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Texas DPS urges residents to avoid traveling to Mexico on spring break
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Public Safety says that due to the ongoing violence…
3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip
U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…
Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
Updated March 11, 2023 at 3:13 PM ET A Texas man has filed a wrongful death…
A Texas lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for abortion pill access
Northern Public Radio Donate Available On Air Stations A Texas man is suing three women for…
A Texas lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for abortion pill access
A Texas man is suing three women for allegedly helping his now-ex-wife obtain a medication abortion.…
Man shot during attempted robbery on West Side, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the hip on the…
Motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition after crash on Northwest Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man is hospitalized in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle on the…
2 injured in crash involving ambulance in Medina County, officials say
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – Two people were injured after an ambulance crashed into a car on…
Crime Stoppers seek tips leading to suspect in man’s murder on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man was found dead in his vehicle in January of last year,…
Teen murdered couple in hotel room after they returned from drug deal, affidavit says
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager accused of gunning down two people in a Northeast Side hotel…
Family displaced after fire at Northwest Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A large fire at a Northwest Side home Saturday morning has left a…
Brisk Walking for Just 11 Minutes a Day Slashes Risk of Premature Death by 23% Says Study of 30 Million People
Walking at a brisk pace for just 11 minutes a day slashes the risk of a…
17th Century Gold Ring Worth $12K Discovered by Retired Teacher in His Back Garden
A 17th-century gold ring is estimated to fetch at least $12,000 at a British auction, after…
What musicians would you like to see in Austin?
AUSTIN (KXAN)– What musicians, bands and performers would you like to see in Austin? KXAN did…
Lawmakers ask for state park to temporarily reopen before permanent closure, sale to private developer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lawmakers have asked the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to consider temporarily reopening…
How to get to, from South by Southwest for 2023 festival
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2023 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals kicks off Friday, with a…
CapMetro awarded $65M for new rapid lines
AUSTIN (KXAN) – CapMetro said it was hosting a celebration ceremony Saturday afternoon after it was…
TikTok touts more action addressing national security concerns than competitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) – At a South by Southwest panel Saturday morning, TikTok officials talked about their…
Suspect disguised as technician robs two Austin businesses
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a man suspected of…
Dateline correspondents talk to KXAN on first SXSW panel, Austin murders, new podcast
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz of Dateline – which has covered several notorious…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Economic Success At TxEDC Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' economic development success and highlighted important industries making our state…
Texas Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs 16 Months In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the state's growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment…
Operation Lone Star Marks Two Years Of Border Security Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
CPS worker was at Italy, Texas home to remove children from their mother before deadly stabbings: WFAA
A search warrant revealed that multiple knives were seized from the home where five children were…
Texas Senate bill proposes arrests of anyone, anywhere crossing border illegally
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Texas Republican senator is proposing a bill that would create a new…
SXSW 2023: Bob Odenkirk, Michelle Rodriguez, Robert Downey Jr. among celebrities expected at spring festival
AUSTIN (KXAN) — South by Southwest is back and giving guests a whole lot to check…
After nearly a 4-year ban, bump stocks are available in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two years after a man killed 58 people in Las Vegas, the Trump…
Asteroid could hit Earth on Valentine’s Day in 2046
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 10, 2023. WASHINGTON…
The proper way to address residents in these Central Texas cities, towns
Editor’s Note: The above video is a 2022 video exploring why Texans love Texas. AUSTIN (KXAN)…
APD arrest 6 juveniles wanted in connection with series of aggravated robberies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit arrested six juveniles wanted in connection with…
Central Texas singer earns 4-chair turn on ‘The Voice’
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — After a six-year hiatus from performing, a Hutto singer made his career…
3 Texas women sued for wrongful death after assisting with abortion
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — A Texas man whose ex-wife terminated her pregnancy is suing three women…
Report: Elon Musk plans to build his own town in Texas
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Elon Musk set Tesla’s engineering headquarters in California, but he might…
Man killed by falling construction debris near UT Austin campus, APD investigating
Austin (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it is investigating a death allegedly caused by…
Megan Thee Stallion To Headline March Madness Music Fest in Texas Mar
The three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston, will…
San Antonio-born music icon Pepe Aguilar to make 2 Texas tour stops, plus more top stories
Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here…
High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care
Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because…
3 Texas women sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion medication
In the first lawsuit of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a husband seeks…
Texas man uses new law to sue 3 for securing abortion pills
In a first test of a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions, a man is…
The New Children’s Crusade: Recruiting for America’s Culture War
Wearing a blue America First cap, 19-year-old Max White stood among a dozen protesters, softly mouthing…
‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling
This year’s Super Bowl included two commercials selling a loving, human Jesus Christ with the tagline…
The State’s Houston ISD Takeover Is Unfair, Racist, and Wasteful
I am a parent and teacher with Community Voices for Public Education, a Houston-based nonprofit rooted…
Texas Is Failing Queer Students
Editor’s Note: The expressed opinion is of the author alone and not endorsed by WTAMU or…
Millions of Texans Are About to Lose Their Health Insurance
Last November, Tiayana Hardy gave birth to her first child, a baby girl named Laylani. “She…
Farewell to a Beloved State Park
Mildred Hempel likes to take photographs. She likes to photograph birds, otters, and even the dragonflies…
Aren’t Reporters Supposed to Challenge Authority?
Strike Diary Day 15: The giant rat was drooping. “I think it’s the generator,” said Emily…
A ‘Dark Vision’ of Discipline: Zero Tolerance Makes a Comeback
Improving school safety is a top priority in Texas during this legislative session after last year’s…
Get a glimpse of the universe at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis
This episode of the KERA video series “The Shape of Texas” explores the architecture of the…
Watch high school sports with KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage, Texas Sports Productions ?
KSAT 12 Sports’ Big Game Coverage (BGC) and Texas Sports Productions will stream dozens of live…
Bexar County ACS finds 39 animals in poor conditions, 3 dead dogs at rescue kennel on far NW Side
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A rescue kennel run out of a home on the far Northwest…
FBI creates new tip line for information about case involving 4 abducted Americans in Mexico
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The San Antonio Division of the FBI created a new Digital Media Tip…
Funeral services set for elderly man killed in dog attack on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – An 81-year-old man who was killed during a brutal dog attack two weeks…
San Antonio International Airport prepares for spring break travelers
Spring break is next week, and the San Antonio International Airport wants to make sure you’re…
High utility bills for East Side church draw attention to problem property next door
SAN ANTONIO – An East Side church says it’s noticed a spike in its utility bills…
What to know about Sunday’s Oscars
AILSA CHANG, HOST: Oscar fans, the clock is ticking. If you have not already seen best…
What to know about Sunday’s Oscars
AILSA CHANG, HOST: Oscar fans, the clock is ticking. If you have not already seen best…
Big Bill Live at the Lonesome Lounge Sessions
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations OSCAR MORENO…
Hochul and James push for pharmacy chains to sell abortion medication
Mar 10, 2023 — by Karen DeWitt (NYS Capitol Correspondent) Gov. Kathy Hochul (second from right)…
Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
A Texas man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three friends of his ex-wife for…
Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
A Texas man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three friends of his ex-wife for…
Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
‘We are a major player’: Sen. Kolkhorst updates bill banning Chinese land purchases in Texas
Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst said while changes are made, the measure is needed to protect… A…
3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip
U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…
3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip
Three women are missing since traveling into Mexico PEÑITAS, Texas (AP) — Two sisters from Texas…
Texas Border Protection Unit would let citizens arrest migrants
Under the GOP-backed bill filed on Friday, Texas citizens authorized by the governor would have the…
‘Pretty Rough’: Texas Grifter ‘Upset’ Over 14 Year Sentence
J. Nicholas Bryant told The Daily Beast his frauds were “more wild” than Anna Delvey. On…
10 Best Songs about Texas
Texas has been the subject of countless songs over the years, from classic country anthems to…
Texas Ranger Waylon Gates Returns to ‘Blue Bloods’ — Let’s Revisit His Character
Waylon Gates makes a glorious return to ‘Blue Bloods’ in the show’s thirteenth season. Let’s revisit…
HB 4076 Introduced
Relating to the salary step credit for a certified career and technology education teacher.
HB 4024 Introduced
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House unveils bill giving state authority to ‘repel’ and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s…
3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip
U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…
HB 20 Introduced
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this…
HB 7 Introduced
Relating to public services and programs in the southern border region of this state to address…
Mexico’s leader denies his country’s role in fentanyl crisis. Republicans are furious
Republican lawmakers want Mexico to accept U.S. military aid to cripple drug cartels making and smuggling…
San Antonio researchers revive 1979 Heart and Mind Study
San Antonio researchers are getting the band back together, in a way. They’re reaching out to…
Huge mural to honour Texas musician who filled High River with music and confidence
He was born in Texas and died four years ago, but a tribute to Melvin Wilson…
Free family-friendly dog, kite festival will include pooch parade, tree giveaways
SAN ANTONIO – The family-friendly kite festival and dog fair, known as Fest of Tails, is…
Expect lane closures on Hwy 181, Loop 410 for CPS Energy electrical work
SAN ANTONIO – To improve the safety of aging transmission lines, CPS Energy will implement new…
SunnyD to debut new vodka seltzers this weekend
If you were born in the ’90s, you’ll probably enjoy these new seltzers coming to store…
Man, 22, indicted in connection with death of Schertz man whose body was found 18 months after he disappeared
SCHERTZ, Texas – A Guadalupe County grand jury indicted a man on charges of murder and…
Charlotte ISD employee arrested, accused of providing drugs to high school students
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – A Charlotte Independent School District employee removed from campus last month amid…
HB 1625 Introduced
Relating to the use of parental leave, family and medical leave, vacation leave, and sick leave…
HB 1620 Introduced
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Crews put finishing touches on trail fence, lighting near Rainey Street
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is wrapping up the installation of four…
BLINN GOV’T PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARD FOR DEDICATION TO TEXAS DIGITAL LEARNING ASSOCIATION
Blinn College District government professor Eric Miller has earned the Bennie Tschoerner Award for Outstanding Commitment…
Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition
Under Senate Bill 23, all felonies involving a gun would incur a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.…
In Texas, government transparency isn’t a partisan issue (Opinion)
Texas legislators from both political parties are carrying on our state’s legacy of… To witness bipartisanship…
HB 4256 Introduced
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
HB 4251 Introduced
Relating to the provision of postsecondary education to certain inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal…
HB 4240 Introduced
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
HB 1615 Introduced
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
HB 1590 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program to serve as a merit-based scholarship…
HB 13 Introduced
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and school safety emergencies.
Ukrainian refugee who settled in San Antonio reflects on the past year
Nearly one year after leaving their city of Dnipro to escape the Ukraine-Russia war, 37-year-old Maria…
HB 4429 Introduced
Relating to certain school district tax abatements for power system reliability projects.
HB 4196 Introduced
Relating to disciplinary action against a peace officer for failure to comply with certain arrest and…
HB 4110 Introduced
Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers.
HB 1610 Introduced
Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality…
HB 1595 Introduced
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional…
HB 700 Introduced
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
San Antonio police working to solve mysterious murder of man found on city’s Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are trying to solve the mysterious murder of a man…
Several artists playing at SXSW are also performing at West Side venue
SAN ANTONIO – As hundreds of artists from all over the world travel to Austin for…
Local immunologist says start taking allergy medication now to avoid severe Oak Tree pollen allergies
San Antonio – Itchy eyes, scratchy throats and congestion are just a few of the pesky…
Fronteras: ‘This is our legacy’ — Commemorating 50 years of the fight for school finance equity in Rodriguez vs San Antonio ISD
In the late 1960s and early `70s, San Antonio became home to the fight for equitable…
A son becomes the voice for his father’s songs
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It’s Friday, which is when we hear from StoryCorps. Seventy-year-old Jim Von Stein…
St. Louis football fans are hyped for Battlehawks 2.0
The “Kaw Kaw” battle cry was a familiar sound during the XFL’s first go-round in St.…
Letter claims cartel handed over men who killed Americans
A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and…
Today on Texas Standard: Ideas for combatting the trucking shortage
The job market is tight nationwide, and the trucking industry is no exception.…
Cartel letter doesn’t dull pain for Americans’ families
Relatives of Americans abducted in Mexico said that a purported apology from the Mexican cartel blamed…
NASA, Canadian Space Agency to Assign Artemis II Moon Astronauts
NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce during an event at 11 a.m. EDT (10…