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Central Texas man raises concerns over cosmetic procedures in Texas
Concerns over cosmetic procedures
Christian Scarborough is speaking out about his concerns about how cosmetic procedures are being regulated in our state. He sits down with FOX 7 Austin’s John Krinjak in this FOX 7 Focus.
AUSTIN, Texas – A Central Texas man is speaking out and sharing his concerns about how cosmetic procedures are being regulated in our state.
Christian Scarborough of Horseshoe Bay pushed for legislation passed several years ago about how Botox and other procedures are performed. Now he’s concerned those laws aren’t always being enforced.
Scarborough sat down with FOX 7 Austin’s John Krinjak in this FOX 7 Focus.
JOHN KRINJAK: Take us back to the beginning here. I understand you had a friend who had a cosmetic procedure that, let’s say, didn’t go quite as planned, and that got you thinking. Talk to us about what happened there.
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: Sure. So she went to a day spa in Austin and had some Botox done. And her results were, results were less than desirable. And when she brought that to my attention, I started doing a little research and looking into spas in Travis County, specifically to see whether people were following the law. Laws had just been enacted in 2017. They were supposed to tighten up on who was able to inject Botox and other injectables, cosmetic injectables and how they were supposed to be overseen as far as medical directors.
JOHN KRINJAK: And I understand you actually reached out to quite a few of the spas. And what did you find out?
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: I called, I believe it was 63, and I asked to speak to the doctor in charge, or the medical director, and not one of the 63 would give me the director, the medical doctor. As a matter of fact, most of them told me that the doctor did not practice at the location and didn’t come into the office.
JOHN KRINJAK: How do you view that? The fact that there’s a doctor, but he’s not there in-house. Is that sort of skirting around the law?
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: Well, exactly. I mean, the intent of the law was to have medical supervision, and that meant a doctor on staff who could evaluate. The law actually says that you need to be evaluated by a medical professional and not a doctor or a nurse practitioner at that level. But you really want to be going to a place that has a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon operating the practice, you know, rather than going to some day spa where the medical director may be 100 miles away or more.
JOHN KRINJAK: Do these laws need to be changed or be made more enforceable? What do you see is the disconnect there?
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: You know, I’m just glad that this is coming to people’s attention at this point because it’s a really serious issue. And the thing is, if they just enforce the laws that are on the books right now, which requires a doctor to be on the premises.
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JOHN KRINJAK: In addition to what’s already on the books, do you think there needs to be new, more legislation passed to really clamp down on this?
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: Yeah, I think the legislation, really tightening up the law so that people can’t skirt it the way they’re doing it. But the medical directors would be beneficial.
JOHN KRINJAK: What would you say to people that are considering these kinds of procedures because you feel, you know, the legislature does their part, but people really need to be savvy about this?
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: Sure. Well, if you’re considering getting Botox or dermal fillers or any kind of cosmetic medical procedure, I suggest you go to a board-certified dermatologist or a board-certified plastic surgeon, because these people have extensive training in anatomy and everything else that’s related to that.
JOHN KRINJAK: All right. Christian Scarborough, thank you so much for being here and sharing your story with us.
CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH: Thanks for having me, John.
AUSTIN, Texas – A 28-year-old Austin woman who was reported missing earlier this week has been located, according to the Austin Police Department.
What we know:
Police announced Saturday that Ghadah Alharbi has been found following a public appeal for information about her whereabouts.
Alharbi was last known to have contacted family members by phone around 8 p.m. on June 16. Her disappearance was described by investigators as out of character, prompting concern from both her family and the Austin Police Department.
Authorities said she had left her vehicle at her residence in Central Austin near Mueller and was known to use ride-share services for transportation.
Dig deeper:
The Austin Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit had requested the public’s assistance in locating Alharbi on Friday, citing concerns for her well-being.
In an update released Saturday, police confirmed Alharbi had been located but did not provide additional details about where she was found or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Police thanked the community and media for their assistance and cooperation.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Austin police.
Following controversial comments from head coach Steve Sarkisian and recruiting battles with other contending teams, the Texas Longhorns have once again found themselves in the national spotlight ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Just like this time 365 days ago, the Longhorns are the favorites to win the SEC Championship by the time the postseason rolls around, as well as be contenders for the national championship — despite failing to gain a playoff berth in 2025.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Texas’ preseason hype centered around quarterback Arch Manning and his first year at the helm of the Longhorns’ offense. Despite predictions that Manning would win the Heisman and be the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Longhorns went on to a nine-win regular season with steady, ongoing improvements in Manning’s performance.
Now, the attention from national media seems due to the “all-in” season that the Longhorns are looking toward, with a huge roster turnover through the transfer portal suggesting that this is the make-or-break year for Texas — and Manning — to achieve any national championship hopes.
However, a “make-or-break” season isn’t necessarily what’s ahead for Texas in 2026.
Texas’ Championship Hopes Aren’t Necessarily Over After 2026
It’s fair to assume that the Longhorns are going all in for a national championship in 2026, given the emphasis on experienced transfer portal talent, coaching staff changes and even talk from some players about what the team’s goals are over the offseason.
But considering 2026 as the Longhorns’ last chance for a trophy in the immediate future isn’t as easily justifiable, especially when Texas may not be considering much of a rebuild after this season ends. Sarkisian himself didn’t deny that Manning may come back for another year with Texas in 2027, and many key playmakers on both offense and defense have several more years of eligibility left.
Especially looking at Texas’ incoming class of freshmen and history with the transfer portal, it’s likely that the Longhorns are setting themselves up for longevity more than immediate success. If Manning does decide to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft, incoming freshman quarterback Dia Bell will be an exciting prospect for Texas to bank on when looking for its next offensive leader.
It’s natural that the Longhorns should continue to generate national excitement, especially with the newest five-star commit to the 2027 class. Even so, Texas has a habit of bucking the trends and national predictions. The pressure was on in 2025 to win a national championship in Manning’s first year as a starter, and as more mock drafts continue to slate him as a first-rounder, that pressure has only heightened in what most onlookers see as his last year playing college football.
Whether the Longhorns will buckle under that pressure this go-around will be seen, starting with their home opener against Texas State on Sept. 5.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders gathered on East 11th Street on Juneteenth to celebrate the “Black Artists Matter” mural before it must be removed under an order from the Texas Department of Transportation. The mural and the city’s rainbow crosswalk are slated for removal in compliance with a Texas Department of Transportation directive requiring cities to remove political ideologies from roadways. Last October, Gov. Greg Abbott directed TxDOT to enforce the policy.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stood on the blocked-off street where the yellow letters spelling “Black Artists Matter” are painted on the roadway’s surface. “We will never forget that when the state decided to target our murals, the community stood together to celebrate our city’s diversity, spirit, and creativity,” Watson said.
Watson criticized the state’s actions, saying, “The state government engages in negative rhetoric and threats, it targets communities that it disagrees with and seeks retribution.”
In response to the order, Watson formed the Public Spaces Task Force to identify other ways to celebrate diversity in Austin.
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Daphne McDole, chief executive officer of the African American Cultural Heritage District and a member of the task force, said she wanted the event held on Juneteenth because of its significance. “I wanted to do it on Juneteenth, it was significant to me because I knew that that was the day my community would be in the district. We will be celebrating over here all day, so it was appropriate,” McDole said.
Task force members said they are exploring alternatives to honor East Austin’s history and diversity. They noted that city leaders in San Antonio created rainbow sidewalks after removing rainbow crosswalks, but said Austin will pursue its own approach.
Task force chair Steven Rivas said the community is focused on preserving the meaning behind the markings. “We chose to come together as a community and find a way to respect what these markings mean and build upon them. If we can’t have them in the street, we’re going to put them off the street,” Rivas said.
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