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Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited facilities in Cedar Park, Austin, and San Antonio Tuesday.

It's now known when voters will head to the polls and decide who will fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Bryan Slaton after his resignation and expulsion from the Texas House of Representatives.

Central Texas is fast becoming one of the largest places to call home for veterans.

Man arrested in ‘multiple murders’, city official calls him ‘serial killer’

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On Memorial Day, Austin-Travis County EMS responded to reports of a bee swarm attack near a Travis County park which left seven people injured.

KXAN has learned A Travis County Grand Jury is hearing evidence against more Austin police officers stemming from the May 31, 2020 police brutality protests. We have also learned A Travis County district judge has ordered the Travis County District Attorney to record audio of what is usually a secret process. Sources tell us officers could face a deadly Conduct charge if indicted. But time runs out in less than 24 hours for the district attorney to secure an indictment on that specific charge. Our Sally Hernandez talks to an Austin criminal defense attorney for an in-depth look at the timing.

The Texas Senate will hold the impeachment trial against Ken Paxton by the end of August. But he has already been removed from office. Governor Greg Abbott can appoint an interim but no word yet on that decision. Zach Despart with the Texas Tribune tells us about management in the AG office and next steps on the impeachment process.

Lawmakers are back at the Texas capitol after Governor Greg Abbott called an immediate special session Monday night. That came hours after the regular session wrapped up without the passage of several key bills identified as priorities. Dr. Brian Smith, professor of Political Science at St. Edward's University gives us insight on the road ahead.

KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree talked about the conversation he led with State of Texas host Josh Hinkle and Capitol correspondents Monica Madden and Ryan Chandler about the end of the regular legislative session and preparing for what's next on "Capitol Closeout." Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/capitol-closeout-a-look-at-what-happened-and-didnt-happen-on-top-legislative-priorities/

What happened this legislative session in Texas, and what comes next? KXAN's Will DuPree talks with Josh Hinkle, Monica Madden and Ryan Chandler about all that unfolded and what's still to come. Read more here: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/capitol-closeout-a-look-at-what-happened-and-didnt-happen-on-top-legislative-priorities/

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation to discuss the end of the regular legislative session and the beginning of a special session focused on property taxes and the border. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/gov-abbott-calls-special-session-to-address-property-taxes-border-security-more-sessions-coming/

Austin city council is holding a work session to discuss Project Connect, Gov. Greg Abbott called the first of what he says will be several special sessions, and construction begins on a bridge on William Cannon Drive. Plus, a look at the forecast. More on KXAN.com.