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Gov. Abbott gives remarks, holds roundtable talk on public safety at 12:15 p.m.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott will discuss his legislative priorities as they relate to "ensuring a safer future for the state Texas," at 12:15 p.m. Thursday. The governor is hosting a roundtable discussion with law enforcement and other officials in Austin, and...
President Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Joe Biden signed at least 15 executive actions shortly after being sworn on Wednesday, undoing policies put in place by his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, and making his first moves on the pandemic and climate change....
Texas conservatives prepare to file lawsuits against Biden Administration
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas lawmakers are already gearing up for a legal fight against the Biden administration. Hours after President Joe Biden's inauguration, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a clear message, vowing to push back on federal mandates that he says...
Where did Tom Herman’s Texas football assistants land?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Longhorns football program is now in the hands of new head coach Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian is nearing the finish line when it comes to building out his staff of assistant coaches. Through national reports and confirmation on social media,...
DHS: Biden administration will pause some US deportations for 100 days
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will pause some deportations for 100 days in order to ensure "fair and effective immigration enforcement" and focus on U.S.-Mexico border security and the coronavirus pandemic, according...
‘This is history’: Austin adolescents sign up for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Moderna is looking for 3,000 more people to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. This time it's for adolescents. One research company in Austin is beginning its trial next week and is asking young people to consider participating. "My mom's a health...
Cedar Ridge High School switches to remote learning after positive COVID-19 cases
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Due to its current number of positive COVID-19 cases, Cedar Ridge High School will close its campus and move to remote learning for five instructional days. In a letter from Principal Jiae Kim, the school said it will remain remote now...
Texas lawmakers weigh in on inauguration; commend President Biden’s sentiment of unity
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas congressmen on both sides of the aisle who attended President Joe Biden's inauguration Wednesday are commending the ceremony's sentiment of unity. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat representing District 35, said the events of the past two...
Biden addresses white supremacy in inaugural address
AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Joe Biden was inaugurated Wednesday in Washington, D.C. without a hitch. That's despite worries of potential violence after deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol exactly two weeks ago. 2021 Inauguration Day events: First White House press briefing...
How Texas school districts are teaching students about the Biden inauguration
AUSTIN (KXAN) — School districts across Texas have developed lesson plans to teach and showcase President Joe Biden's inauguration. Many districts have given the authority to individual principals and teachers to develop the lesson plans, and only a few have said they...