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1 year later: March tornado outbreak in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One year ago, six separate tornadoes (including one in Milam County) moved through…
Louisville blows out Texas at home 73-51 to move on to women’s Sweet 16
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns suffered their worst home loss of the season Monday, falling…
Survey: Americans are better at keeping up with car maintenance than health screenings
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (KXAN) — The first annual Early Detection Survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation found…
Did you know UT’s art program has 28 artworks borrowed from The Met museum?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you’ve spent time on the University of Texas at Austin campus, you’ve…
Possible designs for Project Connect’s light rail system to be unveiled Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Transit Partnership, the entity responsible for delivering Austin’s Project Connect, will…
HCSO to patrol US Highway 290 to slow amount of crashes in Dripping Springs
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for drivers in…
Where did Texas’ record budget surplus come from?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — You’ve heard us talk about the state’s record budget surplus of $32.7 billion.…
Man shot, killed on Montopolis Drive overnight
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was shot and killed in southeast Austin overnight Monday into early…
Millennials, Gen Zers Drive Demand for ESG Amenities at Texas Office Properties
By Brett Merz, senior vice president, asset management, KBS Realty Advisors The demand for office properties…
HB 1817 House Committee Report
Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required.
HB 1472 House Committee Report
Relating to eligibility requirements under the owner-builder loan program.
HB 1440 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain municipal contracts.
HB 1248 House Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
HB 997 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating…
HB 821 House Committee Report
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment on state property.
HB 727 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person…
HB 608 House Committee Report
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
HB 587 House Committee Report
Relating to the cremation of deceased veterans with a United States flag or Texas state flag…
HB 584 House Committee Report
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or…
HB 542 House Committee Report
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
HB 537 House Committee Report
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
HB 390 House Committee Report
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
HB 349 House Committee Report
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
HB 205 House Committee Report
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence…
HB 183 House Committee Report
Relating to the dissolution by petition of a municipal management district; making conforming changes related to…
HB 180 House Committee Report
Relating to the withdrawal of an execution date on the motion of the attorney representing the…
HB 28 House Committee Report
Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
WATCH: Thousands get ‘Rickrolled’ by hundreds of drones at SXSW in Texas
600 drones lit up the night sky in downtown Austin, Texas, on Friday night, creating a…
U.S. State Department issues warnings on drugs from Mexico
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning regarding purchasing pharmaceuticals in Mexico. Recent media reports,…
Digging SA with Brainstory, Coming Soon!
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Your support is better than any journalism award
I have a complicated relationship with journalism awards. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great when recognition…
Texas ‘washing hands’ of runaway and missing foster kids
Every year, the state of Texas goes to court and asks a judge to free it…
How much pollution is a coke plant owned by William Koch pumping into the air?
Pollution from a coke plant in Port Arthur, Texas, which is owned by William Koch, may…
NASA Awards Grants to Support Research, Technology Development
NASA has announced the recipients of its annual Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) grants,…
Galactic Giants Titan and Saturn
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, looks quite small in comparison to the giant planet behind it in…
Watch Heartwarming Reaction When Ukrainian Students Get Shocking News They Won Full College Scholarship in U.S
We bring you the uplifting moments when five students in war-torn Ukraine received the life-changing news…
Self-Taught Oklahoma Architect Builds Round Barn Inspired by US Capitol and Fueled by Dedication–LOOK
Jay Branson, a self-taught architect, started building a round barn in rural Oklahoma to process his…
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: Abortion Pill Website Fights Texas Censorship
Editor’s Note: This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. Before…
Dallas Has a Problem With ‘Zombie’ Astroturf Groups
This piece is part of Special Correspondent Steven Monacellis’ reporting on extremist groups masquerading as grassroots,…
Houston ISD Takeover Is a Trojan Horse for Privatization
Donnie Walker, U.S. history teacher at Wheatley High School in the Houston Independent School District (HISD),…
Texas Reggae Band Lion Heights Announce New Album False Reality
Outlaw Reggae outfit Lion Heights are excited to announce their long-awaited album False Reality. Lion Heights…
Austin City Council could explore burying power lines after February storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the February ice storm led to millions of damaged trees and hundreds…
2023 already off to a record start at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s airport saw explosive growth in 2022 as passenger numbers rebounded from the…
Murder affidavit provides more details into man accused of stabbing wife in north Austin
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National…
How does ‘tip creeping’ affect Texans?
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 17, 2023. AUSTIN…
‘Y’all means all!’ Advocates, celebrities rally for LGBTQ rights at Texas Capitol
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Chants of “y’all means all” came from the hundreds of people who gathered…
3 of top 5 record-breaking days at Austin airport happened during 2023 SXSW
AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Sunday, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport provided information on the number of passengers…
1 dead, 1 hurt in Texas school shooting; suspect arrested
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one…
Student arrested in fatal shooting at Texas school
(20 Mar 2023) A student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one student…
San Antonians welcome a new year — and new hope — on the first day of spring
The Persian new year begins on the first day of spring, and many Iranians here celebrate…
HR 578 Introduced
Commemorating the rededication of Tor Baseball Field in Galveston in honor of Roger "Bo" Quiroga.
HR 563 Introduced
Commending Veteran Females United for its exceptional support to the military community.
HR 578 Enrolled
Commemorating the rededication of Tor Baseball Field in Galveston in honor of Roger "Bo" Quiroga.
HR 563 Enrolled
Commending Veteran Females United for its exceptional support to the military community.
Texas lawmakers work to increase or limit access to contraceptives
After Texas passed legislation banning nearly all abortions, the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision made…
WATCH: Thousands get ‘Rickrolled’ by hundreds of drones at SXSW in Texas
600 drones lit up the night sky in downtown Austin, Texas, on Friday night, creating a…
HR 606 Introduced
Congratulating Houston Methodist on its receipt of six 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Awards…
1 dead, 1 hurt in Texas school shooting; suspect arrested
Police says one student was fatally shot and another injured when a third student opened fire…
Texas’ first professional cricket team unveils new name and team roster
The first professional cricket team in Texas has now has a team name and a talented…
Turkish Cafe & Lounge Brings Istanbul To Plano, Texas
By day, Turkish Cafe is a quaint eatery where guests can enjoy hummuses, tzatziki dips, Mediterranean…
SR 325 Introduced
Recognizing all those who are working to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome.
SB 415 Senate Committee Report
Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.
SB 401 Senate Committee Report
Relating to prices charged by a medical staffing services agency during certain designated public health disaster…
SB 241 Senate Committee Report
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin…
SB 240 Senate Committee Report
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health facilities.
SB 24 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer…
SB 3 Senate Committee Report
Relating to an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a…
HB 5314 Introduced
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56; granting a limited…
HB 5313 Introduced
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for candidates for the board…
HB 5312 Introduced
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 147;…
HB 5311 Introduced
Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received…
Annual Texas Onion Festival in Weslaco, March 25th
For more information contact the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce at 956.968.2102 or visit www.weslaco.com
Texas State Music: Western Swing
The 2011 Legislature’s resolution asserts western swing’s “origins are firmly tied to the Lone Star State,”…
Best west Texas music coming to Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The West Texas Symphony will be holding it’s Downtown Classics concert at the…
SR 325 Introduced
Commending all those who are working to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome.
3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq
Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The…
When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Salem In Search Of Forever Homes
Massachusetts cats may be commenting on the southern drawl of 47 feline Texas ex-pats who were…
Two Texas cities make healthiest in America list
Health is certainly on the minds of many Americans this time of year. With the start…
Aberdonian duo travel to Texas to record album with legendary producer
Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie will play from the album in a homecoming show
HB 699 House Committee Report
Relating to determining the student enrollment of a public school that allows non-enrolled students to participate…
HB 131 House Committee Report
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for…
HR 602 Introduced
Recognizing the White Ranch in Chambers County for 195 years of continuous operation and for having…
SCR 35 Introduced
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
HR 601 Introduced
Congratulating Dr. Thomas Harrison on being named the 2022 Texas Dentist of the Year by the…
Review: A writer investigates a UFO cult in East Texas
“The Donut Legion,” by Joe R. Lansdale (Mulholland) Charlie Garner, a former private detective turned novelist,…
Pedestrian and bicyclist traffic deaths spike in Texas
People walking and riding their bikes are getting hit by cars more often, and at an…
2 students hurt in Texas school shooting, suspect arrested
Officials say two students have been injured in a shooting outside a Dallas-area high school and…
Carthage’s Texas Country Music Hall of Fame leads Texas Music History Trail marketing effort
It’s been more than 20 years in the making with roots deep in Panola County, but…
‘He has a battle rifle:’ Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15
In previously unreleased interviews, police who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting told investigators they were…
Police: Suspect in custody after two students injured in shooting in Arlington, Texas
Police: Suspect in custody after two students injured in shooting in Arlington, Texas. Police: Suspect in…
HR 600 Introduced
Members of the Pakistani American community are gathering in Austin 3 on March 20, 2023, for…
A civil rights group wants an investigation into the death of a female soldier in Texas
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization is calling for an outside investigation…
More Efficient Way to Suck Up CO2 From Air By Storing it in Baking Soda and Water
A new study shows that methods of sucking up atmospheric air and filtering out the CO2…
500 Baby Sharks to be Released in Unprecedented Rewilding of the Ocean
Out in the wilds of Indonesia, zebra sharks are extremely rare. Overhunted, these striped bottom dwellers…
HR 597 Introduced
In memory of Texas firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing March…
Carthage’s Texas Country Music Hall of Fame leads Texas Music History Trail marketing effort
It’s been more than 20 years in the making with roots deep in Panola County, but…
Machine Gun Kelly Ain’t Doing So Hot and He’s Talking About Slumming His Way to Texas
MGK told a crowd at Rodeo Houston that his “life’s in shambles” and the only thing…
Daughters honor the history of Texas
On March 2, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born when Anglo Americans and Tejanos living…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Naomi Melchiorre
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…