Texas lawmakers say one of the biggest issues on their minds this legislative session is property…
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Jackpot.com brings the Texas lottery to users’ fingertips but not without risks
A lottery courier services company launched in Texas in early January promising convenience for its users…
Texas Comptroller’s Office Awarded $363 Million in Federal Grants to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet
News Releases January 27, 2023 (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today his agency will receive…
Texans pessimistic about the national economy and losing faith in dem…
More than 60% of Texans polled by Texas Lyceum said the country is on the wrong…
These Songs Can Easily Be Used As The Unofficial National Song For Texas
If Texas needed a new national anthem, here are 10 strong contenders to replace the old…
Operation Lone Star Deploys Hi-Tech Assets To Stop Illegal Crossings
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Passenger in van dies following head-on wreck with big rig on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – A passenger in a van died on Friday morning following a head-on crash…
Voter fraud case against SA campaign worker in doubt after Texas Attorney General departs case
KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A voter fraud case against a San Antonio campaign worker is in…
Tornados Can’t Stop Texas’ Largest Holocaust Education Event
50,000 Texas Students Participate in Massive Holocaust Education Event in Houston
Deer Park High choir’s ‘Hello Texas’ gospel show on Sunday to benefit those affected by tornado
Deer Park High School Choir’s performance of “The Hello Texas Gospel Show” at 2:30…
Meet the 2023 Power Leaders 250
This year's Power Leaders 250 reveals how executives from South Florida's top public and private companies…
HB 1769 Introduced
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
HB 1768 Introduced
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing public school discipline and law and order to…
HB 1767 Introduced
Relating to the granting of privileges at hospitals for podiatrists.
HB 1766 Introduced
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
VIA announces day passes for unlimited trips in 24 hours
SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit is now offering day passes so riders can take unlimited…
Santikos New Braunfels to add arcades, bowling, and sport bar
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Santikos New Braunfels will soon have more entertainment options. The current theater…
Harvard researchers are paying bail for some Bexar County inmates as part of new study
SAN ANTONIO – Harvard Law School is conducting a new justice study that will pay bail…
Austin dating app Bumble teams up with Netflix for romance
Staying up to date with Netflix shows could help you find romance this Valentine’s day. The…
Headlines for Friday, January 27, 2023
Kansas Republican Legislators Propose Near-Total Abortion Ban TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Seven Republican lawmakers have proposed…
Oklahoma Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students from Choctaw Nation Head Start, Jones Academy Elementary, and seven area public schools in Durant,…
This Austin restaurant has the best tacos in Texas, among best in US: report
Tacos, it’s a dish that can be fused with any cuisine in the world and can…
The Texas Bill Hoping to Make Healthcare a Market Again
Wichita Falls Rep. James Frank’s HB 711 seeks to eliminate anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts. …
Texas Rocks: 8 Texas Artists You Need To Check Out
Texas is a huge state & the music scene is full of talented musicians. Here are…
SB 641 Introduced
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Arkansas Democrats file legislation for teacher pay raises, per pupil funding increase
Arkansas Democrats filed legislation Thursday (Jan. 26) to raise public school teacher salaries, non-teacher staff salaries,…
Yelp released its top 100 restaurants for 2023 and these Texas spots made the list
There were eight restaurants from Texas and three of them were in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.…
Musings: Ambition Kills
With Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz more focused on the politics of 2024 than the needs…
SB 638 Introduced
Relating to the governance and decision-making of groundwater conservation districts in contested cases.
HR 115 Introduced
Commemorating the 27th Annual Children's Hospital Trail Ride BBQ Cook Off.
HB 1765 Introduced
Relating to the redaction of certain information from a document posted on the Internet by a…
HB 1764 Introduced
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
HB 1763 Introduced
Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed…
HB 1762 Introduced
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
HB 1761 Introduced
Relating to the period for which a pesticide must be registered.
HB 1760 Introduced
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated…
HB 1759 Introduced
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports…
Good Morning Texas
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NASA Launches Aeronautics Spanish-Language Webpages
As part of its effort to provide more resources and information to new audiences, NASA has…
La NASA lanza p?ginas web en espa?ol sobre aeron?utica
Como parte de su empe?o por proporcionar m?s recursos e informaci?n a nuevos p?blicos, la NASA…
Texas turf: Lawn grasses compete with bluebonnets
Neil Sperry explains wildflowers need to be grown in dedicated spaces where they won’t... Neil Sperry…
Country singer Gary Morris returning to Texas roots with Granbury Live performance
Country music singer Gary Morris is returning to his Texas roots with his Granbury Live performance…
Faulty dryer causes garage fire at West Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A faulty dryer caused a garage fire that displaced a family of four…
Texas Democrats Decry GOP Bill to Ban Chinese Citizens From Buying Property in the State
Texas state Rep. Gene Wu, along with more than a dozen fellow Democratic lawmakers, has decried…
Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and spo…
Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates…
Man shot, killed at house used as illegal gambling location, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was shot and killed at a Southwest Side…
San Antonio band recreates Beatles’ rooftop Get Back concert
The Blue Note Ringos performs at Sancho’s on Saturday, Jan. 28.The Blue Note Ringos performs at…
Clippers extend win streak to 4 with 138-100 rout of Spurs
LOS ANGELES – If anyone needed any proof of how confident Paul George and the Los…
As China lifts most COVID controls, its economy has a ways to go to recover
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: After three years of repeated COVID lockdowns, China’s officials say the country…
As China lifts most COVID controls, its economy has a ways to go to recover
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: After three years of repeated COVID lockdowns, China’s officials say the country…
Texas AFL-CIO president outlines 2023 legislative priorities and concerns
As the Texas legislative session gets underway, and as union representation in the state grew by…
A recently discovered asteroid had ‘a very close encounter’ with Earth
There was no reason for alarm, as a NASA engineer called it “one of the closest…
Texas A&M-Commerce wins 62-57 over Lamar
Led by Jerome Brewer Jr.’s 12 points, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions defeated the Lamar Cardinals 62-57…
Tennyson’s 27 lead Texas A&M-CC past Nicholls State 96-86
Led by Trey Tennyson’s 27 points, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders defeated the Nicholls State Colonels…
Perry scores 21, North Texas downs UTSA 63-59
Led by Tylor Perry’s 21 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 63-59…
A recently discovered asteroid had ‘a very close encounter’ with Earth tonight
There was no reason for alarm, as a NASA engineer called it “one of the closest…
Casinos in Texas? You bet- according to latest poll! Ash Jurberg
A new poll released today by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of…
‘This is about our human values’: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez talks bills related to Uvalde shoo
Proposed legislation would end qualified immunity for police officers, create a compensation fund for victims of…
‘This is about our human values’: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez talks bills related to Uvalde shooting
Proposed legislation would end qualified immunity for police officers, create a compensation fund for victims of…
Texas lawmaker proposes banning universities from teaching critical race theory
Texas lawmakers are again aiming to keep “critical race theory” out of schools, this time on…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t give up COVID-era power until Texas
Gov. Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that his pandemic-era public health disaster declaration, which has given…
Texas State defeats Georgia Southern 70-67
Led by Nighael Ceaser’s 23 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles 70-67.…
City of San Antonio to accept applications to fill District 7 vacancy beginning Feb. 13
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio will start to accept applications to fill the…
New ordinance sets higher standards for contractors hired by City of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council approved and implemented the responsible bidders ordinance Thursday…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Trio of Mexican restaurants rack up similar violations
SAN ANTONIO – A trio of Mexican restaurants racked up similar health code violations during recent…
Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud in criminal case over deadly 737 Max crashes
Enlarge this image Attorney Paul Cassell, (center), speaks as Nadia Milleron, mother of Samya Stumo, (left),…
Texas bill would ban certain nationals from buying land
U.S. Census data says more than 5% are Asian — many of them Chinese American or Chinese.…
Texas death-row inmates sue state over solitary confinement
Male death-row inmates are suing the state of Texas for keeping them in solitary confinement. The…
BCSO seeks suspect in Atascosa hit-and-run
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sherriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating…
‘Uplift a community’: Uvalde coach Wade Miller nominated for NFL award amid emotional season
UVALDE, Texas – It was a season of wins, losses, emotions and ultimately uniting a community.…
San Antonio City Council authorizes eminent domain takeover of Moses Rose’s, will try negotiating first
SAN ANTONIO – This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The City of San…
Grieving Texas farmer gets greenhouse, mower thanks to Little Wishes
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San Antonio City Council uses eminent domain on Moses Rose’s bar for Alamo museum project
The vote was 9-2 with council members Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Teri Castillo dissenting.The vote was 9-2…
Texas Sen. Nichols gives overview of proposed senate budget
This document highlights the priorities of the legislature. Earlier this month, we celebrated the life and…
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.…