James Talarico: Elected officials 'not addressing this epidemic of gun violence' State Rep. James Talarico spoke to KXAN's Tom Miller Monday, as the Democratic primary candidate makes his final push on the campaign trail for U.S. Senate. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/senate-candidate-james-talarico-elected-officials-not-addressing-thisepidemic-of-gun-violence/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #YourLocalElectionHQ
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 03, 2026
Senate candidate John Cornyn: "It's a shock that something like this could happen in Austin" KXAN's Tom Miller sat down with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn as part of a series of interviews with the candidates running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/senate-candidate-john-cornyn-its-a-shock-that-something-like-this-could-happen-in-austin/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #YourLocalElectionHQ
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 28, 2026
Texas leaders react to US, Israel attack on Iran On Saturday, the United States and Israel announced an attack on Iran, which was named “Operation Epic Fury.” https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-leaders-react-to-us-israel-attack-on-iran/ #Texas #International #Local #News #PoliticalNews #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 25, 2026
KXAN launches new Capitol Context series with US Senate race analysis Our new series "Capitol Context on KXAN+" will look for common ground when it comes to Texas politics through thoughtful conversations with Democrats and Republicans. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/kxan-launches-new-capitol-context-series-with-u-s-senate-race-analysis/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories #Capitolcontext
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 22, 2026
Bastrop County leaders could call for renaming FM 969 as 'Charlie Kirk Corridor' Bastrop County commissioners could call on their state leaders to rename a portion of a busy road through their area after the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/bastrop-county-leaders-could-call-for-renaming-fm-969-as-charlie-kirk-corridor/ #BastropCounty #Bastrop #Local #News #Texas #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 20, 2026
How many people are registered to vote in your county? As Texas' population grows, so too does the number of registered voters. We're keeping track of voter registration statistics across the state. Follow along with our interactive charts and maps. https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-voter-registration-data/ #YourLocalElectionHQ #Austin #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 13, 2026
Despite Abbott endorsement, Sheets trails incumbent Miller in Agriculture Commissioner race Despite an endorsement from Gov. Greg Abbott in his bid to unseat three-term incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Sheets is still significantly trailing in the latest poll. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/despite-abbott-endorsement-sheets-trails-incumbent-miller-in-agriculture-commissioner-race/ #TexasPolitics #Austin #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 12, 2026
El Paso lawmakers say FAA's 'failure to communicate is unacceptable' after flight restrictions Democratic lawmakers criticized the FAA's temporary closure of El Paso International Airport, citing a lack of communication and conflicting statements from officials. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/el-paso-lawmakers-say-faas-failure-to-communicate-is-unacceptable-after-flight-restrictions/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News #PoliticalNews #Texas #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 11, 2026
Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage Utility regulators in Texas will start asking data centers and crypto-mining operations statewide within a narrow timeframe to share information about how much water they're using. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-regulators-will-ask-data-centers-to-begin-reporting-their-water-usage/ #Texas #Austin #Local #News #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Feb 11, 2026
Fake memo about El Paso road closures circulating online, DPS warns A memorandum that claims there are road closures lasting up to 10 days in the El Paso are is fake, according to an "urgent" warning issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/fake-memo-about-el-paso-road-closures-circulating-online-dps-warns/ #Texas #CentralTexas #Local #News #TexasPolitics #TopStories #Traffic
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Jan 31, 2026
Texas Governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday he is directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protest against immigration enforcement happening across the state. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-governor-calls-for-investigation-into-student-led-protests-against-ice/ #Texas #Austin #Education #Local #News #PoliticalNews #TexasPolitics #TopStories
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@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Jan 31, 2026
ICE detainee in North Texas denied visitors abruptly amidst facility safety concerns Leqaa Kordia has been held in ICE Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas for over 10 months due to an expired student visa, with concerns raised about the conditions inside the facility, including lack of heat, clothing, and proper nutrition. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/ice-detainee-in-north-texas-denied-visitors-abruptly-amidst-facility-safety-concerns/ #TexasPolitics #Local #News
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