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Texas A&M System Board Of Regents Approves Building Projects Impacting Brazos County – WTAW
Six building projects approved by the Texas A&M system board of regents during last Thursday's meeting…
Morning Workouts May be Better for Burning Fat, Study Finds
When it comes to physical activity, all exercise counts, no matter what time of day you…
Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts
Girls in STEM EXPO: Engages youth in various activities, addresses diversity in field
Over the weekend, members of the community from the city of College Station, Texas A&M and…
HB 2281 Introduced
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to prohibit openly carrying a handgun within the municipality.
HB 2280 Introduced
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with…
HB 2279 Introduced
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
HB 2278 Introduced
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to…
HB 2277 Introduced
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a…
HB 2276 Introduced
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
HB 2275 Introduced
Relating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense;…
HB 2274 Introduced
Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative…
HB 2273 Introduced
Relating to the foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum in public schools.
HB 2272 Introduced
Relating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court…
HB 2270 Introduced
Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at…
HB 2269 Introduced
Relating to memoranda of understanding for the provision of school resource officers at public schools.
Pet heater may have sparked fire that drove family out of home, firefighters say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are focusing on a heater that a family was using…
Viral TikTok shows plunging water levels at Medina Lake home from 2019 to 2023
MEDINA LAKE, Texas – Medina Lake is making headlines again thanks to a viral TikTok that…
San Antonio Bed Bath & Beyond store closing as company cuts costs
One of the Bed Bath & Beyond locations in San Antonio will be closing this year…
Schlitterbahn holds ‘hiring blitz’ for 2,000 positions this 2023 season
SAN ANTONIO – Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is going on a “hiring blitz” this month to fill…
He was the head of Mexico’s FBI. Now he’s on trial for accepting cartel bribes
As U.S. prosecutors rest their case against Mexico’s former top cop during a trial in New…
Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family
After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer — weekly drug infusions that could…
Alabama mobile phone customers report getting a “wrong number”
Customers of wireless provider T-Mobile US Inc. reported widespread service outages in the U.S. late Monday,…
Welcome to Loving, Texas, where love letters are their specialty
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
The Best Super Bowl Ads Were Funny, Heartwarming, and Celebrity-Filled (LOOK)
There’s something for everyone at the Super Bowl, sport, the halftime show, and of course, the…
Researchers Successfully Turn Abandoned Oil Well into Giant Geothermal Battery
The Biden Administration is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to close abandoned oil and gas…
APD says no one hurt in south Austin SWAT situation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department…
Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine’s Days
AUSTIN (KXAN) — What kind of weather does Austin typically see on Valentine’s Day? A high…
How does the weather affect my allergies?
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin and San Antonio making…
Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has a vibrant food scene, with endless locations to get your hands…
Austin Energy warns more outages could be in store, city says clean up may be prolonged
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the ice storm about two weeks ago, City of Austin crews across…
Recent trailer thefts target local music groups, lead to one high-speed chase
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tom Height walked out of his Leander home to check on his trailer…
Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas. Finding quality health care can be a nightmare.
Hours on the phone trying to find a doctor and limited postpartum care are only some…
Texas Songs That Are Perfect To Play During Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to play some love, and anti-love songs from…
Going to the Kent R. Hance Chapel to Get Married
In a little over a decade, at least 200 couples have exchanged vows in the multi-function…
As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…
Biden’s census changes could be complicated, but worth it, Texas experts say
Some Texas experts have mixed opinions on the Biden administration’s proposal to change… As President Joe…
No Tax On Crypto Purchases — Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets
A Texas report was released containing exciting and transformative ideas for digital assets. The recommendations are…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
Texas Craft Brewers Guild supports the filing of SB 752/HB 2003, which would allow for legal home delivery
Last week, Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD 24) and State Representative Shelby Slawson (HD 59)…
Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions
Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out his priority bills for session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick numbers his priorities for session AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has…
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre To Debut Tony Award-Winning Musical, EVITA
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) Repertory Theatre takes the stage with the powerful historical musical Evita,…
“Goodbye Texas” By Harriette
“Goodbye Texas” by Harriette is Northern Transmissions Song of the Day. The track is off her…
Country star Jason Aldean hits the highway to DFW for only Texas stop on 2023 tour
Country star Jason Aldean’s upcoming “Highway Desperado Tour” will include a stop at Dickies Arena in…
Texas police did not know Las Vegas-area ‘revenge’ stabbing suspect was on house arrest pursuing music career
A woman accused of stabbing her date in a Las Vegas-area hotel room in retaliation for…
Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito
More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to unveil a treasure…
Copa Airlines announces new service to Austin, Texas
Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will initiate service to and from Austin, the state capital…
Get a Taste of Small-Town Texas at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus
Looking for an easy day-trip from Houston? Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, Texas offers great beers…
Space Station Visits South Padre Island
While the International Space Station orbited over the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 19, 2022, NASA…
Taylor ISD elementary student throws rock at teacher, staff member restrains student, letter says
TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — A “behavior issue” from a student at a Taylor Independent School District…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports legislation banning transgender college athletes
In 2021, Texas passed a law barring transgender student athletes from playing on K-12 school sports…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expected to reveal priority bills, including harsh penalties for illegal voting
Each session, the governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker prioritize low-number bills for passage.Each session, the…
Pentagon Reverses Ruling on the Release of Art Made by Guantanamo Bay Detainees
In a rare moment of beauty at Guantánamo Bay, detainees managed to win themselves the rights…
Earth’s newly discovered layer could help scientists predict earthquakes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A newly confirmed layer of the Earth could give scientists a better understanding…
Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey
Days after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, hopes of finding people alive is…
In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…
Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…
TCC Board of Trustees to Meet February 16, 2023
Supporting materials for the board meeting will be provided on the Board Meetings page. Once the…
Former Sen. Phil Gramm’s new book says American inequality is a myth
Texas Sen. Phil Gramm returned to Aggieland to discuss how his book exposes the misconceptions of…
Report States Texas A&M University Goes ‘Woke’ in the Name of Diversity
A think tank is sounding the alarm that Texas A&M--traditionally a conservative university--is turning out social…
Researchers create endothelin-1-induced rat model of vascular parkinsonism
Vascular parkinsonism (VP) results from one or more small strokes in the basal ganglia.
Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estate
SAN ANTONIO – You don’t have to tune into HGTV to take virtual tours of million-dollar…
NASA, Partners Clear Axiom’s Second Private Astronaut Mission Crew
NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission…
UT Austin students launch company that pays ranchers to offset CO2 emissions
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Amod Daherkar first arrived on the University of Texas campus, the 19-year-old…
4 new routes announced for Austin airport, including 2 new international destinations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four new routes will soon be offered from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with two…
National Ranching Heritage Center Opens ‘King Ranch – Legacy in Art’ Exhibit
The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb.…
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Access to medication abortion could be at risk nationwide…
HB 2208 Introduced
Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued…
Weigh in: Which Super Bowl ad dominated? Vote for your favorite commercial of the night
While the Chiefs and Eagles battled it out on the field, there’s always another battle on…
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man for human smuggling after high-speed vehicle chase
KERRVILLE, Texas – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kerrville after he allegedly smuggled two…
Man startled while sleeping in van on city’s West Side accidentally shoots himself
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was startled while sleeping in his van accidentally fired his…
Haley signals a new direction for the GOP’s national ticket
Republican women are poised to play a larger role than ever in the process that chooses…
Today on Texas Standard: What happened during the Southwest Airlines meltdown?
Southwest Airlines’ reputation took a nosedive in December, when it canceled over 15,000 flights and stranded…
Texas Tech Named Prestigious Institute Partner
The university will serve again as an Institute Partner for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young…
Texas Border Wall: The Current Status and Plans for Completion Under Governor Abbott Tom Handy
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to spend more time and effort to get the border wall…
Travel: A Look at Palestine, Texas
There’s plenty to taste, experience and enjoy in this quaint town just two hours southeast of…
HCR 45 Introduced
Redesignating the City of Mansfield as the official Pickle Capital of Texas for a 10-year period…
HB 2207 Introduced
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the…
HB 2206 Introduced
Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities.
HB 2205 Introduced
Relating to the designation of a portion of United States Highway 59 in Harris County as…
HB 2204 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2203 Introduced
Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2202 Introduced
Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
HB 2199 Introduced
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
HB 2197 Introduced
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the…
HB 2195 Introduced
Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
This story is part of a multipart series examining the disparate impacts on Black farmers …
Haley faces ‘high-wire act’ in 2024 bid against Trump
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki…
Eagle’s Nest
An American bald eagle occupies a nest near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Has Gotten So Big He Now Measures Over 4-Feet and Gets Mistaken for Dog
A giant cat has gotten so big it is now 4.27 feet long, the average height…
Today is the 30th Anniversary of ‘Groundhog Day’ –The Bill Murray Movie we Should All Play on a Loop (Trailer)
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the movie Groundhog Day. Starring Bill Murrary as a cynical…
Family confirms Georgetown ISD student death caused by fentanyl
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The family of a Georgetown ISD student who died earlier this year…
1 person involved in small plane crash at Lakeway golf course
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it responded to a small plane crash Sunday…
Austin church to hold interfaith prayer vigil for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin church is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil Monday night for…
Police: Person shot overnight in east Austin drive-by
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating after a person was injured…
City of Kyle seeks feedback from residents on 2030 Comprehensive Plan
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – As a part of the second phase of updating Kyle’s 2030 Comprehensive…
Why Wire One Austin is still pushing for an urban gondola line
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the City of Austin’s multi-billion-dollar transit overhaul Project Connect celebrates the completion…
Austin ISD to provide update on teacher, staff affordable housing, invites community to join
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District will hold a virtual community meeting Monday to…
Austin job campaign aims to fill city vacancies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of job vacancies within Austin city departments remains in the thousands,…
Aches and pains: What’s the difference and when should a doctor decide?
KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist…
Dude! Dairy Queen is just different in Texas.
You can only get a Steak Finger Country Basket or a Hungr-Buster at a Texas Dairy…
Do You Know These Texas Band’s Old Names Before They Were Big? I Bet You Don’t.
Not every band or act stick with their original name. Here are some Texas artists who…
Austin City Manager responds as City Council moves to oust him
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city manager Spencer Cronk released a statement Saturday in response to media…
What you need to know about the revamped Texas Medal of Arts
The Texas Medal of Arts returns to Austin on Feb. 22 in snappy, classy ceremony that…
Cedar Park SWAT standoff ends after nearly 13 hours, man taken into custody
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — In a press conference just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Park…
Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl
Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory…
Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan’s Lake Huron, according to…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Michael Hanson
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde
Texas state police say no more of its officers will face discipline over the response to…