HR 592 Introduced

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the city of Wills Point.

HR 584 Introduced

In memory of Johnny Welton Self.

HR 583 Introduced

Honoring Brent Carr on his retirement as judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9.

HR 576 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.

HR 575 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol.

HR 574 Introduced

Congratulating the Honorable Robert L. Hurley on his retirement as Atascosa County judge.

HR 548 Introduced

Commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 546 Introduced

Honoring Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston for her participation in the Physician of the Day program…

HR 542 Introduced

In memory of Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton Police Department.

HR 538 Introduced

Congratulating Jada Daniels of Ball High School in Galveston on winning first place in the local…

HR 537 Introduced

Congratulating The Beginning Mexican Grill on being selected as the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce Member…

HR 536 Introduced

Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2023.

HR 535 Introduced

Congratulating the Oil Belt Little League Junior All-Stars on becoming the 2022 U.S. Junior League Baseball…

HR 534 Introduced

Congratulating Sonya Kulkarni of Bellaire High School on her selection as a delegate to the United…

HR 533 Introduced

Honoring Tammy Spencer for her accomplishments as founder of the Dyslexia School of Houston.

HR 576 Enrolled

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.

HR 575 Enrolled

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol.

HR 574 Enrolled

Congratulating the Honorable Robert L. Hurley on his retirement as Atascosa County judge.

HR 573 Enrolled

In memory of Atascosa County constable Preciliano "Percy" Medina.

HR 548 Enrolled

Commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 546 Enrolled

Honoring Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston for her participation in the Physician of the Day program…

HR 542 Enrolled

In memory of Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton Police Department.

HR 538 Enrolled

Congratulating Jada Daniels of Ball High School in Galveston on winning first place in the local…

HR 537 Enrolled

Congratulating The Beginning Mexican Grill on being selected as the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce Member…

HR 536 Enrolled

Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2023.

HR 535 Enrolled

Congratulating the Oil Belt Little League Junior All-Stars on becoming the 2022 U.S. Junior League Baseball…

HR 534 Enrolled

Congratulating Sonya Kulkarni of Bellaire High School on her selection as a delegate to the United…

HR 533 Enrolled

Honoring Tammy Spencer for her accomplishments as founder of the Dyslexia School of Houston.

HB 5333 Introduced

Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252; granting a limited…

Paris Texas set off “PANIC!!!” with new single: Stream

The rising hip-hop duo are back with the first preview of their upcoming debut album.    

CMT behind the scenes with Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown and the Texas longhorns

The festivities for the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin are happening now.    

SB 2087 Senate Committee Report

Relating to an exemption from jury service for the spouse of an officer or employee in…

SB 1601 Senate Committee Report

Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state funding.

SB 386 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.

SB 20 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.

HB 624 Engrossed

Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.

HB 584 Engrossed

Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or…

HB 28 Engrossed

Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.

Investigation into deadly train car human smuggling case leads to one arrest

Authorities found two migrants dead near Knippa last week. A Honduran national admitted to being the…

SR 368 Introduced

Recognizing March 30, 2023, as Survivors Speak Texas Day.

SR 354 Introduced

Recognizing the Community Action Agencies of Texas for their contributions.

Governor Abbott Advocates For Expanded School Choice In Giddings

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting…

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Dental Review Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Chris Cramer D.D.S. and reappointed Nancy Evans D.D.S. and Amanda Richardson to…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Rodr?guez To State Board For Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alma D. Rodr?guez Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Commission On Jail Standards

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Duane Lock, Ben Perry, and Esmaeil Porsa M.D. to the Commission…

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across West Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting…

SR 372 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Castroville Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

SJR 54 Senate Committee Report

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a court from issuing an opinion without disclosing the judges…

SB 1717 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.

SB 23 Senate Committee Report

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and…

SB 21 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the legislature.

HR 888 Introduced

In memory of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez of Robstown.

HR 887 Introduced

In memory of William Edward Cole of Greenville.

HR 886 Introduced

Commemorating President George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of October 3, 1789.

HR 885 Introduced

Honoring Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability.

HR 884 Introduced

Congratulating Helen Ramirez on her appointment as city manager of Brownsville.

HR 883 Introduced

Honoring Trey Mendez for his outstanding record of public service.

HB 2767 House Committee Report

Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of…

HB 576 House Committee Report

Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.

HB 299 House Committee Report

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

2023 Media Layoff Tracker: Rough Year For Journalism Marked By Increasing Layoffs

Topline Board members of the Texas Democracy Foundation reportedly voted to put the progressive Texas Observer…

Immigrant rights groups slam Biden administration’s immigration polices after deadly fire in Mexico

The deaths of dozens of migrants at an immigration facility in Ciudad Juarez Monday has amplified…

An open letter signed by tech leaders, researchers proposes delaying AI development

ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: One problem with artificial intelligence technology is that it’s getting really, really good…

7 CHP officers and a nurse are charged in a 2020 traffic stop death

A MART?NEZ, HOST: Prosecutors in LA County have charged seven California Highway patrol officers and a…

Today on Texas Standard: What Medicare coverage ending for millions of Texans means

A pandemic-era rule that gave nearly 3 million Texans consistent access to health insurance via Medicare…

Liberal Texas Observer raises $300K to stay in business after announcing closure

After announcing plans to shut down, The Texas Observer — a small magazine for liberal viewpoints…

Changes Ahead as NASA’s Human Spaceflight Head Plans Retirement

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, announced Monday she will retire from…

NASA Names Two Diversity Champions for Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday he is taking additional steps forward to advance diversity, equity,…

NASA, Boeing to Host Media Briefing, Provide Starliner Update

NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 29, to…

NASA Helps Fund Minority Institutions Preparing Students for College

High school students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities will have a path to pursue careers…

NASA Astronauts Bring STEM to Washington Students

Local students will have an opportunity to hear from NASA astronauts and learn more about Artemis…

NASA’s Jon B. Olansen to Serve as New Gateway Program Manager

NASA has selected Dr. Jon B. Olansen as the new manager of the agency’s Gateway Program,…

NASA Receives Top Honor of Best Place to Work in Federal Government

NASA is taking home the honor of the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government…

NASA Awards Snow and Ice Distributed Active Archive Center Contract

NASA has awarded a contract to the University of Colorado-Boulder, for the management and operations of…

New Program Office Leads NASA’s Path Forward for Moon, Mars

NASA has established the new Moon to Mars Program Office at NASA Headquarters in Washington to…

Earth’s Radiant Atmosphere

The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the Earth's atmosphere in this Feb. 17, 2023,…

Crew-4’s Museum Field Trip

NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, left, Jessica Watkins, center, and Bob Hines, right, take in the view…

Scientists Find Methane is Actually Offsetting 30% of its Own Heating Effect on Planet

Although methane is harmful in its effect on our climate, a new study of the greenhouse…

Almost Every Cat in Viral Tik Tok Video is Adopted from the Kansas City Animal Shelter

With the knowledge that dogs are easier to adopt out than cats, a Kansas City animal…

Participating in Group Sports Can Offset High Stress and Contribute to Academic Competence During Challenges

A new study found that having an active sporting hobby offset stress and contributed to academic…

Hate Needles? Future Vaccines Could be Delivered by a Gentle Puff of Air

Nobody likes needles, but they’re necessary for delivering many vaccines and biologics into the body. But…

Monet’s Water Lilies Masterpiece is Recreated Using 650,000 Lego Pieces

If you don’t know who Ai Weiwei is, he’s an artist who likes big, statement-setting installations,…

Laid Off in Lockdown, Construction Worker Starts Crafting Radiator Covers–And Earns First Million

A man has turned his lockdown side hustle into a thriving business—which he says has now…

Watch Mars Kiss Our Cresent Moon – the Highlight of April Stargazing

As we are only a week of waxing away from the full moon of April, it’s…

Amateur Gold Digger Finds Huge Nugget Worth $160,000 in Australia

An Australian gold digger turned up a stone weighing 10.1 pounds, more than half of which…

When Life Gives You Carbon… Make a Factory for Producing Carbon-Negative Concrete

Concrete is being made in Finland with a carbon-negative replacement for cement, something the company hopes…

One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%

A large trial showed that a single injection of a patient’s own stem cells into their…

The bats are back, adding to Austin’s charm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We love seeing them when they’re here. They add a certain “je ne…

UT Austin researchers help develop blood test for traumatic brain injuries

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s PsyBrain Lab helped develop the first…

Man allegedly hits, kills 20-year-old after multiple DWI arrests

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In August of 2021, police arrested Scott Taylor for manslaughter after crashing into,…

APD dispatcher leads officers to crime scene, homicide victim using background noise

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A dispatcher with the Austin Police Department was able to lead officers to…

Gamma-burst temporarily blinds Earth’s satellites; brightest in human history

Hawai’i (KXAN) – The brightest gamma-ray burst in human history was recently detected, scientists with the…

Report: Qualified lifeguards could have been turned away

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every Summer the City of Austin relies on hundreds of lifeguards to watch…

1 person injured in crash between pickup, semi-truck; Traffic blocked on I-35 service road at Riverside

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was sent to a hospital after a crash between a semi-truck…

Daniel Perry trial day 3: Witnesses to deadly shooting at Austin protest testify

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023. AUSTIN…

New population estimates show which areas of Texas grew the most in 2022

The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) —…

Dallas-Based Buisier Development Brings Mediterranean Living to North Texas

It’s no secret that real estate development is booming across North Texas. Cranes decorate the skyline…

Texas man claims little boy’s ghost pushed shopping cart into his car, causing $25K in damage

A 21-year-old from Texas said a ghost is what pushed a shopping cart into his new…

Tell them how the crowds went wild: Taylor Swift fans in Texas are ready for the Eras Tour

Six sold-out stadium tour stops in Arlington and Houston are among the first concerts on the…

Protesters try to drown out the I-35 North construction groundbreaking

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on its I-35 Capital Express North…

Brushy Creek opens brush drop-off site after ice storm cleanup backlash

BRUSHY CREEK, Texas (KXAN) — The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District recently purchased a wood chipper…

Texas DPS to begin assisting APD with patrols Thursday to help during staffing shortage

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 29, 2023. AUSTIN…

Mellow Johnny’s moving to ‘heart of the Austin cycling community’

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mellow Johnny’s, a local bike shop owned by Lance Armstrong, is moving locations,…

President-elect hopefuls release ‘Meet the Candidates’ videos

Voting in the 2023 elections for State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association presidents-elect…

Texas Targeted as a Top Relocation Destination

United Regions Van Lines has reported the “10 Fastest Growing and Cheapest States in America for…

Industry Ink: Parker McCollum, Texas Regional Radio Awards, Noah Thompson, More

MCA Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum’s rise continues with the RIAA Gold certification […]    

Hotel Rwanda ‘hero’ returns home to San Antonio

Paul Rusesabagina returned to San Antonio Wednesday night, according to his daughter.Paul Rusesabagina returned to San…

Williams Smokehouse BBQ & Blues to offer Texas barbecue, live music from Sugar Land Town Square

The restaurant will open in mid-April at 2105 Lone Star Drive, Sugar Land, offering various barbecue…

Tell them how the crowds went wild: Taylor Swift fans in Texas are ready for the Eras Tour

Six sold-out stadium tour stops in Arlington and Houston are among the first concerts on the…

LONE RIVER SADDLES UP WITH SUPERSTAR AND TEXAS NATIVE MIRANDA LAMBERT FOR A MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

/PRNewswire/ — Lone River – premium brewed beverages inspired by classic tequila cocktails – were built…

Analysis Ken Fisher’s Texas Move Is About Politics, Not Taxes

State policymakers shouldn’t fall for the false narrative promoted by the billionaire money manager and others. Wealth…

‘It’s pain’: Unusual species of jellyfish wash ashore on Texas coast

Don't touch these guys.  Don't touch these guys. 

Letters to the Editor — Reactions to the Nashville shooting, Mexican cartels, Texas

Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles is “devastated by the tragedy” in Nashville. His 2021 Christmas card…

The world’s first 3D-printed hotel is opening its doors in Texas this 2024

El Cosmico is the name of the world's first hotel that uses 3D printing in its…

Keith Urban tells CBS News Texas what to expect from his CMT Awards performance

   

WT to Compete at Texas Relays – West Texas A&M University Athletics

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Frisco Strikes a Chord as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Frisco has hit all the right notes and has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas…

Texas Is the 4th Worst State for Commuters

One of the few, albeit temporary, benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was the dramatic reduction in…

VERTICAL HORIZON AND LITTLE TEXAS TO HEADLINE 39TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET FEST IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

Main Street Fest in Historic Downtown Grapevine is a fun event for all ages, with a…

Texas Observer will continue publishing after staff crowdfunds nearly $300,000

The crusading liberal magazine had planned to lay off its staff after its nonprofit board voted…