Earlier this year, the FDA announced it is cracking down on the illegal sales of disposable e-cigarettes. But the former "Drug Czar" for the United States says data shows vapes coming into the country illegally are a bigger problem. Our Sally Hernandez sat down with the ex-director of the National Drug Control Policy for a closer look at the federal crackdown on vaping and the Texas law cracking down on kids using them.
Earlier this year, the FDA announced it is cracking down on the illegal sales of disposable e-cigarettes. But the former "Drug Czar" for the United States says data shows vapes coming into the country illegally are a bigger problem. Our Sally Hernandez sat down with the ex-director of the National Drug Control Policy for a closer look at the federal crackdown on vaping and the Texas law cracking down on kids using them.
Longhorns' linebacker David Gbenda seeing perseverance pay off
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction Tuesday against a Texas law that would restrict and even criminalize drag performances, handing a legal victory to a local drag performer who joined four other plaintiffs in suing state leaders to block the law from taking effect.
Mental health and the growing need for mental health services have become a frequent topic of discussion. Now, in Pflugerville, there's a new Family Care Center that will offer services to everyone. However, it has a special focus on veterans and the military community at its core. 20 percent of staff and providers are either veterans, or have a military connection.
A group of homeowners that has successfully sued the City of Austin over its zoning notification process was back in front of a judge Tuesday arguing the City still isn't following the rules.
On Tuesday, Travis County commissioners voted to continue a partnership with United Way for Greater Austin to expand childcare access in the county for two years.
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Recognizing writers' and filmmakers' contributions to film, television, and new media. We are less than a month away from the Austin film festival, which is October 26th through November 2nd. Barbara Morgan gives us insight.
We are getting a better idea of how the city of Austin plans to allocate 65 million dollars to non-profits to combat homelessness. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson along with the Downtown Austin Alliance and other community leaders came together to talk about how the money will help. Our Sally Hernandez was there and got some insight about the plan.
One-third of foster care case-workers in the state of Texas left their jobs last year - according to a report today by the Texas Tribune. This comes as The Department of Family and Protective Services continues putting kids in hotels when the agency can't find them a home. Texas Tribune's Sneha Dey joins us to give us insight.
Leander intersection sees frequent left-turn crashes
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on stalled budget talks in D.C. and how border security factors into negotiations. He spoke in Zapata, Texas, on Sept. 25, 2023. (Sandra Sanchez/Border Report Video)
