Eric Henrikson

Got to meet with two moms looking forward to a new baby this October and see some cool technology at work; basically a great way to end my week!

Lab grown barbecue sale banned in Texas Texas has passed a law banning the sale of lab-grown meat, joining six other states in banning the practice, while Austin-based BioBQ aims to be the first company in the world to make lab-grown bee…

"Meat" no more! Texas' big push against a new type of meal
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Texas universities help build ‘giant’ telescope as it enters final design phase The Giant Magellan Telescope, one of the largest telescopes ever built, is entering the final design phase and is expected to be completed by the 2030s.

A giant project, decades in the making, is one step closer to reality
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Today is the day! You can watch our first feature length documentary "Family Beef" on KXAN+ and on our site: kxan.com/family-beef/

The barbecue feud that started it all...

Watch the full documentary, 'Family Beef', this Thursday on KXAN.com
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Just days away from the premiere of Family Beef! Today, we're taking a closer look at one of the feuds - Black's and Terry Black's
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The list is out!
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Family Beef In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, an…

Our first feature film is just days away from launching!!!! Family Beef is the story of BBQ rivalries in the Texas barbecue capital and the new restaurant that aims to take the crown.

Check out our website now and watch the film June 5 on KXAN+ and KXAN's website
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So proud of the AMAZING Abigail Jones on her first Investigation!!! Check it out here:
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Cedar trees might be easier to remove because of Texas law Texas lawmakers are proposing two bills to prevent cities from prohibiting the removal of Ashe Juniper trees, which are responsible for the state’s most impactful allergens.

Should removing cedar be easier?

Firefighters may no longer have to ‘feel around in the dark’ during rescues with new tech Qwake Technologies has developed the C-Thru, a device that allows firefighters to see inside burning buildings using infrared cameras, and is working with the Department of Homeland Security to tes…

New technology could be the key to less deaths and more rescues during a fire

Astronauts visit North and South Poles for first time aboard historic space flight This is the first human-crewed mission that will pass over both the North and South Poles during its orbit.

Cool mission happening this week!

Neighborhood plagued by nearby wastewater plant’s ‘fart smells’ sees relief The Lake Pointe neighborhood in Travis County has been plagued by foul odors due to an aging wastewater treatment plant, but recent changes by the West Travis County Public Utility Agency have brou…

One neighborhood is breathing easy today!

Federal cuts impact plans to grow Texas grid; advanced energy options face delays A push towards a “Golden Era of American Energy Dominance” could be delayed due to budget cuts and defunding efforts in the federal government, potentially causing delays in the develop…

The latest @kxan.com investigation from @ericmhenrikson.bsky.social in our Texas Energy Crossroads project - a partnership with the @pulitzercenter.bsky.social, @thehill.com and Texas @nexstarmediagroup.bsky.social stations - is published. Check it out: bit.ly/422L8Gn #KXANinvestigates

Advancing the Texas energy grid may see another setback - no money

Air taxis flying over Austin? Public piloting vehicles that could redefine commutes Lift Aircraft, a company that specializes in single-person aircraft, introduced the Hexa, a single person flying machine that can transport a person up to ten miles in a quarter of an hour. The Hex…

We got the rare chance to pilot these vehicles over Austin!

Sneak peek: Firefly Aerospace reveals first video from lunar landing Firefly Aerospace successfully landed on the moon on March 2, making it the first commercial lander to do so without incident.

Watch a lunar lander reach the moon
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AirPods dying? UT professor discovers microenvironment that may be responsible New research from the University of Texas has found that the printed circuitry in wireless earbuds can generate heat, causing damage to the battery and leading to faster battery death.

Listen up!

Historic lunar landing by Austin-area based Firefly Aerospace is this weekend Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost One, built in Cedar Park, TX, is set to be the first lunar lander built in the area to land on the moon, carrying several NASA experiments to assist future mann…

We're less than 48 hours away from history

Controversial rock crusher moves forward following TCEQ permit approval Asphalt Inc LLC has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an air quality permit to build a rock crushing plant near multiple state parks and a children’s camp, de…

Despite pushback, the rock crusher near a children's camp and several state parks is one step closer to being a reality

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is on a possible collision course with Earth — what you need to know The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-43 chance of impacting the Earth in 2032, potentially causing localized damage and potentially wiping out a city, but the odds of a city being struck are extremely …

The end is not nigh...

The devices can produce up to 250 gallons of water per day

Ship sinking and Texas railroads; artificial reefs see expansion in the gulf The construction of the world’s largest artificial reef has been delayed again. The SS United States was scheduled for transport from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mobile, Alabama over the we…

Building our oceans one sunken boat at a time..

Longhorn rancher, camp director worried proposed rock crusher could pollute water supply A proposed rock crusher in Burnet County, Texas, is causing concerns among thousands of landowners due to the potential impact on water quality and air quality.

This is one of those where I could only tell a fraction of the story. This rock crusher is going up in geologically sensitive area just a short distance from several state parks. Expect us to continue to follow this story.

Texas leaders, experts gather to address water crisis The “Water for Texas 2025 Conference” in Austin has brought together experts to discuss the impact of aquifer depletion on surface water streams and lakes and to explore solutions to ad…

Learned a lot about water in Texas today and the way the stuff below ground interacts with the stuff above

Illegal dams see new pushback from Texas lawmaker A water crossing on Beaver Creek near Lake Buchanan, Texas, has raised concerns about the impact on the lake’s ecosystem and wildlife.

Been working on this piece a little bit at a time the last few months. Looking at any potential changes that could prevent illegal dams and how a legal one is impacting one local lake:

45 days until the moon – Firefly Aerospace launch a success Blue Ghost One, a Cedar Park-built lunar lander, is orbiting Earth and will eventually land on the Moon to conduct experiments as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initi…

Liftoff was a success, now for some science and a visit to the moon:

Lunar mission from Austin-area aerospace company launches this week Firefly Aerospace is set to launch its lunar lander, Blue Ghost One, on January 15, 2025, in partnership with NASA, with the mission carrying several scientific experiments to the lunar surface and…

The 45-day mission begins Wednesday...

Zebra mussels eradicated from local drinking supply but survive winter weather The Brushy Creek MUD has successfully eradicated zebra mussels from their utility system using a copper treatment system, while Texas Parks and Wildlife has reported that zebra mussels have been el…

The power of copper!