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Governor Abbott Advocates For Education Freedom In Corsicana
Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for education freedom and parental rights to a crowd of…
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In College Station
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In College StationGovernor Greg Abbott today announced the…
Today on Texas Standard: Dust storms and dirt worsen air quality throughout the state
A dust storm blew through the Texas high plains last week, and winds then carried that…
Hay stocks aren’t bigger in Texas
Feb. 28, 2023 08:00 AM By Amber Friedrichsen Hay inventories are dwindling across the…
To safeguard healthy twin, she had to ‘escape’ Texas for abortion procedure
Lauren Miller sensed right away that her second pregnancy was different than her first. She felt…
To safeguard healthy twin in utero, she had to ‘escape’ Texas for abortion procedure
Lauren Miller sensed right away that her second pregnancy was different than her first. She felt…
How the ongoing drought impacts the Hill Country
In 2022, San Antonio received only a third of its average annual rainfall. Kerrville received 12.38…
I Look Forward to the Year Ahead
© 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations It is…
As 2024 nears, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looms large over Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas
DeSantis and Abbott often appear to be locked in an unspoken ideological arms race, enacting policies…
Students Raise $270,000 So 80-Year-Old janitor Can Retire from Texas High School
High school seniors managed to secure a quarter-million dollars for their sweet, 80-year-old janitor who had…
Parisian Opera House That Inspired ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Becomes an Airbnb
For a limited time only, a Parison opera house box seat typically reserved for visiting dignitaries…
Turkish Stadium Sees Teddy Bears Rain Down on Field for Earthquake Victims (WATCH)
In a moment that will bring tears to your eyes and send your jaw to the…
Toddler Is First to Be Cured of Rare, Deadly Condition, Using New Versions of a Faulty Gene
A 19-month-old girl has become the first person to be cured of a rare and deadly…
Northside ISD trustees name John Craft lone finalist for superintendent
The superintendent of Kileen ISD has been named lone finalist for superintendent of San Antonio’s largest…
SR 214 Introduced
Recognizing the dedication of the San Leon Municipal Utility District water tower in memory of Joseph…
HB 5 Introduced
Relating to agreements to create jobs and to generate state and local tax revenue for this…
Texas Storytelling Festival
Everyone loves a good story!Hear personal stories, ghost stories, a liars contest, sacred tales, youth activities,…
SR 244 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day.
HB 19 Introduced
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
HB 8 Introduced
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college…
SR 249 Introduced
Recognizing Tony Dungy on his outstanding achievements and contributions to the State of Texas.
SR 232 Introduced
Congratulating the Gunter High School volleyball team on winning the 2022 UIL 3A state championship.
SR 231 Introduced
Recognizing Cameron Roller for her achievements in international soccer competitions.
SR 230 Introduced
Congratulating the Gunter High School football team on winning the 2022 UIL 3A Division 2 state…
Registration open for State Bar of Texas president-elect candidate forums
State Bar of Texas president-elect candidates Jerry Alexander and Steve Benesh will participate in live, virtual…
From Camel Herding to Blues Music to Tacos al Pastor: Finding the Middle East in Texas
After a summer in Texas and a deep dive into its history, I discovered the two…
Check Out These 10 Famous People Who Have Graves In Texas
How many of these people do you recognize?
Where to Celebrate Texas Independence Day in Austin With Drinks and Food
From a historic hotel party with live longhorns to chili cheeseburgers and goats in the Hill…
SR 247 Introduced
Recognizing Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape for its efforts in support of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
‘Real rock star stuff’: Uptown Music Collective students on grand Texas stage
Williamsport, Pa. — In the first ever Uptown Music Collective “large scale travel performance adventure,” 19…
Emotional American Idol audition reflects on Texas school shooting
A Texas school shooting survivor is drawing attention after his emotional audition on American Idol. Twenty-one-year-old…
How do you know if you have long COVID? 5 things you need to know
A quarter of Texans who have had COVID-19 have experienced long COVID. Here’s what to know…
Two CUIMC Graduates to Lead Schools of Public Health
Megan Ranney, a graduate of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Gerard Carrino, who…
Kristin Johnson named University of Rhode Island vice provost for global initiatives
Samuel Stuart Hollenshead/Samuel Stuart Hollenshead Linda G. Mills, vice chancellor and senior vice provost for global…
How I cope with my ‘invisible’ disabilities of anxiety and depression
Nature - Cell biologist Keisha Hardeman describes her journey with mental-health challenges, and the power of…
Murray to be county’s new 4-H youth coordinator
Sierra Murray is expected to be introduced as the new 4-H and Youth Program Coordinator at…
Analysis What fueled this week’s debate over covid-19’s origins
The Department of Energy supports the lab leak theory, but with low confidence.
Climate and Soil Experts Announce Revolutionary Technology to Enable Real-Time, Auditable Soil Carbon Data on a Global Scale
-- Soil in Formation (SIF) Working with Top U.S. Universities to Develop Affordable, Scalable Soil Health…
HB 2966 Introduced
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in…
HB 2965 Introduced
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
HB 2964 Introduced
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in…
HB 2962 Introduced
Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center.
HB 2960 Introduced
Relating to the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a…
HB 2959 Introduced
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence…
HB 2958 Introduced
Relating to the issuance of the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license…
HB 2956 Introduced
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
HB 2955 Introduced
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants…
HB 2946 Introduced
Relating to the required number of minutes of instructional time to be provided by a juvenile…
Northside ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
SAN ANTONIO – The Board of Trustees for the Northside Independent School District has named the…
Medical Examiner identifies man shot, killed outside Southwest Side bar
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man killed in a…
Five restaurants, two law firms planned for The Creamery mixed-use building in Tobin Hill
SAN ANTONIO – Five new restaurants and two law firms are being planned to come online…
Man found dead at scene of apartment fire on NE Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man was found dead inside a Northeast Side apartment after officers arrived…
Man killed in hit-and-run crash on city’s West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash that…
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for people who shot and killed man during robbery
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s…
NASA Administrator Selects New Head of Science
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday Dr. Nicola Fox will serve as the associate administrator for…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Discuss Mission, Splashdown from Space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 will answer media questions at 12:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 1, about their…
Affidavit: Austin ISD bus monitor accused of inappropriately touching student
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District bus monitor faces a felony charge after he…
Rep. Joaquin Castro announces he’s recovering from surgery after cancer diagnosis
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 28, 2023 HOUSTON…
‘Not constitutional’: Lawmakers hear how efforts to save a state park from permanent closure failed
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A subcommittee of the Texas House of Representatives heard Monday how negotiations to…
One injured in north Austin shooting Monday night
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 28, 2023 AUSTIN…
Smithville High junior wins Bastrop County ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition
BASTROP (KXAN) — Those who vote in Bastrop County will soon see new ‘I Voted’ and…
‘We are not on track’: New affordable housing project proposed as city tries to keep up with 10-year goal
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposed project in southeast Austin would bring roughly 150 new affordable housing…
‘I was raped, I am OK’ graffiti in Austin sparks controversy
The SAFE Alliance encourages anyone who is a survivor of sexual violence to seek help. You…
Texas Judge Set to Rule on Abortion Pill
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Whether women will continue to be able to get…
First Texas State Veterans Cemetery in 12 years coming to Lubbock thanks to $9.5 Million grant
The first Texas State Veterans Cemetery in 12 years is coming to Lubbock, thanks to a…
Organizations, government agencies come together in an effort to end human trafficking in Texas
Post Content Local News By Brooke Rogers February 27, 2023 / 6:14 PM / CBS Texas…
Texas lawmaker wants vote on raise for legislators
Texas lawmakers are among the lowest paid in the nation, but one state lawmaker is trying…
The conservative battle against ‘woke’ banks is backfiring
States and cities are pushing back against conservative efforts to blacklist banks and financial investors that…
Bobbie Nelson’s Grand Piano Finds a Home at the Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Steinway Model B was used in roughly 9,000 performances with brother Willie Nelson since 1974…
77 Austin Police retirements likely by end of March; over 300 officers eligible to retire now
This is a previous video about the Dallas Police Department recruiting for Austin Police Department officers…
Bills make their way to committees at the Capitol this week, the first step toward possible passage
Among the bills being considered in committee this week is one that would make voter fraud…
Gulf of Mexico warming at faster rate than global ocean, study finds
While weather and ecosystem effects are being seen, one expert says the warming is still within…
A Family’s Ties Traverse the Many Miles of Texas
To live in the Lone Star State is to drive To live in the Lone Star…
Why Commercial Real Estate Employment is Thriving in Texas
By Kent Elliott, principal, and Chase Fryhover, director, RETS Associates While December’s national jobs report painted…
Dallas record label that promoted North Texas bands calls it quits
Barf Wave Records, a DIY record label that promoted many punk bands across North Texas, has…
City Council demands changes to I-35 plan
Austin City Council wants Interstate 35 to have more crossings and fewer semitrucks, among other changes,…
Supreme Court denies Tyson Foods’ request to hear COVID death cases in federal court
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Tyson Foods’ request the federal courts handle wrongful COVID death suits…
TikTok Is Banking On “Project Texas” to Avoid a U.S. Ban. But What Is It?
The U.S. government has an eye on TikTok. With its $1.5 billion “Project Texas”, TikTok has…
All Work, No Pay
Decades ago, it was common for college students to take on unpaid internships. Over time, however,…
Texas Oil and Gas Producers Want Their Tax Break Back
An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature. With the…
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry community clinic fights dental disease in Hispanic children
SAN ANTONIO – For about 20 years, the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic on the West…
What’s changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT Explains
After the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally…