Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series At Cowtown Coliseum

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black touring rodeo, today announced the organization’s Texas…

Texas Woman’s University music professor leads a different kind of grief support group

   

House Democrats urge strategic budget spending

House Democrats counter Abbott’s budget priorities  AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has a combined $59 billion available…

AdventHealth Central Texas Celebrates Black History Month

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — AdventHealth Central Texas staff and loved ones, gathered at today’s Black…

SmashBurger releases a new Mac & Cheese-inspired burger: Here’s where to get it in North Texas

SmashBurger is introducing its new mac & cheese burger nationwide. But don’t worry, it’s not a…

The makings of a Texas drag queen

As drag has gone mainstream, performers have found confidence and community. Now a slate of proposed…

Texas Comptroller’s Office Releases Reference Essentials for Current Legislative Session

News Releases  February 17, 2023 (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released Taxes of Texas:…

Here are 8 Key Points Governor Abbott Said in the State of the State Address Tom Handy

On Thursday, February 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State speech. These…

$10B impact: Texas music bouncing back after COVID-19 pandemic, but jobs slow to recover

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ music industry has generated $4.6 billion in profits and over $10.8 billion…

West Texans’ Love Songs Rising on the Texas Music Charts

In today’s cultural climate, we are thankful the love songs performed by these two guys are…

Mexican political parties are courting voters living in Texas ahead o…

Mexican migrants in Texas could play a role in choosing the country’s next president next year,…

NASA analyzes meteoroid’s loud arrival near McAllen

Radar and other data indicated that the meteoroid broke apart in the atmosphere, and some fragments…

Mailbag: The Hub for Success

In today’s Mailbag we look at a new tool for helping students succeed. In today’s Mailbag we…

Inside Jen Shah’s Texas prison life – with 3 am wake-up calls & basic food

JEN Shah’s living conditions inside FPC Bryan offer a stark contrast to the luxury lifestyle she’s…

Property tax cuts, school choice among Abbott’s emergency items. How that compares to other Texas leaders

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The issues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott would like the state legislature…

Commentary: Two years later, the 2021 blackout still shapes what it means to live in Texas

The blackout continues to haunt those who experienced it.The blackout continues to haunt those who experienced…

CCDTRA: What They’re Saying

The Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research award winners have been announced. The Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching…

Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: January migration drops, Darién Gap, humanitarian parole, Texas

With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…

Jail populations rise across Texas, intensifying prisoners’ trauma

Rises in assaults, deaths, and suicides plague the state’s 242 jails as the state saw a…

Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awardees Announced

Six Texas Tech University faculty members have been announced as recipients of the 2023 Chancellor’s Council…

Report says Texas’ best & favorite snack can be found at Buc-ee’s

Well Texas, the legend of Buc-ee’s continues as not only the state’s best and largest gas…

Outdoor clothing for kids: Protective and stylish styles – Texas Hunting & Fishing Lone Star Outdoor News

Have you ever struggled to find good-looking, outdoorsy clothes for your children? You might remember your…

North Texas Could Spend Millions On Fines Over Poor Air Quality

Air quality in North Texas continues to get worse, and companies will pay millions in annual…

Today on Texas Standard: A conjunto museum is reopening in the Rio Grande Valley

Conjunto is the music of working-class Texans: a mashup of instruments (accordion, 12-string bass) that the…

George Strait Surprises Crowd at Bruce Springsteen Show in Texas

Fans attending Bruce Springsteen’s show in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night (Feb. 16) got a big…

Cheryl Brown Henderson to Visit Texas Tech University

The daughter of late Rev. Oliver L. Brown from Brown v. the Board of Education will…

Texas Democrats call out school safety, grid reliability in State of the State reaction

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address Thursday night, Texas Democrats’…

Texas state park to close and be turned into multi-million dollar development

FAIRFIELD, Texas (KXAN) — A Texas state park is set to permanently close later this month…

Chris Beard shares statement following dismissal of domestic violence charges

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a statement sent Thursday, former Texas Longhorns head men’s basketball coach Chris…

WATCH: Full State of the State as Abbott announces 7 ’emergency priorities’

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced seven “emergency items” in his biannual “State…

Which Texas city has the most reported unidentified object sightings?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas ranks fourth for most UFO sightings in the last two decades. This…

Median home prices in Travis County drop to lowest level in two years

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two…

Texas death row inmate dies after December surgery for tumor

A spokesperson for the Texas prison system says a man who had been on the state's…

Parker: Working to keep Texas the state that leads – Cross Timbers Gazette Flower Mound

Since taking the oath to serve the people of Senate District 12, I have heard many…

Editorial: There’s only one way for Texas to save Fairfield Lake State Park now

Texas has lost millions of acres of land to development over the past several decades….  More…

Bring a new grape to the Texas table

Among the Southern Sensations' claim to fame is a resistance to Pierce's Disease, the...  Among the…

Texas redbuds have a long life

Neil Sperry recommends planting redbud trees in Texas, where they can live 30 to 40...  Neil…

Texas AFT: Feb. 10, 2023: 89% of School Counselors Don’t Feel Respected by Texas

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Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…

Governor Kathy Hochul Provides Mayor Adams $1 Billion to Support Migrants Tom Handy

Governor Kathy Hochul gave her state budget and recently it was announced that a portion was…

Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address

The Thursday speech could also provide greater clarity on whether Abbott has set his sights on…

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Gregory leads Appalachian State over Texas State 82-75

Donovan Gregory scored 21 points to guide Appalachian State to an 82-75 victory over Texas State.…

North Texas Irish Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture in Dallas’s Fair Park March 3 – 5

NBC 5 and the Southwest Celtic Music Association, Inc. invite you to experience one of North…

Texas A&M Ukrainian Club spreads awareness, marks one year of Russian invasion

On Mar. 6, the Ukrainian Club will be officially recognized as a student organization.    

Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election

Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop…

Lost Dog In Texas Finds Way Back to Former Shelter and Rings Doorbell After Escaping New Home

The Animal Rescue League of El Paso shared the dog's story on social media, showing the…

Property purchase curbs spark outrage in texas

Wu Xiaoyu, an information technology professional at Amazon, was among several hundred people attending a rally…

Experts Say This Texas City is One of the Most Underrated in the U.S. Travel Maven

From Houston to San Antonio, Texas is home to some of the most exciting big cities…

Chinese Citizens in Texas Are Incensed Over a Proposal to Ban Them From Buying Property in the State

Activist Ling Luo says her Chinese community in Texas has gone from fearful to infuriated —…

Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office now recused

Texas prosecutors: Justice Department officials in Washington to take over probe of state AG; local office…

‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to be Executed

The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announces 2023 Texas Connection Series at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas

By: Kacie Albert FORT WORTH, Texas – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), the world’s leading all-Black…

The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

The Symphony of Southeast Texas presents “Up, Up and Away” with Marilyn McCoo and Billy…    

District 10 Council Clayton Perry will not seek re-election to the San Antonio City Council

District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry ended months of speculation Thursday after he issued a statement saying…

Rising rent, moves, childcare: ‘Got Your 6’ Summit in San Antonio faces challenges of military life

More than 300 public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders gathered in San Antonio on Tuesday to…

Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…

Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years

By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…

How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?

Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…

Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address

Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…

Texas fisherman reels in one of the heaviest largemouth bass in state history

A fishing guide from Lake, Fork, Texas recently caught the eighth-heaviest largemouth bass in the state.…

East Texas man arrested after $10,000 in guitars, band equipment stolen

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas man was arrested on Tuesday after nearly $10,000…

The Dolly Llama to Open in McAllen, Texas

The Dolly Llama, the waffle and artisanal ice cream destination known for its insane and over-the-top…

Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address

Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…

New Texas House caucus highlights seriousness of state’s water woes

The House Water Caucus is proposing a fund that would provide aid to communities across the…

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The Top Places for Spring Travel in Texas

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do as the weather warms up in…

Round Rock PD looking for suspects who robbed H-E-B

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock Police are looking for three women who police suspect…

Construction on Round Rock trail to resume after 2-year hiatus

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock city council members unanimously approved a new contractor to finish a…

How I-35’s expansion proposal could impact Austin congestion, displaced properties

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In late December, the Texas Department of Transportation released the draft environmental impact…

Assault case against former UT basketball coach Chris Beard dismissed by Travis County DA

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza dismissed the domestic violence case against former…

Plano News Roundup: Plano and HEB to host Texas Forever Fest

Community members are invited to celebrate the food, music and culture of Texas at Texas Forever…

Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill

The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting.  Topline…

Father of Georgetown teen killed by suspected fentanyl poisoning shares story

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN)) — The family of Layton Ivins is speaking out after losing the teen…

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in…

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…

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…

Up-and-coming communities in the Dallas, Texas, area to buy a home Stephen L Dalton

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, is the tenth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Also called…

The Dolly Llama to Debut Newest Texas Location in McAllen With Grand Opening on March 4th

The Los Angeles-Based Dessert Waffle & Ice Cream Concept Celebrates its Grand Opening with Giveaway of…

Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…

Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg

Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…

Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents

When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…

DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’

Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…

When will downtown Fort Worth fully recover from pandemic? By these measures, it has.

COVID shutdowns were devastating for many downtown Fort Worth businesses. But 3 years later, there’s now…

How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future

As Historically Black Colleges Overhaul Facilities, Floyd Cline Designs Spaces To Welcome Everyone

U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADBank),…

Breard wins Prichard Competition

Dr. Brandon Breard was recently named the winner of the Prichard Competition in the Basic Sciences…

‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts

The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said…

Neunuebel, Perilla named Mangone Young Scholars

Awards recognize promising, accomplished young researchers

Study: Don’t blame climate change for South American drought

Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and…

Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison

ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida…

Amid U.S.-China Resource Race, ISIS Makes Afghan Mines Hard to Reach for Xi

The fallout from the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the return of Taliban rule has…

Russia Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Civilians Worsen Displacement Crisis

Nearly one year after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 17 million Ukrainians…

Police Update About Missing Nicola Bulley’s Private Life Raise Questions

New revelations about the private life of missing British woman Nicola Bulley have raised questions about…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to address opening of Berlin film fest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to deliver a live video address at the opening Thursday of…

China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales

China on Thursday imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon…

‘Chunky’ bobcat is spotted on camera in California forest. ‘That is a fluffy cat!’

A photo of a “chunky” bobcat in Northern California had people on social media wondering if…

Police release video of suspects wanted in fatal Arlington shooting, burglaries

The Arlington Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of two suspects they believe were involved in…

Governor Abbott Appoints Ahsan To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a…

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck, Goldberg To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide,…

Governor Abbott Highlights Ongoing Support For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Teegardin As 110th Judicial District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in…

State Representative Kronda Thimesch Files Legislation to Empower Texas Cities to Fight Human Trafficking

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Landgraf Files STRONG Legislation to Improve Quality Life and Cut Property Taxes

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Representative Julie Johnson Receives Committee Assignments for the 88th Legislative Session

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Breaking the Brazos

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…

Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial

Originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…

Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation

On August 17, 1982, LGBTQ+ Texans celebrated “Gayteenth,” as activists called it at the time—a reference…

An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work

In December 2022, I was removed from my role as dean of the Graduate College of…

The Lost Reservoir Inside Our Water Infrastructure

Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…

The Border Patrol’s Power Grab

A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…

Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies

Auto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in…

Popular Kids Kingdom Playscape at Seguin park to be demolished this week

A popular playground in Seguin is being removed after nearly 28 years of faithful service to…

Women share experience after attack in attempted kidnapping on West Side

Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…

SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it

A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…

Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity

Abandoned pontoon boats and dry docks have taken the place of swimmers, water skiers and wakeboarders…

Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure

The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…

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We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…