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Year: 2023
SB 1243 Engrossed
Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband…
SB 1232 Engrossed
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose…
SB 893 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or…
SB 526 Engrossed
Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree…
SB 317 Senate Committee Report
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer service fees.
SB 2592 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms…
SB 2407 Senate Committee Report
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
SB 1581 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Health Insurance Mandate Advisory Collaborative; authorizing a fee.
SB 1475 Senate Committee Report
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
SB 1447 Senate Committee Report
Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect.
SB 469 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of certain political subdivisions to receive certain financial assistance administered by the…
SB 51 Senate Committee Report
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
HR 1166 Introduced
Commending first responders for coming to the aid of their fellow citizens during the winter storm…
What will Taylor Swift play at her next Texas shows? Eras Tour set includes surprise songs
Taylor Swift returns to Texas this week with three nights in Houston. Here is what she…
SR 436 Introduced
Recognizing the Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.
SR 439 Introduced
Recognizing Donna Sue Edwards on her 50th anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
SR 438 Introduced
Recognizing Joycelyn Marie Franklin on her 50th anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
SR 437 Introduced
Honoring Breckenridge Village of Tyler on the occasion of its 25th anniversary on April 4, 2023.
SB 1520 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the authority of the Texas Historical Commission to take certain actions relating to the…
SR 436 Introduced
Recognizing the Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.
SJR 74 Senate Committee Report
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund.
SB 2258 Senate Committee Report
Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers…
HB 11 House Committee Report
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided…
Kyle, Texas, braces for influx of Kyles to attempt Guinness World Record for same-named gathering
The Hill Country city fell short of the many Ivans in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017.…
HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band to present American Music Spectacular on April 25
HPU’s Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band, under the direction of Frank Nelson, will…
HR 1164 Introduced
Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol.
Zach Bryan joins lineup for Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest at Texas Motor Speedway
Bryan joins Cody Jinks, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kat Hasty and the Lowdown…
Governor Abbott Appoints King To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory C. King to the University of Houston System Board of…
Governor Abbott Honors Brave Border Sheriffs Securing Border In McAllen
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the brave men and women serving as sheriffs along the southern…
SR 415 Introduced
Congratulating Tradewind Airport in Amarillo on being named the 2023 State Airport of the Year by…
Mexican Cotton Farmers Struggle Over Genetically Modified Seed Rules
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Global Press Journal is an award-winning international…
Uvalde CISD board approves schematic renderings of new elementary school
UVALDE, Texas – Plans for a new elementary school are moving forward in Uvalde CISD. On…
Jourdanton City Council votes to forgive back-billing for old water meters
JOURDANTON, Texas – It was a citizen victory for the city of Jourdanton after the city…
Spurs seeking more away-from-home games in future seasons
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs turned some heads for playing “home” games away from…
San Antonio Spurs lose coin toss tiebreaker with Houston Rockets ahead of 2023 NBA Draft Lottery
The San Antonio Spurs finished the 2023 season tied with the Houston Rockets for the second…
Man run over by truck during fight between women in bar parking lot, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A fight between two women outside a bar just north of downtown ended…
How disappearing ice in Antarctica threatens the U.S.
Galveston, Texas, has some of the fastest sea level rise in the world. To protect the…
SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…
SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…
SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…
Is Clarence Thomas fit to serve with ties to a GOP donor? A law professor weighs in
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We are continuing to follow new revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’…
Historic protections for abortions and gender-affirming care signed into law
Gov. Jared Polis signed three major reproductive healthcare bills into law Friday that expand and protect…
NASA Sets Coverage of Spacewalk, News Conference for Station Upgrades
Two crew members, including a NASA astronaut, living aboard the International Space Station will conduct a…
NASA Awards Agencywide Digital, Information Technology Contract
NASA has selected Rothe Ares Joint Venture of San Antonio to manage digital communication services, as…
Bald Eagle Lands at Kennedy Space Center
An American bald eagle swoops down to land on a pole at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
‘I Cured My Anxiety and Depression With Daily Dips in Freezing Water’
A man claims he has cured his depression by taking daily dips in frigid water. The…
A Stag is Spotted Practicing its Ball Handling Technique in a London Park (WATCH)
A stag was spotted trying out a new football technique in a south-west London park. The…
Time-Restricted Eating Could Prevent Work-Related Health Issues, Says New Study
Time-restricted eating improved the health of firefighters by reducing the risks of heart disease linked with…
‘Sliding Home’ With Flexible Design Can Open to Glass in Summer and Enclose for Cozy Winter (WATCH)
This $1 million ‘sliding home’ might have the perfect solution for temperamental weather—it adapts to the…
Islanders Remain Dedicated to Conservation Above All, Living on the ‘World’s Best Beach’
In the 21st-century world of mass tourism, it would be normal to imagine that money talks…
NASA is Offering $25,000 for Pieces of a Meteorite that Just Fell in Maine
Just before noon on April 8th, a fireball streaked across the sunlit sky and burned up…
Florida 3-Year-Old Rescued from Sunken Vehicle After Police Perform CPR: ‘Best cry I’ve ever heard’
There was no mistaking the tears on Officer Emmanuel Walton’s face for the river water he…
Bald Eagle Finally Becomes Foster Dad After Trying to Incubate a Rock for Weeks
A hard-working eagle “dad” recently made national headlines after adopting an eaglet, and abandoning the rock…
California’s Desert Superbloom After Spring Rainstorms Is So Big and Bright, it Can be Seen from Space–LOOK
The major storms that battered parts of the state of California this year were intense, disruptive,…
A Lost Dog Treks 150 Miles Across Alaskan Sea Ice Before He’s Reunited with His Family
Off the coast of the far-northern Alaskan town of Nome, and closer to Russia than the…
APA! cat shelter getting makeover, needs foster homes for cats
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Feline Leukemia Adoption Center inside the Austin Pets Alive! shelter is getting…
APD: Son charged with murder in father’s death
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 18, 2023. AUSTIN…
Austin middle schoolers engineer tool for visually impaired
AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started off as a middle school science project could soon make a…
Former Austin ISD PE teacher faces felony drug charges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who had worked as a PE teacher in Austin ISD for…
Texas expert explores why conspiracies swirl around Lady Bird Lake deaths
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Austin Police Department launched an investigation after public safety personnel…
Austin police identify body found in Lady Bird Lake Saturday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified the man recovered from Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn…
Person hit, killed by car near Lamar Boulevard, 12th Street intersection
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person has died after they were hit by a car near the…
Uvalde CISD board approves new elementary school renderings
The main feature is a tree at the entrance to remember the victims of the shooting…
Semi fire caused traffic delays near U.S. 183/I-35 interchange in central Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A semi tractor-trailer was on fire in central Austin Monday, causing delays with…
Which parts of Texas are growing fastest, and how could that impact election results?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 million people now call Texas home, according to the U.S.…
Building torn down, ‘Hi, How Are You’ mural stays up
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you drive past the intersection of 21st and Guadalupe streets, you’ll see…
Fragile Boca Chica ecosystem endures the impact of SpaceX Starship launches
SpaceX is attempting to launch the largest rocket ever made into orbit this week from Boca…
Return to West: 10 years after deadly explosion, a sense of healing, sacrifice and resolve echo throughout this tiny Texas town
Chapter 1 7:29 p.m. on April 17, 2013 Chapter…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: East Texas Symphonic Band
East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving, coming April 25th, that provides critical…
Little Texas to perform in Dublin; more . . .
Here’s a roundup of news briefs from around Southwest and Southside Virginia.
LONE STAR LOVE: Which City In Texas Is The Most Dog Friendly?
This city is the most welcoming of your four-legged best bud.
Space X scrubs launch of Starship, the world’s largest rocket
Just about 10 minutes before the anticipated liftoff, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in tweet that…
There are eco-friendly ways for San Antonio to celebrate Fiesta with cascarones
The San Antonio River Authority suggests making your own eggs and filling them with leaves or…
$14.5 million grant awarded to city for housing and homelessness mitigation efforts
The funds will be distributed over the course of three years to SA Hope Center, Haven…
Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announces Pro Bono Excellence award winners
The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee has announced…
Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee announces 2023 Indigent Defense Awards
Paula Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary…
First Texas Street Food Festival highlights Metroplex-based food and entertainment
The weekend-long festival was hosted at Texas Live, where various cuisine options were sold by 30…
Lane Kiffin takes clear shot at Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin knows that Chris Marshall was part of a molasses-inspired offense…
Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.
Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now... Tickets…
Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.
Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now... Tickets…
‘Nightmare’ mystery sea creature identified on Texas beach
Some people called it an alien. Some people called it an alien.
Texas Roadhouse files building permit for Lecanto site
Steak lovers will be happy to know the Texas Roadhouse planned for the new commercial hub…
SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas
SpaceX has called off the first launch attempt of its giant rocket. Elon Musk's company had…
Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it at Goodwill for $35
A centuries-old Roman bust that was once part of a German monarch's art collection will soon…
Music Monday with a Texas-raised gentleman, Julian Acosta
It is Music Monday and today’s artist calls himself a texas-raised gentleman. Julian acostaSings, writes and…
‘A jersey for all of Texas’? MLB overhypes Rangers’ City Connect uniforms.
Astros fans may disagree that these Texas Rangers alternate uniforms are ‘a jersey for…
Little Texas set for Dublin concert
Little Texas has amassed hits including “What Might Have Been” and “God Blessed Texas.”
Texas singer Bri Bagwell is on the road to becoming the state’s next country star
The award-winning performers plays the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo with Jason Boland & the Stragglers on…
Gordy’s Hwy 30 Festival Texas Announces Zach Bryan As Friday’s Headliner
A RIFF on what country is really about.
Where You Can Celebrate Selena Day in North Texas
Selena Quintanilla-Perez would’ve turned 52 this Sunday, April 16. Instead, the Tejano artist and Texas native…
East Texas Baptist University theatre presents Working: The Musical
MARSHALL, Texas – East Texas Baptist University’s School of Communication and Performing Arts will present Working:…
Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access
Enlarge this image Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the Supreme Court in Washington,…
SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket ‘Starship’
In South Texas, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX is preparing to test a huge, stainless-steel rocket.…
Are you getting more voice notes these days? You’re not alone
Best friends Hope Sloop and Bobbi Miller first met on TikTok. Although they have known each…
Mars Rover Camera Has Spotted Bizarre Bone-like Structures
The Mars Curiosity rover has discovered some bizarre bone-like structures on the surface of Mars. The…
‘It’s proving elusive’: Austin FC can’t finish chances in 0-0 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC pushed the pace in the second half but couldn’t find the…
Which Austin roads will be closed for the Statesman Capitol 10K race Sunday?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands will lace up their sneakers and take to the streets this Sunday…
30,000 attend first day of sold-out Two Step Inn country music festival
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The first-ever Two Step Inn music festival brought in a sold-out crowd…
UT Austin researchers make headway toward universal coronavirus treatments
Scientists at the university found antibodies that attack a key area of coronaviruses that isn’t prone…
11th annual San Antonio Book Festival draws thousands
SAN ANTONIO – The 11th annual San Antonio Book Festival kicked off Saturday morning at the…
SAPD: Employee taken to hospital after shooting at Church’s Chicken, 3 suspects on the run
SAN ANTONIO – An employee was taken to the hospital after three men attempted to shoot…
Man released from jail after being charged with murder in decades-old cold case, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a cold…
Missing 9-year-old boy found safe, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY – Update: Caden Cowley, a 9-year-old boy reported missing Saturday night, has been found…
Construction worker killed after being struck by large steel pipe in west Bexar County, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A construction worker is dead and another is hospitalized after both of them…