Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by this week's ice…
Day: February 4, 2023
The U.S. has downed a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina
Updated February 4, 2023 at 4:15 PM ET The U.S. military shot down a suspected Chinese…
U.S. downs Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast, AP says
Updated February 4, 2023 at 4:15 PM ET The U.S. military shot down a suspected Chinese…
Insurance may reimburse for some food lost during power outages
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some Austinites whose power has remained off for longer than 24 hours could…
The Fred Kerley Story: City of Taylor unveils mural honoring its hometown Olympian
TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Fred Kerley returned to his hometown of Taylor on Saturday morning, wearing…
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson tests positive for COVID
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mayor Kirk Watson has tested positive for COVID-19, Watson said in a tweet…
The U.S. has downed a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina
The suspected Chinese spy balloon was noticed in Montana and slowly crossed the U.S. The Pentagon…
Texas Senate leaders signal intent to spend big on border security
Faulting the federal government for lax border enforcement, leaders in the Texas Senate signaled they would…
San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble to perform second concert on-campus Texas A&M University-San Antonio
The San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble (SACWE) will perform its second concert of the 2022-2023 season…
Don’t Do This! The Most Expensive Traffic Violations in Texas
Getting a traffic ticket in Texas is not cheap, but some moving violations are much more…
Home declared total loss after fire Saturday morning, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Fire Department responded to a call for a structure fire around…
VIDEO: Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Dozens of longhorn cattle will fill the streets of downtown San Antonio once…
Half a Million Jobs Created in January Pushes U.S. Unemployment Rate to Lowest in 54 Years – 3.4%
Figures released this week showed the U.S. unemployment rate reaching its lowest point in 54 years—the…
India, France, UAE to work on climate change, biodiversity
India, France and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a trilateral initiative to undertake energy…
Teenage girl killed by shark while jet skiing in Australia
Police in Western Australia say a teenage girl was killed in a suspected shark attack in…
‘Colossal Waste of Money’: Texas Nears $1 Billion in Border Wall Contracts
As Governor Greg Abbott’s scheme to wall off Texas from Mexico quickly and quietly accelerates, the…
Former Star-Telegram Conservative Columnist Spews Hate in Student Chatroom
Update February 1, 2023: Representatives of the Fort Worth NewsGuild (the union which represents many Fort…
San Antonio to End Use of Coal Within Five Years
In 2010, coal use in the United States was already dropping precipitously in favor of cheaper…
From Austin with Zombies
When actor Gabriel Luna first picked up a Playstation controller and played The Last Of Us…
Texas Lawyers Violated Legal Ethics Over Expired Execution Drugs
Earlier this month human rights advocates, legal experts, and other conscientious citizens had their eyes squarely…
Bingeworthy Shows from a Red State Star
Once upon a time, Taylor Sheridan was just a working actor with chiseled good looks. Born…
Film Music Friday – February 3, 2023 (Rejected Film Scores)
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Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne is dead at age 88
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old. That’s…
Encore: Why some Democrats are on board with busing migrants away from border states
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: When Texas and Arizona’s Republican governors began busing immigrants out of their states…
Commentary: Cowboys have full representation in art
Whenever my birthday rolls around, I can expect to receive gifts with a cowboy-cowgirl or western…
Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
Bioengineers Devise a Way of Growing Skin in the Shape of Hands That Can be Pulled on ‘Like a Glove’
If you’ve ever tried gift-wrapping an odd-shaped present like a teddy bear, you can appreciate the…
Ice storm: Here’s how you can get help, access to resources
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An ice storm passed through the Central Texas area this week, leaving behind…
Case dismissed against Austin police officer indicted after 2020 protest
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An indictment against Austin police officer Nicholas Gebhart stemming from the May 2020…
A helping hand: Anderson High football team cleans up ice storm debris
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The winter weather that has swept across Central Texas has now given way…
How Austin Energy ensure their workers are cared for while repairing storm damages
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy said it has been busy fixing power lines damaged in the…
Woman shot after a security guard and suspect exchange gunfire on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a shooting suspect who opened fire Saturday…
Man in critical condition after he was stabbed during arguement on Southwest Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in critical condition after being stabbed during an argument on…
23 North Texans arrested, charged in East Texas money laundering conspiracy
More than $3.5 million was allegedly taken in the scheme. TEXAS, USA — Federal officials announced…
Police searching for woman who displayed handgun in ER at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington police said a woman entered the ER lobby at 8:55 a.m. and displayed a gun.…
Texas Matters: Abbott Pushes for School Vouchers
Could this be the legislative session that passes school vouchers? And what does that mean for…
GUEST VIEW: Texas Public Information Act’s 50th anniversary an excellent time to strengthen the landmark law
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…
Texans waiting for hours for drivers licenses and state IDs
DPS blames staff and funding shortage TEXAS — If you’re trying to get a state license…
New To Texas? Here’s Your Ultimate Moving Checklist!
Are you looking to make a change and have your eye on the Lone Star State?…
Giesbrecht, Klassen to Perform with Texas All-State Choir
Jessica Giesbrecht and Angie Klassen, members of Seminole High School’s A cappella Choir, will perform with…
Political Happenings
Grassroots to hold meeting featuring Dr. Brooks McKenzie Grassroots to hold meeting featuring Dr. Brooks McKenzie…
Missing 11-year-old last seen on far West Side found, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – UPDATE 2/3/23 9:50 p.m.:BCSO said the missing girl was found by deputies…
Jury finds Andre McDonald guilty on lesser charge of manslaughter
SAN ANTONIO – A jury on Friday found Andre McDonald guilty on a lesser charge of…
Residents along stretch of Prue Road demand action to slow down speeders
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Department’s traffic officers were busy pulling over speeders Friday along…
These combat vets want to help you design the perfect engagement ring
‘Wove’ is a design-your-own engagement ring company started by two former Army Rangers who got the…
Fun things to do in Texas Hill Country beyond wine tasting
The hills are alive with two-stepping, cliff jumping and mountain biking. The hills are alive with…
TAMIU students react to TikTok restrictions
Students will need to use their own data if they want to scroll though the latest…
Ken Paxton whistleblowers should force the case to trial
Transparency in government is at the heart of accountability, and is especially important when a prominent…
Young Texas Artists Holds Classical Music Competition, Gala
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Nonprofit arts organization Young Texas Artists (YTA), which has helped launch the…
The reality of long COVID in 2023
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez runs two long COVID clinics in San Antonio, is known for running marathons,…
East Side physician honored with Baptist Health System Humanitarian Award
SAN ANTONIO – When his patients congratulated him for the Humanitarian Award from the Baptist Health…
2023 Fiesta Poster invites one and all to the party
Every year a local artist’s design is chosen to market Fiesta. While the citywide party is…
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting girlfriend on fire in 2021
SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday after being…
Power still out for thousands in the Hill Country
Spring Branch – Two days without power is more than enough for Latisha Loria. “It’s not…
YouTube workers strike over forced ‘return’ to an office most never worked at
AUSTIN (KXAN) — YouTube Music workers went on strike Friday in response to a mandatory “return…
Gov. Abbott urges Texans to report ice storm damage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following the ice storm that left hundreds of thousands of Texans without power,…
Why 4 carbon monoxide patients couldn’t be treated in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Rob Luckritz said their biggest concern is carbon monoxide…
Boil water notices issued for parts of Hays, Travis and Bastrop counties
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect there is not a boil water notice…
Gambling proponents have a new plan to ask Texas voters to legalize c…
If state lawmakers agree, Texas voters will have the final say on whether the state will…
Political Happenings
Grassroots to hold meeting featuring Dr. Brooks McKenzie Grassroots to hold meeting featuring Dr. Brooks McKenzie…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Final Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For February 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more…
Here’s what’s on sale in February
SAN ANTONIO – February may be short on days, but it has plenty of sweetheart deals.…
Texas lawmakers want feds to reimburse states for the high cost of Biden’s border crisis
Texas lawmakers say the federal government should reimburse states and communities for the money they’ve spent…
Texas Senate leaders signal intent to spend big on border security
The state has spent $4 billion on border initiatives in the past two years, including $40…