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Legislative Priorities Report for 6.2.23

The latest regarding the Special Session, now underway.  

Been there, done that: Texas baseball team counting on NCAA experience as regional opens

Texas players Eric Kennedy, Dylan Campbell and Mitchell Daly have already played in College World Series…

Top 5 Texas Acts of Today, by chaotic mathcore act KONINGSOR

Joining us today for this special rundown is the frenzied mathcore sensation KONINGSOR, who sat down…

‘Nothin’ but a peanut’: Outdoor gym spotted at Texas airport

'And here I am, just wanting the energy to make it to work.'  'And here I…

TEXAS SCRATCH — THE LEGENDARY NEVER-RELEASED ALBUM FINALLY GETS ITS DUE AFTER 13 YEARS

/PRNewswire/ — TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary never-released but long anticipated blues album featuring two iconic guitar…

Houston’s skyscrapers make it the ‘tallest city in Texas’

All the skyscrapers in Houston stacked up would rise higher than Mt. Everest, earning...  All the skyscrapers…

Finch: Texas lilac shows off blooms

These five subtropical shrubs are really showing off their blooms right now, including...  These five subtropical…

Chicago alt-country darlings the Texas Rubies come on home

Texas Rubies are the great Chicago alt-country phenomenon that wasn’t. Their homecoming reunion show at the…

Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

HOUSTON — Harris County in Texas is a big and diverse county that has trended Democratic…

Are the Texas Rangers the best team in the MLB?

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North Texas cancer survivor drives patients to appointments through ‘Road To Recovery’

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North Texas community groups strategizing how to curb youth violence this summer

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Texas law enforcement reopening several homicide cold cases after suspected serial killer confesses to murders

Police say Meza never changed his life or his ways, instead they believe he may have…

NASA Invites Public to Sign Poem That Will Fly Aboard Europa Clipper

Members of the public are invited to add their names to an original poem dedicated to…

Texas unveils new license plate design supporting beaches

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said Texans would be able to order a…

Texas’ Leighann Goode named Freshman All-American by D1Softball.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s good, and there’s Texas freshman Leighann Goode. Goode’s terrific freshman campaign earned…

Celebrate Pride Month at these events in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Pride Month is officially underway, and there are plenty of events and places…

Natural gas line repaired after rupture in west Bexar County, CPS Energy says

SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: CPS Energy tells KSAT the repairs have been made, and the gas…

Top prosecutor who left DA’s office after scathing review hampered by complaints in return to office

SAN ANTONIO – The chief of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Family Violence Division previously resigned…

Mother of innocent shooting victim rallying community to end gun violence

SAN ANTONIO – Alaina Henderson, 27, was out celebrating a new job at a Hollywood Park…

Behind the Kitchen Door: 10 repeat violations sink convenience store’s health score

SAN ANTONIO – A West Side convenience store racked up numerous health code violations, including 10…

Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken P…

Led by Andrew Murr, a West Texas rancher and lawyer, and Ann Johnson, a former prosecutor,…

‘They’re our lives’: Local competitors revel in kicking off Texas High School Rodeo Finals with horse cutting

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas High School Finals Rodeo (THSFR) kicked off in Abilene Thursday…

The 2024 Senate Landscape

With Democrats holding on to a knife’s edge 51-49 Senate majority, the race to control the…

In Appreciation of Echo Bridge, the Coolest Music Venue in Texas

With near-perfect acoustics and only 100 ticket holders per show, the bridge provides concerts unlike any…

Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour

The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.    

Pilot program to offer attorney parking cards for Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility

Starting on June 5, Austin attorneys will be able to receive attorney parking cards for the…

Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents, Representative To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities for terms set to…

200,000 Steps on the Lone Star Hiking Trail

I grew up in northwest Austin at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, where hiking…

Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of…

Today on Texas Standard: What did the Legislature accomplish for rural Texans?

The regular legislative session ended this week, and reporters from around the state are getting us…

Cars Registered In Texas After 2025 Will No Longer Need To Pass A Safety Inspection, But Owners Will Still Pay The Fee

June 1, 2023- Many Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass…

Poet Kwame Alexander reflects on ‘Why Fathers Cry at Night’

“I’m not a grown man — I’m a growing man,” Alexander says. His new memoir started…

Dateline Rice for June 1, 2023

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL Texas governor appoints Trump ally as interim attorney generalMark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair…

This Dallas neighborhood is the most expensive in Texas

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North Texas man arrested for murder of 37-year-old woman, Arlington Police say

When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds lying unresponsive in a…

Nearly 10,000-square-foot home hits the market in North Texas (Photos)

Special amenities include a two-story living room, sauna, wine cellar and Harley Davidson-themed special garage area.…

Group of teens, adult arrested in connection to robbery spree in North Texas

The Dallas Police Department said its robbery unit was investigating string of aggravated robberies of individuals…

Showtime in the Sunshine State – NCAA Regionals Preview

In this episode we recap Texas Tech's trip to Arlington and the Big 12 Tournament run…

VIPER Team Mimics Moon’s Surface

By recreating realistic Moon-like environments, we can get a much better idea of how VIPER will…

Watch Tiny Dog Sprint After Coyote While His Puppy Pal is Being Attacked in the Backyard

In California, a little dog was saved from a prowling coyote when his friend, a 10…

Man Lands Dream Job After Skydiving with Sign Asking for Work–New Employer Offers a Job the Same Way

In the ultimate pump-up story, a daredevil job seeker landed a new position after jumping out…

Rare All-White Panda Spotted Again in China–The Only One of its Kind in the World (WATCH)

In 2019, an albino giant panda was spotted in a nature reserve in Sichuan, China, and…

First Recorded Stand-Up Comedy Sketch from 500 Years Ago Discovered in 15th Century Manuscript

While this old parchment page may look like one out of a wizard’s spellbook, it’s actually…

18 Texans in Congress opposed debt ceiling deal, including 4 Democrats

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin derides legislation as a ‘swamp deal’ after leading a…  

Dateline Rice for May 26, 2023

Dateline Rice for May 26, 2023  

‘I KNOW YOU CHEATED ON ME’ sign turns heads at Texas airport

'Sorry I am so morbid and nosy (not sorry)'  'Sorry I am so morbid and nosy…

Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…

SB 8 Introduced

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity,…

? Science with Sarah: Diet Coke & Mentos geysers! ?

? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! Yep…I’m…

Thursday marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

While June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer, it also marks the official start of…

San Antonio Public Library kicks off ‘Summer with SAPL’ program

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library kicked off its “Summer with SAPL” program on…

WEATHER RECAP: May 2023 by the numbers in San Antonio

And just like that, another month has come and gone! As we flip the calendar over…

3 UTSA football games chosen for national broadcasts

SAN ANTONIO – UTSA football has announced that three of their 2023 football games have been…

Uvalde varsity mariachi team momentarily brought together a divided city

Under the direction of Albert Martinez, the team took home a top rating in the Texas…

Texas Route 66 Festival hosting 10 days of events starting today

The annual Texas Route 66 Festival kicks off 10 days of events starting today to prepare…

SCR 1 Introduced

Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to…

SB 16 Introduced

Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a…

Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour

The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.    

Bless Your Heart Brings Texas-Style Barbecue to River North

Bless Your Heart, a soon-to-open southern kitchen and bar, announced its plans to open in River North June…

House Votes to Lift Debt Ceiling, Trim Spending

The House votes to lift the debt ceiling and begin to curb spending, a victory for…

Where to Stop on Your “Bigger in Texas”-Themed Bachelorette Party

The ultimate destination for your last single rodeo.  The ultimate destination for your last single rodeo. 

Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour

The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.    

18 Texans in Congress opposed debt ceiling deal, including 4 Democrats

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin derides legislation as a ‘swamp deal’ after leading a…  

Texas set to renew its court battle against DACA immigration program in Houston

The hearing Thursday morning is the latest in the years-long effort by Texas and its conservative…

How U.S. conservatives use BDS boycott laws to target other progressive causes

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Trump adds some campaign muscle to early state operations

The fight for the early nominating states is heating up. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/98/26/f420b8e34f7293883be53b4d0988/election-2024-republicans-78239.jpg” title=”Trump adds some campaign muscle…

Things to do in East Texas this weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and…

Republicans are spending millions on turnout operations that are deeply flawed, insiders say

“That’s why we’re losing elections,” one Republican field veteran said of the conservative canvassing apparatus. “Nobody…

Texas would prefer a 9-game conference schedule when it joins SEC but that might have to wait

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte says the Longhorns prefer playing a nine-game league schedule when…

McCarthy tries to hold off last minute rebellion over work requirements in debt deal

Senior Republicans sprang into action after an 11th hour CBO projection threatened to collapse Wednesday’s vote.…

Governor Abbott Appoints John Scott As Interim Attorney General Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under…

1A Remaking America: The outlook for trans youth in Texas

This has been a record year for legislation aimed at trans youth. More than a dozen…

Texas passes measures to increase election oversight in Harris County

In Texas, two controversial voting bills are headed to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his…

Spurred by Uvalde, Texas Legislature passes bill to finally close ‘dead suspect loophole’

Following outrage over the lack of transparency surrounding the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last year,…

Henry McMaster joins 2 other GOP governors sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico border

The governors of Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina on Wednesday joined a growing list of…

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(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Freelance journalist…

1 person killed in boiler explosion at Texas power plant

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Electricity bills in Texas should be cheaper this summer, experts say

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Perspective: By passing the CROWN Act, Texas chose to be on the right side of history

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WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town (Full)

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Fright on! Check out the scary good costumes from Texas Frightmare Weekend 2023

A fixture in North Texas fan culture since 2006, the annual horror convention took its spooky…

Computer Programmer and Mathematician Josephine Jue

Hired by NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in 1963, Josephine Jue was a Chinese-American computer…

X-rays and Webb Telescope Provide Dazzling Views of Space Invisible to the Unaided Eye

Looking for a cool way to get your kids involved in astronomy? Just show them this…

Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety

One of the most popular hiking apps has made 27,000 trail maps available for download for…

Former Texas signee Ron Holland to skip college hoops, sign with G League Ignite

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas basketball signee and Duncanville star Ron Holland is skipping college basketball…

Dillon Mitchell withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Texas for sophomore season

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wednesday was the deadline for college players to withdraw their names from NBA…

Longhorns nonconference game times set, Black Friday vs. Texas Tech under the lights

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will start the regular season in the blazing September sun…

Who will win from proposed Texas property tax relief plans?

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After five months of discord and a short-lived special session, top Republican leaders…

Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of…

Don’t let a language barrier stop you from getting help with domestic violence

SAN ANTONIO – – Ada Vilas immigrated to the United States for a relationship that quickly…

ERCOT president presents plan to keep Texans up to date on power grid conditions

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) officials gave an update to Texans regarding the reliability of…

Texas lawmakers from San Antonio area reflect on legislative session and next steps

SAN ANTONIO – This legislative session has been unique to say the least. From the start…

SAPD Chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ on violent crime plan’s progress

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the early stages of a plan…

St. Mary’s Strip construction eyes end date as businesses try to stay afloat

SAN ANTONIO – Progress is being made on the North St. Mary’s Strip construction, but for…

Yeehaw! The Shakey’s Texas Chicken BBQ Pizza is back

Shakey’s Texas Chicken BBQ Pizza was launched in 2008 for a limited time offer but since…

Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…

How McCarthy survived ‘deep divisions’ in GOP to land a debt deal

The speaker has spent months — in some cases, years — building relationships with key conservative…

Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general

Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended…

Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility

In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has…

San Antonio’s largest dog park now open as part of major development

San Antonio’s largest dog park is now open on the far Northwest Side.San Antonio’s largest dog…

Abbott names former Texas secretary of state to temporarily lead the state’s attorney general’s

John Scott will take over the role as the state’s top attorney following the suspension of…

Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…

Commentary: Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas legislation, rhetoric, harms students

This drumbeat of dehumanizing and vitriolic rhetoric spans from local school board...  This drumbeat of dehumanizing…

Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…

HB 23 Introduced

Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in…

Former Texas commit Ron Holland signing with the NBA’s G-League Ignite

Consensus five-star forward Ron Holland will bypass college and play for the G-League...  Consensus five-star forward…

“Car Radios in Texas”: An Essay by John Tsung for AAPI Heritage Month

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Conservative Judge Offers Defense of ‘Alien’ in Immigration Case

Fifth Circuit Judge James C. Ho said the term “alien” shouldn’t be seen as offensive, in…

HB 35 Introduced

Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem…

HB 29 Introduced

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.

The San Antonio Spurs are the toast of sports talk radio once again

The team is electric again now that they’ve won the first pick in the NBA draft…

Truck Championship of Texas in Graham

Staring this Friday night.  Staring this Friday night. 

First Lady Abbott Celebrates Zamora Middle School Graduation In San Antonio

First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday celebrated the accomplishments of the eighth grade class of Robert C.…

HB 36 Introduced

Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain…

HB 34 Introduced

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee…

HB 33 Introduced

Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain…

HB 32 Introduced

Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices…