Not every band or act stick with their original name. Here are some Texas artists who…
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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…
Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity
His office says hiring should be based on merit. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…
Sen. Zaffirini addresses fellow state senator’s arrest for DUI
Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D, D-21) of Laredo addressed the DUI arrest this week… This…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Feb. 15
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 15,…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a driver has been arrested after an SUV crashed through a fence at the…
Texas A&M Named Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Institution Nationally, No. 1 In State
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Texas A&M…
Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize & pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton and four of his former top deputies who said he improperly fired…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence…
San Benito opens Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito is hosting a grand opening for…
Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito
SAN BENITO — More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to…
The 16 Best Restaurants And Bars In Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is as savorous as it is scenic, filled with restaurants, bars, and…
George Faber II to Receive Living Legend Award at Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Tour Tyler Texas
Clarence Edmond Shackelford aka “Shabba” and aka “M1Y”, is a publicist, and the founder of Tour…
Cody Canada’s “Lonely Girl” Tops Texas Country Music Charts
his week, Cody Canada and the Departed scored the top spot on the CDX Traction Texas…
Weird West Texas: What’s the story behind Cadillac Ranch?
Cadillac Ranch is one of the country’s most famous roadside attractions, gathering roughly 2 million visitors…
Independent Texas artist overcoming personal obstacles & beating the odds with music Stephy Says
Independent artist, Dekarian Ashley, known as Killa D, is breaking his own records with his music…
LA FIEBRE TO REPLACE RICK TREVINO AT TEXAS BIRTHDAY BASH
There has been a lineup change for the musical entertainment at the Texas Birthday Bash in…
Chit Chat Corner: The Singing Men of East Texas
When in doubt, sing. If you can’t sing, you can always listen to the Singing Men…
Texas Tech turns 100 years old
One hundred years ago, on Feb. 10, 1923, Governor Pat Neff signed the school charter bill,…
Texas Tech turns 100 years old
One hundred years ago, on Feb. 10, 1923, Governor Pat Neff signed the school charter bill,…
Texas A&M Spring Concert Series Kicking off tonight
MSC Town Hall, Texas A&M brings music to the Brazos Valley
Maren Morris Headlines In Hometown Of Arlington, Texas, To Kick Off The American Western Weekend This March
Maren Morris is headlining in Arlington, Texas at The American Contender Tournament Finals as part of…
Austin, Texas’ Parish & My Oh My Bar to Re-Open on Valentine’s Day
Parish & My Oh My bar have announced they will officially reopen their doors on 501…
Golden Triangle Big Band set to make Southeast Texas debut
The one-night-only jazz music event will take place at the Jefferson Theatre in…
Alamo City Arts presents The Heart of Texas Concert Band: A Night at the Movies, Music of John Williams
The Heart of Texas Concert Band will feature the great music written for motion pictures with…
Alamo City Arts presents Heart of Texas Concert Band Composer Showcase: Leroy Anderson
The Heart of Texas Concert Band will continue its tradition of honoring one of the best-known…
Author goes from job in Texas state government to literary career
Now a prize-winning author, Ramona Reeves used to wake at 5 a.m. to write. Before quitting…
Texas man dressed as clown nominates himself for Austin Energy CEO after week of outages: ‘Most qualified’
Entertainer Alex Strenger attended the Austin City Council meeting Feb. 9, 2023, dressed as a clown…
Texas is setting the pace in sea turtle protection
The recent holidays looked a little different for the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. Several…
The Age: The Jacksons of Double Bayou, Texas
By Marie Hughes, director of the Chambers County Museum at Wallisville The name Jackson in Chambers…
Morgan scores 12, Texas State beats Arkansas State 66-62
Led by Tyler Morgan’s 12 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves…
Tomball ISD Director of Fine Arts JD Janda recognized as 2023 Outstanding Music Administrator in Texas by Texas Fine Arts Administrators
Tomball ISD Director of Fine Arts JD Janda was recently recognized at the state level as…
Nihilistic Millennial Angst Headlines the Texas Music Charts
SAN ANGELO, TX — Kaitlin Butts, an up and coming Texas Country crooner, has made her impact…
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden to stop abortion-inducing drug sales
Abortion rights advocates are fearful. AUSTIN, Texas — The lawsuits are piling up against President Joe…
Move by Texas, Oklahoma from Big 12 to SEC advanced to 2024
The two schools were initially expected to spend two more seasons in the Big 12 before…
Texas, Oklahoma will leave Big 12 for Southeastern Conference in 2024, one year earlier than planned
Texas, Oklahoma will leave Big 12 for Southeastern Conference in 2024, one year earlier than planned.…
“Terrifying” appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have …
Advocates for domestic violence victims were stunned by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling,…
Karuturi named 2023 chair, award recipients recognized at Houston Bar Foundation’s annual luncheon
Monica Karuturi, executive vice president and general counsel to CenterPoint Energy, was named the 2023 chair…
Texas and Oregon cafés reportedly sell out of $150-per-cup coffee: ‘That was fast’
An Australian coffee brand has reportedly sold out of $150 per cup of coffee it made…
Texas Performing Arts & Broadway In Austin Present Disney’s ‘Aladdin’, February 14th-19th, 2023
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Texas Performing Arts present Disney’s “Aladdin,” in…
Texas music venue reopens for Valentine’s Day months after fire
Parish shows had moved to other venues for three months.
Texas police officers would have to carry liability insurance under proposed law
Democrats in Texas have been calling for new police reforms in the state. Some lawmakers say…
My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols
Super Bowl LVII is this weekend and, for the first time in history, both starting quarterbacks…
7 Texas College Towns Perfect For A Weekend Getaway
Texas has its share of unique college towns — from metropolises with college-town enclaves to entire…
City Council to consider firing city manager, auditing Austin Energy Thursday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a special-called executive session Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to spend…
Lost Dog Returns to Texas Shelter and Rings Doorbell for Help
A lost dog from El Paso, Texas, that got lost managed to make her way back…
Stock show and rodeo offers carnival, concerts, and cattle
The 74th San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has started its long ride through February on…
Uvalde CISD officers let go by district, no one left to investigate
District officers present during the May 24th shooting at Robb Elementary are no longer employed by…
Jeanette Ball hired to lead Southwest ISD after mid-year resignation from Judson
She started this school year as superintendent of San Antonio’s fourth largest school district, and she’ll…
Running Into Fire: The Legacy of Jeff Blackburn
The cofounder of the Innocence Project of Texas set a model for working with state agencies…
Second annual Jarvis Scott Open set for Tech – Texas Tech Red Raiders
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech track and field team will be scattered all over the…
Koe Wetzel Continues Writing At The Sonic Ranch With Two Of Texas’ Finest, Wade Bowen Randy Rogers
A RIFF on what country is really about.
Maren Morris to Headline Hometown of Arlington, Texas at The American Contender Tournament Finals on March 9
Joining a full lineup of entertainment at The American Western Weekend March 8-11 at Globe Life…
Texas passed a missing persons reporting law. Does it work?
Click here to explore this story with interactive, multimedia elements. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Susanna Arroyo pulled up…
1 Round Rock ISD teacher finds secret to keeping students engaged
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you walk into Shawn Sieber’s classroom on the second floor of Westwood…
Bill would ban diversity, equity and inclusion at Texas universities
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies that using diversity, equity and inclusion…
Oak wilt poses a threat to Texas trees after ice storm, arborists warn
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Destruction wrought by an early-February ice storm locally felled many of our local…
Accused El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to 90 federal charges, including hate crimes
Accused El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to 90 federal charges including hate crimes.Accused El Paso…
North Texas Irish Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture in Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5 Steven Doyle
The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5, bringing with it all…
Driver in mysterious Texas Tesla crash apparently moved to rear seat
National Transportation Safety Board investigators found that the driver of a Tesla vehicle that fatally crashed…
Texas is the latest state to attack DEI, targeting hiring
Texas governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at diversity, equity and inclusion practices in hiring. The…
Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94
The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like “Say A Little Prayer” and…
But For Texas Tech
The Maddox family’s connection and commitment to Texas Tech University and philanthropy spans the history of…
Texas Is the 10th Most Popular Affordable State for Young Adults
Paying an entire monthly rent bill is often out of the question for young adults who…
Nexstar Plans Statewide Broadcast of Texas State of the Union
The speech will air at 7 p.m. CT on 16 Nexstar stations serving 14 Texas markets. …
Foster Dog Gives Birth In Middle Of Texas Snowstorms
Woman takes in a pregnant dog right before the Texas snowstorms — and she starts giving…
‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
The table is set for a second wave of legislation taking aim at ESG in the…
Nexstar Plans Statewide Airing of Texas State of the Union
The speech will air at 7:00 p.m. CT on 16 Nexstar television stations serving 14 Texas…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
18-wheeler fire shuts down part of northbound I-35 near William Cannon
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police shut down two northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near William Cannon…
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ gets Texas portrait
(8 Feb 2023) A Texas woman who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become the…
Man shot, killed during argument outside North Side food mart, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – One person is dead and another has been detained following a shooting on…
Texas man pleads guilty in El Paso mass shooting
A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen…
Statewide recognition of Dallas Koreatown possible with new Texas House resolution
A new resolution filed in the Texas House on Wednesday seeks to gain statewide recognition of…
US District Court rules in favor of Texas Medical Association over independent dispute resolution process
US District Court Judge Jeremy Kernodle ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) on…
Texas Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen…
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas recognized at Capitol Day in Austin
Texas state legislators recognized members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas at the State Capitol on…
Breaking through the public school monopoly
Here’s a scary thought: Imagine if the Texas government operated every grocery store in the state…
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…
Uvalde CISD suspends search for superintendent until further notice
UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees has voted to suspend its search for…
Anti-theft tracker at new home construction site leads San Antonio police to 2 burglary suspects
SAN ANTONIO – A tracker that was placed at a new home construction site in an…
National Signing Day 2023: Where some of San Antonio’s top athletes are headed
SAN ANTONIO – After a two-day, winter-weather delay, student-athletes across San Antonio signed their national letters…
No. 20 Longhorns notch 6th consecutive win, hold off Texas Tech 80-71
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 20 Texas Longhorns weathered a fourth-quarter rally by Texas Tech and…
City of Austin, APA reach agreement for police oversight contract
AUSTIN (KXAN)– The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association reached an agreement in principle…
This Texas state park may soon be replaced with multimillion-dollar homes
Fairfield Lake State Park, southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, could turn into a gated community with homes…
Board names Dr. Jeanette Ball as Southwest ISD Superintendent
SAN ANTONIO – The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees voted Dr. Jeanette Ball as SWISD Superintendent…
Marijuana, abortion make San Antonio May ballot, but city attorney says ‘decriminalization’ efforts aren’t enforceable
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio voters will decide on a sweeping city charter amendment in the…
Motorcyclist, 2 others hospitalized after crash on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – Several people are recovering in an area hospital after a crash involving a…
Rate hike expected for San Antonio solid waste fees
San Antonio – While most areas of the city’s FY 2023 budget appear to be doing…
Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ gets Texas portrait
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Opal Lee, the 96-year-old Texan whose efforts helped make Juneteenth a federal…
$35 million for hemp is just 1% of USDA ‘Climate-Smart’ total
The grant program is aimed at expanding markets for commodities produced using sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming,…
Industry News: Turner Team Wins Texas A & M Fort Worth Campus Contract
Updates on projects and companies in the Texas & Louisiana region.
Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp
(Loving Living Local)- In its third 12-week season, 'Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp' sparks interest…
New Technology Shows Promise For Safer Cancer Therapy
The immunotherapy developed by Texas A&M researchers enables precise tumor-killing with fewer side effects.
Should states dictate how your doctor treats you?Fort Worth conference to explore sticky ethical questions
The Healthcare in a Civil Society event will take place Feb. 25.
HR 125 Introduced
Granting permission for use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives by the Texas…
HR 109 Introduced
Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo.
HR 103 Introduced
Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.