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Watch: Abbott’s State of the State speech at 5 p.m.

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Watch: Gov. Greg Abbott to lay out priorities in State of the State speech at 5 p.m.

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Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his biennial State of the State address on Sunday evening, laying out his list of legislative priorities for the year.

The speech will be broadcast live at 5 p.m. on Nexstar television stations and their websites across Texas. The program is expected to go for about an hour with the governor’s speech followed by a 10-minute pre-recorded response by the Texas Democratic Party. Unlike in previous years, that response will not be given by Democratic lawmakers. Instead, Brigitte Bowen, a spokesperson for the party, said it will be delivered by “working, everyday Texans.”

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San Antonio man shares his journey to losing 127 pounds backed by community support

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2025-04-07 07:11:21

SUMMARY: Christopher Caris, a San Antonio resident, lost 127 pounds through the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) program, gaining recognition as the TOPS Texas King for his achievement. Struggling with weight all his life, a difficult experience on a flight in 2021 motivated him to seek change. Joining TOPS with his mother, he benefited from their education and support, finding success in counting calories. TOPS has eight chapters in the San Antonio area, providing weekly meetings to help members maintain their weight loss journeys. Chris encourages others to persevere and find methods that work for them.

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Teagan Kavan’s no-hitter highlights Texas Longhorns’ sweep at Missouri

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-04-06 21:04:00

SUMMARY: No. 1 Texas swept a 3-game series at Missouri in SEC softball, starting with a 5-inning no-hitter by Teagan Kavan in an 8-0 win. Kavan struck out 11 batters in her first career no-hitter. Texas won both games of a Sunday doubleheader, 4-3 and 3-1, to stay atop the SEC standings. Kavan earned the save in the first game, while she picked up her 17th win in the second after pitching 8 innings with 13 strikeouts. Texas is now 37-3 and 10-2 in the SEC, with their next games against Texas State and No. 9 Tennessee.

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Rain and thunderstorms trigger historic flooding across central United States

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-04-06 19:11:01

SUMMARY: Relentless rain and severe thunderstorms have caused historic flooding and tornadoes across the central United States, resulting in at least 17 deaths. The five-day storm left a path of destruction, with torrential rain exceeding a foot in some areas. In Kentucky, many roads are underwater, and northern Arkansas saw the Spring River flood, surrounding homes. Memphis and Nashville experienced significant flooding, leaving cars stranded and basements submerged. The storms also triggered tornadoes, devastating communities. With 22 million people still under flood watches, the threat of further damage remains. The storms have caused widespread devastation across the region.

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