SR 158 Introduced

In memory of Jerry Wade Garrison.

SR 157 Introduced

In memory of Dee Lois Judy.

SR 155 Introduced

Recognizing February 13, 2023, as Hardin County Day.

SR 153 Introduced

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Bastrop County Day.

SR 152 Introduced

Recognizing Jennifer Jones on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 151 Introduced

Recognizing February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day.

SR 150 Introduced

In memory of Tammy Ruth Armbruster.

State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins’ Statement on the House of Representatives Committee Assignments for the 88th Texas Legislative Session

Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara

Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board addressed controversy over its decision to end an internal…

Analysis shows death rates in new moms and pregnant women increased in 2020

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Maternal death increased from 2019 to 2020 according to a new analysis conducted…

Inexpensive, fun and last-minute Austin date ideas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Forgot to reserve a table at a restaurant for Valentine’s Day or an…

‘A direct attack on me’: HOA says it mistakenly asked Austin man to take pride flag down

AUSTIN (KXAN)—With all its colors on display, Avery Grant’s pride flag waves back and forth on…

1 dead after crash in east Austin, expect delays

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a “major” crash Tuesday in east Austin, Austin-Travis…

State Capitol sees slithery visitors this week. Here’s why

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An annual rite of passage slithered onto Texas State Capitol grounds Monday. The…

DEVELOPMENT PLANS APPROVED FOR SH99 EXTENSION IN BRAZORIA COUNTY

Thompson, Ed

REP. PATTERSON FILES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO PROTECT TEXANS FROM THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Patterson, Jared

National organization helps San Antonio students, families eat healthier

SAN ANTONIO – February is Heart Health Awareness Month and part of a healthy heart is…

Downtown hotel gets renovation, name change a tribute to historical, environmental city elements

SAN ANTONIO – The downtown hotel formerly known as the Marriott Plaza hotel and then, ‘The…

Yale Honors Work of 9-Year-Old Girl Who is Stomping Out Extremely Invasive Bugs in New Jersey

When 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson heard about the Hoboken campaign to eradicate the spotted lanternfly, she took…

HHSC warns of increased reports of SNAP, TANF recipients being targets of fraud

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, or HHSC, is warning there has…

LIVE: Sebastian Driussi, Austin FC’s leading goal scorer in 2022, signs new contract

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The engine in Austin FC’s goal-scoring machine last season will churn for a…

Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board members met with the community Monday night to discuss the…

Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas

Texas is home to a diverse population of animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Here are the…

The Texanist: Did the Texas Capitol’s Pink Granite Come From Maine?

A San Antonio man is puzzled by a historical marker he encountered while visiting the Pine…

Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions

Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance.  After 20 years…

The Texas Theater set for March 31 grand reopening with Jack Ingram concert

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com As Jon Garrett watches the renovation being done inside The Texas Theater in…

Life In The Fast Lane: Miss Texas Tackles, And Tames, Daytona

Whitney Miller was hawking products on the Liquidation Channel, a downscale version of Home Shopping Network.…

SR 168 Introduced

Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Montgomery County Day.

SR 165 Introduced

Recognizing Averie Bishop for her selection as Miss Texas 2022.

SR 156 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas Rangers on the occasion of its bicentennial.

LOOK BACK: It’s been 2 years since Texas’ devastating winter storm of February 2021

It’s an event that those of us around Texas will likely remember for the rest of…

Texas gun laws: Uvalde senator proposing sweeping changes

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A group of Democratic state senators, including one who represents Uvalde, are introducing…

Paxton joins other AGs warning Walgreens, CVS against mailed abortion pills

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined 19 other state attorneys general in…

Texas Forever Fest planned for Haggard Park on March 25

Texas Forever Fest is back with live music from Casey Donahew and a calf-roping, corndog-eating, Texas-themed…

Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings

In this tip sheet, we explain why it's rarely accurate to report that research studies prove…

SR 166 Introduced

Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Jim Wells County Day.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES CUNNINGHAM RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Cunningham, Charles

Tickets to a preview of the new Alamo Collections Center go on sale Tuesday

SAN ANTONIO – The soon-to-open Alamo Collections Center is allowing visitors a first look at the…

2 adults, child safely escape NW Side house fire thanks to smoke detectors, firefighters say

SAN ANTONIO – Smoke detectors may have saved the lives of three members of a family…

Little Texas to headline annual Whimmydiddle 3-night event at RiversEdge

Whimmydiddle presented by IBEW Local 648 will return to Hamilton’s RiversEdge amphitheater in 2023 as a…

San Antonio man facing federal charges for robbing six chain stores, authorities say

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is facing federal charges in connection with robberies at…

Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president…

Today on Texas Standard: How Ro-Tel became a staple of Texas cooking

The diced tomato and green chile mix known as Ro-Tel is found in more Texas recipes…

Good Morning Texas

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‘Not today … I’m not dying today’ North Texas man survives getting mauled by neighbor’s dogs

The man was attacked by his neighbor’s dogs while checking the weather before heading to work.…

NASA’s Modern History Makers: Jarred Wilhite

Jarred Wilhite is a NASA Glenn aerospace engineer who has been instrumental to Artemis and the…

Michigan State Shooting: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect had no connection to school

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Three people were killed and five other people were injured in…

The North Texas Irish Festival Returns Next Month

The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5, bringing with it all…

Texas A&M System Board Of Regents Approves Building Projects Impacting Brazos County – WTAW

Six building projects approved by the Texas A&M system board of regents during last Thursday's meeting…

Morning Workouts May be Better for Burning Fat, Study Finds

When it comes to physical activity, all exercise counts, no matter what time of day you…

Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions

Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts

Girls in STEM EXPO: Engages youth in various activities, addresses diversity in field

Over the weekend, members of the community from the city of College Station, Texas A&M and…

HB 2281 Introduced

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to prohibit openly carrying a handgun within the municipality.

HB 2280 Introduced

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with…

HB 2279 Introduced

Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.

HB 2278 Introduced

Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to…

HB 2277 Introduced

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a…

HB 2276 Introduced

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

HB 2275 Introduced

Relating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense;…

HB 2274 Introduced

Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative…

HB 2273 Introduced

Relating to the foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum in public schools.

HB 2272 Introduced

Relating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court…

HB 2271 Introduced

Relating to the protection of aquaculture operations.

HB 2270 Introduced

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at…

HB 2269 Introduced

Relating to memoranda of understanding for the provision of school resource officers at public schools.

HB 2268 Introduced

Relating to matters referred to an associate judge under the Family Code.

Representative Ray Lopez Issues Statement on Committee Assignments

Lopez, Ray

Pet heater may have sparked fire that drove family out of home, firefighters say

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are focusing on a heater that a family was using…

Viral TikTok shows plunging water levels at Medina Lake home from 2019 to 2023

MEDINA LAKE, Texas – Medina Lake is making headlines again thanks to a viral TikTok that…

San Antonio Bed Bath & Beyond store closing as company cuts costs

One of the Bed Bath & Beyond locations in San Antonio will be closing this year…

Schlitterbahn holds ‘hiring blitz’ for 2,000 positions this 2023 season

SAN ANTONIO – Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is going on a “hiring blitz” this month to fill…

He was the head of Mexico’s FBI. Now he’s on trial for accepting cartel bribes

As U.S. prosecutors rest their case against Mexico’s former top cop during a trial in New…

Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family

After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer — weekly drug infusions that could…

Alabama mobile phone customers report getting a “wrong number”

Customers of wireless provider T-Mobile US Inc. reported widespread service outages in the U.S. late Monday,…

Welcome to Loving, Texas, where love letters are their specialty

Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…

The Best Super Bowl Ads Were Funny, Heartwarming, and Celebrity-Filled (LOOK)

There’s something for everyone at the Super Bowl, sport, the halftime show, and of course, the…

Researchers Successfully Turn Abandoned Oil Well into Giant Geothermal Battery

The Biden Administration is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to close abandoned oil and gas…

APD says no one hurt in south Austin SWAT situation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department…

Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine’s Days

AUSTIN (KXAN) — What kind of weather does Austin typically see on Valentine’s Day? A high…

How does the weather affect my allergies?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin and San Antonio making…

Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has a vibrant food scene, with endless locations to get your hands…

Austin Energy warns more outages could be in store, city says clean up may be prolonged

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the ice storm about two weeks ago, City of Austin crews across…

Recent trailer thefts target local music groups, lead to one high-speed chase

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tom Height walked out of his Leander home to check on his trailer…

Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas. Finding quality health care can be a nightmare.

Hours on the phone trying to find a doctor and limited postpartum care are only some…

Texas Songs That Are Perfect To Play During Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to play some love, and anti-love songs from…

Going to the Kent R. Hance Chapel to Get Married

In a little over a decade, at least 200 couples have exchanged vows in the multi-function…

As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns

A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…

Biden’s census changes could be complicated, but worth it, Texas experts say

Some Texas experts have mixed opinions on the Biden administration’s proposal to change…  As President Joe…

No Tax On Crypto Purchases — Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets

A Texas report was released containing exciting and transformative ideas for digital assets. The recommendations are…

Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions

Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance.  After 20 years…

Texas Craft Brewers Guild supports the filing of SB 752/HB 2003, which would allow for legal home delivery

Last week, Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD 24) and State Representative Shelby Slawson (HD 59)…

Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions

Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out his priority bills for session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick numbers his priorities for session  AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has…

North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre To Debut Tony Award-Winning Musical, EVITA

North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) Repertory Theatre takes the stage with the powerful historical musical Evita,…

“Goodbye Texas” By Harriette

“Goodbye Texas” by Harriette is Northern Transmissions Song of the Day. The track is off her…

Country star Jason Aldean hits the highway to DFW for only Texas stop on 2023 tour

Country star Jason Aldean’s upcoming “Highway Desperado Tour” will include a stop at Dickies Arena in…

Texas police did not know Las Vegas-area ‘revenge’ stabbing suspect was on house arrest pursuing music career

A woman accused of stabbing her date in a Las Vegas-area hotel room in retaliation for…

Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito

More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to unveil a treasure…

Copa Airlines announces new service to Austin, Texas

Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will initiate service to and from Austin, the state capital…

Get a Taste of Small-Town Texas at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus

Looking for an easy day-trip from Houston? Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, Texas offers great beers…

Space Station Visits South Padre Island

While the International Space Station orbited over the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 19, 2022, NASA…

Taylor ISD elementary student throws rock at teacher, staff member restrains student, letter says

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — A “behavior issue” from a student at a Taylor Independent School District…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports legislation banning transgender college athletes

In 2021, Texas passed a law barring transgender student athletes from playing on K-12 school sports…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expected to reveal priority bills, including harsh penalties for illegal voting

Each session, the governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker prioritize low-number bills for passage.Each session, the…

Pentagon Reverses Ruling on the Release of Art Made by Guantanamo Bay Detainees

In a rare moment of beauty at Guantánamo Bay, detainees managed to win themselves the rights…

Earth’s newly discovered layer could help scientists predict earthquakes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A newly confirmed layer of the Earth could give scientists a better understanding…

Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey

Days after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, hopes of finding people alive is…

In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…

Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…

TCC Board of Trustees to Meet February 16, 2023

Supporting materials for the board meeting will be provided on the Board Meetings page. Once the…

Former Sen. Phil Gramm’s new book says American inequality is a myth

Texas Sen. Phil Gramm returned to Aggieland to discuss how his book exposes the misconceptions of…

Report States Texas A&M University Goes ‘Woke’ in the Name of Diversity

A think tank is sounding the alarm that Texas A&M--traditionally a conservative university--is turning out social…

Researchers create endothelin-1-induced rat model of vascular parkinsonism

Vascular parkinsonism (VP) results from one or more small strokes in the basal ganglia.

Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estate

SAN ANTONIO – You don’t have to tune into HGTV to take virtual tours of million-dollar…

NASA, Partners Clear Axiom’s Second Private Astronaut Mission Crew

NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission…

UT Austin students launch company that pays ranchers to offset CO2 emissions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Amod Daherkar first arrived on the University of Texas campus, the 19-year-old…

4 new routes announced for Austin airport, including 2 new international destinations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four new routes will soon be offered from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with two…

National Ranching Heritage Center Opens ‘King Ranch – Legacy in Art’ Exhibit

The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb.…

Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally

MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Access to medication abortion could be at risk nationwide…

HB 2208 Introduced

Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued…

Rep. Armando Walle Files Bill to Designate Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez Memorial Highway

Walle, Armando