Activist Ling Luo says her Chinese community in Texas has gone from fearful to infuriated —…
Day: February 16, 2023
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office now recused
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office…
‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to be Executed
The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas
By: Kacie Albert FORT WORTH, Texas – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black…
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy…
District 10 Council Clayton Perry will not seek re-election to the San Antonio City Council
District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry ended months of speculation Thursday after he issued a statement saying…
Rising rent, moves, childcare: ‘Got Your 6’ Summit in San Antonio faces challenges of military life
More than 300 public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders gathered in San Antonio on Tuesday to…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…
How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?
Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Texas fisherman reels in one of the heaviest largemouth bass in state history
A fishing guide from Lake, Fork, Texas recently caught the eighth-heaviest largemouth bass in the state.…
East Texas man arrested after $10,000 in guitars, band equipment stolen
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas man was arrested on Tuesday after nearly $10,000…
The Dolly Llama to Open in McAllen, Texas
The Dolly Llama, the waffle and artisanal ice cream destination known for its insane and over-the-top…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
New Texas House caucus highlights seriousness of state’s water woes
The House Water Caucus is proposing a fund that would provide aid to communities across the…
The Top Places for Spring Travel in Texas
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do as the weather warms up in…
Round Rock PD looking for suspects who robbed H-E-B
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Construction on Round Rock trail to resume after 2-year hiatus
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How I-35’s expansion proposal could impact Austin congestion, displaced properties
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late December, the Texas Department of Transportation released the draft environmental impact…
Assault case against former UT basketball coach Chris Beard dismissed by Travis County DA
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza dismissed the domestic violence case against former…
Plano News Roundup: Plano and HEB to host Texas Forever Fest
Community members are invited to celebrate the food, music and culture of Texas at Texas Forever…
Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill
The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting. Topline…
Father of Georgetown teen killed by suspected fentanyl poisoning shares story
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN)) — The family of Layton Ivins is speaking out after losing the teen…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Up-and-coming communities in the Dallas, Texas, area to buy a home Stephen L Dalton
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, is the tenth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Also called…
The Dolly Llama to Debut Newest Texas Location in McAllen With Grand Opening on March 4th
The Los Angeles-Based Dessert Waffle & Ice Cream Concept Celebrates its Grand Opening with Giveaway of…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg
Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…
DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…
When will downtown Fort Worth fully recover from pandemic? By these measures, it has.
COVID shutdowns were devastating for many downtown Fort Worth businesses. But 3 years later, there’s now…
How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future
As Historically Black Colleges Overhaul Facilities, Floyd Cline Designs Spaces To Welcome Everyone
U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADBank),…
Breard wins Prichard Competition
Dr. Brandon Breard was recently named the winner of the Prichard Competition in the Basic Sciences…
‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts
The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said…
Neunuebel, Perilla named Mangone Young Scholars
Awards recognize promising, accomplished young researchers
Study: Don’t blame climate change for South American drought
Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and…
Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison
ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida…
Amid U.S.-China Resource Race, ISIS Makes Afghan Mines Hard to Reach for Xi
The fallout from the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the return of Taliban rule has…
Russia Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Civilians Worsen Displacement Crisis
Nearly one year after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 17 million Ukrainians…
Police Update About Missing Nicola Bulley’s Private Life Raise Questions
New revelations about the private life of missing British woman Nicola Bulley have raised questions about…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to address opening of Berlin film fest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to deliver a live video address at the opening Thursday of…
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
China on Thursday imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon…
‘Chunky’ bobcat is spotted on camera in California forest. ‘That is a fluffy cat!’
A photo of a “chunky” bobcat in Northern California had people on social media wondering if…
Police release video of suspects wanted in fatal Arlington shooting, burglaries
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of two suspects they believe were involved in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Ahsan To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck, Goldberg To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide,…
Governor Abbott Highlights Ongoing Support For Texas Small Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Teegardin As 110th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in…
Breaking the Brazos
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…
Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial
Originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation
On August 17, 1982, LGBTQ+ Texans celebrated “Gayteenth,” as activists called it at the time—a reference…
An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work
In December 2022, I was removed from my role as dean of the Graduate College of…
The Lost Reservoir Inside Our Water Infrastructure
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
The Border Patrol’s Power Grab
A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…
Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies
Auto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in…
Popular Kids Kingdom Playscape at Seguin park to be demolished this week
A popular playground in Seguin is being removed after nearly 28 years of faithful service to…
Women share experience after attack in attempted kidnapping on West Side
Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…
SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it
A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…
Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity
Abandoned pontoon boats and dry docks have taken the place of swimmers, water skiers and wakeboarders…
Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure
The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
Who have the Texans interviewed for head coach? Latest on the coaching search
The Texans have asked for permission to speak with several high-profile candidates and have already conducted…
DeMeco Ryans returns to Texans in new role as head coach
Ryans, 38, was drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He…
J.J. Watt has a message for Tom Brady after he announced his retirement
Brady joined the former three-time Defensive Player of the Year in calling it a career after…
‘It was a no-brainer to be here’ DeMeco Ryans introduced as Texans new coach
Ryans joins the Texans from the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the past two seasons…
From gridiron to greens, freshly retired JJ Watt takes talent to golf course
Freshly retired from football, JJ Watt is taking his talent to the golf course. It sounds…
Practicing Our Moonwalk
Two Joint Extravehicular Activity Test Team Field Test #3 (JETT3) mission members work on sample collection…
World’s Known Lithium Reserves Up 40% After Colossal Discovery in India Turns Up 5.9 Million Tons
In a stunning development for the future of technology, India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies,…
Lack of Financial Literacy in Schools Inspires Launch of Podcast to Teach People How to Protect Their Wealth
Former Head of Marketing at Yahoo Finance Adam Taggart always thought it was bizarre and unacceptable…
IRS pushes electronic tax filling, vetting tax preparers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s tax filing season again, and the IRS has advice to make it…
Austin could tap into federal dollars to help with tree trimming efforts
KXAN (AUSTIN) — A federal law designed to lower inflation and increase jobs provide an additional…
Musicians’ union launches ‘Fair Pay’ campaign against SXSW, says artists paid as low as $100
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) launched a campaign on Feb.…
Austin City Council to pursue 1-year extension with APA
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday to pursue a one-year extension agreement with…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
AUSTIN (KXAN) — All but one member of Austin’s City Council voted to fire City Manager…
Issues students should follow in this year’s Texas Legislative Session
From budget surplus to gun rights to legalizing gambling, Texas lawmakers are tackling a variety of…
Getting public records is getting harder in Texas. Collin County is no exception
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office refused to release information to the public — leading to a…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
Post Content Cronk will receive a one-year severance of $463,001.50. Former city manager Jes?s Garza has…
Tarrant Area Food Bank Eyes 2023 Farm Amid Inflation Challenges
As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Texas government is getting less transparent
The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine a light on government,…
17 Best Hotels In Austin Texas
Local's guide to the best hotels in Austin - organized by neighborhood and with photos, rates,…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
Police in El Paso, Texas, say a second person has been taken into custody following a…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at Texas shopping mall
(16 Feb 2023) Police in El Paso, Texas, say one person was killed and three other…
Shooting at El Paso mall leaves one dead, three injured
The shooting took place at the Cielo Vista Mall, which is adjacent to the Walmart where…
Tensions rise between Comfort ISD school board, parents after school board meeting
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of a Comfort ISD school board member attempting…
Andre McDonald accepts plea deal for tampering with evidence charge following death of Andreen McDonald
SAN ANTONIO – Andre McDonald accepted a plea deal for a charge of tampering with evidence…
Woman, 77, celebrates birthday by barrel racing at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO – It’s not her first rodeo, not by a long shot. But as Teddi…
Medina Lake house owner behind viral TikTok video says current water level is ‘numbing’ sight
SAN ANTONIO – A video posted on TikTok by a San Antonio business owner showing the…
First look at the San Antonio International Airport’s new, third terminal
SAN ANTONIO – This is a developing story. Check back for updates. In a little over…
Beef prices expected to rise as drought eats into ranchers’ cattle counts
There’s likely to be a change in the cost of beef at the grocery store. That’s…
The Refuge, Bastrop facility at center of abuse scandal, to reopen this spring without foster kids
The Refuge Ranch near Bastrop during its construction on June 14, 2018.Lisa Krantz/San Antonio Express-News The…
Dozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating
The FBI is launching federal civil rights investigations into the Harris County Jail in Houston following…
Dozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating
Enlarge this image Ben Crump speaks at a news conference in April in New York City.…
Biggest Coin Hoard in a Decade Worth $180,000 Discovered During “Metal Detecting Rally” In British Countryside
It’s always big news among Britain’s metal detecting hobbyists when a hoard is found, and a…
23-Year-Old Rows Solo 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic Setting Race Record for Female
A 23-year-old woman just set the Talisker Challenge record for the fastest solo row across the…
Old Batteries from Electric Vehicles Get New Life Powering California’s Grid
A California start-up has saved thousands of used electric vehicle battery packs from landfills by diverting…
Gunman at large after shooting in El Paso shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A shooting was reported shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday in the…
Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She…
Country legend Johnny Lee adds Cleveland, Texas, to farewell tour
Country music legend Johnny Lee will perform on Saturday, April 15, at PWR Texan Theater in…