Bowers, Rhetta Andrews
Year: 2023
HB 2798 Introduced
Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals…
HB 2797 Introduced
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.
HB 2796 Introduced
Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed…
HJR 127 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member…
HJR 126 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife…
HB 2795 Introduced
Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway…
Warren Zeiders releases ‘West Texas Weather’
Country music’s fastest rising star Warren Zeiders unveils his highly anticipated new single entitled “West Texas…
Larry Fleet Drops Two New Songs “Daddy Don’t Drink” & “Try Texas”
Larry Fleet treated fans to a two-pack set “Daddy Don’t Drink” and “Try Texas,” produced by…
HR 338 Introduced
Commending restaurant owner Jose Hoffman for his contributions to his fellow San Antonio citizens.
HJR 124 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only…
HB 2794 Introduced
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department…
HB 2792 Introduced
Relating to requiring a state agency to notify the legislature regarding certain required reports.
HB 2791 Introduced
Relating to costs associated with ante-mortem testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.
HB 2790 Introduced
Relating to access to social media and social networking websites on public school campuses.
HB 2788 Introduced
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or…
HB 2786 Introduced
Relating to a limitation on liability in certain suits concerning damages arising from acts or omissions…
Toxic wastewater used in Ohio fire moved to Texas
(24 Feb 2023) Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio…
1,000+ acres of biodiverse Texas Hill Country permanently protected from development
More than 1,000 acres of uniquely biodiverse land in the Texas Hill Country has been permanently…
Horned Frogs in the News, Feb. 1-22
From the cost of goods to the China balloon, advertising Jesus and a Los Angeles mural…
Texas Has A Warning For Its Pensions: Sever Ties With BlackRock
Texas is at the forefront of a national movement in GOP-led states to banish what’s known…
Amarillo responds to Fairly’s appeal claims in Civic Center case
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The city of Amarillo’s legal team is responding to Amarillo Businessman Alex…
Austin City Council demands changes to I-35 plan
Now is the time for everyone to weigh in on TxDOT’s proposal to expand I-35 from…
Austin City Council demands changes to I-35 plan
Austin’s City Council wants Interstate 35 to have more crossings and fewer semitrucks, among other changes,…
Governor Abbott Launches Statewide Street Takeover Task Force
Governor Abbott today announced the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Cameron
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cameron, having completed the multi-step training and…
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $100 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the…
Natural Gas Terminal Reopens After Massive Explosion
This report is part of a regular collaboration between the Texas Observer and Inside Climate News.…
Pregnant Texans Now Travel 10 Times Farther for an Abortion
Two years ago, if a Texan needed an abortion, they’d have to travel an average of…
Raised in the Rodeo: 2023 Youth Rodeo competitors share their roots in the sport
San Antonio – It’s an event that hosts some of the most talented young athletes in…
Two suspects arrested in northeast Bexar County murder, sheriff says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Two suspects have been arrested in a shooting death in northeast Bexar…
Argument over money leads to Northwest Side shooting, leaving 1 hospitalized, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – An argument over money led to a shooting on the Northwest Side, leaving…
Dismissed murder case has victim’s family demanding answers
SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed in October and a month later, the suspect responsible…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health department temporarily closed NW side Chinese takeout business
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio health department temporarily shut down a Northwest Side Chinese takeout…
Toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment headed to Texas
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment…
NYC Court Backlog Mirrors Delays Around the Country
A recent review of city data by Matt Katz at the Gothamist found that more than…
Today on Texas Standard: Why many cotton farmers aren’t planting this year
After record losses last year, many Texas cotton farmers aren’t planning to plant in 2023. We’ll…
Pop-up restaurant brings Palestinian food to San Antonio
“These are the recipes from my grandmother. These are the things that I learned from my…
A Pope That Was Anti-speeding And Other San Antonio Stories
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Ways To…
Pablo De La Rosa
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Noticias Reporter…
Builders continue to slow their roll in North Texas suburbs like Frisco, McKinney and Prosper
Permits for single-family home construction in January plunged 65% in McKinney, 64% in Frisco, and 63%…
Texas has had the second-most layoffs this year. Here’s what that means for Dallas-Fort Worth
While Texas ranks second with 4,625, its layoff total is about 40% of California’s layoff figure…
Lawsuit claims North Texas clinic fertilized eggs with wrong man’s sperm
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
NASA Awards Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering Contract
NASA has selected Jacobs Technology Inc., of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to manage launch infrastructure, and to operate…
John Glenn Goes Into Orbit
Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6…
A Dog Lost For 36 Hours Rang the Animal Shelter’s Doorbell
When a rescue dog found herself lost in her new neighborhood, she somehow knew just where…
Archaeologists Uncover ‘Complete Roman City’ From 1,800 Years Ago in Luxor–Including Pigeon Towers
Archaeologists in Egypt have just succeeded in completely excavating a small Roman city in the classical…
French Football Star Scores First Goal Since Beating Cancer – And it was World Cancer Day!
February 4th, World Cancer Day at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany: it’s a day French-Ivorian…
Couple Stunned to Find Childhood Letter in Attic Written by King Charles to His ‘Granny’ the Queen Mother in 1955
We’ve all found family heirlooms and keepsakes tucked away in our attics and lofts before, but…
Crowd of cars gathered in Sunset Valley before Austin ‘street takeovers’
SUNSET VALLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A YouTube video shows Sunset Valley police officers interacting with a…
Jacob’s Well to remain closed to swimming for ‘foreseeable future’
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Jacob’s Well, the popular swimming hole near Wimberley, will remain closed to…
Council votes to extend Austin police salaries even if contract ends
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A unanimous vote by the Austin City Council Thursday resulted in an extension…
AHS helps rescue nearly 60 dogs from Central Texas home
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly 60 dogs were rescued from a single home in February, according to…
APD identifies victim in weekend downtown Austin homicide
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a news release Wednesday, the Austin Police Department identified the victim of…
ATCEMS: 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash in northwest Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS said a person died Thursday after a three-vehicle crash in…
Repeat racial slurs spark student protest at Southwestern University
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Southwestern University confirmed a racial slur was written on a residence hall…
Family of killed 81-year-old fears he was victim of hate crime
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Leonard Foster, 81, was found dead in his apartment Saturday, and his family…
Abbott launches task force to combat street takeovers in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a statewide “street takeover…
Mike Pence to visit UT-Austin to discuss 1-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence…
Pat Green, Josh Abbott put Texas on the mind at DC show
Josh Abbott Band and Pat Green played dozens of authentic Texas country songs for an enthusiastic…
On Nutrition: A taste of Texas
Our visit to Texas Hill Country has been quite the education. First, Texans have been extremely…
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts legal clinics in March
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest…
64 Weekly Work Hours Needed to Afford Median-Priced Texas Home
After crashing in the spring of 2020, the job market has made an astounding comeback. Unemployment…
San Antonio researcher finds obesity in middle-age is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women
Excess belly fat in midlife is linked to genes that may increase a person’s risk of…
Luke Wilson picks Lizzo over Beyoncé, Miranda Lambert performs, Taylor Sheridan honored at Texas gala
Honorees for 2023 include Taylor Sheridan, Luke Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Christopher... Honorees for 2023 include Taylor…
Miranda Lambert Celebrated At 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards: “It’s Really Such An Honor”
Miranda Lambert was honored during the 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards on Wednesday evening (Feb.…
San Antonio local bakery renews efforts to raise funds for Ukraine forces
Laika Cheesecake and Espresso plans a fundraising event this weekend and is asking the community for…
Texas Children’s Periwinkle Foundation marks 40 years of long-term care for young cancer survivors
The Periwinkle Foundation, a nonprofit offering programs for children, teenagers and... The Periwinkle Foundation, a nonprofit…
This Texas County is the State’s Wealthiest – And Growing Fast. PSki17
Arbor Hills Trail, Plano TXPhoto byLeks QuinteroonUnsplash. Texans, as a whole, have done well in recent…
Rise and Shine
Young Henry Shine knew nothing of higher education. Now, at 100 years old, he reflects on…
A Texas lawmaker wants to use eminent domain to save a state park. Can it be done?
State Rep. Angelia Orr has filed a bill that would lead to a state takeover of…
Texas Association of Manufacturers unveils its Top 10 policy priorities
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Association of Manufacturers has unveiled its Top 10 policy priorities for…
Big Tech’s California Tax Deals Pit Have-Not Cities Versus Haves
Exit Highway 99 at Mountain View Avenue in California’s Central Valley and drive east past the…
Texas senator behind bill to ban Chinese property ownership says it may ‘prove even more significant’ after spy balloon
Advocates say this is another example of Asians in the U.S. being scapegoated for the actions…
Texas man to serve prison time for actions during Capitol breach
Garret Miller, 36, incriminated himself on social media. WASHINGTON — A man from Richardson, Texas, is…
Texas Warns Pensions to Cut BlackRock Ties in ESG Crackdown
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against so-called sustainable investing, telling state money…
Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Refreshes Lineup, Drops Track from Forthcoming EP
“The Texas hardcore scene has been kicking off lately and we’re lucky enough to be a part…
West Texas A&M band to present winter concert
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The West Texas A&M University Concert Band is set to perform their…
Penn State Pulls Aside the Curtain at The 2023 Graduate Exhibition
Penn State boasts high national rankings for its graduate programs and is known as a research…
Bexar DA investigator resigns amid investigation into kissing of intern, inappropriate workplace behavior
SAN ANTONIO – An investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office resigned this month amid…
Celebrate art at San Pedro Creek Culture Park this March
SAN ANTONIO – The San Pedro Creek Culture Park will host two events in March aimed…
Suspect sought in shooting at West Side gas station, officials say
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect accused…
WATCH: Ceremony held to commemorate first day of Alamo siege in 1836
SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo held a ceremony on Thursday morning to commemorate the start of…
View Jupiter and Venus near the Moon just after sunset this week
SAN ANTONIO – Hey Venus… The two brightest planets in our sky are getting cozy this…
ChatGPT won’t ruin education, Texas academic says
Sure, the technology can generate essays and answer questions, but Texas Woman’s University professor Daniel Ernst…
University of Texas System pauses new policies to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
The system leaders’ decision comes weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering…
Texas Tech’s International Affairs to Host 8th Annual Ambassador’s Forum
Four diplomats will discuss a range of topics centered on the ‘global citizen.’ Four diplomats will discuss…
University to Host ‘Capitol Tech’ Centennial Celebration in Austin
Entertainment will be provided by Texas Tech alumna Lynda Kay Parker. Entertainment will be provided by Texas…
HB 2699 Introduced
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or…
HB 2698 Introduced
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide…
HB 2697 Introduced
Relating to the regulation of the funding resources awarded by the broadband development office.
HB 2694 Introduced
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor,…
HB 2693 Introduced
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility…
HB 2692 Introduced
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
HB 2691 Introduced
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons…
HB 2690 Introduced
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service…
HB 2689 Introduced
Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing…
HB 2688 Introduced
Relating to the modification of certain orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2687 Introduced
Relating to the age at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over a child.
Chip Gaines purchases author Larry McMurtry’s historic Texas bookstore
One half of television's most famous renovation duo is the new owner of an iconic literary…
Miranda Lambert, other famous artists honored at Texas Medal of Arts Awards in Austin
The Texas Cultural Trust honored 11 artists at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards and raised…
Former Heartless Bastard Jesse Ebaugh Finds His Own Texas Touch
The Tender Things face hard truths on new LP
Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy
Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet…