This week, the San Antonio Spurs won the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft,…
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Survey finds increase in first-time Big Bend visitors, with most now staying outside the park
A new report on tourism trends at Big Bend National Park finds that the sprawling Far…
NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second Artemis Lunar Lander Provider
To develop a human landing system for the agency’s Artemis V mission to the Moon, NASA…
NASA Selects Winners, Announces Final Phase of Space Food Challenge
NASA has announced eight winning teams and awarded $750,000 in prizes in the second phase of…
Hubble Peers into a Glistening Star Cluster
The densely packed globular cluster NGC 6325 glistens in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space…
Shark Attack App Uses AI to Forecast and Detect Risk for Swimmers at 89% Accuracy
A sophisticated app generates shark attack “forecasts” using artificial intelligence. The developers are taking advantage of…
3 Children and a Baby Survived for Weeks in Colombian Jungle After Their Plane Crashed
3 children aged 13, 11, and 4, along with an 11-month-old infant, have reportedly been found…
Neglected 80-year-old Antibiotic Reemerges as Highly-Effective Against Resistant Bacteria
A discarded 80-year-old antibiotic may provide protection against multi-drug resistant superbugs, according to a new…
HB 1361 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher…
HCR 42 Introduced
Designating Winnie as the official Rice Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
HCR 36 Senate Committee Report
Urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting…
HCR 12 Introduced
Designating September 22 as Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
HCR 4 Introduced
Designating Mineral Wells as the official Wellness Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in…
HB 4539 Enrolled
Relating to qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program.
HB 4333 Enrolled
Relating to the extension of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
HB 4218 Enrolled
Relating to liability related to a duty to retrofit certain rented or leased motor vehicles with…
HB 4141 Enrolled
Relating to a study conducted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of…
HB 3599 Enrolled
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles…
HB 3096 Enrolled
Relating to the date by which the Texas Energy Reliability Council is required to submit to…
HB 587 Enrolled
Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation…
HB 4141 Enrolled
Relating to a study conducted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of…
HB 3599 Enrolled
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles…
HB 3096 Enrolled
Relating to the date by which the Texas Energy Reliability Council is required to submit to…
HB 2873 Senate Committee Report
Relating to a strategic plan for improving maternal health, including the consolidation and repeal of certain…
HB 2658 Senate Committee Report
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
HB 1673 Senate Committee Report
Relating to training requirements for staff members of certain assisted living facilities that provide care to…
HB 755 Senate Committee Report
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and…
HB 587 Enrolled
Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation…
HB 248 Senate Committee Report
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task…
HB 25 Senate Committee Report
Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs in this state; authorizing a fee.
Gun Interactive’s ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Soundtrack, Companion Album Now Available on Streaming Services
With the Technical Test for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre just a week away, and to…
New music from Texas singer-songwriter Robert Ellis reflects a new chapter of fatherhood
The Fort Worth-based musician also performs in studio.
The 41st Tejano Conjunto Festival to celebrate the music San Antonio gave life to
The Tejano Conjunto Festival is back to San Antonio’s Rosedale Park starting Friday night.The Tejano Conjunto…
New reports finds US history textbooks widely neglect Latino events, contributions
The analysis by Johns Hopkins and nonprofit UnidosUS evaluated high school U.S. history textbooks to evaluate…
American Airlines pilots approach contract agreement, ending potential strike plans
Allied Pilots Union members voted to authorize a potential strike due to pay and scheduling concerns,…
Enjoy a True Texas Hill Country Summer Escape at Omni Barton Creek
With summer just around the corner, both kids and adults are officially on the countdown to…
HR 2045 Introduced
Granting permission for use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives for the Fallen…
HR 1946 Introduced
Honoring Victoria R. Garcia of Harlingen High School for her accomplishments in masonry.
HR 1760 Introduced
Congratulating Angela Burley on her selection as the 2022-2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Dallas…
HR 1759 Introduced
Congratulating Shadaria Foster on being named the 2022-2023 Dallas ISD Secondary Principal of the Year.
HB 3053 Enrolled
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas annexed during a certain period of time.
HB 2804 Enrolled
Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an…
HB 1885 Enrolled
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
HB 1440 Enrolled
Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain municipal contracts.
HB 1290 Enrolled
Relating to the confiscation or misappropriation by a nursing facility of certain federal payments to a…
Texas Again Breaks Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of April…
HR 2108 Introduced
Commending Patricia Newman for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Claudia…
HR 2106 Introduced
Congratulating Brandon W. Barrera on his election as the Kleberg County justice of the peace for…
HR 2045 Enrolled
Granting permission for use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives for the Fallen…
HR 1946 Enrolled
Honoring Victoria R. Garcia of Harlingen High School for her accomplishments in masonry.
HR 1760 Enrolled
Congratulating Angela Burley on her selection as the 2022-2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Dallas…
HR 1759 Enrolled
Congratulating Shadaria Foster on being named the 2022-2023 Dallas ISD Secondary Principal of the Year.
HB 3053 Enrolled
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas annexed during a certain period of time.
HB 2804 Enrolled
Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an…
HB 1885 Enrolled
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
HB 1440 Enrolled
Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain municipal contracts.
HB 1290 Enrolled
Relating to the confiscation or misappropriation by a nursing facility of certain federal payments to a…
HR 2105 Introduced
Commending Eric Hale for his service as a policy aide in the office of State Representative…
HR 2104 Introduced
Congratulating Pinthouse in Austin on winning a silver award at the 2023 World Beer Cup competition.
Good Samaritans in Texas assist rescue of driver from burning vehicle
FREESTONE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — Freestone County residents helped the Sheriff’s Office and rescue crews…
Texas mother fights for swim school legislation after 3-year-old son drowns
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A bill one Texas mother said is designed to better protect children at…
‘Bright and talented young woman’: Ortralla Mosley honored at Texas Capitol Thursday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been 20 years since Ortralla Mosley was stabbed to death at Reagan…
Texas guard Tyrese Hunter to return for junior season
AUSTIN (KXAN) — He tested the waters leading up to the NBA Draft, but Tyrese Hunter…
San Antonio postal worker arrested for using elderly woman’s stolen bank cards
SAN ANTONIO – A United States Postal Service worker was arrested Thursday morning after San Antonio…
San Antonio mother of trans teen worries SB14 will lead to more suicides
SAN ANTONIO – Paige Davis makes it perfectly clear that she doesn’t want to speak for…
TABC investigating bar lounge shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are investigating a shooting…
Harlandale ISD student loses testicle after being kicked by classmate
SAN ANTONIO – A child with special needs at Harlandale Independent School District was forced to…
Seguin PD asking neighbors to join community policing effort
Seguin – Seguin Police Chief Jason Brady said rising property crimes are impacting his city. To…
Behind the Kitchen Door: South Side Mexican restaurant gets failing health score of 67
SAN ANTONIO – A South Side Mexican restaurant got a failing score when health inspectors visited…
An 8-year-old girl died after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol
An 8-year-old girl died while in custody with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas, the…
Equity Speaker Series: Full Circle Strategies
This event was recorded on May 17, 2023 at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) as…
In border towns, expected chaos after Title 42 ended hasn’t materialized
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A Trump-era immigration policy known as Title 42 expired last week. There were…
In border towns, expected chaos after Title 42 ended hasn’t materialized
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A Trump-era immigration policy known as Title 42 expired last week. There were…
Anti-Poaching Helicopter Attempts Daring Rescue Inches Above Swirling Floodwaters–WATCH
For the pilot and conservationists aboard the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust helicopter, going out typically means scanning…
A New Butterflies Has Been Named After The ‘Lord of the Rings’ Villain
A genus of orange and brown butterflies that had been excruciatingly hard to define and separate…
Two Hikers on the Camino Del Santiago Find Lasting Love After Facing Uncertain Futures
The Camino del Santiago is the ironing board of the stress of life—a way to find…
HB 898 Enrolled
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 841 Enrolled
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
HB 784 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge or commissioners court in certain…
HB 767 Enrolled
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of…
HB 659 Enrolled
Relating to specialty license plates issued for recipients of the Commendation Medal.
HB 630 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the provision of lifeguards by certain municipalities and counties on public beaches.
HB 616 Enrolled
Relating to continuing education instruction for district clerks on impaneling petit and grand juries.
HB 584 Enrolled
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or…
HB 562 Enrolled
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
HB 517 Enrolled
Relating to the persons who may provide information to a parole panel considering the release of…
HB 456 Senate Committee Report
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain interests in a mineral in place…
HB 165 Enrolled
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a…
HB 8 Senate Committee Report
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
HB 3 Senate Committee Report
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development of, implementation of, and funding…
Tucker returns to West Texas roots for concert at Buddy Holly Hall
Tucker returns to West Texas roots for concert at Buddy Holly Hall
HB 558 Enrolled
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a…
Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Denver
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver,…
HB 699 Senate Committee Report
Relating to determining the student enrollment of a public school that allows non-enrolled students to participate…
HB 558 Enrolled
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a…