HB 4363 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program for aspiring classroom teachers.

HB 4123 Introduced

Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.

I’m a buckle bunny – I love dressing up for a Texas rodeo

A COUNTRY girl with a great fashion sense has shared her love for the Texas rodeo…

Fast & Furious Comes to Life at Texas Motor Speedway on April 15

Gates for the Dallas-Fort Worth FuelFest open to the public from 1 to 8 p.m. on…

East Texas Native Rodney Carrington Brings His Unique Humor And Mildly Offensive Songwriting To Whitney Hall

Rodney Harrington speaks with Audience Magazine ahead of his Friday, March 24, show at the Kentucky…

SR 315 Introduced

Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day.

SR 314 Introduced

In memory of Mary Martha West.

SR 313 Introduced

Recognizing Cynthia Horn on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SR 312 Introduced

In memory of Charles J. Hensley.

SR 311 Introduced

In memory of Carolyn Cline Mendoza.

SR 310 Introduced

In memory of Richard Wade Carter.

SR 309 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons Day.

SR 307 Introduced

Recognizing Thompson Brewer McLeod for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HB 4660 Introduced

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.

HB 4659 Introduced

Relating to an interim study of the financing of regional projects and facilities to convert from…

HB 4655 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.

HB 4650 Introduced

Relating to the procedure for duplicating ballots for automatic counting.

HB 4646 Introduced

Relating to the payment of ad valorem taxes in installments.

HB 4643 Introduced

Relating to regulation of online global marketplaces.

HB 4640 Introduced

Relating to payroll deductions for certain school district employees for membership in a professional organization or…

HB 4631 Introduced

Relating to the creation of the Opportunity High School Diploma pilot program.

HB 4610 Introduced

Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem…

HB 4605 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program to serve as a merit-based scholarship…

HB 4604 Introduced

Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes on the property…

Steam turbines will be things of the past, Southwest Research Institute engineer says

SwRI is developing a turbine that runs off of supercritical carbon dioxide, a heated up fluid…

Texas coastal town tops Austin’s favorite spring break destination

It's spring break week for many Austin-area families, and though most Austinites are staying in the…

Texas’ Only Bugatti Dealership, Post Oak Motor Cars Creates An Unparalleled Auto Experience in Houston

Post Oak Motor Cars, home to Texas' only authorized Bentley, Bugatti and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealership…

Toronto Star: ‘Suddenly, San Antonio is the coolest, most inclusive place in Texas’

A travel story in the Toronto Star  urges visitors to go beyond the Alamo, River Walk…

Considering race, class and power in Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Houston Independent School District

The Texas Education Agency is seizing control of the largest school district in the state. For…

HB 4688 Introduced

Relating to the personal liability of an elected state officer of a state governmental entity for…

This Central Texas lake-front park is open for the spring break season

Comal Park on the south shore of Canyon Lake will be open to visitors through Oct.…

Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger

Texas officials have announced a takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student school district. The decision Wednesday follows…

SR 316 Introduced

Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day.

SR 306 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Uvalde County Day.

HB 4760 Introduced

Relating to the state's ability to exercise eminent domain on private property.

HB 4740 Introduced

Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students…

How State Regulators Allowed a Fading West Texas Town to Go Over Four Years Without Safe Drinking Water

This story was reported and produced in collaboration with Mitch Borden, a reporter at Marfa Public Radio.…

Today on Texas Standard: Breaking down the saga at the Dallas Zoo

Back in January, a clouded leopard went missing from its enclosure at the…

‘We Were Once a Family’ exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system

The saga of the Hart family murder-suicide slammed the zeitgeist in 2018 with its brutal combination…

State regulators allowed a fading West Texas town to go four years without safe drinking water

This story was reported and produced in collaboration with Mitch Borden, a reporter at Marfa Public Radio. …

West Texas’ blanched lizards celebrated as icons of adaptation

Its bland name is misleading. The common lesser earless lizard — Holbrookia maculata — is indeed…

Need rental assistance? Texas Rent Relief is taking applications for two weeks

The agency has about $96 million remining to help renters catch up on rent and utility…

End of the Adams Era with Ramblin Raiders

In this week's tailgate, our friends from Ramblin Raiders join us to discuss the end of…

Diana Trujillo Sparks Students’ Curiosity

Elementary school students eagerly raise their hands as Diana Trujillo, technical group supervisor for sequence planning…

Finland is Looking for 10 People to Attend Free ‘Masterclass of Happiness’ to Find Their Inner Finn at Beautiful Resort

Countries are always looking for ways to promote their unique culture to attract tourists, and Finland…

Dutch 27-Year-Old Finds 1000-Year-Old Medieval Treasure Using Metal Detector

A young man in The Netherlands recently fulfilled what seemed to be his destiny by finding…

Firefighter Lures Trapped Dog Off the Ice Using Treats–Then Lifts it Up a 10-Foot Wall

Patience, bribery, laughter, and a heck of a bicep muscle were all needed to rescue a…

No One Wants To Buy This 55-Bed Texas Mansion

Can't think why.  Can't think why. 

HR 567 Introduced

Congratulating Audubon Texas on the 100th anniversary of its coastal island management program.

HJR 207 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value…

HB 4685 Introduced

Relating to the sale by certain alcoholic beverage permit holders of wine or liquor at a…

HB 4682 Introduced

Relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program established by the Department of…

A new bill might kill the ‘tampon tax’ in Texas

State Rep. Donna Howard authored a proposal this legislative session that would exempt period products —…

SR 316 Introduced

Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day.

HB 4666 Introduced

Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.

HB 4510 Introduced

Relating to annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.

HB 4507 Introduced

Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.

HB 4490 Introduced

Relating to educational benefits for eligible persons attending a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students…

SR 315 Introduced

Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day,.

SR 309 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons Day.

SB 2565 Introduced

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption and revision of essential knowledge and skills of…

Man wielding gun shot in leg by officer at North Side apartment complex, SAPD Chief McManus says

SAN ANTONIO – An investigation is underway after a San Antonio police officer shot and wounded…

Uvalde City Council approves updated memorandum between police department, Uvalde CISD

UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde City Council unanimously approved an updated memorandum of understanding between the…

VIA to provide park & ride service to Alamodome for remainder of San Antonio Brahmas football games

SAN ANTONIO – People choosing to attend any of the San Antonio Brahmas’ remaining XFL games…

Man used stolen credit card to buy $4,000 in electronics at Best Buy, New Braunfels police say

SAN ANTONIOS – The New Braunfels Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying…

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HR 566 Introduced

In memory of William Rayford Price of Austin, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 565 Introduced

Recognizing March 22, 2023, as REALTOR Day at the State Capitol.

HR 564 Introduced

Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Adoptee Rights Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 86 Introduced

Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's…

HB 4716 Introduced

Relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and…

HB 4656 Introduced

Relating to the creation of a temporary teaching certificate for teachers certified by other states.

HB 4651 Introduced

Relating to compensation for health care services under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act

HB 4642 Introduced

Relating to the State's ability to combat lethal poisonings, creating a criminal offense.

HB 4630 Introduced

Relating to access to and notification of protective order registry information for civil attorneys, courts, prosecuting…

HB 4519 Introduced

Relating to unlawful altering of election procedures.

HB 430 House Committee Report

Relating to the criteria and qualifications for distributions under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.

Avocados from Mexico

Avocado consumption has exploded in the U.S. over the past decade. But what’s rarely seen is…

How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song?

Nearly 100 years ago, Texas politicians began their quest for finding the best song to serve…

Comparing Health Insurance Options in the Texas Marketplace

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Texas Rangers positional preview: Aiming for better distribution at catcher

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Machine Gun Kelly at Houston Rodeo: ‘I should just move to Texas’

Machine Gun Kelly made his RodeoHouston debut as rumors swirled of a breakup with Megan...  Machine…

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Tech University System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clay C. Cash, Tim G. Culp, and Shelley Sweatt, Ed.D. to…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Texas Board Of Physical Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donivan Hodge, Manuel A. "Tony" Domenech, Ed.D., D.P.T., and Omar Palomin,…

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Baggett, John Bellinger, and Sam Torn to the Texas A&M…

Border Militia Bill Reveals Texas GOP’s Scheme to Expand State Enforcement Powers

With a rash of legislation unveiled at the bill filing deadline last Friday, Texas Republicans are…

Today on Texas Standard: NASA’s new head scientist on the future of space exploration

Dr. Nicola Fox has been named NASA’s new head of science – a dream gig that…

Need rental assistance? Texas Rent Relief is taking applications for two weeks

The agency has about $96 million remining to help renters catch up on rent and utility…

Strong front will dump cold rain on San Antonio’s spring sunbathing

It’s hard to go swimming in a sweater. Any water-related fun should be enjoyed now because…

Texas Public Radio: Petrie Dish Podcast – San Antonio researchers revive 1979 Heart and Mind Study – UT Health San Antonio

Claudia Satizabal, PhD, Population Health Sciences and the Glenn Biggs Institute; Helen Hazuda, PhD, Medicine and…

Kapa maker grows her own wauke and the next generation of traditional Hawaiian artists

A Native Hawaiian kapa maker was selected for the 2023 National Endowment of the Arts’ National…

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Discuss Mission Following Return to Earth

Following a five-month stay aboard the International Space Station, the four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5…

NASA Picks Firefly Aerospace for Robotic Delivery to Far Side of Moon

To carry multiple payloads to the far side of the Moon including a satellite to orbit…

NASA Selects Axiom Space for Third Private Astronaut Station Mission

NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the third private astronaut mission to…

NASA, SpaceX Dragon to Deliver Heart Studies, More to Space Station

NASA has another cargo shipment enroute to the International Space Station following a successful Falcon 9…

New UN Treaty for the High Seas Finally Drafted After 17 Years of Debate on Language

To ensure the conservation of species and their environment, a new United Nations treaty on the…

Refugee is Reunited With Beloved Dog After a Year Apart Since Being Fleeing Afghanistan

An Afghan refugee living in British Colombia was finally reunited with her dog Lucky after 10…

US Mail to be Delivered in 9,000 New Electric Vehicles, With USPS Installing 14,000 Charging Stations

The US Postal Service is going to try and reduce its carbon footprint by buying 9,000…

Scientists Simulate a Small Universe as a Preview of What This New Space Telescope Will Discover – LOOK

By creating a simulated universe, scientists working in concert with NASA have replicated how we can…

Miss old Austin? Buy memorabilia from this vending machine

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Remember visiting the Highland Mall? Shopping for party supplies at Jumpolin? Catching a…

Affidavit: Texas driver’s licenses were sent to Oklahoma addresses in organized fraud scheme

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 14, 2023. AUSTIN…

Arrest warrant issued for another suspect in Austin street takeovers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police were able to obtain an arrest warrant for a man they said…

Z’Tejas will close downtown Austin restaurant on April 1

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 14, 2023. AUSTIN…

‘I don’t want to be homeless’: Texas rent relief gets +10K applications in just hours

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reopened the Texas Rent…

1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in north Austin Sunday, according…

Texas Senators tout property tax plan they say could save homeowners $750+

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to lower property taxes Tuesday, touting a…

1 person dead after a vehicle-pedestrian crash in northwest Austin, ATCEMS says

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash in northwest Austin…

Sponsored Content: The Legal Professional’s Guide to Your Best Year Ever

With this guide, you can review top tactics to get organized and stay the course toward…

Bee Cave on Ice to return this winter after successful inaugural season

BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) — The city of Bee Cave has placed a down payment on…

Fewer homes are worth $1 million in the Austin area, market reports show

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 14, 2023. AUSTIN…

1 dead after vehicle-motorcycle crash in northwest Austin, ATCEMS says

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a vehicle-motorcycle crash in northwest Austin Monday, Austin-Travis…

Homeless advocacy group says many Austin families living in cars

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are thousands of people who are experiencing homelessness across the City of…

Drunk driver hits ambulance, sends two ATCEMS medics to hospital

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An alleged drunk driver hit an ambulance responding to a medical call near…

Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro

Mississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding…

Blair Howerton of Why Bonnie on SXSW, Being a New York Based Texas Band + More

An interview with Why Bonnie before their SXSW and Comet Ping Pong shows.    

Young Texas Artists Announces 2023 Competition Winners

Montgomery County, TX – Young Texas Artists Announces 2023 Competition Winners after its the Bach, Beethoven…

San Antonio tech CEO: Silicon Valley Bank failure could damage early startups

Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves said without the flexibility SVB provided to tech startups, they…

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival coming to North Texas this summer

To celebrate his 90th birthday Willie Nelson is going on tour this year and bringing his…

PBR to Host Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Celebration May 17 During 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – In commemoration of the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) 30th anniversary, the organization…

Crystal-clear blue Central Texas lake park opens for the season

No reservations are required to enter the park.  No reservations are required to enter the park.