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February 28, 2025

The Measles Are Back, Flag Football Comes to Austin Schools, and Our Weekend Picks

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The Measles Are Back, Flag Football Comes to Austin Schools, and Our Weekend Picks

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We made it to Friday, y’all! Join host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec as we round up the news that caught our attention this week. We’re talking about how the Dallas Cowboys are bringing flag football to girls at Austin high schools, a new bill that Texas lawmakers are considering to restrict funding for public libraries that host so-called drag queen story hours, and the measles outbreak in West Texas that took a recent road trip to San Marcos and San Antonio. Plus, if you’re looking for something to do in town this weekend, we’ve got ideas. 

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