14 Bands From Texas That Might Be the Only Redeeming Element of That Festering Hell Hole

Lawmakers in Texas might want to make the state and unlivable hell hole, but these 14…

Texas Showdown: Who Emerges Victorious in a Mountain Lion vs. Feral Hog Battle?

It's a Texas showdown! A mountain lion vs. feral hog. Which animal will be the winner?…

Arming Teachers Debated as Safety Measure Across Texas Schools

Education reporter Wayne Carter visited a school district that armed staff members and looks at how…

West Texas Jazz Party returns next week

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…

HB 2800 Enrolled

Relating to meetings of a county election board.

HB 852 Enrolled

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

HCR 123 Introduced

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1058.

HB 2800 Enrolled

Relating to meetings of a county election board.

HB 852 Enrolled

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

HB 54 Enrolled

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…

HR 969 Introduced

Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…

HR 968 Introduced

Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.

HB 54 Enrolled

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…

HR 969 Enrolled

Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…

HR 968 Enrolled

Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.

A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive

There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton likely broke laws, Republican investigation finds

A Republican-led investigation has accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of committing multiple crimes in office.…

Texas parks meets Texas music: New album ‘Texas Wild’ celebrates 100 years of state parks

The first single of the album reimagines the classic track “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó.”    

Dos Borrachos: Two Texas guys who know beans about making music

Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler are back in Abilene, this time sharing a stage and raisin’ twice…

SR 576 Introduced

In memory of Irma Linda Garcia and Jose Antonio Garcia.

Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music,…

HR 2225 Introduced

Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2180 Introduced

Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 2175 Introduced

Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

HR 2160 Introduced

In memory of Sammie Charles Harris.

HR 2138 Introduced

Commending Joe Haliti of Conroe for his contributions to the community.

HR 2117 Introduced

Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2023.

HR 2093 Introduced

Congratulating Gladys Goffney on her 50th anniversary as a lawyer.

HR 2004 Introduced

Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HB 4835 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.

HB 1603 Enrolled

Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…

HB 1486 Enrolled

Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.

HR 2225 Enrolled

Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2180 Enrolled

Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 2175 Enrolled

Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

HR 2160 Enrolled

In memory of Sammie Charles Harris.

HR 2138 Enrolled

Commending Joe Haliti of Conroe for his contributions to the community.

HR 2117 Enrolled

Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2023.

HR 2093 Enrolled

Congratulating Gladys Goffney on her 50th anniversary as a lawyer.

HR 2004 Enrolled

Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HB 4835 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.

HB 1603 Enrolled

Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…

HB 1486 Enrolled

Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.

Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center names Bill Holston as new chief operating officer

The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, or DEAC, announced it has hired Bill Holston as its new…

Texas Sees the Most Border Crossings Into the U.S.

Due to non-essential travel restrictions to combat COVID-19, border crossings into the U.S. at ports of…

SR 618 Introduced

In memory of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs.

HR 2226 Introduced

Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 1835 Introduced

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of South Padre Island.

HB 2969 Enrolled

Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.

HB 2442 Enrolled

Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.

HB 2188 Enrolled

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

HB 400 Enrolled

Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…

HB 299 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

HB 14 Enrolled

Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…

SR 647 Introduced

In memory of Jeanne Beulah Franklin Samuels of Houston.

HR 2285 Introduced

Urging President Joseph R. Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take immediate action to…

HR 2226 Enrolled

Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 1835 Enrolled

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of South Padre Island.

HB 2969 Enrolled

Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.

HB 2442 Enrolled

Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.

HB 2188 Enrolled

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

HB 400 Enrolled

Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…

HB 299 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

HB 173 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

HB 14 Enrolled

Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…

WATCH LIVE: Texas Senate honors victims of Uvalde school shooting

AUSTIN, Texas – State Sen. Roland Gutierrez and members of the Texas Senate will recognize the…

Amber Alert for 14-year-old in north Houston discontinued

HOUSTON – UPDATE: An Amber Alert that was issued for a missing 14-year-old in north Houston…

President Biden to speak about Uvalde school shooting on Wednesday

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is expected to give a speech to mark one year since…

San Antonio-area school districts, Texas politicians honor Robb Elementary victims on year since shooting

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-area school districts and Texas politicians are honoring the Robb Elementary School…

A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive

Enlarge this image The memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. A mass shooting there…

How many Kyles does it take to beat a world record?

Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio facebookEmail One of the…

In Uvalde, plans to build a new school 1 year after Robb Elementary shooting

Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio facebookEmail Editor’s note: This…

It’s been 1 year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people

(C) 2023 Hawai?i Public Radio Available On Air Stations (C) 2023 Hawai?i Public Radio   In the…

Whistling Through the Wildflowers

Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida…

Big White Dogs Save the World’s Smallest Penguin in Australia

Just off the coast of Warrnambool city, Australia’s Middle Island is home to some very small…

Revolutionary New Clean Fuel Developed that Could See Cars Being Powered by Sunshine

An environmentally clean fuel made from the power of the sun has been devised by scientists…

See the Moon Under the “Da Vinci Glow” in the Next Three Days

There’s a unique kind of crescent moon in the sky tonight (May 24th,) and possibly the…

Uvalde parent who questioned police hire still banned from school property, lawsuit planned

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) will proceed with litigation against the Uvalde Consolidated…

Texas Music Journalist John Lomax IV Passes

Journalist John Nova Lomax died on Monday (May 22) in Houston, Texas at age 53. For…

SR 638 Introduced

Recognizing the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women on the occasion of its…

SR 629 Introduced

Recognizing Wayne Mack for his service to Montgomery County.

HR 2284 Introduced

Congratulating the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title…

HR 2283 Introduced

Recognizing May 2023 as National Cameroonian Heritage and Diaspora Month.

Voices from Uvalde: ‘To this day, I kind of always feel like I’m looking for him’

Nikki and Brett Cross recall son Uziyah ‘always wanted to put a smile on your face…

Texas Access to Justice Foundation Executive Director Betty Balli Torres receives Emily C. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award

The Texas Access to Justice Commission, or TAJC, honored Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF,…

‘Expensive lesson’: Texas dog injured by venomous rattlesnake

Snakes are active after rain in late spring.  Snakes are active after rain in late spring. 

HR 2282 Introduced

Congratulating The Woodlands College Park High School JROTC on winning the 2023 National High School Drill…

HR 2281 Introduced

Congratulating Captain Gualberto Torres on his retirement from the Harlingen Fire Department.

HR 2280 Introduced

Commending organizations in the area along the Interstate 35 corridor for their contributions to the state's…

HCR 122 Introduced

Congratulating Don Ward on his retirement as executive director of the One-Call Board of Texas.

A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive

There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.…

We tried Honest Burgers’ new Texas BBQ Special

  

SR 646 Introduced

Recognizing Sergeant Robert Rangel for his actions at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.

HR 2279 Introduced

Recognizing the Civil Air Patrol and the Texas Wing for their service to the citizens of…

HR 2278 Introduced

Congratulating Aaron Rodriguez of Seale Junior High School on his participation in the 2023 Texas Science…

Interactive: ‘One Year In: Uvalde,’ a tribute to victims, their families and survivors

In “One Year In: Uvalde,” KSAT looks at the past 12 months since the Robb Elementary…

Rio Grande Valley represents It’s Time Texas

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Selene Guerrero, the South Texas Regional Director for It’s Time Texas stopped…

Texas baseball player Jared Thomas having a season as memorable as his walk-up song

In the 22 games since he switched things up on April 11, Jared Thomas is hitting…

Sunflower season is blooming at this Texas Hill Country farm

This farm isn't even in full bloom yet.  This farm isn't even in full bloom yet. 

San Antonio company captures CO2, but one expert says it does more harm than good

CarbonFree has a goal to capture 10% of the world’s industrial emissions to slow climate change…

The Pentagon has begun implementing a law to reduce suicides, 18 months after Congress passed it

The Pentagon has put in place ‘The Brandon Act’ — named after a Navy sailor who…

Where, when and how to vote in San Antonio’s June runoff election

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15 Best Places in Texas for Couples To Live Only on Social Security 2023: Unlocking Financial Freedom

Discover the best places in Texas for couples living solely on Social Security income. Affordable living…

Wild Animals that Live in Austin, Texas: Discovering the State Capital’s Wildlife

Discover the fascinating wildlife of Austin, Texas! From the state-mammal armadillo and white-tailed deer to vibrant…

Top 5 Texas Cities to Retire to: As Low as $1,500 a Month

If your retirement funds are pushing you towards a lifestyle that's more economical, let me steer…

Sponsored Content: Can SEO Still Help Texas Personal Injury Attorneys in 2023?

Search Engine Optimization still works for attorneys in Texas.  After all, someone has to rank on…

HB 1926 Enrolled

Relating to the expiration date and funding of the supplemental special education services program.

HB 1696 Enrolled

Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.

HB 1688 Enrolled

Relating to water quality protection areas.

HB 1592 Enrolled

Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured…

HB 1337 Enrolled

Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for…

HB 968 Enrolled

Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family…

HB 729 Enrolled

Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.

HB 614 Enrolled

Relating to property owners' association fines.

HB 53 Enrolled

Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.

HB 1696 Enrolled

Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.

HB 1688 Enrolled

Relating to water quality protection areas.

HB 1592 Enrolled

Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured…

HB 1337 Enrolled

Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for…

HB 968 Enrolled

Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family…