SWIMMING: Boerne Champion’s Orloff claims gold at UIL Class 5A State Championships

AUSTIN – The state’s best swimmers and divers competed at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas…

Feisty French bulldog named Ralphie returned to shelter again

NIAGARA, N.Y. – Oh Ralphie. The feisty Frenchie that made headlines last month for being a…

Politicians say they’ll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won’t work

President Biden said this weekend that he wants to launch a “major surge to stop fentanyl…

New research could help nurses, police detect bruises on people with dark skin

For many cases of assault and domestic violence, investigations begin with a search for proof. But…

Frail people are left to die in prison as judges fail to act on a law to free them

Jimmy Dee Stout was serving time on drug charges when he got grim news early last…

Pop-up restaurant brings Palestinian food to San Antonio

A new Saturday pop-up restaurant gives San Antonians a chance to experience Palestinian food. The grand…

GOP: School choice focal point of per-pupil cap for large districts

Oklahoma House Republicans say school choice is a focal point in their caucus’ proposed plan to…

H-E-B buys land for another North Texas store

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Small businesses burglarized overnight at one Texas strip mall

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Texas teen receives life-saving bone marrow transplant from complete stranger through Be The Match

“Because of the donor, it brings back to life of my son,” Corrine Liang said in…

Wrecked UT & Super Mahomes X2

In this week's tailgate we discuss Texas Tech's upset win over the Longhorns on Big Monday…

NASA, Boeing to Host Media Call on First Crewed Starliner Flight Test

NASA and Boeing will host a mission overview media teleconference at 11 a.m. EST Friday, Feb.…

NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Events, Launch

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6…

The Himalayan Peaks

The Himalayan peaks are pictured in this oblique photograph from the International Space Station.

Let’s Roll, Crew-6!

Mission Specialist Andrey Fedyaev, Pilot Warren "Woody" Hoburg, Commander Stephen Bowen, and Mission Specialist Sultan Alnedayi,…

NASA Celebrates National Engineers Week: Perspectives from Jamesa Stokes

As NASA celebrates National Engineers Week, NASA Glenn gets perspectives from materials research engineer Jamesa Stokes.

Critically Endangered Dancing Lemur Born in UK is ‘Landmark Moment for Species’ After Parents Sent From US Zoo

The first ever ‘dancing lemur’ to be bred in Europe was born at a UK zoo…

Discovery: Cockatoos Know to Bring Multiple Tools When Fishing For Nuts–An Ability Only Seen in Chimpanzees

Goffin’s cockatoos have been added to the short list of non-human animals that use and transport…

5,000 Year-Old Tavern Found in Iraq

It doesn’t get much older than Sumeria, but even the modern concept of going out to…

U.S. Agency Wants Offshore Oil Companies to Look for Shipwrecks Before They Drill

As part of existing requirements for offshore energy production, 600 shipwrecks have been found in the…

North America’s Only Native Stork Poised to Fly off the Endangered Species List

After teetering on the edge of extinction almost 50 years ago, the wood stork is now…

Astronomers Observe 2 Neutron Stars Colliding and the Extreme Reaction ‘Defies All Expectations’

Astronomers just finished putting into words the first observation of a “kilonova,” or the merger of…

Amazing Footage Shows Birth of ‘Precious’ Rare Twin Tiger Cubs at UK Zoo

Secret cameras have captured the amazing moment two incredibly rare tiger cubs were born at a…

First of Its Kind Discovery in Mali: Vast Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Gas

In the beautiful West African country of Mali, a huge discovery has a town drawing a…

MDMA and Psilocybin-Assised Psychotherapy Approved in Australia for Treatment-Resistant Depression and PTSD

Australia’s version of the FDA surprised the nation in early February when they announced that psilocybin…

San Antonio police chief: ‘Street takeover’ groups also showing up there over last few weeks

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — After several “street takeover” events that happened across Austin this past weekend,…

Pflugerville, Round Rock FDs respond to apartment fire in far north Austin

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Pflugerville and Round Rock fire departments responded to a fire…

Baby goes home after 2 open heart surgeries, 139 days in Dell Children’s NICU

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A baby girl finally went home this week after undergoing two open heart…

1 person dead after 3-vehicle wreck in north Austin

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Man charged with murder after neighbor’s body found in his apartment

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 23-year-old man is facing a murder charge after his 81-year-old neighbor was…

‘Potential explosive device’ found in Central Texas garage sale haul

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kempner police are investigating a “potential explosive device” a person said they found…

Austin street takeovers highlight persistent problem: Staffing shortages

AUSTIN (KXAN)– Just off of Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Luis and Elida Bonet were leaving a concert…

Salata to Celebrate Opening of Store in West Plano, Texas

Salata, a built-to-order salad kitchen, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in West…

JFK files: A north Texas thrift store, a music CD and a new 59-year-old Kennedy mystery

A Texas man found what he believes to be an unpublished photo of the day JFK…

Texas Tech Welcomes Special Guest for Vietnam War Conference Banquet

Jan Scruggs, the founder of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Jan…

World renowned Saxophonist to headline West Texas Symphony

MIDLAND (KMID/KPEJ)- Brad Leali will be performing with the West Texas Symphony on March 4th. Brad…

Timothy Cole Panel Discussion at Texas Tech University School of Law

A panel will examine innocence and the wrongful conviction of Timothy Cole. A panel will examine innocence…

Texas man back in the saddle for Houston Rodeo after prostate cancer treatment

Testing before a knee replacement uncovered Christopher French's prostate cancer....  Testing before a knee replacement uncovered…

Proposed study calls for possible solutions to affordable housing for Austin students

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposed resolution from one of Austin city council’s newest members will lead…

Don’t miss White Rabbit Group’s Lil Texas show on March 30 at Trinity

Thanks to White Rabbit Group, we are counting down the days until Lil Texas will be…

Texas Medal of Arts Honors Miranda Lambert

The 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Award (TMAA) Show takes place in Austin on February 22.…

JFK files: A north Texas thrift store, a music CD and a new 59-year-old Kennedy mystery

A Texas man found what he believes to be an unpublished photo of the day JFK…

Song Premiere: Ally Venable with Buddy Guy “Texas Louisiana”

Photo by Tino Sieland Ally Venable has traversed hills and valleys with her sound since she…

Keeping Black culture alive in Central Texas through music, dance

Songhai Bamboo Roots is a non-profit organization in Central Texas committed to teaching kids about their…

Crafting a Better Story, Creating Better Care

This Texas Tech student is taking her public relations skills and fusing them with her passion…

Photo Essay: The Dignity of Work

Democracy is a word on a lot of lips lately, but I’m not sure what it…

Texas Homeowner Facing Fines After DUI Driver Crashes Into His House

A guy in Texas named Chris Newby uses his driveway and garage to park his vehicles,…

Celebrate Mardi Gras in North Texas

Happy Fat Tuesday! Today is Mardi Gras and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in…

The National Guard has patrolled the southwest border for years. Has the mission gone on too long?

Some government watchdogs say the long-running mission is an inappropriate use of the Guard. Even the…

APD: 2 arrested after ‘street takeovers’ late Saturday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police is looking into several “street takeovers” that happened across the city…

Woke city policies in Austin, Texas blamed for street racing chaos

   

Dunkin’ Texas Tech pep rally, Santa Fe Railway exhibit, among events around Lubbock

Check out these events happening around the Lubbock community in the coming days    

A North Texas thrift store, a music CD and a new 59-year-old JFK mystery

   

Could this year be the year that ‘water cremation’ becomes legal in Texas? 

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the bill number, SB105 AUSTIN (KXAN) —…

Despite Inflation, Quinceañeras are thriving in North Texas

Not even four-decade-high inflation is putting a dent in the cherished tradition of celebrating a girl’s…

Texas African American Museum celebrates Black history at second annual gala

Attendees filled the Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler on Saturday to celebrate the Texas African…

Check out these 10 amazing concert venues in Texas! Don’t miss a chance to catch your favorite artists in these incredible locations

Texas is a large state which has a plethora of venues to watch a concert in.…

San Antonio to host XFL Championship Game; Brahmas open season at Alamodome

The XFLhas announced the Alamodome has been selected as the host site of its inaugural XFL…

6 Best Credit Cards of February 2023

WALLETHUB – The best credit cards can save cardholders $300 to $650+ per year, compared to…

Polling sites on Texas college campuses would be banned under proposed bill

In the last 10 years, Texas has closed a total of 750 polling locations — the…

D.C.-based DOJ investigators take over corruption probe into Attorney General Ken Paxton

Paxton’s lawyer had argued that federal prosecutors based out of San Antonio had an ‘obvious conflict’…

With San Benito conjunto museum, a daughter continues her father’s labor of love

The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens in a new space more than…

5 Things Texas: Q&A w/Jamie Dudensing, TMA lawsuits, Medicaid redeterminations

This edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” in Texas includes coverage of HHSC’s work to prepare…

Prosecutors Stand Down as Criminal Migrants Run Roughshod Across Texas Federation for American Immigration Reform

The Texas Legislature is considering bills authorizing the state attorney general to sue local district attorneys…

🌱 Cedar Park Girls Swim Team Wins State Title + Space Rocket Funding

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…

Will Canada’s ‘Incredibly Intelligent Super Pig’ Make it Down to Texas?

Feral hogs are a real pain in the *ss.    

‘Star Trek: Picard’ soars by embracing the legacy of ‘The Next Generation’

With a nod to the past and a reassembling of an old crew, ‘Star Trek: Picard’…

El Paso woman helps reunite migrant families and their dogs separated at the border

More migrants are arriving at the border with the family dog, only to be separated from…

San Antonio businessman B.J. ‘Red’ McCombs dies at 95

He built an automotive sales and service empire, but he also was known for his ownership…

TYLA Director Spotlight: Reggie Wilson

Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…

Cheryl Brown Henderson: Remembering Brown v. Board of Education

In anticipation of Brown Henderson visiting Texas Tech as part of the African American Lecture Series,…

From Ralls to Rawls

Over time, these Jerry S. Rawls College of Business alumni have discovered they’re connected in more…

Texas A&M-CC defeats McNeese State 77-54

Led by Trey Tennyson's 23 points, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders defeated the McNeese State Cowboys…

The makings of a Texas drag queen

As drag has gone mainstream, performers have found confidence and community. Now a slate of proposed…

Two goats in Texas wander into a Target and spend a few minutes perusing the aisles

In Harris County, Texas, two goats wandered into a nearby Target before being recovered by the…

Trio leads No. 17 Texas women over West Virginia 74-48

Shaylee Gonzales had 18 points, Rori Harmon scored 16 and Khadija Faye added a double-double to…

From Food Stamps in Texas to Harleys in San Diego: New Dem Chair Becca Taylor

Born in Idaho to a Navy nuclear engineer father and an operating room nurse mother, Rebecca…

Houston firefighter taken at birth in Chile helps Texas ‘brother’ find biological mother

Houston firefighter Tyler Graf's story of finding his biological mother in Chile made...  Houston firefighter Tyler…

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Ceaser’s layup lifts Texas State past Coastal Carolina 78-75

Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason…

Hundreds Die-in at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say  Veronica and Daniel Kaprosy drove in…

Laredo Shrine Club aids in transporting burned child to Galveston

The Laredo Shrine Club assisted in the transporting of a 20-month-old boy that was burned…  This…

El Salvador To Launch Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas

El Salvador has established itself as a trailblazer in the field of cryptocurrency by becoming the…

Why is this Houston politician always on Reddit?

Texas State Representative Gene Wu is using the social platform to explain the…  “Reddit for me…

Turnpike Troubadours Announce Lubbock, Texas Arena Show Featuring Jamie Lin Wilson & More

A RIFF on what country is really about.    

Video shows moment Texas cop shot dead boy, 13, driving stolen car

   

What inflation? Quinceañeras remain a thriving tradition and business in North Texas

Not even four-decade-high inflation is putting a dent in the cherished tradition of celebrating a girl’s…

Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosts reopening

For the first time in years, the historic Aztec building was full of life and music…

I’m A Cowboy, Sunlit Song Among Standouts In Texas Preview Day Stakes At Sam Houston – Horse Racing News

Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday hosted Texas Preview Day with five stakes saluting Texas Thoroughbreds.…

Texas Woman’s University Music Professor Leads A Different Kind Of Grief Support Group

The idea behind the program comes from DiMaio’s long standing work studying the intersection of grief…

10 Places in OC That’ll Make a Texas Girl Feel at Home

From Landers to Cowboys and Poodles, These 10 Places in OC Will Make a Texas Girl…

Texas Tech basketball: Country Roads lead to Red Raider win at WVU

Left for dead just ten days ago following a heartbreaking last-second loss to Oklahoma State dropped…

Former CapMetro driver sentenced for 2019 cyclist death on UT campus

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A former CapMetro bus driver pled guilty last week to the 2019 death…

The Better Business Bureau is warning people about this Texas company

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about MyTechBestFriend (MTBF), a company…

Where did Whataburger’s orange and white colors come from?

(NEXSTAR) — When Texas’ signature burger joint first opened in August 1950 in Corpus Christi, the…

Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care, charity says

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American…

How to avoid traffic, closures for 2023 Austin Marathon

AUSTIN (KXAN)– The time is almost here for the Austin Marathon. As the event gets closer,…

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, enters hospice care

Carter is 98 years old and served as president from 1977 to 1981.Carter is 98 years…

Twitter will limit uses of SMS 2-factor authentication. Users wonder what that means for them.

Users who don’t pay a fee for Twitter Blue within the next 30 days will lose…

These Texas cities are among the best cities in the country for going to the movies, report says

Alright, it’s date night, but you don’t have plans secured just yet, what do you do?…

Texas Goes After Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies In State Agencies and Higher Education

A memo from the Texas Governor’s office, written by Abbott’s Chief of staff, Gardner Pate, states…

Pic of the Day: Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Over Tyler Texas

US A-10 Thunderbolts, such as this one, travel the globe from airshow to airshow, showcasing the…

What’s making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them…

2023 Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is expected to bring thousands to downtown Beaumont

   

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Koe Wetzel Lands Pair Of Big Ol’ Largemouths Fishing In Texas

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It’s ‘big ugly’ season in Texas, here’s where to find them

It's the season for the Bull Drum.  It's the season for the Bull Drum. 

Texas Music: Athens to host Bob Wills Birthday Ball

Bob Wills, known as the King of Western Swing – the Official State Music of Texas,…

Zest in show: Lemonade Shoelace is taking homemade fizz to Texas

Ruairí Richman is planning an alien invasion of Texas. The operation will happen in mid-March and…

🌱 Leander ISD’s Multimillion-Dollar Bonds + Extreme Drought Solutions

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…

Jails across Texas strain with prisoners but Gov. Abbott wants to see even more people behind bars

Despite a near 10% rise in jail populations — bringing with it a rise in suicides,…

New class of Texas Hall of Fame Songwriters to be inducted

   

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series At Cowtown Coliseum

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black touring rodeo, today announced the organization’s Texas…

Texas Woman’s University music professor leads a different kind of grief support group

   

House Democrats urge strategic budget spending

House Democrats counter Abbott’s budget priorities  AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has a combined $59 billion available…

AdventHealth Central Texas Celebrates Black History Month

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — AdventHealth Central Texas staff and loved ones, gathered at today’s Black…

SmashBurger releases a new Mac & Cheese-inspired burger: Here’s where to get it in North Texas

SmashBurger is introducing its new mac & cheese burger nationwide. But don’t worry, it’s not a…

The makings of a Texas drag queen

As drag has gone mainstream, performers have found confidence and community. Now a slate of proposed…