Texas to Spend $100 Billion in Joint Venture on This Latest Project Pete Ski

Commuter pathway into and out of Dallas.Photo byBraden EglionUnsplash. On Friday, Governor Abbott and the Texas…

Proposed Rule for the Minimum Performance Standards for Nursing Facilities that Participate in the STAR+PLUS Program Agenda Texas Health and Human Services

Public Hearing Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) John H. Winters Building Public Hearing…

Pedestrian struck by train on East Side taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Sunday morning after they were…

Driver arrested after woman, child found in trunk during traffic stop, deputies say

ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas – A Texas driver was arrested after sheriff’s deputies found a woman and…

Passenger shot in possible road rage incident, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – A woman is hospitalized after a shooting that is believed to have stemmed…

1 hospitalized, 2 detained after Southwest Side shooting, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting…

Man dead, another hospitalized after shooting at North Side apartment complex, police say

SAN ANTONIO – One man is dead, and another was hospitalized in serious condition after a…

Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards

In one of her first public appearances since her release from a Russian prison, Griner took…

Texas Policy Foundation Says National Movement Against “Woke Capitalism” Started With Mark Gordon

The Texas Policy Foundation said the national movement against ESG (Woke Capitalism) began in 2018 when…

Why Doctors Aren’t Taught Much About Nutrition

A UT Southwestern program highlights how physicians can and should be better trained to discuss healthy…

Toxic air pollutants in East Palestine could pose long-term risks, researchers say

Air pollutants monitored by EPA near the Ohio derailment site raise health concerns about nine pollutants,…

Truman VA appoints new medical center director

Christopher Myhaver will replace Patricia Hall as Truman's director.

Amarillo area Our Town briefs for Feb. 26, 2023

Amarillo area Our Town briefs

Business Digest: Area banks announce promotions

The latest news on new hires, job changes, promotions, awards and more among Longview-area businesses

Governor Abbott, TEA Release Teacher Vacancy Recommendations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task…

Operation Lone Star Receives Legislative Boost To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Representative R.D. “Bobby” Guerra UTRGV and CPRIT Press Conference

Guerra, R.D. "Bobby"

Defense Denied

Public defender Donnie Yandell walked into a West Texas courtroom for the arraignment of defendants facing…

Poem: ‘Cold’

There’s a temptation to see itas deterioration,a shift from perfection,the descent of long daysto long nights,…

‘Horrific scene’: Dog owner arrested after elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A “horrific scene” unfolded on the West Side Friday afternoon after a brutal…

Elderly man killed in brutal dog attack on West Side identified by medical examiner

SAN ANTONIO – An 81-year-old man who was killed in a horrific dog attack on the…

3 people hospitalized after dog attack on West Side have been released, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – Three people who were hospitalized after the brutal dog attack on the West…

Owner of dogs involved in fatal attack didn’t return them to ACS despite wife’s request, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – The owner of the dogs involved in the deadly West Side attack refused…

The parallels between Vonnegut’s science fiction and our modern-day world

(C) 2023 WNIJ and WNIUNorthern Public Radio801 N 1st St.DeKalb, IL 60115815-753-9000 Northern Public Radio Donate…

Federal authorities are investigating another near runway collision between planes

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating another near collision between…

Nikki Haley keeping early 2024 fundraising numbers quiet

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley had a busy first week as an official 2024 presidential…

A major winter storm has prompted blizzard and flood warnings across California

Updated February 25, 2023 at 8:32 PM ET LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm that…

Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he is suing the Food and Drug Administration because…

Black farmers worry new approach on “race neutral” lending leaves them in the shadows

Farmers of color across the country, who’d been promised debt cancelation as part of a special…

WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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Ticket demand high as spring training opens for Texas Rangers

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Young voters group readies lawsuit if Texas Republicans ban voting sites on college campuses

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WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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Back in the Bubble

In this weeks tailgate we discuss Texas Tech basketballs emergence back into the bubble conversation with…

Crew-6 Preparations Continue

The sun rises on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on Thursday, Feb. 23,…

Heinz Looks for Man Who Survived a Month at Sea Eating Only Ketchup So They Can Buy Him a Boat

Spotting an opportunity to change someone’s life and nab some pretty stunning publicity in the process,…

For 3 Hours Doctors Continued CPR on Toddler with No Pulse–Until Life Returned

When 3-year-old Waylon Saunders arrived at the hospital, he was already legally dead and had been…

Six Enormous Galaxies Detected from the Dawn of Our Universe: ‘Our First Glimpse Back This Far’

Six enormous galaxies that formed just half a billion years after the Big Bang have been…

Conservation Zoos Have Powerful Potential to ‘Reverse Extinction’ Study Shows

Zoos have “powerful potential” to reverse extinctions, according to a new study that found zoos, aquariums,…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…

World’s Largest Dance Marathon Busts a Record Move Raising $15M for Childhood Cancer

Students at Penn State University have raised a whopping $15 million during their annual 46-hour ‘no…

Home Depot Invests Another $1 Billion in Pay Increases for Hourly Workers

This week, The Home Depot announced that it is investing an additional $1 billion in wage…

Man Who Didn’t Read or Write Until His Late Teens Becomes Cambridge University’s Youngest Black Professor

A boy with autism who could not read or write until his late teens is now…

More than 9,000 children attend STEM Girl Day at UT Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – More than 9,000 Texas children from all over the state attended Saturday the…

Austin civil rights director resigns amid city investigation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The director of Austin’s Office of Civil Rights submitted her resignation, the city…

PHOTOS: Check out some of the homes from this year’s Austin Modern Home Tour

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hundreds of design enthusiasts traveled Saturday across the Austin City Limits to check…

‘Why should I keep passing by?’ — The story of the first 12 Black students to integrate Austin schools

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A souvenir from 83-year-old Texanna Huff’s sophomore year of high school is stapled…

Texas women’s basketball dominates rival Oklahoma

Norman, Okla (KXAN) – In what was their biggest game of the season so far, the…

St. Louis City FC spoils Austin FC’s season opener, nets 1st-ever MLS win 3-2 at Q2

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Costly turnovers in the second half by Austin FC led to St. Louis…

Uvalde CISD still uses alert system lawmakers cited as faulty

UVALDE, Texas (Nexstar) — During the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, which left 19 children and…

‘That’s not like her’: Friend of teen mom of missing infant hasn’t heard from her in days, says final call ended abruptly

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A friend of missing Alexis Garza, 15, says she’s worried after her phone…

No. 24 TCU hits late FTs, tops Texas Tech after blowing lead

JaKobe Coles made two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, and No. 24 TCU held on…

Life sentence for killer of Texas Tech officer with El Paso ties

LUBBOCK, Texas — A jury in Lubbock did not sentence Hollis Daniels to death on Friday…

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.The at-home…

Sidney Powell avoids disbarment in Texas over election lies after judge throws out the state bar’s case because the exhibits were misnumbered

Sidney Powell, a Trump lawyer who peddled false claims about the 2020 presidential election, avoided disbarment…

APD searching for teen mom, missing baby last seen in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing…

I’m giving my son a Texas-themed name – strangers hate it and beg me not to

REDDIT users lashed out when they heard a Western-inspired baby name. A father admitted he and…

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.The at-home…

LIFE instead of death: Jury lets Hollis Daniels live after shooting death of Texas campus police officer

A jury in Lubbock did not sentence Hollis Daniels to death on Friday for the shooting…

Sperry: Keep soil moist around Texas mountain laurels

Dear Neil: That was great information on how to start Texas mountain laurels from seeds you…

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11 Texas Hill Country restaurants you must visit at least once

Find everything from Hill Country barbecue and tacos to pizza and German dishes.  Find everything from…

San Marcos student dies after accident in middle school parking lot

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A San Marcos child died after being hit by a vehicle…

2023 Legislative Priorities

Legislative priorities for state and federal level resources. 2023 Legislative Priorities – Welcome to the City of…

WebXtra: Professional trapper discusses East Texas’ feral hog problem

Feral hogs are rarely seen in East Texas, but we often see the aftermath of the…

Summary of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting Jan. 23

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held on January 23,…

NRA-ILA Texas State Rep. Files Bill to Protect Gun Purchase Privacy

As you may have read, gun control advocates successfully pressured activist banks on the International Organization…

Haase’s 26 lead Southern Miss over Texas State 79-69

Led by Felipe Haase’s 26 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Texas State Bobcats…

Haase’s 26 lead Southern Miss over Texas State 79-69

Led by Felipe Haase’s 26 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Texas State Bobcats…

Trammel’s Trace Featured on ‘Texas Country Reporter’

When County Line Magazine featured Trammel’s Trace in the May/June 2022 issue we recognized the significance…

Vigil in downtown San Antonio marks one year of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Organizations in support of Ukraine — including Ukrainian San Antonio, Klych, and Consulate General of Ukraine…

Hollis Daniels gets life sentence for 2017 slaying of Texas Tech police officer Floyd East Jr.

A jury has sentenced 24-year-old Hollis Daniels for the slaying of Texas Tech University police officer…

Take part in a Texas BBQ and music experience

Destination Bryan has finally revealed their big surprise, announcing the lineup for Aggie Park’s first-ever music…

Untangling facts from spin: The financial impact of school vouchers and ESAs on Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott says every child in Texas should have the freedom to go to private…

Texas Monthly Recognized by ASME in the 2023 National Magazine Awards

The American Society of Magazine Editors announced the finalists and winners in a Twittercast on February…

The Q&A: North Texas Singer and Social Media Star Talks About Her Journey in Music

Kristen Cruz sits down to talk with us about her love of singing and overcoming her…

Property appraisals jump again but not as sharply as in 2022

Residents of San Antonio can get other tips on lowering their property tax bills during a…

Taylor Sheridan, Miranda Lambert Among Texas Arts Medalists

Sheridan and Lambert are among the Texas natives who have received Medal of Arts Awards for…

Mailbag: All About Love Part II

Two weeks back, we shared a couple of stories of Red Raiders in love. We liked…

As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions

Readers of the Texas Lege [Simplified] newsletter were asked what’s on their minds as the…  Readers…

Texas has a warning for its pension funds: Sever ties with BlackRock

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against ESG investing, telling state money managers…

One of the Trumpiest Judges in America Thinks Far-Right Texas Officials Are Going Too Far

Trump Judge James Ho fights lonely battle against censorship in Texas.  Can the government arrest and…

Chip Gaines Bought Larry McMurtry’s Historic Texas Bookstore. Bring on the Shiplap?

Threat of impersonal farmhouse decor aside, the purchase of Archer City’s beloved Booked Up could mean…

Cut-A-Thon ‘give back’ event provides monetary support in the beauty industry

Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside,…

SAPD seeks clues on 5-year anniversary of San Antonio rapper’s shooting death

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is seeking clues into the shooting death of…

Budweiser Clydesdale accident at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo goes viral

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo attendees experienced a rare event on Saturday…

Students at SAISD elementary school give back to the community in ‘Kindness Challenge’

SAN ANTONIO – Local elementary school students are taking on different challenges that encourage being kind.…

The number of steps matters: 12,000 steps a day can add years to your life

SAN ANTONIO – February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the number one leading…

Texas activists turned drag events into fodder for outrage

Opponents frequently characterized the drag events as catering to children, even when businesses advertised them as…

After year of disaster, Texas farmers will plant far less cotton in 2023

Other commodities like wheat and corn are fetching a higher price than cotton.Other commodities like wheat…

Vice Chair Bowers Receives Additional Committee Appointments for 88th Legislative Session

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HB 2799 Introduced

Relating to restroom access for pregnant persons in retail establishments.

HB 2798 Introduced

Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals…

HB 2797 Introduced

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.

HB 2796 Introduced

Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed…

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HJR 127 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member…

HJR 126 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife…

HB 2795 Introduced

Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway…

Is It True? Can Texas Become Its Own Country?

Is It True? Can Texas Become Its Own Country?    

Warren Zeiders releases ‘West Texas Weather’

Country music’s fastest rising star Warren Zeiders unveils his highly anticipated new single entitled “West Texas…

Larry Fleet Drops Two New Songs “Daddy Don’t Drink” & “Try Texas”

Larry Fleet treated fans to a two-pack set “Daddy Don’t Drink” and “Try Texas,” produced by…

HR 338 Introduced

Commending restaurant owner Jose Hoffman for his contributions to his fellow San Antonio citizens.

HJR 124 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only…

HB 2794 Introduced

Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department…

HB 2793 Introduced

Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.

HB 2792 Introduced

Relating to requiring a state agency to notify the legislature regarding certain required reports.

HB 2791 Introduced

Relating to costs associated with ante-mortem testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.

HB 2790 Introduced

Relating to access to social media and social networking websites on public school campuses.

HB 2789 Introduced

Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.

HB 2788 Introduced

Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or…

HB 2787 Introduced

Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.

HB 2786 Introduced

Relating to a limitation on liability in certain suits concerning damages arising from acts or omissions…

Landgraf Welcomes Plans for $1 Billion in Energy Sector Road Funding

Landgraf, Brooks

State Representative Toni Rose Files House Bill 12 to Impact Texas' Dire Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Rates

Rose, Toni

Toxic wastewater used in Ohio fire moved to Texas

(24 Feb 2023) Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio…

1,000+ acres of biodiverse Texas Hill Country permanently protected from development

More than 1,000 acres of uniquely biodiverse land in the Texas Hill Country has been permanently…

Horned Frogs in the News, Feb. 1-22

From the cost of goods to the China balloon, advertising Jesus and a Los Angeles mural…

Texas Has A Warning For Its Pensions: Sever Ties With BlackRock

Texas is at the forefront of a national movement in GOP-led states to banish what’s known…