He was arrested after midnight on Tuesday Feb. 7 and charged with driving while intoxicated in…
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African American Innovators from Georgia
From inventors to innovators, many remarkable Black Georgians have played a key role in changing the…
HB 1978 Introduced
Relating to discounts provided by package store and wine only package store permit holders on the…
HB 1977 Introduced
Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain youth offenders; authorizing a fee.
Texas’ favorite fast food place of 2023 may surprise you, unless your love for coffee is that large
The Texas go-tos for fast food have always been Whataburger or some other spot with burgers…
UnionMain Homes now opening new homes in the Lake Breeze community in Lavon, Texas
/PRNewswire/ -- UnionMain Homes at Lake Breeze is a new master-planned community in Lavon, Texas set…
SR 143 Enrolled
Recognizing the Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center for improving the lives of disabled veterans.
HCR 36 Introduced
Urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting…
HB 1976 Introduced
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who…
HB 1975 Introduced
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain repeat sex offenders and to the admissibility of…
HB 1974 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of a statewide Imagination Library program by the State Board of Education.
HB 1973 Introduced
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
Couples can tie the knot for free on Valentine’s Day at the Bexar County Courthouse
SAN ANTONIO – Couples looking to celebrate the season of love by tying the knot can…
Uvalde school district will not proceed with internal review of police response to Robb shooting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced it will not continue with an independent review of…
Harry Whittington, the Texas attorney shot by Cheney during a 2006 hunting trip, dies
Harry Whittington, the man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting…
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued…
Hubble’s New View of the Tarantula Nebula
A snapshot of the Tarantula Nebula (also known as 30 Doradus) is featured in this image…
Plant Toxins Fatal to Sugarcane Hailed as the ‘New Weapon’ Antibiotic in Fight Against Bacteria
The threat of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has been growing across human civilization for years, but a…
ATCEMS used an app to help homeless throughout ice storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS has been busy as can be since the ice storm…
Looking for Answers to Climate-Related Challenges
Sandip Pal, Texas Tech researchers will use NASA grant to observe West Texas precipitation and other…
Totally unique places to stay in Texas Hill Country
Call a luxury treehouse or a domed yurt home for the weekend. Call a luxury treehouse…
‘Rare’ hissing mushroom gives ‘Last of Us’ vibes at Texas state park
Be mindful of the "Devil's Cigar." Be mindful of the "Devil's Cigar."
Gray County Accepts $100,000 Gift From Fed. Government
The Gray County Commissioners Court met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday February the 1st.…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address on Feb. 16
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his State of the State address Thursday, February 16 across…
Audio: La Fontaine: School of Podiatric Medicine is going to make a big difference in RGV
HARLINGEN, Texas – With the amount of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV School…
Enzolytics’ IPF Immune™ Provides a Comprehensive Natural Solution for Supporting Normal Immune Function
About Enzolytics, Inc. Enzolytics Inc. is a Texas-based biotechnology company that focuses on therapeutics to treat…
Fort Worth May Spend $95M on Convention Center and Surrounding District
Two months after selecting AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith to manage “the full…
Texas A&M nutrition graduate honored
Texas A&M nutrition Ph.D and registered dietictian receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Texas Academy of Nutrition…
Governor Abbott, Nexstar Media Inc. Announce Live Statewide Telecast Of 2023 State Of The State Address
Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Inc. today announced that Nexstar television stations across the state…
SB 718 Introduced
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial…
SB 716 Introduced
Relating to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
HB 1972 Introduced
Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services…
Today on Texas Standard: How are ranchers dealing with a hay shortage?
Hay stocks are at a 50-year low, and the hay that is on the market is…
Lawsuit seeks to improve San Antonio’s emergency preparedness plan for residents with disabilities
The lawsuit, filed last month, says shelters were not accessible during the 2021 winter storm.The lawsuit,…
Texas Tech Founders’ Day Will Be National Volunteer Day
Texas Tech Alumni Association chapters nationwide will focus on giving back. Texas Tech Alumni Association chapters nationwide…
HB 1971 Introduced
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater…
Man arrested for stealing lottery tickets, cash at gunpoint from Southwest Side store, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 31-year-old man was arrested after San Antonio police say he robbed a…
Suspect arrested for shooting, killing teen after car club meet-up on West Side, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager has been arrested for fatally shooting another teenager in the head…
Carbon capture project is ‘Band-Aid’ to greenwash 10 billion-dollar LNG plant, locals say
A Texas community is fighting to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG…
Today on Texas Standard: What zoos are doing to stay safe
Police have arrested a 24-year-old Dallas man in connection with the disappearance of two emperor tamarin…
School vouchers being pushed by Texas Republicans have an ugly origin story
After the Uvalde school shooting, many predicted that this legislative session would be focused on school…
Man Finally Meets Family That Hid Him During Nazi Holocaust 80 Years Ago–And Visits the House
An elderly Belgian man was able to meet the descendants of a neighbor who saved him…
Crash on northbound MoPac impacts Tuesday morning commute time
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Commute time from southwest Austin to downtown was heavily impacted by a crash…
HR 169 Introduced
Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.
HR 167 Introduced
Honoring Fort Belknap for its historic role as the starting point of the Goodnight-Loving Trail.
HB 1970 Introduced
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 110; providing…
HB 1969 Introduced
Relating to on-site identification requirements for certain contractors and subcontractors of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 1968 Introduced
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35 in Williamson County as the…
HB 1967 Introduced
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
HB 1966 Introduced
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial…
HB 1965 Introduced
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence…
Texas Instruments Stock: Promising Industry, Better Business Model
Texas Instruments is the industry leader in lagging edge chips. Here's my analysis on why it…
People want the pandemic and their loved ones who died of COVID to be memorialized
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Three years after COVID arrived in the U.S., a lot of people are…
A new bill in Florida would give the governor control of Disney’s governing district
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing…
A new bill in Florida would give the governor control of Disney’s governing district
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing…
Texas TikTok ban: State agencies to have plans in one week
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
DFW Weather: Is winter weather over in North Texas?
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
A Visit to NISAR
Officials from NASA, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the Indian Embassy visit a clean…
Metal Detectorist Unearths Pristine Gold Pendant Linked to Henry VIII—With Initials of Katherine of Aragon
“People say it’s like winning the lottery; it’s not. People actually win the lottery. When was…
Who’s responsible for Austin’s widespread power outages? City Council wants answers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — People living in the Forest North Estates neighborhood are now going on nearly…
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk’s employment to be evaluated in special meeting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk’s employment will be “evaluated” at a special-called Austin…
Five questions for Biden’s State of the Union address
President Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. The speech…
Dell Technologies to lay off employees, eliminating 6,650 jobs
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated, removing Apple’s inclusion among tech companies with layoffs. AUSTIN…
Programming Note: How to watch KXAN after transmitter damaged in ice storm
An ice storm during the first week of February damaged the KXAN transmitter site beyond repair.…
Austin Energy customer on oxygen still without power despite being on medically vulnerable registry
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy customers who are still without power could be waiting even longer…
Gov. Abbott moves toward ‘statewide ban’ of TikTok
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday released new requirements for state agencies in a…
Will people get relief money for power outage costs?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the community calls for accountability, many people are also calling for help.…
Police called after threat against Austin power crew
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On top of the time-consuming, complicated task of restoring power to thousands of…
Biden’s State of the Union expected to focus on economy, COVID-19, education, Ukraine and China
The speech represents a chance for Biden to address the nation on where he thinks the…
Weekly 150: Sam Houston
One of the more intriguing individuals from Tennessee history has a more significant impact on Texas…
Wages, respect: Why teachers in Texas are leaving their jobs
Former teachers are sharing why they left the classroom. Former teachers are sharing why they left…
Texas defense hawks urge Congress away from military funding cuts to
As U.S. House Republicans debate what to cut out of federal spending in their debt ceiling…
University of Texas at Austin students will hold referendum on “Eyes …
The nonbinding referendum is meant to gauge student opinion on the divisive alma mater but would…
City of Amarillo, Alex Fairly file first briefs in appeal of Civic Center lawsuit
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The legal teams for both the city of Amarillo and Amarillo Businessman…
Online Texas Sports Betting Bill Begins Challenging 2023 Journey
An online-only Texas sports betting bill has been filed by legislators, with backing from professional sports…
Texas attorney accidentally shot by Cheney during 2006 hunting trip dies
Harry Whittington was sprayed with birdshot pellets to his face, neck and chest by the vice…
Harry Whittington, Texas Attorney Shot by Dick Cheney During 2006 Hunting Trip, Dies at 95
Harry Whittington, the man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting…
Politicians in Texas could be using a debt instrument against taxpayers wishes
In November 2020, Amarillo voters rejected a plan to update and expand an aging convention center…
Here’s the income it takes to live among the top 1 percent in Texas
Wondering how “the other half lives” is so outdated, especially when we we can easily peek…
North Texas’ Biggest Moments at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
The stars at night may be big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but…
Hill Country town puts a Texas twist on Carnival season for 18th annual Cowboy Mardi Gras
New Orleans may be top of mind for Mardi Gras, but Texas has its fair share…
Southwest and FedEx jets came within 100 feet of collision at airport in Texas, investigators say
A Southwest passenger jet and a FedEx cargo plane came as close as 100 feet from…
Texas attorney shot by Cheney during 2006 hunting trip dies
Harry Whittington, the man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting…
These Lubbock-area students are performing this week in Texas All-State band, choir, orchestra
Each fall, more than 70,000 Texas high school musicians audition for a spot in one of…
Delta to increase number of flights from Austin airport this summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence at the Austin airport, with additional…
Here are some of the Black History Month events in San Antonio for the rest of February
Black History Month events around San Antonio celebrate Black contributions in film, literature, artwork, theater, business,…
Uvalde victim’s father to attend State of the Union address
Brett Cross, the father of Uvalde victim Uziyah Garcia, will attend the State of the… Dozens…
Will Texas allow online sports betting? Lawmakers take steps to expand gambling
Here are the steps needed before you could make a bet. Here are the steps needed…
Panola County seniors get guided tour of Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
The February monthly meeting of the Panola County Seniors included brunch hosted by Brady Brown and…
Drought relief coming to San Antonio this week
There’s a strong chance for showers in San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week,…
The ugly origin of school vouchers being pushed by Texas Republicans
“The whole notion of vouchers. They were originally called segregation vouchers,” said Louis Malfaro, a leader…
‘Capitol Inside’ Recognizes Denise Rose and Jackson Walker’s Legislative Team in the 2023 “Texas Lobby Power Rankings”
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the legislative team’s inclusion in the 2023 “Texas Lobby Power…
Banning TikTok: Gov. Abbott announces official plan to nix use of social media platform for Texas state agencies
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that there’s a “statewide model security plan” for Texas state agencies…
San Antonio Wants to Become Cyber Capital of Texas
Local leaders have frequently tossed out a new nickname for San Antonio — Cyber City USA…
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Plan to Ban TikTok From Texas Government Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 6 announced a plan to ban the use of TikTok…
No More TikTok for State Agencies in Texas
The concern over TikTok and national security seems to be growing more widespread. Governor Greg Abbott…
8 Texas Acts Win 15 GRAMMYs at the 2023 Recording Academy GRAMMY Awards
8 Texas Acts Win 15 GRAMMYs at the 2023 Recording Academy GRAMMY Awards
This Texas Teacher Is Officially A Grammy Award Winner
“What I think my students really realize now is that what I’ve been doing has always…
Uvalde school district will not proceed with internal review of police response to Robb shooting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced last year it would work with JPPI Investigations to…
The stars shine big and bright at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards
Honoring Texan leaders and luminaries in the arts, and opening doors of artistic opportunity for young…
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state…
TikTok gone? Texas Gov. Abbott seeks statewide ban on China-owned app
American governmental officials have turned up the heat on controversial social-media app TikTok. Sean Gallup/Getty Images…
Texas Tenors visit Country Music Hall of Fame to receive additional plaques
It’s customary for acts being inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage…
Riverton MD Blasts Powell Doc For Defending California ‘Diktat’ That Censors, Punishes Doctors
Dr. Kent Stockton writes: We are currently experiencing suppression and censorship of certain facts by powerful…
Temple College construction to begin in spring
Temple College will hold a ground-breaking ceremony in early April and construction will begin in May…
Amarillo area business news and developments for Feb. 5, 2023
Amarillo area business news and developments for Feb. 5, 2023
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Plan Banning Use Of TikTok
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address…
HJR 101 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal…
HJR 100 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing…
HB 1939 Introduced
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize…