DALLAS – Two emperor tamarin monkeys are believed to have been taken from the Dallas Zoo…
Year: 2023
Southwest Airlines: Flights may be disrupted by winter weather
SAN ANTONIO – Southwest Airlines has announced a possible flight disruption due to winter weather for…
Legoland Discovery Center San Antonio announces 2023 Mini-Model Builder Crew
SAN ANTONIO – Legoland San Antonio has announced the members of its 2023 Mini-Model Builder Crew.…
Man charged with capital murder after his parents found dead, leading law enforcement on 10-hour manhunt, sheriff says
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – A 28-year-old man has been charged with killing his parents and leading…
San Antonio Four become advocates in West Texas murder case
SAN ANTONIO – Known as the San Antonio Four at the time, the Latina lesbians whose…
Mom puts her son’s murder details on a South Side billboard to conjure new leads
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mom is taking drastic measures to find the person who…
Governor Abbott Readies State Operations Center For Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness…
Inmate dies by suicide at Bexar County Jail, BCSO confirms
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has identified Christopher Pangelinan as the man…
TxDOT & Bexar County prepare for icy bridges & overpasses; county breaks out beet-juice mix for first time
SAN ANTONIO – With wet and cold conditions expected through Wednesday, drivers in northern Bexar County…
Governor Abbott Announces New Texas Border Czar
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new position of Texas Border Czar to oversee border security…
How to choose the best bank for your bucks
SAN ANTONIO – If high fees, piddling interest on your savings, and poor customer service sound…
Silver Alert discontinued for missing 65-year-old Converse woman with cognitive impairment
CONVERSE, Texas – Update Jan. 30, 2023: The Amber Alert issued for a missing Converse woman…
Suspect shot by police during disturbance at West Side motel has died, BCSO confirms
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was shot by San Antonio police officers during a Jan.…
Watch opening night of San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and the KSAT rodeo special on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO – You can celebrate the kickoff of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo…
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Woman shot in leg on Southwest Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 52-year-old woman is hospitalized after being shot on the city’s Southwest Side,…
Crucial government funding could help stop next pandemic
SAN ANTONIO – – Research on vaccines and treatments for Ebola, COVID-19 and other pathogens is…
Alamo dig ends with no sign of south wall, but there are clues to where it went
A six-week dig to find the south wall of the Alamo mission-fortress came to an end…
HB 1810 Introduced
Relating to protection from employment retaliation for reporting the existence of certain policies, patterns, or practices…
HB 1809 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
HB 1808 Introduced
Relating to liability insurance obtained by certain peace officers for damages resulting from misconduct committed by…
HB 1807 Introduced
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and…
HB 1806 Introduced
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Photos: WWE breaks viewership record with Royal Rumble at Alamodome
SAN ANTONIO – The Alamodome welcomed thousands of wrestling fans on Saturday when WWE’s Royal Rumble…
Two teens missing in Comal County have been found safe
COMAL COUNTY – Update (Jan. 30, 2023): The Comal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that both…
Two Comal County teens missing since Thursday after leaving school have been found safe
COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Update (Jan. 30, 2023): The Comal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that…
NASA to Air Live Coverage of Spacewalk for Power System Upgrades
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a spacewalk Thursday, Feb. 2, to continue…
SB 657 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention…
HR 122 Introduced
Congratulating Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on recording his ninth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season.
HB 1805 Introduced
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
HB 1804 Introduced
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of…
Southwest ISD’s drone program teaches STEM, gets students job ready
SAN ANTONIO – Students at Southwest ISD are reaching new heights thanks to a school drone…
San Antonio nonprofit provides rehabilitation services, employment for blind and vision impaired
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind has been empowering the lives of…
Volcanic Plumes in Chile
Chile's Villarrica volcano emits steam and other volcanic gases in this photo taken from the International…
Significant ice expected across Hill Country this week with San Antonio at slighter risk
The National Weather Service reports significant ice accumulations are expected through Wednesday across the Hill Country,…
HR 121 Introduced
Congratulating Jeff Bonner on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HJR 96 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used…
HB 1803 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
HB 1802 Introduced
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities…
HB 1801 Introduced
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care…
Comal ISD high school student selected for West Point leadership program
A sophomore at Pieper High School was chosen for the 2022 Fall Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership…
Pre-K 4 SA enrollment opens Wednesday for 2023-2024 school year
SAN ANTONIO – Pre-K 4 SA will open prekindergarten enrollment for its 2023-2024 school year on…
About 3,000 Texas schools were chosen for unannounced safety audits this fall. Most passed.
However, about a quarter of the audited campuses were found to need some corrective action.However, about…
New poll shows Texans’ faith in democracy and public education is declining
The latest results from a Texas Lyceum poll show an erosion of trust in some of…
An online petition protesting H-E-B’s new COVID absence policy is almost at its goal
The coworker.org petition claims the San Antonio-based grocery chain replaced its previous COVID absence policy with…
HB 1799 Introduced
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the street parking of certain…
Diver decapitated by 19-foot great white shark in Gulf of California, report says
TOBARI BAY, Mexico – A 19-foot great white shark killed a diver in Mexico earlier this…
Could taxed marijuana sales lower Texans’ property taxes?
Driving from Lubbock, it takes a little more than an hour to cross the state line…
Texas A&M Health Hub opens family care clinic in Navasota
New healthcare opportunities have made their way to Grimes County.
Anti-vaccine activism melded with US antisemitism
This phenomenon is occurring through an “enabled and empowered anti-science ecosystem, with antisemitism and the targeting…
HR 120 Introduced
Congratulating Rosa Navejar on her election as board chair of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
HB 1798 Introduced
Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid…
ACS offers free, discounted dogs and cats in rodeo-themed adopt-a-thon
SAN ANTONIO – Animal Care Services in San Antonio is holding a rodeo-themed adoption event for…
San Antonio police search for missing 17-year-old girl
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is searching for a 17-year-old girl.…
The History of Home on the Range, Official State Song of Kansas
Every year, on January 29th, Kansans living in and out of the state celebrate Kansas Day,…
Konshens The MC & Classically Dope wrap up San Antonio’s DreamWeek with unique performance
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Arts &…
Columbia disaster that scuttled the space shuttle
Paris (AFP) – America may now be aiming to put astronauts back on the Moon, but…
Upland chorus frogs
The upland chorus frog (Pseudacris feriarum) is a species of chorus frog found in the United…
Columbia disaster that scuttled the space shuttle
Columbia (pictured in December 2002 during preparations for what would turn out to be its final…
With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it’s back in business. But it’s not so easy
China is emerging from nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, which has been a drag on…
Winter Storm Warning: A look at driving conditions in North Texas this week
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Dave Hagan
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Boosts Stake in Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS)
Teacher Retirement System of Texas grew its position in shares of Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS -…
Southern Miss wins 67-58 over Texas State
Led by Austin Crowley’s 24 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Texas State Bobcats…
Abbott at ‘Rally for Life’ in Austin: Our work is ‘not even close to being done.’
Governor calls for more funding for “alternatives to abortion” programs, and for… Thousands celebrated last year’s…
State of Texas: ‘You’re not welcome here,’ Bill to limit TX land purchases brings backlash
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A bill filed in the Texas Senate aims to ban citizens of China,…
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Texas Rally of Life at the State Capitol
Post Content Hundreds of abortion opponents gathered at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday for the…
Governor Greg Abbott participates in the Texas Rally of Life at the State Capitol
Hundreds of anti-abortion activists gathered Saturday at the Texas State Capitol for the Rally of Life.…
‘We are the table’: Meet the history-making women controlling the most powerful levers of government
When Susan Collins first arrived in the Senate in 1997, a male colleague approached her about…
Texas Gov. Abbott’s Approval Rating Hits Historic Low. Do You Approve Of His Performance? Ash Jurberg
The latest poll by Texas Lyceum reveals a lot of pessimism from Texans. The poll asked…
State Lawmakers Push Texas-Style Business Penalties Against ESG
Republican lawmakers in several statehouses are pushing to limit access to state contracts and pension funds…
King participates in statewide conference focused on water issues
Rep. Tracy O. King formed part of the Connecting H2Opportunities meeting at the Texas… Water issues…
KXAN Austin Launches Newsletter On Texas Politics, Government
KXAN, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate in Austin, Texas, has introduced a weekly newsletter to keep residents informed…
Two shot at San Marcos apartment complex, police say
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Two people were shot at an apartment complex not far from Texas…
Scholar Athlete: Adrianna Alvarado, Highlands High School
SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week, Adrianna Alvarado of Highlands…
Cowboys moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after another season without a…
INSIDE THE RING: “El Azteca” returns to San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – It’s been a long time coming but one of San Antonio’s favorite boxers…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers seek clues, suspect in 2012 slaying of 25-year-old man
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in…
International Blues Challenge crowns 2023 winners from Texas, Australia and more
The annual International Blues Challenge crowned its winners Saturday night at Downtown Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre. Here’s…
Suspect arrested in double homicide, Atascosa County sheriff says
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office is leading a manhunt after two people were…
Texas Lawmaker says bill would have prevented his family from buying first home
Protests have already led to changes in legislation that would block some people from buying land…
State senator expects lawmakers to raise homestead exemption for Texas homeowners
Sen. Paul Bettencourt also addresses possible takeover of HISD, says Texas’ largest district can’t “continue to…
Estranged husband arrested in North Texas woman’s killing, sheriff says
Sheriff’s deputies responded Saturday to a shooting at a home in the 9300 block of Northwest…
Texas music fans, Mexia boosters work to preserve famed songwriter Cindy Walker’s home
A new effort is underway to save the space where Walker wrote countless country and pop…
“An African American Requiem” debuts in Texas at TCU
TCU hosts the Fort Worth Opera’s presentation of “An African American Requiem,” days after another report…
Man shot while unloading groceries from car on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot while unloading groceries…
One hospitalized after neighbors fire gunshots in backyards, San Antonio police says
SAN ANTONIO – One person was hospitalized in critical condition after two neighbors fired multiple gunshots…
SAPD: Woman injured after fight outside dancehall ends in gunfire
SAN ANTONIO – A fight outside a Northeast dancehall ended in gunfire, leaving one woman injured,…
Does Texas have one of the worst smiles in America? Report ranks the Lone Star State among the worst for dental health
Say cheese and smile for the camera! Say cheese and smile for the camera!
2 people shot, killed inside vehicle on Northwest Side identified
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 1/28/23: The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man and woman…
Family of Maria Llamas confirms remains found in 2021 positively identified as missing loved one
SAN ANTONIO – The family of Maria Jesus Llamas says the skull found near the Poteet…
San Antonio community unites in silent protest for Tyre Nichols
SAN ANTONIO – Members of the Party of Socialism and Liberation organized a peaceful protest Saturday…
Robb Elementary survivor Mayah Zamora reunited with lifesaving blood donors
SAN ANTONIO – Mayah Zamora spent over two months in the hospital following the Robb Elementary…
Jefferson High School students compete in San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Pitmaster competition
SAN ANTONIO – High school students across the state competed in San Antonio Stock Show &…
Remembering the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy 20 years on
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It was Saturday, February 1, 2003, and the space shuttle Columbia was scheduled…
Remembering the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy 20 years on
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It was Saturday, February 1, 2003, and the space shuttle Columbia was scheduled…
Lawsuit claims Bexar County keeps inmates jailed for days, even months longer than allowed
A former inmate has hit Bexar County with a class-action lawsuit claiming the sheriff’s office is…
Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting
Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they…
Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos & sports betting
Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they…
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas owns $2.95 million in Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX)
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased the percentage of Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) shares that…
Governor Abbott Champions Protecting Unborn At Texas Rally For Life
Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas' enduring position as a national leader in…
Man arrested after holding teens at gunpoint, kidnapping 15-year-old girl, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged in a kidnapping case after…
San Antonio police seek information on suspect who shot at business, trailer
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect…
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom signs autographs at 2023 Fan Fest
The Rangers signed the 34-year-old right-handed pitcher to a five-year contract reportedly worth $185 million in…
Fort Worth to end curfew for minors ahead of state legislative override
Fort Worth will allow its teen curfew to lapse Feb. 13 in anticipation of state lawmakers…
$224 million for ten miles of wall along Texas border. Should Abbott proceed with the wall project? Ash Jurberg
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced today that Texas was building a ten mile border wall that…
Iconic Port Aransas watering hole is saved from the waves of change
Owners of Shorty’s Place will move the structure to keep it out of the way of…
Driver arrested for intoxication assault in East Side crash, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was arrested for intoxication assault after a crash on the East…
TPR’s 2022 coverage of the Uvalde school shooting
The morning of Tuesday, May 24, 2022, began quietly at Texas Public Radio. The newsroom was…
Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting
Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates…
Federal judge again threatens contempt-of-court fines for Texas’ slow…
The judge warned the state could be held in contempt of court for not following through…
Biden’s Justice Department Finally Stands Up to Out-of-Control Texas Judges
Trump appointees keep playing along with Texas’ brazen judge-shopping. The Biden administration finally said: enough. As…
BREAKING! FFRF wins its lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott – Freedom From Religion Foundation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation today won its case before an appeals court against the Texas…