It's a Texas showdown! A mountain lion vs. feral hog. Which animal will be the winner?…
Day: May 24, 2023
Arming Teachers Debated as Safety Measure Across Texas Schools
Education reporter Wayne Carter visited a school district that armed staff members and looks at how…
West Texas Jazz Party returns next week
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…
HB 852 Enrolled
Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
HCR 123 Introduced
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1058.
HB 852 Enrolled
Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
HB 54 Enrolled
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…
HR 969 Introduced
Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…
HR 968 Introduced
Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.
HB 54 Enrolled
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…
HR 969 Enrolled
Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…
HR 968 Enrolled
Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.
A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive
There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton likely broke laws, Republican investigation finds
A Republican-led investigation has accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of committing multiple crimes in office.…
Texas parks meets Texas music: New album ‘Texas Wild’ celebrates 100 years of state parks
The first single of the album reimagines the classic track “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó.”
Dos Borrachos: Two Texas guys who know beans about making music
Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler are back in Abilene, this time sharing a stage and raisin’ twice…
2023 NFL Draft: Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson
The Houston Texans got their franchise quarterback by drafting C.J. Stroud. They also traded with Arizona…
Texans fans react to bold first round of 2023 NFL Draft
Houston Texans fans believe the 2023 NFL draft will be one for the history book, not…
C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr. say they’re thrilled to be Houston Texans and ready to get down to business
Texans fans are elated and full of hope again after the blockbuster deal that gave them…
Texans pull off more trades to nab University of Houston receiver, Penn State lineman
Houston drafted protection for their new quarterback and someone else for him to throw to.
Mom pushes food safety bill in Texas House to honor son
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A Texas mother who lost her son nine years ago spent Tuesday trying…
Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program
AUSTIN (The Texas Tribune) — A drastically different version of a school funding bill that’s being…
Texas attorney general calls on House Speaker Phelan to resign
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called on House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign…
Texas flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Uvalde school shooting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde,…
Texas Game Wardens board Lake Travis party barge; worried it may tip over
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (KXAN) — Justin Barnes with the Texas Game Wardens pulled up to a…
Texas Attorney General Paxton under investigation for whistleblower settlement
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — New evidence shows Attorney General Ken Paxton has for years violated laws and…
Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83
The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music,…
HR 2225 Introduced
Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
HR 2180 Introduced
Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.
HR 2175 Introduced
Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.
HR 2004 Introduced
Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.
HB 4835 Enrolled
Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.
HB 1603 Enrolled
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…
HB 1486 Enrolled
Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.
HR 2225 Enrolled
Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
HR 2180 Enrolled
Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.
HR 2175 Enrolled
Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.
HR 2004 Enrolled
Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.
HB 4835 Enrolled
Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.
HB 1603 Enrolled
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…
HB 1486 Enrolled
Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.
Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center names Bill Holston as new chief operating officer
The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, or DEAC, announced it has hired Bill Holston as its new…
Texas Sees the Most Border Crossings Into the U.S.
Due to non-essential travel restrictions to combat COVID-19, border crossings into the U.S. at ports of…
HR 2226 Introduced
Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
HB 2969 Enrolled
Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.
HB 2442 Enrolled
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
HB 2188 Enrolled
Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.
HB 400 Enrolled
Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…
HB 299 Enrolled
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
HB 14 Enrolled
Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…
HR 2285 Introduced
Urging President Joseph R. Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take immediate action to…
HR 2226 Enrolled
Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
HB 2969 Enrolled
Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.
HB 2442 Enrolled
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
HB 2188 Enrolled
Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.
HB 400 Enrolled
Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…
HB 299 Enrolled
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
HB 173 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
HB 14 Enrolled
Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…
WATCH LIVE: Texas Senate honors victims of Uvalde school shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – State Sen. Roland Gutierrez and members of the Texas Senate will recognize the…
Amber Alert for 14-year-old in north Houston discontinued
HOUSTON – UPDATE: An Amber Alert that was issued for a missing 14-year-old in north Houston…
President Biden to speak about Uvalde school shooting on Wednesday
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is expected to give a speech to mark one year since…
San Antonio-area school districts, Texas politicians honor Robb Elementary victims on year since shooting
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-area school districts and Texas politicians are honoring the Robb Elementary School…
A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive
Enlarge this image The memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. A mass shooting there…
How many Kyles does it take to beat a world record?
Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio facebookEmail One of the…
In Uvalde, plans to build a new school 1 year after Robb Elementary shooting
Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio facebookEmail Editor’s note: This…
It’s been 1 year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people
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Whistling Through the Wildflowers
Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
Big White Dogs Save the World’s Smallest Penguin in Australia
Just off the coast of Warrnambool city, Australia’s Middle Island is home to some very small…
Revolutionary New Clean Fuel Developed that Could See Cars Being Powered by Sunshine
An environmentally clean fuel made from the power of the sun has been devised by scientists…
See the Moon Under the “Da Vinci Glow” in the Next Three Days
There’s a unique kind of crescent moon in the sky tonight (May 24th,) and possibly the…
Uvalde parent who questioned police hire still banned from school property, lawsuit planned
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) will proceed with litigation against the Uvalde Consolidated…
Texas Music Journalist John Lomax IV Passes
Journalist John Nova Lomax died on Monday (May 22) in Houston, Texas at age 53. For…
SR 638 Introduced
Recognizing the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women on the occasion of its…
HR 2284 Introduced
Congratulating the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title…
Voices from Uvalde: ‘To this day, I kind of always feel like I’m looking for him’
Nikki and Brett Cross recall son Uziyah ‘always wanted to put a smile on your face…
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Executive Director Betty Balli Torres receives Emily C. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
The Texas Access to Justice Commission, or TAJC, honored Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF,…
‘Expensive lesson’: Texas dog injured by venomous rattlesnake
Snakes are active after rain in late spring. Snakes are active after rain in late spring.
HR 2282 Introduced
Congratulating The Woodlands College Park High School JROTC on winning the 2023 National High School Drill…
HR 2281 Introduced
Congratulating Captain Gualberto Torres on his retirement from the Harlingen Fire Department.
HR 2280 Introduced
Commending organizations in the area along the Interstate 35 corridor for their contributions to the state's…
HCR 122 Introduced
Congratulating Don Ward on his retirement as executive director of the One-Call Board of Texas.
A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive
There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.…
SR 646 Introduced
Recognizing Sergeant Robert Rangel for his actions at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
HR 2279 Introduced
Recognizing the Civil Air Patrol and the Texas Wing for their service to the citizens of…
HR 2278 Introduced
Congratulating Aaron Rodriguez of Seale Junior High School on his participation in the 2023 Texas Science…
Interactive: ‘One Year In: Uvalde,’ a tribute to victims, their families and survivors
In “One Year In: Uvalde,” KSAT looks at the past 12 months since the Robb Elementary…
Rio Grande Valley represents It’s Time Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Selene Guerrero, the South Texas Regional Director for It’s Time Texas stopped…
Texas baseball player Jared Thomas having a season as memorable as his walk-up song
In the 22 games since he switched things up on April 11, Jared Thomas is hitting…
Sunflower season is blooming at this Texas Hill Country farm
This farm isn't even in full bloom yet. This farm isn't even in full bloom yet.
San Antonio company captures CO2, but one expert says it does more harm than good
CarbonFree has a goal to capture 10% of the world’s industrial emissions to slow climate change…
The Pentagon has begun implementing a law to reduce suicides, 18 months after Congress passed it
The Pentagon has put in place ‘The Brandon Act’ — named after a Navy sailor who…
Where, when and how to vote in San Antonio’s June runoff election
Election Day is Saturday, June 10.Election Day is Saturday, June 10.
15 Best Places in Texas for Couples To Live Only on Social Security 2023: Unlocking Financial Freedom
Discover the best places in Texas for couples living solely on Social Security income. Affordable living…
Wild Animals that Live in Austin, Texas: Discovering the State Capital’s Wildlife
Discover the fascinating wildlife of Austin, Texas! From the state-mammal armadillo and white-tailed deer to vibrant…
Top 5 Texas Cities to Retire to: As Low as $1,500 a Month
If your retirement funds are pushing you towards a lifestyle that's more economical, let me steer…
Sponsored Content: Can SEO Still Help Texas Personal Injury Attorneys in 2023?
Search Engine Optimization still works for attorneys in Texas. After all, someone has to rank on…
HB 1926 Enrolled
Relating to the expiration date and funding of the supplemental special education services program.
HB 1696 Enrolled
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
HB 1592 Enrolled
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured…
HB 1337 Enrolled
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for…