Inside the Investigations: Botox injections in Texas

Will DuPree

May 8, 2024 at 9:19 AM·1 min read

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.

A conversation happened Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories.

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The story they’re talking about this week is:

A small town in Texas is pushing for change after Botox administered in the backroom of a store led to a medical emergency. KXAN investigative reporter Arezow Doost and investigative producer Dalton Huey break down how the state’s cosmetic industry is largely unregulated.

Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KXAN Austin.

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