State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will introduce new comprehensive, common-sense gun safety legislation alongside other state senators…
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How did the East Side become the heart of the local African American community? KSAT Explains
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The Border Patrol serial killer: The trial and sentencing
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Missing 69-year-old man found, SAPD says
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Man shot, critically injured after tasing off-duty officer outside far West Side restaurant, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot and critically injured after tasing an off-duty Somerset police…
Behind the news: meet News Director Tyler Pratt
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Wednesday Friendsday: Heart of Texas Lab Rescue and Nolan!
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Student found with gun on LEE High School campus, NEISD officials say
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Houston’s highest-performing schools (Feb. 14, 2023)
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Comings and goings: NPR appoints Southern bureau chief, KUOW hires reporters …
NPR hired Susanna Capelouto as Southern bureau chief. Capelouto “Susanna will collaborate with member station journalists…
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Study ranks Texas in Top 10 most sinful states for 2023
In comparison to WalletHub’s 2022 study, Texas has improved slightly in the last year. TEXAS, USA…
Anti-abortion organizations sue to ban abortion-inducing drug
A group of anti-abortion organizations is suing the Federal Drug Administration over their initial approval of…
Texas Tech and TTUHSC Faculty Named NAI Senior Members
Four faculty members across the two institutions received recognition for their inventions. Four faculty members across the…
‘Respect and love’: Texas rehab center shares viral V-Day advice
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‘Sleepin’ all day, stayin’ up all night’: Yellowcard bringing ‘Ocean Avenue’ tour to Texas
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LIVE: Parker McCollum Brings Texas-Sized Hits To Detroit
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SR 159 Introduced
Recognizing Jacksboro High School cheerleaders for winning a state championship and finishing third in a national…
Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board addressed controversy over its decision to end an internal…
Analysis shows death rates in new moms and pregnant women increased in 2020
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Maternal death increased from 2019 to 2020 according to a new analysis conducted…
Inexpensive, fun and last-minute Austin date ideas
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‘A direct attack on me’: HOA says it mistakenly asked Austin man to take pride flag down
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1 dead after crash in east Austin, expect delays
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State Capitol sees slithery visitors this week. Here’s why
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National organization helps San Antonio students, families eat healthier
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Downtown hotel gets renovation, name change a tribute to historical, environmental city elements
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Yale Honors Work of 9-Year-Old Girl Who is Stomping Out Extremely Invasive Bugs in New Jersey
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HHSC warns of increased reports of SNAP, TANF recipients being targets of fraud
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LIVE: Sebastian Driussi, Austin FC’s leading goal scorer in 2022, signs new contract
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Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board members met with the community Monday night to discuss the…
Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas
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The Texanist: Did the Texas Capitol’s Pink Granite Come From Maine?
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Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
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The Texas Theater set for March 31 grand reopening with Jack Ingram concert
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LOOK BACK: It’s been 2 years since Texas’ devastating winter storm of February 2021
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Texas gun laws: Uvalde senator proposing sweeping changes
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Paxton joins other AGs warning Walgreens, CVS against mailed abortion pills
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Texas Forever Fest planned for Haggard Park on March 25
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Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings
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Tickets to a preview of the new Alamo Collections Center go on sale Tuesday
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2 adults, child safely escape NW Side house fire thanks to smoke detectors, firefighters say
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Little Texas to headline annual Whimmydiddle 3-night event at RiversEdge
Whimmydiddle presented by IBEW Local 648 will return to Hamilton’s RiversEdge amphitheater in 2023 as a…
San Antonio man facing federal charges for robbing six chain stores, authorities say
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Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump
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Today on Texas Standard: How Ro-Tel became a staple of Texas cooking
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‘Not today … I’m not dying today’ North Texas man survives getting mauled by neighbor’s dogs
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NASA’s Modern History Makers: Jarred Wilhite
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Michigan State Shooting: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect had no connection to school
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The North Texas Irish Festival Returns Next Month
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Texas A&M System Board Of Regents Approves Building Projects Impacting Brazos County – WTAW
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Morning Workouts May be Better for Burning Fat, Study Finds
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Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
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HB 2281 Introduced
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to prohibit openly carrying a handgun within the municipality.
HB 2280 Introduced
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with…
HB 2279 Introduced
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
HB 2278 Introduced
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to…
HB 2277 Introduced
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a…
HB 2276 Introduced
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
HB 2275 Introduced
Relating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense;…
HB 2274 Introduced
Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative…
HB 2273 Introduced
Relating to the foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum in public schools.
HB 2272 Introduced
Relating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court…
HB 2270 Introduced
Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at…
HB 2269 Introduced
Relating to memoranda of understanding for the provision of school resource officers at public schools.
Pet heater may have sparked fire that drove family out of home, firefighters say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are focusing on a heater that a family was using…
Viral TikTok shows plunging water levels at Medina Lake home from 2019 to 2023
MEDINA LAKE, Texas – Medina Lake is making headlines again thanks to a viral TikTok that…
San Antonio Bed Bath & Beyond store closing as company cuts costs
One of the Bed Bath & Beyond locations in San Antonio will be closing this year…
Schlitterbahn holds ‘hiring blitz’ for 2,000 positions this 2023 season
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He was the head of Mexico’s FBI. Now he’s on trial for accepting cartel bribes
As U.S. prosecutors rest their case against Mexico’s former top cop during a trial in New…
Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family
After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer — weekly drug infusions that could…
Alabama mobile phone customers report getting a “wrong number”
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Welcome to Loving, Texas, where love letters are their specialty
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The Best Super Bowl Ads Were Funny, Heartwarming, and Celebrity-Filled (LOOK)
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Researchers Successfully Turn Abandoned Oil Well into Giant Geothermal Battery
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APD says no one hurt in south Austin SWAT situation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department…
Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine’s Days
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How does the weather affect my allergies?
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Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewers
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Austin Energy warns more outages could be in store, city says clean up may be prolonged
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Recent trailer thefts target local music groups, lead to one high-speed chase
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tom Height walked out of his Leander home to check on his trailer…
Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas. Finding quality health care can be a nightmare.
Hours on the phone trying to find a doctor and limited postpartum care are only some…
Texas Songs That Are Perfect To Play During Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to play some love, and anti-love songs from…
Going to the Kent R. Hance Chapel to Get Married
In a little over a decade, at least 200 couples have exchanged vows in the multi-function…
As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…
Biden’s census changes could be complicated, but worth it, Texas experts say
Some Texas experts have mixed opinions on the Biden administration’s proposal to change… As President Joe…
No Tax On Crypto Purchases — Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets
A Texas report was released containing exciting and transformative ideas for digital assets. The recommendations are…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
Texas Craft Brewers Guild supports the filing of SB 752/HB 2003, which would allow for legal home delivery
Last week, Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD 24) and State Representative Shelby Slawson (HD 59)…
Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions
Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out his priority bills for session
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Roommates carjacked at gunpoint say their only car was their livelihood
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Barney is back! Iconic purple dinosaur to get a reboot
Barney is coming back! Mattel announced Monday that the iconic purple dinosaur is getting a relaunch,…
Man shot multiple times while driving on Highway 90 on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized after he was shot multiple times while driving along…
5 people displaced after mobile home fire on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – Five people have been displaced following a mobile home fire on the city’s…
Watch: Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day at the Bexar County Courthouse
SAN ANTONIO – Downtown San Antonio was filled with love at the stroke of midnight on…
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre To Debut Tony Award-Winning Musical, EVITA
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) Repertory Theatre takes the stage with the powerful historical musical Evita,…
Famed San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño dies at 76
Our Lady of the Lake University said in a statement that the painter, muralist and tile…