Will Dupree

Austin

Midday Anchor at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

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Recap Texas' 89th Legislative Session with KXAN

5 days ago | kxan.com | Cora Neas |Will Dupree |Kelly Wiley |Josh Hinkle

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - After 140 days, Texas' 89th Legislative Session closed Monday with state lawmakers passing over 1,000 bills. Senators and representatives filed 8,719 bills and 2,765 resolutions this session; by the session's end, 1,189 bills went to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott. In 2023, the legislature passed 1,222 of its 8,046 filed bills; Abbott vetoed 76 bills following the session.
Texas House kills drag story time bill again

1 week ago | kxan.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) - For the second consecutive session, legislation targeting drag story time events died in the Texas House of Representatives. Senate Bill 18 missed a key deadline this week to be fully considered on the House floor, effectively ending its chances of becoming state law. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick identified the legislation as a priority this session after a similar measure died in the House in 2023.
Texas House kills drag story time bill again

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the second consecutive session, legislation targeting drag story time events died in the Texas House of Representatives. Senate Bill 18 missed a key deadline this week to be fully considered on the House floor, effectively ending its chances of becoming state law. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick identified the legislation as a priority this session after a similar measure died in the House in 2023.
Heart Galleries of Texas gives ways to support foster children after graduation

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Avery Travis |Will Dupree |Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Over the next few weeks, high school graduates will soon be celebrated all over Central Texas for their accomplishments. However, graduation season can be a scary time for hundreds of kids who are aging out of the Texas foster care system. Just last year, nearly 900 kids turned 18 and aged out of the system facing, in some cases, an abrupt independence without the safety nets most young people rely on.
Experts warn those with severe weather damages on how to avoid fraud

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Weekend storms moving through North Texas spawned seven tornadoes on Sunday, which caused extensive damage in several communities west of Fort Worth — that’s all according to the National Weather Service. This comes weeks after confirmation of an EF0 tornado that touched down in Central Texas in Milam County.
US Marshal shares how fugitive task force arrested 7 murder suspects in 10 days

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Cora Neas |Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) announced in a May 16 press release that it arrested seven suspects wanted on murder charges, over 10 day period. Brandon Fila, with the U.S. Marshals, spoke with KXAN on Monday about the arrests. "It's very notable," Fila said. "These weren't planned. These were dispersed through a 10-day time span, case by case.
Austin brothers to bike over 5,000 miles to raise funds for charity

1 month ago | kxan.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared May 5 as Jenkins Brothers' Bike Day in honor of Bobby and Raleigh Jenkins upcoming 5,500-mile bike ride from Anchorage, Alaska to College Station, Texas. Bobby Jenkins is the owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services, a local business that provides pest control, air conditioning repair and other services for homeowners. The trip will be the second cross-country bike ride the business owner has embarked on with his brother Raleigh.
Austin brothers to bike over 5,000 miles to raise funds for charity

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared May 5 as Jenkins Brothers’ Bike Day in honor of Bobby and Raleigh Jenkins upcoming 5,500-mile bike ride from Anchorage, Alaska to College Station, Texas. Bobby Jenkins is the owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services, a local business that provides pest control, air conditioning repair and other services for homeowners. The trip will be the second cross-country bike ride the business owner has embarked on with his brother Raleigh.
Drag story time bill heard for first time in Texas House committee

1 month ago | kxan.com | Will Dupree

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Members of a Texas House committee debated legislation for the first time that would penalize public libraries for hosting a drag story time event for children. The chamber never took up similar legislation just two years ago, effectively killing it during the previous session, so Monday's hearing could revive an item identified as a priority by some Texas Republicans.
Most Texas homeowners not aware of right to protest property tax

1 month ago | kxan.com | Anthony Torres |Avery Travis |Will Dupree

Editor's Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) - The deadline is quickly approaching for Travis County homeowners to protest the market value of their property. That date is May 15 or 30 days after the notice has been mailed to you whichever is later, according to the Travis County Appraisal District.