This document highlights the priorities of the legislature. Earlier this month, we celebrated the life and…
Author: Robert Nichols
You don’t want to miss the Symphony of Southeast Texas’ next concert
“Liberty: The Pursuit of Endurance” will reveal the splendor of full orchestral music.
Jury in Andre McDonald trial shown ax, hatchet, other items collected during murder investigation
SAN ANTONIO – An ax, a hatchet and two cigarette lighters were among some items jurors…
5 ways to avoid being ripped off by a contractor
Earlier this month we introduced you to a Canyon Lake property owner who was out nearly…
Suspect shoots, kills 2 men on Northeast Side before calling police on himself, affidavit says
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man called the police on himself after he shot and…
Oil refineries release lots of water pollution near communities of color, data show
Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution annually into waterways, and that pollution disproportionately affects…
Arrested North Texas pastor, school board president rubbed against 16-year-old girl from behind, affidavit says
The affidavit obtained by WFAA on Thursday outlined the allegations, saying the girl was standing near…
‘She puts everybody else first’: Grieving Texas farmer gets greenhouse, mower thanks to Little Wishes
Debra Galland worked their property alongside her son. Since his sudden death, her husband said she…
Conjoined twin girls separated at Texas hospital in successful surgery
Twins AmieLynn Rose and JamieLynn Rae Finley were born connected at the abdomen and shared a…
McLennan Community College blocks TikTok usage on campus networks and devices
McLennan Community College has anxnounced it has banned the use of the popular social media app…
US sweetens pot to study siting for spent nuke fuel storage
The U.S. government is offering more money to find a solution for storing or disposing of…
First Lady Abbott Relaunches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today relaunched the statewide "Can You See Me?" human trafficking awareness campaign…
Gas prices rise 59 cents in one month, more to come
SAN ANTONIO – It’s enough to give drivers whiplash. Gas prices climbed 15 cents a gallon…
San Antonio outpatient clinic offers solutions for children with disabilities
SAN ANTONIO – For almost 20 years, the outpatient clinic, Teamability, has been helping children with…
Texas Education Agency denies reapproval for Houston special education school Avondale House, adding strain to underfunded system
Avondale House The Texas Education Agency has denied reapproval for a special education program at Avondale…
Texas prison hunger strike over solitary confinement enters third week
A hunger strike in Texas prisons entered its third week as men refused food to protest…
Turner partners on $85M Texas A&M project
A law and education building will mark the university’s expansion into downtown Fort Worth.
Texas A&M Awards First Fort Worth Expansion Phase to Turner-led Team
Texas A&M University System plans to construct three buildings in downtown Fort Worth as part of…
HB 1666 Introduced
Relating to the commingling of funds by digital asset service providers.
HB 1665 Introduced
Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee…
HB 1664 Introduced
Relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state.
HB 1663 Introduced
Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by certain members…
HB 1662 Introduced
Relating to certain requirements and procedures regarding the posting of a school district's employment policy on…
HB 1661 Introduced
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil…
HB 1660 Introduced
Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized…
HB 1659 Introduced
Relating to cybersecurity training for certain public employees.
HB 1658 Introduced
Relating to parental access to records regarding library materials checked out from public school libraries and…
HB 1657 Introduced
Relating to state agency information technology infrastructure and information security assessments.
HB 1656 Introduced
Relating to the payment of deductibles under automobile insurance policies.
HB 1655 Introduced
Relating to the regulation of books sold to or included in public school libraries.
HB 1654 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of a child for a determinate sentence for engaging in delinquent conduct…
HB 1653 Introduced
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Man tied up, tortured, injected with bleach prior to body being dumped behind Live Oak apartments, warrant states
LIVE OAK, Texas – A man whose body was found dumped behind vacant apartments in Live…
H-E-B hack goes viral on TikTok, even former employee says she didn’t know
SAN ANTONIO – It’s not so much a hack as it is a relatively unknown service…
Have you seen him? SAPD says he robbed a Home Depot store last month.
SAN ANTONIO – The search for an aggravated robbery suspect has surpassed one month, and authorities…
Fallstreaks spotted in the San Antonio sky Thursday
If you were running errands or went out to grab lunch on Thursday, you may have…
Today on Texas Standard: Plan to prevent the next blackout heads to the Legislature
After Texas’ deadly winter freeze in February 2021, many called on the state to shore up…
At the Races: Citizens, disunited
Most unforgettable campaign moment: “I was interning for [then-first time Rep.] Ryan Zinke during that period…
Texas death-row inmates sue state over solitary confinement
The lawsuit filed Thursday wants to end the practice of automatically holding death row inmates in…
Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud in Texas court over Max jet crashes
Family members of passengers who died in two Boeing 737 Max jet crashes met with company…
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation accepting applications for 2023 Charley Pride Fellowship Program
Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has opened applications for the 2023 Charley Pride Fellowship…
Texas prison hunger strike over solitary confinement enters third week
Three paces one direction and then three paces back, prisoners describe their lives in Texas prisons…
VIA Advanced Rapid Transit project finishing its initial designs and plans a virtual town hall
The project, expected to be completed in 2027, will offer dedicated bus lanes from the San…
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez presents bills related to Uvalde shooting
Proposed legislation would end qualified immunity for police officers, create a compensation fund for victims of…
Earth will have ‘a very close encounter’ with an asteroid tonight, NASA says
There’s no reason for alarm — but, a NASA engineer calls it “one of the closest…
Texas Pastor Says Hell Uses ‘Umbrella’ by Rihanna To Torture Patrons
A Texas priest says he went to hell and they were torturing guests with Rihanna’s No.…
The San Antonio Queen of Soul pageant continues to impact lives
SAN ANTONIO – The search for Fiesta royalty is underway, with the 53rd annual San Antonio…
Texas heat-related deaths reached a two-decade high in 2022 amid extr…
A Texas Tribune analysis of state data found that at least 214 people in Texas were…
Appraiser: unfair insurance policies could be ‘nail in the coffin for safe roadways’
Experts are renewing calls for the right to appraisal in Texas, where they say unfair insurance…
Project Texas: The Details of TikTok’s Plan to Remain Operational in
Last week, senior TikTok executives held a private briefing to review the details of Project Texas…
My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols
On January 25, 1839 the official flag of Texas was adopted by the Third Congress of…
Fiscal Notes: Fentanyl Flowing into Texas
News Releases January 26, 2023 (AUSTIN) — In response to the number of opioid-related drug deaths stemming…
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe…
San Antonio police seek suspect information in 2021 Northeast Side murder case
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking the public for information that can identify and…
Southtown street will be designated as Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way to honor civil rights leader
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved the Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way…
Texas Storytelling Festival
Everyone loves a good story! Hear personal stories, ghost stories, a liars contest, sacred tales, youth…
REP. PATTERSON FILES THE READER ACT
Patterson, Jared
SAPD asks for public’s help to identify man accused of stealing teen’s car at knifepoint
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
Comedian Jo Koy kicks off his world tour in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Comedian Jo Koy is making a stop in San Antonio on his upcoming…
Report: Father of Texas TikTok duo dies after battle with cancer
He was 35 years old. He was 35 years old.
PrizePicks Announces Its Own Fantasy Lineup of Legal and Government All-Stars, Including Appointment of Company’s First Chief Legal Officer
/PRNewswire/ — PrizePicks, the largest privately-held skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced major…
‘Willie Nelson & Family’: A new five-part docuseries dives deep into the Texas icon
“What we learned is that for Willie, family is obviously blood relatives. It’s his band. It’s…
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Apartment fire north of downtown kills 5 dogs, displaces dog owner
SAN ANTONIO – A fire in an apartment north of downtown San Antonio Wednesday night has…
The Westin Riverwalk is offering a romantic dining experience for Valentine’s Day
SAN ANTONIO – The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio’s Zocca Cuisine d’Italia restaurant is offering a Valentine-themed…
Your kids are adorable germ vectors. Here’s how often they get your household sick
I wanted to report this story last month, but I was too sick with COVID. My…
Boeing to be arraigned in court over two Max jet crashes
There will be two main phases to the arraignment. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Boeing representatives…
VIA to provide park & ride service to Alamodome for WWE Royal Rumble this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – People attending the WWE Royal Rumble this weekend can avoid parking fees and…
Man arrested for shooting neighbor as he mowed the lawn, records show
SAN ANTONIO – Authorities have arrested a suspect who they say shot his neighbor as he…
Man shot in head after altercation at South Side Whataburger, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man is hospitalized in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the…
Working past retirement age (Jan. 26, 2023)
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at…
Experts: Death of DPS agent at Texas-Mexico border was preventable
Experts: Death of DPS agent at Texas-Mexico border was preventable
Conjoined twins separated by Texas doctors after “historic” 11-hour surgery
Conjoined twins separated by Texas doctors after "historic" 11-hour surgery
College football transfer portal wins, losses for Texas, SMU, A&M, Tech, Oklahoma, others
College football transfer portal wins, losses for Texas, SMU, A&M, Tech, Oklahoma, others
Democrats decry Republican bill banning foreign land investment in Texas as racist
Democrats decry Republican bill banning foreign land investment in Texas as racist
Chinese Americans in North Texas carry on with Lunar New Year celebration: ‘We’re here’
Chinese Americans in North Texas carry on with Lunar New Year celebration: ‘We’re here’
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Nicholls State: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game time, TV channel – CBSSports.com
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Nicholls State: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game time, TV…
Rain chances ahead for North Texas next week
Rain chances ahead for North Texas next week
Mock draft watch: Breaking down Mel Kiper’s first projection for the Lions
The first mock draft projections from ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. are now public. Kiper…
Texas school board president arrested: What we know now
Texas school board president arrested: What we know now
Your kids are adorable germ vectors. Here’s how often they get your household sick
I wanted to report this story last month, but I was too sick with COVID. My…
Potential benefits, concerns for Texas school districts’ 4-day weeks
Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…
Inmate dies in Bexar County jail
Inmate dies in Bexar County jail
2 men shot following argument outside bar, suspects on the run, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Two men were taken to an area hospital after being shot during an…
Recognize him? Police, Crime Stoppers seek suspect in robbery of gas station on Christmas Day
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the suspect responsible for…
Boeing faces a criminal charge of fraud related to deadly 737 Max crashes
Airplane maker Boeing will be arraigned in federal court in Texas Thursday on a criminal charge…
What does teacher pay look like in Texas?
What does teacher pay look like in Texas?
Texas’ biggest cities dodge Party City bankruptcy closings
Texas’ biggest cities dodge Party City bankruptcy closings
Some Jan. 6th rioters gain sympathy for cause in red states
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Trennis Evans III joined the mob in the 2021 insurrection at the…
‘Motherhood should be a choice!’ Protesters host rally at the federal courthouse lawn on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Texas A&M University-San Antonio
When community activist Rockie Gonzalez climbed onto a rock and addressed the crowd that filled the…
U.S. investigating December flight cancellations at Southwest
Over 16,700 flights were cancelled late December. DALLAS (AP) — The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday…
Austin at Large: Not Fixing What’s Broken
Abbott, Patrick engage in disingenuous property tax politics, while Texas suffers What the state of Texas…
Texas A&M vs. Auburn – Men’s College Basketball Game Recap – January 25, 2023 ESPN
Texas A&M vs. Auburn - Men's College Basketball Game Recap - January 25, 2023 ESPN
Top 25 roundup: Texas A&M ends No. 15 Auburn’s home win streak
Behind the duo of Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV, visiting Texas A&M upset No. 15…
Joe Toussaint scores 22 as West Virginia beats Texas Tech 76-61
Joe Toussaint scores 22 as West Virginia beats Texas Tech 76-61
HIGHLIGHTS: Texas A&M 79, #15 Auburn 63
HIGHLIGHTS: Texas A&M 79, #15 Auburn 63
Texas A&M defeats Auburn 79-63, ending the Tigers’ 28-game Home winning streak
Texas A&M defeats Auburn 79-63, ending the Tigers' 28-game Home winning streak
Afghan soldier seeking US asylum freed from immigration hold
HOUSTON (AP) — An Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum who was arrested while trying to cross…
‘The Battle of the Alamo 2.0?: SA city council to decide Thursday whether to use eminent domain on local bar
San Antonio – The day before a vote on whether to use eminent domain to take…
Woman says she caught man inappropriately touching himself at San Antonio park
SAN ANTONIO – What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing day at McAllister Park took…
Five puppies killed in apartment fire north of downtown, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Five puppies are dead, and three survived after a fire at an apartment…
JPR Live Session: Melissa Carper
Melissa Carper and guitarist Doug Strahan joined us on the West Coast leg of her tour…
After brutal injury in his junior year, this North Texas star senior is looking to make up ground and attract scouts
Ronnie Harrison has the talent to be a Division I player in football or basketball. He’s…
West Virginia rides stellar bench play to 76-61 win at Texas Tech – WV MetroNews
West Virginia rides stellar bench play to 76-61 win at Texas Tech - WV MetroNews
Takeaways from Auburn basketball’s loss vs. Texas A&M
Takeaways from Auburn basketball’s loss vs. Texas A&M
Instant Analysis: Texas A&M upsets Auburn; snaps 28-game home winning streak
Instant Analysis: Texas A&M upsets Auburn; snaps 28-game home winning streak
Radford, Texas A&M end No. 15 Auburn’s home win streak
Radford, Texas A&M end No. 15 Auburn's home win streak
Inmate, 53, dies in Bexar County Jail after apparent medical episode, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A 53-year-old inmate died in the Bexar County Jail after having an apparent…
Live Updates: No. 15 Auburn hoops hosts Texas A&M score updates, analysis.
Live Updates: No. 15 Auburn hoops hosts Texas A&M score updates, analysis.
Severe weather threat moves east after tornadoes hit Texas
Severe weather threat moves east after tornadoes hit Texas
The Little Gym Franchisee Duo Expands Footprint in Texas with New Two-Unit Deal After Opening 6 Gyms Last Year
Club Industry was not involved in the creation of this content. The Little Gym Franchisee Duo…
Murder arrest made in early morning Denison shooting
One man is dead and another is in jail facing a murder charge after a shooting…
Remembering Columbia: East Texas museum aims to educate new generation about astronauts’ legacy
Two decades after the Columbia space shuttle disaster, a new museum is working to educate a…
SAWS denies damage claim after same pipe repeatedly bursts in front of Castle Hills home
CASTLE HILLS, Texas – San Antonio Water System officials have denied a damage claim filed by…
Outside my Comfort Zone
I began my legal career trying cases as an assistant criminal district attorney in Collin County…
West Virginia Moves Past Texas Tech
West Virginia Moves Past Texas Tech
GALLERY: Auburn basketball vs Texas A&M pregame shots
GALLERY: Auburn basketball vs Texas A&M pregame shots
Afghan soldier seeking US asylum freed from Texas custody
HOUSTON (AP) — An Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum who was detained for months after being…
Texas A&M Men’s Basketball vs. Auburn Tigers: How to Watch, Preview
The Aggies will have a late tipoff against a familiar SEC West opponent, and will look…