Texas A&M Regents Overrule Faculty, Cut 52 “Low-producing” Programs

   Students walk across the Texas A&M campus on Aug. 20, 2024, in College Station. (Credit:…

John Cornyn spent years — and millions — to run for Senate majority l…

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Texas lawmakers unleash legislative blitz, file over 1,000 bills

  Tuesday was the unofficial opening of the 2025 session of the Texas Legislature. 

Texas Republican, gun rights groups oppose Cornyn as Senate majority leader

   (The Center Square) – Ahead of the U.S. Senate choosing its new majority leader, several…

Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion in bills filed ahead …

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How conservative Amarillo became Texas’ first city to reject local anti-abortion policy

   On Election Day in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo residents rejected an anti-abortion ordinance that included…

Tarrant County stays purple in the 2024 election. Will Texas ever turn blue?

   As Texas results rolled in on election night, the answer to a long-pressing question came…

Tarrant County stays purple in 2024 election. Will Texas ever turn blue?

   As Texas results rolled in on election night, the answer to a long-pressing question came…

Trump’s mass deportation plan: Fact vs. Fiction, What’s next for Texas

   Among the most talked-about promises made by President-elect Donald Trump is his pledge to deport…

Gov. Abbott’s big government voucher crusade is not conservative

   It is shocking that our so-called conservative state officials are continually pushing for bigger government.…

The state of Texas can’t keep track of its own vehicle fleet

   In these unfortunate times of misinformation, it would be nice to be able to rely…

2024 Texas high school football playoff predictions: Who will be crowned state champions?

   Our panel of high school football experts — Greg Riddle, Myah Taylor, Ronald Harrod, and…

Will John Cornyn become Senate majority leader? He finds out today

   WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he will still seek reelection in…

Ahead of Texas legislative session, lawmakers start filing bills. Here are some proposals.

  Right out of the gate, Texas lawmakers introduced more than 1,400 proposed new laws for consideration…

Cruz endorses Scott for Senate majority leader

  Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a leading conservative, announced Wednesday morning he will back Sen. Rick Scott…

Texas sent about 10 kids per-day to the justice system in September for one reason

   An average of about 10 children per-day were referred to the Texas justice system for…

No tuition increases at Texas universities until 2027, Abbott says

   SAN ANTONIO – Universities across the state of Texas will not be raising the cost…

Texas Democrat Resigns After Criticizing Left’s Trans Policies

   THE CENTER SQUARE—After Republicans won races statewide, especially in South Texas, the chair of the…

Texas Lawmakers Prefile Bills To Legalize Marijuana In 2025 And Expand Low-THC Medical Cannabis Program

   Just a day into the period during which Texas lawmakers can begin prefiling bills ahead…

Two Democrats, two Republicans running for Texas House speaker

   (The Center Square) – Two Democrats and one Republican have announced they are running for…

Homes of Chiefs’ quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month

  Mahomes described it as “something you don’t want to happen to anybody and obviously yourself.”…

SMU drops to No. 14 in latest CFP rankings, despite being atop the ACC

  Projection season is in full effect and things are getting hairy. DALLAS — A bye…

Frisco Emerson, No. 4 Argyle square off in opening round of the playoffs on WFAA’s Friday Night Football

  Emerson went to the state semifinals last year, and Argyle is a perennial power. One team…

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Dallas City Council approves $1.5M loan, grant package to support development of South Dallas retail center

  The project includes a 4,800-square-foot building, providing retail, restaurant and office space. DALLAS — Dallas…

‘Free Jorgie Boy’: North Texas influencer wants to get her pet monkey back

  The nearly-3-year-old spider monkey was confiscated by police after a car crash in Dallas and…

Michelin mistakenly honored wrong Dallas restaurant in inaugural Texas Michelin Guide

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24th annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk set to happen at Camp Mabry on Saturday

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What to know about this year’s Texas Book Festival

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What Texas players know about Arkansas rivalry

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Steve Sarkisian was tasked with turning things around in his first season…

Austin eateries dazzle in Texas’ first MICHELIN Star list

   AUSTIN (KXAN) –Seven Austin restaurants made history this week, crowned among the first One MICHELIN…

Hundreds of Brits Flock to Quiet Backyard After Bird from America Is Blown Off Course by Hurricane

This diminutive yellow bird had a whole country tweeting with interest, and craning their necks up…

Former Abu Ghraib Detainees Awarded Millions After Mistreatment During Iraq War

   A federal jury on Tuesday awarded $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men who…

Donald Trump and Joe Biden Hold Cordial White House Meeting to Discuss Transition of Power

   President Joe Biden hosted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to kick…

BREAKING: Republicans Elect New Senate Majority Leader

   After the Republican takeover as the majority party in the United States Senate, on Wednesday,…

Jim Acosta and Joy Reid Get Ratioed Into Next Week After Their Hot Takes on Hegseth Pick

   The left is melting down over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth for Secretary…

LA Times Owner Wakes Up and Smells the Coffee, Replacing Entire Editorial Board

   I remember when I first moved to sunny LA in the early ’90s, and I…

October Bidenflation Numbers Are in, and They’re Still Not Good

   On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the October Consumer Price Index numbers, and…

Jack Teixeira, Convicted Pentagon Leaker, Slammed With Lengthy Sentence in Espionage Case

   On Tuesday, Jack Teixeira, the former Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who pleaded guilty in March…

Trump Announces Senior White House Staff, Some Familiar Names to Return

   It’s been a whirlwind these past few days as President-elect Donald Trump announces critical appointment…

REPORT: FBI Arrests Former CIA Official for Leaking Documents About Israeli Counterattack Against Iran

   Federal authorities have charged Asif W. Rahman, a former CIA official, for leaking classified documents…

HOT TAKES: That Trump-Biden Exchange in White House Sets the Internet Abuzz

   On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump and Joe Biden met in the White House to talk…

Greenhouse gas emissions in Texas’ electricity sector dropped 19% during 17-year period, report says

   Texas saw a drop in its overall emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases (GHG) generated by…

Son of Mi Tierra restaurant founders dies at 81

   SAN ANTONIO – Jorge Cortez, whose parents founded the iconic Mi Tierra restaurant at Market…

Cold front arrives this afternoon, cooler mornings and lower humidity follow

   FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS TODAY: Warm, cold front arrives by late afternoon CHANGES THURSDAY: Chilly morning, lower…

Squirrel shot with dart reemerges in Alamo Heights

   SAN ANTONIO – Cedric the squirrel was spotted alive in Alamo Heights on Monday. The…

Medina County justice of the peace resigns as records expose more harassment complaints

   Weeks after being accused of harassment, a Medina County justice of the peace has resigned…

WATCH: KSAT breaks down evidence in Brad Simpson’s murder arrest

   Brad Simpson, the man charged in the murder of his wife Suzanne Clark Simpson, was…

Elon Musk buys $35M Texas compound for his 11 kids and 2 of their 3…

  Elon Musk reportedly bought a $35 million compound with enough room for his blended family — which…

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Chick-fil-A employees fulfill Texas couple’s all-American dream:…

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension highlights lifestyle changes during National Diabetes Month

  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension With more than 96 million U.S. adults – or 1 in…

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Wearable Tech for Space Station Research

     Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep…

World’s First Wooden Satellite Aims to Tackle Space Debris Problem with Sustainable Solution

One might imagine the hostile environment of space as bad news for any organic molecules. However,…

What is a MICHELIN Star? What does the Michelin Guide Texas mean for San Antonio’s restaurant scene?

    Before Monday night, when most Texans heard the word “Michelin,” they likely thought of the…

Michelin Guide Texas boosts San Antonio’s restaurant scene

    SAN ANTONIO – There is a lot of discussion among the restaurant community in San…

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Remarkable Sea Slug Found Among Monterrey Bay’s Lightless Depths is Nicknamed ‘Mystery Mollusk’

A remarkable new sea slug nicknamed the “mystery mollusk” has been discovered swimming deep in the…

She Fled Mexico as a Child. Now, She Teaches Migrant Kids in Tamaulipas.

Under various and ever-shifting policies curtailing access to asylum, dating back to the Trump administration and…

Voters Agree in a Landslide to Invest in the Environment–Backing Green Bond by 3:1 Margin in Rhode Island

Attached to the presidential ballots in this year’s elections, Rhode Island had posed question 4: would…

Police: Two arrested in connection with deadly shooting of North Texas teen in suspected road rage incident

  The investigation is ongoing, and police said additional arrests or charges are possible. HALTOM CITY,…

Dallas aims to become a music-friendly city, elevating local artists and scene

  The city has an expansive musical history; its birth taking place in Deep Ellum in…

Texas Rangers’ Josh Smith wins 2024 Silver Slugger Award at utility position

  Smith’s Silver Slugger win adds to his 2024 accolades, including the Rangers’ Richard Durrett Hardest…

PBR parts ways with Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media amid claims the Fort Worth media company didn’t pay rights fees

  According to PBR, the Fort Worth-based media company failed to pay rights fees that were…

Box Combo boom | Raising Cane’s COO explains the company’s approach to fast food in one-on-one interview

  Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest-growing fast-food chains in the world. COO AJ Kumaran…

Lewisville ISD begins special feedback meetings ahead of decision to close 5 elementary schools

  Board members expect to make a final decision by the end of 2024 on how…

Southwest’s CEO says activist investor drove ‘A lot of very positive changes’

  “Ultimately I think we got to a good place,” Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said. He…

Texas workers still top in the U.S. for quitting

  The state leads in job quitting so far this year. California has more hires and…

Texas workers still top in the U.S. for quitting

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How disagreements about a Texas death row inmate’s guilt became a legal battle between branches of government

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Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise…

Texas counties seek state EMS funding as costs rise

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Counties across Texas are using part of their budget to pay for…

Texas Longhorn alum aims to bring WNBA team to Austin

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Could the WNBA be coming to Austin? It will if former NCAA…

Texas’ most senior senator looks ahead at upcoming legislative session

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers broke a record Tuesday after they submitted more than 1,500…

Analyst Testimony Suggests FBI Used Tool to Track and ‘Spy’ on Americans Engaged in Election-Related Talk

   House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on…

This Is the Way: Comedian Who Made ‘That’ Joke at Trump MSG Rally Refuses to Apologize

   Was there any more desperate moment during the 2024 presidential campaign than when comedian Tony…

Pete Hegseth Nominated to be Secretary of Defense (Updated)

   President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is a…

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Appointed to Lead the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’

   President-elect Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will jointly lead the newly…

Cruise Line Offers a ‘Skip Forward’ Four-Year Getaway for Those Dreading Another Trump Presidency

   After the results of the November 5 election, which gave the win to former President…

Love to See It: MSDNC on Hot Seat After Revelations on Harris Campaign Donations to Sharpton Organization

   One big area of focus in the various post-mortems of Vice President Kamala Harris’ second…

Hang It in the Louvre: Nancy Pelosi Gives Update on How She’s Feeling Post-Trump’s Victory

   With Donald Trump’s sweeping electoral victory getting further in the rearview mirror, it’s important to…

President-Elect Trump Taps Former DNI John Ratcliffe As CIA Director

   President-elect Donald Trump has pulled from his first administration to appoint a director for the…

Highlights, Lowlights, and Results — Plus the New Playoff Rankings From College Football Week #11

   Now that we have cleared the national election, we can focus on what is the…

First MSNBC, Now CNN Ratings Take a Big Hit, People on Chopping Block

   We reported earlier about how MSNBC’s ratings tanked last week after President-elect Donald Trump’s big…

TIMELINE: Disappearance of Suzanne Clark Simpson, arrest of husband Brad Simpson

   SAN ANTONIO – The search for Suzanne Clark Simpson is ongoing. The Olmos Park mother…

Cool front tomorrow, stronger cold front next week

   FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS TOMORROW: Warm & humid COLD FRONT TOMORROW EVENING: Much lower humidity by tomorrow…

AFFIDAVIT: Brad Simpson had trash bags, bulky item wrapped in tarp after wife Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance

   SAN ANTONIO – Brad Simpson, the man charged in the murder of his wife Suzanne…

SAPD identifies suspect shot by officer after pulling gun during traffic stop

   SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department identified a suspect who was shot by…

Southtown hot dog shop faces hundreds of dollars in damages after reported burglary

   SAN ANTONIO – Owner Manuel Rodriguez said he was shocked at the state of El…

Native American Seeds Flown Aboard Space Station

Five varieties of seeds provided by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were pictured inside the cupola…

Native American Seeds Flown Aboard Space Station

     NASA/Loral O’Hara The Choctaw Heirloom Seeds investigation flew five varieties of heirloom seeds from the…

Colorado Students to Connect with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

     (Oct. 25, 2024) — NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams is pictured at…

Where to find the 13 San Antonio restaurants recognized in first Michelin Guide Texas

    SAN ANTONIO – Numerous San Antonio restaurants were recognized in the Michelin Guide’s first Texas…

What to know about Sen. John Cornyn as he runs for U.S. Senate majority leader

    AUSTIN — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is one of three senators seeking to become…

Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tank

    Webb County, TX – Two migrants were found by a Texas trooper last week inside…

3 Texas cities, including Houston, make top 15 best places to go for Thanksgiving

    HOUSTON – Thanksgiving is right around the corner and in case you’re looking to travel…

Phelps leads No. 23 Texas A&M to 97-71 win over Lamar

    COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Zhuric Phelps scored 16 points and Wade Taylor IV and…

East Texas mother gets 15 years in prison for driving drunk, injuring 3 children in car

    The impact the car made against the tree caused the engine to be thrown from…

Former Tyler ISD teacher’s aide gets 18 years for inappropriate relationships with students

    According to documents, a few students told investigators that Jbraylon Fears touched them inappropriately and…

A Supreme Court ruling is reshaping how feds prosecute domestic violence cases in Texas

    Nearly 30 years as the district attorney in El Paso led Jaime Esparza to a…

The Deep Roots of Deportation

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Sponsored: ‘Come and Say G’day!’

  Tourism Australia’s Vice President, The Americas, Chris Allison explains why it’s never been easier for…

Sponsored: Savings at End of the Year Trunk Show Event

  Dr. Amanda Hoelscher of Key-Whitman Eye Center explains three ways you can save money by…

Sponsored: Get Back into Your Holiday Outfits

  Find out how Ultra Slim can help you lose inches before the holidays. PLANO, Texas…

Looking back at the first wrestling shows to be held at an Arlington baseball stadium

  AEW is running the first wrestling show at Globe Life Field next year, but nearly…

43rd Annual Black Tie Dinner returns!

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FC Dallas announces roster decisions: Who’s coming back? Whose contracts were declined?

  FC Dallas announced its roster decisions for the 2025 season on Tuesday. FRISCO, Texas —…

Could Six Flags consider selling parks after merger? Here’s what we know

  Six Flags merged with theme park operator Cedar Fair this summer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six…

Here’s where you can find free food, meals this Thanksgiving

  Thanksgiving is forecasted to cost less this year, but food costs are still high. Here’s…

Another IKEA is opening in North Texas – now we know when

  The store will be located at the corner of Stodghill Road and Interstate 30, where…

Dallas is one of nation’s best cities – and best in Texas – to visit for Thanksgiving, report says

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All 28 Michelin-recognized restaurants in North Texas mapped

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Comedian Shane Gillis is performing 2 shows in Texas next year, including in Dallas

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Notre Dame Bells Ring Out for the First Time in 4 Years, Heralding its Upcoming Completion December 8th

From the Île de la Cité in Paris, out from the northern Belfry of the Notre…

What Texas learned from the beating it took from the Razorbacks in 2021

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Arkansas and Texas last played in 2021, and it wasn’t pretty for…

These are the Austin restaurants that earned some of Texas’ first MICHELIN Stars

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several restaurants in the Central Texas area were named in the first…