Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices

  Trump said his plans for broader “reciprocal” tariffs will go into effect April 2, raising…

Matthew McConaughey testifies in Texas Lege Wednesday, calling for more film investment

   Parameters of HB 4568 stipulate that qualifying films must ‘portray Texas and Texans in a…

Mix of weather ahead in North Texas

    

Decatur police shooting leaves one dead; investigation ongoing

    

Daniel Comeaux takes helm as Dallas police chief

    

Texas passes anti-trans bill restricts bathrooms use, other private spaces

   TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — Today, the Texas Senate passed the “Women’s Privacy Act,” ensuring women are…

Community meeting discusses safety after Wilmer-Hutchins shooting

    

Texas executes Moises Mendoza for brutal 2004 murder of young North Texas mother

    

NASA’s Roman Mission Shares Detailed Plans to Scour Skies

     NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team shared Thursday the designs for the three core…

NASA Tests Key Spacesuit Parts Inside This Icy Chamber

     6 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) An astronaut glove designed…

NASA, Boeing, Consider New Thin-Wing Aircraft Research Focus

     2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) A Boeing-built X-66 full-span…

Headquarters and Center Chief Counsel Contacts

     Headquarters General Counsel Iris Lan Deputy General Counsel Bryan R. Diederich (Acting) Director of Legal…

Blessed Angels Community Center brings Fiesta to seniors with medal, float events

   Fiesta activities are kicking off at the Blessed Angels Community and Senior Center, offering fun…

All Hands for Artemis III

     NASA/JPL-Caltech A NASA spacesuit glove designed for use during spacewalks on the International Space Station…

Fiesta Oyster Bake 2025 kicks off at St. Mary’s University this Friday

   Thousands of oysters will be served at the annual Fiesta Oyster Bake, kicking off Friday…

🥳 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Fiesta, Bobby Pulido, Sazon Latin Food Market

   The final weekend of April has arrived, bringing with it the excitement of Fiesta 2025!…

What time is Pope Francis’ funeral?

        

Bobby Pulido talks about his farewell tour kicking off in San Antonio, what’s next for his career

   Tejano superstar Bobby Pulido joined RJ Marquez on GMSA+ to talk about his farewell tour,…

North Texas LDS temple get zoning approval – with several more conditions. What happens now?

        

New York Stock Exchange Welcomes NASA’s SPHEREx Team

     The New York Stock Exchange welcomed team members from NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History…

Hays County officer arrested following alleged sexual misconduct claim

   A Hays County corrections officer has been arrested following an alleged sexual misconduct claim from…

Two 18-wheelers crash on I-30, causing heavy traffic delays in Rockwall

        

NASA Marshall Fires Up Hybrid Rocket Motor to Prep for Moon Landings

     4 Min Read NASA Marshall Fires Up Hybrid Rocket Motor to Prep for Moon Landings…

Medical Examiner’s identifies man fatally shot on Southwest Side, death ruled as homicide

   A male was fatally shot on the Southwest Side, according to officials. Medical Examiner’s identified…

Exclusive-Trump Administration Moved Venezuelan to Texas for Possible Deportation Despite Judge’s Order

   By Luc Cohen (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration moved a Venezuelan man who had…

Morning Weather Update

        

NASA Tracks Snowmelt to Improve Water Management

     3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The C-20A aircraft, based…

1 killed in crash near I-35W ramp in Fort Worth

        

Austin ISD receives C rating in 2023 A-F ratings

   AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Thursday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 2023 A-F accountability…

Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Light

     Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have…

‘An obsession’: Attorney of suspect in south Austin home explosion points to mental illness

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — The attorney representing Steven Aldrich, 66, said an initial competency evaluation report…

Hubble Spies Cosmic Pillar in Eagle Nebula

This towering structure of billowing gas and dark, obscuring dust might only be a small portion…

Air Force Pilot, SkillBridge Fellow Helps NASA Research Soar

     Jeremy Johnson, a research pilot and aviation safety officer, poses in front of a PC-12…

From rock stages to research labs: An Austin father’s quest to save his daughter

   AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the heart of Austin, where music and innovation often intersect, beloved…

Local Red Cross chapter says goodbye to 50-year-old building

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — After 50 years serving the local community, the American Red Cross Central…

Pope Francis’ Dying Wish: To Be Buried in Simple Coffin in His Favorite Basilica Marked Only by His Name

Passing away Monday at the age of 88 to the shock of Easter revelers, Pope Francis…

Sunshine on Earth

The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International…

Scientists Define a Color Never Before Seen by Human Eyes, Called ‘Olo’–a Blue-Green of Intense Saturation

An experiment in human photoreceptors allowed scientists to recently define a new color, imperceptible by the…

NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Images Asteroid Donaldjohanson

The asteroid Donaldjohanson as seen by the Lucy Long-Range Reconnaissance Imager (L’LORRI). This is one of…

Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

   Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill creating a new regulatory efficiency office, modeled after…

Texas Senate sends education savings account bill to Gov. Abbott’s desk

   AUSTIN (Nexstar) —The only thing left to create a $1 billion education savings account (ESA)…

Man Revives Iconic Indian Lake by Converting Lake Weed Infestation into Organic Fertilizer Business

From Northern India comes the story of an entrepreneur’s efforts to clean up a historically-beautiful lakefront…

New Kind of Antibiotic Is First in 30 Years to Treat UTIs That Keep Coming Back

For the millions of American women and girls who will get a UTI at some point…

Greg Abbott launches “Texas DOGE”

   The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office will begin operations in September.  

Booms in Georgetown – Why you might hear loud blasts

   AUSTIN (KXAN) – Georgetown is set to experience some loud blasts Friday, but residents should not…

Chicago Bicycle Refurbishers Pedal Good to the World for 26 Years With 150,000 Bikes Saved from Landfills

For 25 years, a local nonprofit has been refurbishing bikes for resale or donation to communities…

All Hands for Artemis III

A NASA spacesuit glove designed for use during spacewalks on the International Space Station is prepared…

NIH to Work with Food Companies to Get Harmful Synthetic Food Dyes, Approved for Decades, Out of US Grocery Stores

The US National Institute of Health has announced it will work with food industry giants to…

Hays County corrections officer arrested, inmate accused him of sexual misconduct

   SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays County corrections officer was arrested and placed on…

Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol

   April 24, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14, also…

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Sweltering Athens Finally Plants Thousands of Trees and Renovates Iconic Acropolis Hills with Greenery

Throughout 2024, the city of Athens focused on expanding urban greenery in key areas in response…

Texas Longhorns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

    Texas rumors, news and videos from the best sources on the web. Sign up for…

Man Gets Stuck in Lake Michigan Quicksand and Comes Out with New girlfriend

Everyone in a relationship will know how love often works in mysterious ways, but quicksand isn’t…

Texas court blocks Austin law that decriminalized small amounts of marijuana

   Voters approved the ordinance by a sweeping margin in 2022. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…

Mortuary owner accused of corpse ‘experiments’ previously had burial contract with Travis County

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — A business operated by a woman accused of forging death certificates and…

‘It’s Fun Making a Difference’ Legions of Amish Come to Help Rebuild NC Town

For the towns along Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction through North Carolina, rebuilding homes and stores…

2 Central Texas cities rank in top 100 best places to live in 2025

    Eight Texas cities were listed among the top 100 best places to live in 2025,…

Texas film incentive boost would mandate positive state portrayal

   The proposed bill shows how lawmakers want to ensure Texas-made films promote “Texas…  

TRAFFIC: Fatal crash closes southbound US 183 at Loop 360

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — A fatal crash on US Highway 183 shut down all southbound lanes…

After Scam Left Elderly Pittsburgh Couple with a Pile of Dirt and Excuses, Local Landscapers Donate to Finish for Free

A Pittsburgh-area contractor picked up the flag for his profession after a local senior couple were…

Measles Updates: Illinois Reports First Case Of 2025

    Texas remains the state with the highest number of cases, by far.  

Texas lawmakers weigh opening $5B energy fund to geothermal amid attacks on renewables

   A Republican-authored proposal in the Texas Legislature seeks to open up state funds aimed at…

Dallas County DA’s office to continue prosecuting Texas 7 retrial, judge rules

    The Dallas County district attorney’s office will continue prosecuting Texas Seven escapee Randy Halprin for…

State Affairs – 4/28/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: JHR 120 

Sponsored Content: 3 Metrics Every Managing Partner Should Review Monthly

  After a while, you learn that the most useful numbers aren’t always the obvious ones.…

Public Health – 4/28/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E2.030 

Breaking down Texas A&M baseball’s remarkable turnaround season

     

Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK

   Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in…

Transportation – 4/25/2025

    Time: 8:30 AM, Location: Agricultural Museum, 1W.14 

Good Morning Texas

      

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development – 4/25/2025

    Time: 8:30 AM, Location: Agricultural Museum, 1W.14 

Fairview residents, Latter-day Saints line up to watch town consider McKinney Texas Temple

    A hearing on the controversial McKinney Texas Temple drew dozens to Fairview’s Town Hall Thursday,…

Important to contact legislators now, speaker tells local group

   With fewer than 40 days remaining in the 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session, state senators…

Good Morning Texas

      

State Affairs – 4/25/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: JHR 140 

Seaside Scenes: Couple celebrates Lebanese culture at wedding in Texas City

 The wedding reception of Mariam and Maroun Sawma occurred on Jan. 12 at event venue Marquee…

Land & Resource Management – 4/25/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E2.020 

Inspired by DOGE, Texas approves new efficiency office

   Texas Gov. Greg Abbott approved legislation that he said will “put a check” on the…

Breaking down the Bengals’ selection of Shemar Stewart with 17th overall pick

    An athletic freak with little production to speak of.  

Intergovernmental Affairs – 4/25/2025

    Time: upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted, Location: Agricultural Museum, 1W.14 

Good Morning Texas

      

Texas CB Jahdae Barron selected by Broncos with 20th overall pick in NFL draft

    The Broncos couldn’t pass up the crystal just because they needed a blender.  

State Affairs – 4/28/2025

    Time: 9:00 AM, Location: Senate Chamber 

Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan

   AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that…

12News at 10pm

     

Administration – 4/28/2025

    Time: 9:00 AM, Location: 2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Rm.) 

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs – 4/28/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E1.012 (Hearing Room) 

A Lady and Warrior in Texas

   In appreciation of Diana Denman, the Godmother of the Texas Republican Party.  

250 Years On: How Boston’s Everyday Rebels Forged America’s Army & Navy.

   

“JUDICIAL Obedience or Presidential Precedent?

   

SB 1426 House Committee Report

Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the…

SB 1215 House Committee Report

Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster…

SB 1066 House Committee Report

Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and…

SB 384 House Committee Report

Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting…

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Hegseth Smacks Down NY Times for ‘Signal Chat’ Story, ‘Same Media That Peddled the Russia Hoax’

    

World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab Steps Down ‘With Immediate Effect’

    

SAPD officer suspended over arrest of suspect in BCSO deputy assault case

   A San Antonio police officer served a five-day suspension this month after investigators said he…

Man struck by truck, killed on East Side, SAPD says

   San Antonio police said it is investigating a deadly auto-pedestrian accident Monday on the East…

Fuzzy Rings of a Dying Star

     NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken the most detailed image of planetary nebula NGC…

NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Images Asteroid Donaldjohanson

     4 min read NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Images Asteroid Donaldjohanson In its second asteroid encounter, NASA’s…

Testing NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe)

On March 18, 2025, NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space…

Scrub Jay at the Vehicle Assembly Building

A scrub jay perches on a branch near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space…

Space Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off

The space shuttle Discovery launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, heading through Atlantic skies…

Fuzzy Rings of a Dying Star

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken the most detailed image of planetary nebula NGC 1514…

‘Weekend warriors’ reap similar health benefits to regular exercisers, study says

   AUSTIN – (KXAN) – A new study offers good news for busy adults struggling to…

It will be ‘epic’: Texas volleyball to host Stanford at Moody Center

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas volleyball coach Jerritt Elliott said something big was in the works…

Head of local weather warnings takes early retirement as NOAA cuts continue

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Paul Yura, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service Austin/San…

Transportation – 4/23/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E1.016 (Hearing Room) 

Health & Human Services – 4/23/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: Senate Chamber 

Education K-16 – 4/22/2025

    Time: 11:00 AM or upon adjournment, Location: E1.028 (Hearing Room) 

Administration – 4/22/2025

    Time: 11:00 AM or upon adjournment, Location: 2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Rm.) 

Local Government – 4/22/2025

    Time: 10:00 AM, Location: E1.036 (Finance Room) 

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs – 4/22/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: 2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Rm.) 

Criminal Justice – 4/22/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E1.016 (Hearing Room) 

Business & Commerce – 4/22/2025

    Time: 8:00 AM, Location: E1.012 (Hearing Room) 

State Affairs – 4/21/2025

    Time: 9:00 AM, Location: Senate Chamber 

Local Government – 4/21/2025

    Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E1.028 (Hearing Room) 

North Texas parents speak out about possible passage of education savings accounts

    

What comes next after death of Pope Francis

   

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