More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to unveil a treasure…
Day: February 13, 2023
Copa Airlines announces new service to Austin, Texas
Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will initiate service to and from Austin, the state capital…
WATCH: What does it mean to be in a “triple-dip” La Ni?a?
? WATCH THE EPISODE HERE. In this Whatever the Weather episode, Sarah and Mia talk about…
Don’t be fooled; RBFCU warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
The season of love is here, but cybercriminals are looking to steal more than your heart.…
Will lawmakers ever clean up the ‘Dirty Deeds’ problem in Texas?
WFAA’s “Dirty Deeds” investigation has exposed thieves stealing a church, dozens of homes, a former restaurant,…
Goodwill Central Texas launches ‘dump your ex’s stuff’ campaign for Valentine’s Day
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Goodwill Central Texas said it was offering its own form of retail…
Travis County to build Steiner Ranch evacuation route more than a decade after devastating fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners approved a roughly $1.5 million contract to build an evacuation…
H-E-B tortillas take center stage in 2023 Super Bowl commercial
AUSTIN (KXAN) — While the Kansas City Chiefs’ win and Rihanna’s halftime show might have dominated…
Downed tree limbs? How to find out who offers curbside pickup in your neighborhood
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many Austin-area residents are grappling with downed tree limbs and other debris from…
Temperature roller coaster this week for San Antonio metro area
San Antonians will need to keep everything from t-shirts to heavier jackets handy this week as…
Get a Taste of Small-Town Texas at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus
Looking for an easy day-trip from Houston? Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, Texas offers great beers…
Space Station Visits South Padre Island
While the International Space Station orbited over the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 19, 2022, NASA…
Taylor ISD elementary student throws rock at teacher, staff member restrains student, letter says
TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — A “behavior issue” from a student at a Taylor Independent School District…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports legislation banning transgender college athletes
In 2021, Texas passed a law barring transgender student athletes from playing on K-12 school sports…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expected to reveal priority bills, including harsh penalties for illegal voting
Each session, the governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker prioritize low-number bills for passage.Each session, the…
Pentagon Reverses Ruling on the Release of Art Made by Guantanamo Bay Detainees
In a rare moment of beauty at Guantánamo Bay, detainees managed to win themselves the rights…
Earth’s newly discovered layer could help scientists predict earthquakes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A newly confirmed layer of the Earth could give scientists a better understanding…
Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey
Days after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, hopes of finding people alive is…
In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…
Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…
TCC Board of Trustees to Meet February 16, 2023
Supporting materials for the board meeting will be provided on the Board Meetings page. Once the…
Former Sen. Phil Gramm’s new book says American inequality is a myth
Texas Sen. Phil Gramm returned to Aggieland to discuss how his book exposes the misconceptions of…
Report States Texas A&M University Goes ‘Woke’ in the Name of Diversity
A think tank is sounding the alarm that Texas A&M--traditionally a conservative university--is turning out social…
Researchers create endothelin-1-induced rat model of vascular parkinsonism
Vascular parkinsonism (VP) results from one or more small strokes in the basal ganglia.
Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estate
SAN ANTONIO – You don’t have to tune into HGTV to take virtual tours of million-dollar…
NASA, Partners Clear Axiom’s Second Private Astronaut Mission Crew
NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission…
UT Austin students launch company that pays ranchers to offset CO2 emissions
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Amod Daherkar first arrived on the University of Texas campus, the 19-year-old…
4 new routes announced for Austin airport, including 2 new international destinations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four new routes will soon be offered from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with two…
National Ranching Heritage Center Opens ‘King Ranch – Legacy in Art’ Exhibit
The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb.…
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Access to medication abortion could be at risk nationwide…
HB 2208 Introduced
Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued…
Weigh in: Which Super Bowl ad dominated? Vote for your favorite commercial of the night
While the Chiefs and Eagles battled it out on the field, there’s always another battle on…
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man for human smuggling after high-speed vehicle chase
KERRVILLE, Texas – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kerrville after he allegedly smuggled two…
Man startled while sleeping in van on city’s West Side accidentally shoots himself
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was startled while sleeping in his van accidentally fired his…
Haley signals a new direction for the GOP’s national ticket
Republican women are poised to play a larger role than ever in the process that chooses…
Today on Texas Standard: What happened during the Southwest Airlines meltdown?
Southwest Airlines’ reputation took a nosedive in December, when it canceled over 15,000 flights and stranded…
Texas Tech Named Prestigious Institute Partner
The university will serve again as an Institute Partner for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young…
Texas Border Wall: The Current Status and Plans for Completion Under Governor Abbott Tom Handy
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to spend more time and effort to get the border wall…
Travel: A Look at Palestine, Texas
There’s plenty to taste, experience and enjoy in this quaint town just two hours southeast of…
HCR 45 Introduced
Redesignating the City of Mansfield as the official Pickle Capital of Texas for a 10-year period…
HB 2207 Introduced
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the…
HB 2206 Introduced
Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities.
HB 2205 Introduced
Relating to the designation of a portion of United States Highway 59 in Harris County as…
HB 2204 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2203 Introduced
Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2202 Introduced
Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
HB 2199 Introduced
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
HB 2197 Introduced
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the…
HB 2195 Introduced
Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
This story is part of a multipart series examining the disparate impacts on Black farmers …
Haley faces ‘high-wire act’ in 2024 bid against Trump
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki…
Eagle’s Nest
An American bald eagle occupies a nest near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Has Gotten So Big He Now Measures Over 4-Feet and Gets Mistaken for Dog
A giant cat has gotten so big it is now 4.27 feet long, the average height…
Today is the 30th Anniversary of ‘Groundhog Day’ –The Bill Murray Movie we Should All Play on a Loop (Trailer)
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the movie Groundhog Day. Starring Bill Murrary as a cynical…
Family confirms Georgetown ISD student death caused by fentanyl
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The family of a Georgetown ISD student who died earlier this year…
1 person involved in small plane crash at Lakeway golf course
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it responded to a small plane crash Sunday…
Austin church to hold interfaith prayer vigil for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin church is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil Monday night for…
Police: Person shot overnight in east Austin drive-by
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating after a person was injured…
City of Kyle seeks feedback from residents on 2030 Comprehensive Plan
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – As a part of the second phase of updating Kyle’s 2030 Comprehensive…
Why Wire One Austin is still pushing for an urban gondola line
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the City of Austin’s multi-billion-dollar transit overhaul Project Connect celebrates the completion…
Austin ISD to provide update on teacher, staff affordable housing, invites community to join
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District will hold a virtual community meeting Monday to…
Austin job campaign aims to fill city vacancies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of job vacancies within Austin city departments remains in the thousands,…
Aches and pains: What’s the difference and when should a doctor decide?
KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist…
Dude! Dairy Queen is just different in Texas.
You can only get a Steak Finger Country Basket or a Hungr-Buster at a Texas Dairy…
Do You Know These Texas Band’s Old Names Before They Were Big? I Bet You Don’t.
Not every band or act stick with their original name. Here are some Texas artists who…
Austin City Manager responds as City Council moves to oust him
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city manager Spencer Cronk released a statement Saturday in response to media…
What you need to know about the revamped Texas Medal of Arts
The Texas Medal of Arts returns to Austin on Feb. 22 in snappy, classy ceremony that…
Kirby firefighter’s severe hearing loss doesn’t stop her from saving lives
KIRBY, TEXAS – Being a firefighter and EMT is a tough job that calls for perfect…
La Villita museum tells history of trailblazing African Americans that shaped San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: This story was first published in 2021. For the San Antonio…
Residents not hurt after fire causes extensive damage to far West Bexar County home
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A fire has forced two people to evacuate their home in far…
Man shot during backyard cookout on city’s West Side, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A Super Bowl party on the city’s West Side ended with one person…
SAPD: Victim uncooperative after being found shot in shoulder
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are trying to figure out how and why a woman…
North Texas Turkish community center holding on to hope as earthquake death toll climbs
Ejder Kilic from the Raindrop of Dallas Community Center showed WFAA video of his village. RICHARDSON,…
Cedar Park SWAT standoff ends after nearly 13 hours, man taken into custody
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — In a press conference just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Park…
Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl
Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory…
Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan’s Lake Huron, according to…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Michael Hanson
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde
Texas state police say no more of its officers will face discipline over the response to…
Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity
His office says hiring should be based on merit. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…
Sen. Zaffirini addresses fellow state senator’s arrest for DUI
Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D, D-21) of Laredo addressed the DUI arrest this week… This…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Feb. 15
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 15,…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a driver has been arrested after an SUV crashed through a fence at the…
Texas A&M Named Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Institution Nationally, No. 1 In State
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Texas A&M…
Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize & pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton and four of his former top deputies who said he improperly fired…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence…
SAFD: Fryer fire damages Sonic restaurant after automatic extinguishing system fails
SAN ANTONIO – A fryer fire at a Sonic restaurant on the West Side caused significant…
Small plane loses power, crashes onto golf course in Lakeway, officials say
LAKEWAY, Texas – A small plane reportedly lost power before it crashed onto a golf course…
Cowboys, cowgirls show off ‘horse cutting’ routine at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO – Several events are happening Sunday at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo,…
Former MLB player from San Antonio credits career to late Hank Aaron
SAN ANTONIO – A former Major League Baseball player from San Antonio says when he met…
New Mexico senator Bill Soules wants to make roasted chile the official state aroma
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Every state in the United States has its own flag, flower, animal and…
New Mexico senator Bill Soules wants to make roasted chile the official state aroma
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Every state in the United States has its own flag, flower, animal and…
Economist explains the implications of Mountain West’s national lead in manufacturing construction spending
New data shows that the Mountain West is leading the nation in the value of construction…
Fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: We’re just hours away from the moment the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…
Texas Congressman says he’ll try to stop the export of technology to China
“This is the first time to my knowledge that we’ve seen anything like this from a…
North Texas Congressman says debt ceiling must be raised, or North Texans face ‘financial calamity’
TEXAS, USA — Congressman Marc Veasey will be traveling to Europe in a couple of weeks…
John Cleese and Daughter Sign Up to Star in a Reboot of Fawlty Towers
The classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers has been recognized for decades as one of, if not…
Sisters With Rare Disorder Make Dramatic Leaps With New Therapy After Doctors Said They’d Never Walk or Talk
What parent could imagine anything worse than hearing their newborn has a genetic mutation that impedes…
The Fascinating and Brilliant Woman Who Mapped the Secrets of the Ocean Floor to Upend Scientific Thought
As massive a project as it would see to be now, once upon a time humanity…
‘Miss Patty’ Has Made 7,000 Hats for the Students that Ride Her Bus
Many employees of school systems leave behind important memories with their students, but for bus driver…
Your Valentine’s Day Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
MIT Develops AI that Predicts Lung Cancer Risk up to 6 Years in Advance, Like Finding a ‘Needle in a Haystack’
Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a new AI deep learning model that…
Preemie Given 10% Chance of Survival Defies the Odds and is Now ‘a Genius’ Who Outsmarts His Teachers (WATCH)
Jamie Mohr who was given a 10 percent chance of survival when he was born weighing…
Unique Nonprofit to Provide ‘Basic Income’ to California Homeless in 12-Month Study Funded by Google
A privately-funded program to provide basic income to 100 California homeless people aims to study how…
Earliest Evidence of Ancestors Using Tools Up to Three Million Years Ago Unearthed in Kenya
The earliest evidence of human ancestors using tools up to three million years ago has been…
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a very basic level, yes. In a…
Travis Kelce Channeled Texas Rap Group GS Boyz After Scoring His First Super Bowl Touchdown
The Chiefs’ tight end celebrated scoring his touchdown with a familiar dance move.
San Benito opens Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito is hosting a grand opening for…