News Releases February 17, 2023 (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released Taxes of Texas:…
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Here are 8 Key Points Governor Abbott Said in the State of the State Address Tom Handy
On Thursday, February 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State speech. These…
$10B impact: Texas music bouncing back after COVID-19 pandemic, but jobs slow to recover
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ music industry has generated $4.6 billion in profits and over $10.8 billion…
West Texans’ Love Songs Rising on the Texas Music Charts
In today’s cultural climate, we are thankful the love songs performed by these two guys are…
Mexican political parties are courting voters living in Texas ahead o…
Mexican migrants in Texas could play a role in choosing the country’s next president next year,…
NASA analyzes meteoroid’s loud arrival near McAllen
Radar and other data indicated that the meteoroid broke apart in the atmosphere, and some fragments…
Mailbag: The Hub for Success
In today’s Mailbag we look at a new tool for helping students succeed. In today’s Mailbag we…
Inside Jen Shah’s Texas prison life – with 3 am wake-up calls & basic food
JEN Shah’s living conditions inside FPC Bryan offer a stark contrast to the luxury lifestyle she’s…
Property tax cuts, school choice among Abbott’s emergency items. How that compares to other Texas leaders
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The issues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott would like the state legislature…
Commentary: Two years later, the 2021 blackout still shapes what it means to live in Texas
The blackout continues to haunt those who experienced it.The blackout continues to haunt those who experienced…
CCDTRA: What They’re Saying
The Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research award winners have been announced. The Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching…
Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: January migration drops, Darién Gap, humanitarian parole, Texas
With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…
Jail populations rise across Texas, intensifying prisoners’ trauma
Rises in assaults, deaths, and suicides plague the state’s 242 jails as the state saw a…
Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awardees Announced
Six Texas Tech University faculty members have been announced as recipients of the 2023 Chancellor’s Council…
Report says Texas’ best & favorite snack can be found at Buc-ee’s
Well Texas, the legend of Buc-ee’s continues as not only the state’s best and largest gas…
Outdoor clothing for kids: Protective and stylish styles – Texas Hunting & Fishing Lone Star Outdoor News
Have you ever struggled to find good-looking, outdoorsy clothes for your children? You might remember your…
North Texas Could Spend Millions On Fines Over Poor Air Quality
Air quality in North Texas continues to get worse, and companies will pay millions in annual…
Today on Texas Standard: A conjunto museum is reopening in the Rio Grande Valley
Conjunto is the music of working-class Texans: a mashup of instruments (accordion, 12-string bass) that the…
George Strait Surprises Crowd at Bruce Springsteen Show in Texas
Fans attending Bruce Springsteen’s show in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night (Feb. 16) got a big…
Cheryl Brown Henderson to Visit Texas Tech University
The daughter of late Rev. Oliver L. Brown from Brown v. the Board of Education will…
Texas Democrats call out school safety, grid reliability in State of the State reaction
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address Thursday night, Texas Democrats’…
Texas state park to close and be turned into multi-million dollar development
FAIRFIELD, Texas (KXAN) — A Texas state park is set to permanently close later this month…
Chris Beard shares statement following dismissal of domestic violence charges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a statement sent Thursday, former Texas Longhorns head men’s basketball coach Chris…
WATCH: Full State of the State as Abbott announces 7 ’emergency priorities’
SAN MARCOS, Texas (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced seven “emergency items” in his biannual “State…
Which Texas city has the most reported unidentified object sightings?
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas ranks fourth for most UFO sightings in the last two decades. This…
Median home prices in Travis County drop to lowest level in two years
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two…
Texas death row inmate dies after December surgery for tumor
A spokesperson for the Texas prison system says a man who had been on the state's…
Parker: Working to keep Texas the state that leads – Cross Timbers Gazette Flower Mound
Since taking the oath to serve the people of Senate District 12, I have heard many…
Editorial: There’s only one way for Texas to save Fairfield Lake State Park now
Texas has lost millions of acres of land to development over the past several decades…. More…
Bring a new grape to the Texas table
Among the Southern Sensations' claim to fame is a resistance to Pierce's Disease, the... Among the…
Texas redbuds have a long life
Neil Sperry recommends planting redbud trees in Texas, where they can live 30 to 40... Neil…
Texas AFT: Feb. 10, 2023: 89% of School Counselors Don’t Feel Respected by Texas
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Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Governor Kathy Hochul Provides Mayor Adams $1 Billion to Support Migrants Tom Handy
Governor Kathy Hochul gave her state budget and recently it was announced that a portion was…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
The Thursday speech could also provide greater clarity on whether Abbott has set his sights on…
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Gregory leads Appalachian State over Texas State 82-75
Donovan Gregory scored 21 points to guide Appalachian State to an 82-75 victory over Texas State.…
North Texas Irish Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture in Dallas’s Fair Park March 3 – 5
NBC 5 and the Southwest Celtic Music Association, Inc. invite you to experience one of North…
Texas A&M Ukrainian Club spreads awareness, marks one year of Russian invasion
On Mar. 6, the Ukrainian Club will be officially recognized as a student organization.
Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election
Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop…
Lost Dog In Texas Finds Way Back to Former Shelter and Rings Doorbell After Escaping New Home
The Animal Rescue League of El Paso shared the dog's story on social media, showing the…
Property purchase curbs spark outrage in texas
Wu Xiaoyu, an information technology professional at Amazon, was among several hundred people attending a rally…
Experts Say This Texas City is One of the Most Underrated in the U.S. Travel Maven
From Houston to San Antonio, Texas is home to some of the most exciting big cities…
Chinese Citizens in Texas Are Incensed Over a Proposal to Ban Them From Buying Property in the State
Activist Ling Luo says her Chinese community in Texas has gone from fearful to infuriated —…
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office now recused
Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office…
‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to be Executed
The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas
By: Kacie Albert FORT WORTH, Texas – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black…
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy…
District 10 Council Clayton Perry will not seek re-election to the San Antonio City Council
District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry ended months of speculation Thursday after he issued a statement saying…
Rising rent, moves, childcare: ‘Got Your 6’ Summit in San Antonio faces challenges of military life
More than 300 public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders gathered in San Antonio on Tuesday to…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…
How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?
Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Texas fisherman reels in one of the heaviest largemouth bass in state history
A fishing guide from Lake, Fork, Texas recently caught the eighth-heaviest largemouth bass in the state.…
East Texas man arrested after $10,000 in guitars, band equipment stolen
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas man was arrested on Tuesday after nearly $10,000…
The Dolly Llama to Open in McAllen, Texas
The Dolly Llama, the waffle and artisanal ice cream destination known for its insane and over-the-top…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
New Texas House caucus highlights seriousness of state’s water woes
The House Water Caucus is proposing a fund that would provide aid to communities across the…
The Top Places for Spring Travel in Texas
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do as the weather warms up in…
Round Rock PD looking for suspects who robbed H-E-B
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock Police are looking for three women who police suspect…
Construction on Round Rock trail to resume after 2-year hiatus
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock city council members unanimously approved a new contractor to finish a…
How I-35’s expansion proposal could impact Austin congestion, displaced properties
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late December, the Texas Department of Transportation released the draft environmental impact…
Assault case against former UT basketball coach Chris Beard dismissed by Travis County DA
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza dismissed the domestic violence case against former…
Plano News Roundup: Plano and HEB to host Texas Forever Fest
Community members are invited to celebrate the food, music and culture of Texas at Texas Forever…
Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill
The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting. Topline…
Father of Georgetown teen killed by suspected fentanyl poisoning shares story
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN)) — The family of Layton Ivins is speaking out after losing the teen…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Up-and-coming communities in the Dallas, Texas, area to buy a home Stephen L Dalton
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, is the tenth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Also called…
The Dolly Llama to Debut Newest Texas Location in McAllen With Grand Opening on March 4th
The Los Angeles-Based Dessert Waffle & Ice Cream Concept Celebrates its Grand Opening with Giveaway of…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg
Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…
DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…
When will downtown Fort Worth fully recover from pandemic? By these measures, it has.
COVID shutdowns were devastating for many downtown Fort Worth businesses. But 3 years later, there’s now…
How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future
As Historically Black Colleges Overhaul Facilities, Floyd Cline Designs Spaces To Welcome Everyone
U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADBank),…
Breard wins Prichard Competition
Dr. Brandon Breard was recently named the winner of the Prichard Competition in the Basic Sciences…
‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts
The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said…
Neunuebel, Perilla named Mangone Young Scholars
Awards recognize promising, accomplished young researchers
Study: Don’t blame climate change for South American drought
Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and…
Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison
ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida…
Amid U.S.-China Resource Race, ISIS Makes Afghan Mines Hard to Reach for Xi
The fallout from the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the return of Taliban rule has…
Russia Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Civilians Worsen Displacement Crisis
Nearly one year after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 17 million Ukrainians…
Police Update About Missing Nicola Bulley’s Private Life Raise Questions
New revelations about the private life of missing British woman Nicola Bulley have raised questions about…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to address opening of Berlin film fest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to deliver a live video address at the opening Thursday of…
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
China on Thursday imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon…
‘Chunky’ bobcat is spotted on camera in California forest. ‘That is a fluffy cat!’
A photo of a “chunky” bobcat in Northern California had people on social media wondering if…
Police release video of suspects wanted in fatal Arlington shooting, burglaries
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of two suspects they believe were involved in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Ahsan To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck, Goldberg To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide,…
Governor Abbott Highlights Ongoing Support For Texas Small Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Teegardin As 110th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in…
Breaking the Brazos
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…
Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial
Originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation
On August 17, 1982, LGBTQ+ Texans celebrated “Gayteenth,” as activists called it at the time—a reference…
An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work
In December 2022, I was removed from my role as dean of the Graduate College of…
The Lost Reservoir Inside Our Water Infrastructure
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
The Border Patrol’s Power Grab
A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…
Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies
Auto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in…
Popular Kids Kingdom Playscape at Seguin park to be demolished this week
A popular playground in Seguin is being removed after nearly 28 years of faithful service to…
Women share experience after attack in attempted kidnapping on West Side
Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…
SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it
A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…
Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity
Abandoned pontoon boats and dry docks have taken the place of swimmers, water skiers and wakeboarders…
Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure
The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…
Who have the Texans interviewed for head coach? Latest on the coaching search
The Texans have asked for permission to speak with several high-profile candidates and have already conducted…
DeMeco Ryans returns to Texans in new role as head coach
Ryans, 38, was drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He…