Texas public school employees to rally at State Capitol

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 500 public school employees from across Texas are expected to travel…

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot…

Austin-based wine business impacted by Silicon Valley Bank collapse

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal government announced Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will have…

Austin Police: Man kidnapped unconscious woman, aimed gun at man

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man faces three separate charges after police said he kidnapped a…

Free fridge opens in Del Valle food desert

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin’s population continues to boom, so too does the small town near…

Newly found asteroid has a ‘very small chance’ of hitting Earth, NASA says

Less than two weeks after it was discovered, asteroid 2023 DW sits at the top of…

Texas Republicans unveil sweeping border proposals to raise state-based enforcement

State Democrats immediately criticized the border and immigration proposals, signaling a bruising battle ahead. ‘House Republicans…

How to Watch Texas vs. Iowa State Women: Big 12 Tournament Streaming & TV Info

Get live streaming, TV channel and game information for the Texas vs. Iowa State women's basketball…

Texas women get No. 4 seed, will take on East Carolina at Moody Center in 1st round

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball may have lost the Big 12 Conference tournament…

Oscars 2023 live updates: Show highlights and winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Oscars from The Associated…

ACC to launch 2 new education certifications amid teacher shortage

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid ongoing teacher shortages nationwide and an anticipated loss of school principals in…

TYLA Director Spotlight: Alyson Martinez

Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…

Heart of Texas Concert Band- A Night at the Movies- Music of John Williams

Heart of Texas Concert Band- A Night at the Movies- Music of John Williams If you’ve…

PHOTOS: Celebrities visit Austin for festival

AUSTIN (KXAN) — South by Southwest is off to an exciting start. The big event brings…

Time to dance! Here’s where Houston, other Texas teams will begin NCAA tournament

The road to the Final Four in Houston begins now.    

Three women still missing in Mexico since February

Three women who traveled to Mexico in late February are still missing.Three women who traveled to…

Symphony of Southeast Texas weighs in on Oscar-nominated Tár believability

“As an active professional conductor, I did find it very interesting. I liked it more…    

Classical musicians take stage in downtown Conroe for Young Texas Artists Music Competition

Gifted artists on the cusp of launching classical music careers took the stage in…    

Bridges history column: Other side of the Texas Revolution

When the ambitious officer's popularity soared, he christened himself “The Napoleon of the West.”  When the…

Pre-Dawn Launch for Crew-6

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries the company's Dragon spacecraft with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission members…

Dumbbell Nebula Pumps Out Light Show

Infrared light surges out from the Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 27, in this Aug.…

Eileen Collins, Discovery Pilot

Former astronaut Eileen Collins sits at the pilot’s station aboard space shuttle Discovery during a hotfiring…

A Sliver of the Sun

The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse from Ross…

Hubble Spots a Star-Forming Spiral

The irregular spiral galaxy NGC 5486 hangs against a background of dim, distant galaxies in this…

Texas DPS urges residents to avoid traveling to Mexico on spring break

TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Public Safety says that due to the ongoing violence…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…

Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills

Updated March 11, 2023 at 3:13 PM ET A Texas man has filed a wrongful death…

A Texas lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for abortion pill access

Northern Public Radio Donate Available On Air Stations A Texas man is suing three women for…

A Texas lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for abortion pill access

A Texas man is suing three women for allegedly helping his now-ex-wife obtain a medication abortion.…

Man shot during attempted robbery on West Side, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the hip on the…

Motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition after crash on Northwest Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man is hospitalized in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle on the…

2 injured in crash involving ambulance in Medina County, officials say

MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – Two people were injured after an ambulance crashed into a car on…

Crime Stoppers seek tips leading to suspect in man’s murder on South Side

SAN ANTONIO – A man was found dead in his vehicle in January of last year,…

Teen murdered couple in hotel room after they returned from drug deal, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – A teenager accused of gunning down two people in a Northeast Side hotel…

Family displaced after fire at Northwest Side home, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – A large fire at a Northwest Side home Saturday morning has left a…

Brisk Walking for Just 11 Minutes a Day Slashes Risk of Premature Death by 23% Says Study of 30 Million People

Walking at a brisk pace for just 11 minutes a day slashes the risk of a…

17th Century Gold Ring Worth $12K Discovered by Retired Teacher in His Back Garden

A 17th-century gold ring is estimated to fetch at least $12,000 at a British auction, after…

What musicians would you like to see in Austin?

AUSTIN (KXAN)– What musicians, bands and performers would you like to see in Austin? KXAN did…

Lawmakers ask for state park to temporarily reopen before permanent closure, sale to private developer

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lawmakers have asked the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to consider temporarily reopening…

How to get to, from South by Southwest for 2023 festival

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2023 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals kicks off Friday, with a…

CapMetro awarded $65M for new rapid lines

AUSTIN (KXAN) – CapMetro said it was hosting a celebration ceremony Saturday afternoon after it was…

TikTok touts more action addressing national security concerns than competitors 

AUSTIN (KXAN) – At a South by Southwest panel Saturday morning, TikTok officials talked about their…

Suspect disguised as technician robs two Austin businesses

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a man suspected of…

Dateline correspondents talk to KXAN on first SXSW panel, Austin murders, new podcast

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz of Dateline – which has covered several notorious…

Megan Thee Stallion To Headline March Madness Music Fest in Texas Mar

The three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston, will…

San Antonio-born music icon Pepe Aguilar to make 2 Texas tour stops, plus more top stories

Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here…

High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care

Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because…

3 Texas women sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion medication

In the first lawsuit of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a husband seeks…

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Texas man uses new law to sue 3 for securing abortion pills

In a first test of a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions, a man is…

Get a glimpse of the universe at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis

This episode of the KERA video series “The Shape of Texas” explores the architecture of the…

Watch high school sports with KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage, Texas Sports Productions ?

KSAT 12 Sports’ Big Game Coverage (BGC) and Texas Sports Productions will stream dozens of live…

Bexar County ACS finds 39 animals in poor conditions, 3 dead dogs at rescue kennel on far NW Side

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A rescue kennel run out of a home on the far Northwest…

FBI creates new tip line for information about case involving 4 abducted Americans in Mexico

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The San Antonio Division of the FBI created a new Digital Media Tip…

Funeral services set for elderly man killed in dog attack on West Side

SAN ANTONIO – An 81-year-old man who was killed during a brutal dog attack two weeks…

San Antonio International Airport prepares for spring break travelers

Spring break is next week, and the San Antonio International Airport wants to make sure you’re…

High utility bills for East Side church draw attention to problem property next door

SAN ANTONIO – An East Side church says it’s noticed a spike in its utility bills…

What to know about Sunday’s Oscars

AILSA CHANG, HOST: Oscar fans, the clock is ticking. If you have not already seen best…

What to know about Sunday’s Oscars

AILSA CHANG, HOST: Oscar fans, the clock is ticking. If you have not already seen best…

Big Bill Live at the Lonesome Lounge Sessions

(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations OSCAR MORENO…

Hochul and James push for pharmacy chains to sell abortion medication

Mar 10, 2023 — by Karen DeWitt (NYS Capitol Correspondent) Gov. Kathy Hochul (second from right)…

Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills

A Texas man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three friends of his ex-wife for…

Texas man sues ex-wife’s friends for allegedly helping her get abortion pills

A Texas man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three friends of his ex-wife for…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…

‘We are a major player’: Sen. Kolkhorst updates bill banning Chinese land purchases in Texas

Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst said while changes are made, the measure is needed to protect…  A…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

Three women are missing since traveling into Mexico  PEÑITAS, Texas (AP) — Two sisters from Texas…

Texas Border Protection Unit would let citizens arrest migrants

Under the GOP-backed bill filed on Friday, Texas citizens authorized by the governor would have the…

‘Pretty Rough’: Texas Grifter ‘Upset’ Over 14 Year Sentence

J. Nicholas Bryant told The Daily Beast his frauds were “more wild” than Anna Delvey. On…

Texas A&M Aggie Rodeo hosts 103rd rodeo event at Brazos County Expo Center

  

10 Best Songs about Texas

Texas has been the subject of countless songs over the years, from classic country anthems to…

Texas Ranger Waylon Gates Returns to ‘Blue Bloods’ — Let’s Revisit His Character

Waylon Gates makes a glorious return to ‘Blue Bloods’ in the show’s thirteenth season. Let’s revisit…

HB 4076 Introduced

Relating to the salary step credit for a certified career and technology education teacher.

HB 4024 Introduced

Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.

House unveils bill giving state authority to ‘repel’ and return migrants crossing from Mexico

House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…

HB 20 Introduced

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this…

HB 7 Introduced

Relating to public services and programs in the southern border region of this state to address…

Mexico’s leader denies his country’s role in fentanyl crisis. Republicans are furious

Republican lawmakers want Mexico to accept U.S. military aid to cripple drug cartels making and smuggling…

San Antonio researchers revive 1979 Heart and Mind Study

San Antonio researchers are getting the band back together, in a way. They’re reaching out to…

Huge mural to honour Texas musician who filled High River with music and confidence

He was born in Texas and died four years ago, but a tribute to Melvin Wilson…

HB 1625 Introduced

Relating to the use of parental leave, family and medical leave, vacation leave, and sick leave…

HB 1620 Introduced

Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.

Crews put finishing touches on trail fence, lighting near Rainey Street

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is wrapping up the installation of four…

BLINN GOV’T PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARD FOR DEDICATION TO TEXAS DIGITAL LEARNING ASSOCIATION

Blinn College District government professor Eric Miller has earned the Bennie Tschoerner Award for Outstanding Commitment…

Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition

Under Senate Bill 23, all felonies involving a gun would incur a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.…

In Texas, government transparency isn’t a partisan issue (Opinion)

Texas legislators from both political parties are carrying on our state’s legacy of…  To witness bipartisanship…

HB 4256 Introduced

Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.

HB 4251 Introduced

Relating to the provision of postsecondary education to certain inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal…

HB 4240 Introduced

Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.

HB 3823 Introduced

Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.

HB 1615 Introduced

Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.

HB 1590 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program to serve as a merit-based scholarship…

HB 13 Introduced

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and school safety emergencies.

Ukrainian refugee who settled in San Antonio reflects on the past year

Nearly one year after leaving their city of Dnipro to escape the Ukraine-Russia war, 37-year-old Maria…

HB 4429 Introduced

Relating to certain school district tax abatements for power system reliability projects.

HB 4196 Introduced

Relating to disciplinary action against a peace officer for failure to comply with certain arrest and…

HB 4110 Introduced

Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers.

HB 1610 Introduced

Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality…

HB 1595 Introduced

Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional…

HB 700 Introduced

Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.

San Antonio police working to solve mysterious murder of man found on city’s Northeast Side

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are trying to solve the mysterious murder of a man…

Several artists playing at SXSW are also performing at West Side venue

SAN ANTONIO – As hundreds of artists from all over the world travel to Austin for…

Local immunologist says start taking allergy medication now to avoid severe Oak Tree pollen allergies

San Antonio – Itchy eyes, scratchy throats and congestion are just a few of the pesky…

Fronteras: ‘This is our legacy’ — Commemorating 50 years of the fight for school finance equity in Rodriguez vs San Antonio ISD

In the late 1960s and early `70s, San Antonio became home to the fight for equitable…

A son becomes the voice for his father’s songs

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It’s Friday, which is when we hear from StoryCorps. Seventy-year-old Jim Von Stein…

St. Louis football fans are hyped for Battlehawks 2.0

The “Kaw Kaw” battle cry was a familiar sound during the XFL’s first go-round in St.…

Letter claims cartel handed over men who killed Americans

A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and…

Today on Texas Standard: Ideas for combatting the trucking shortage

The job market is tight nationwide, and the trucking industry is no exception.…

Cartel letter doesn’t dull pain for Americans’ families

Relatives of Americans abducted in Mexico said that a purported apology from the Mexican cartel blamed…

NASA, Canadian Space Agency to Assign Artemis II Moon Astronauts

NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce during an event at 11 a.m. EDT (10…

La NASA y CSA asignar?n astronautas para Artemis II

La NASA y la Agencia Espacial Canadiense (CSA, por sus siglas en ingl?s) anunciar?n los cuatro…

NASA’s State Fact Sheets Highlight Economic Impact in All 50 States, DC

As a follow-up to its biennial report demonstrating the economic impact of NASA nationwide, the agency…

NASA Names University Teams to Take on Aeronautics Research Challenges

NASA has selected four teams of university faculty and students to solve key challenges facing the…

Tasty Burgers and Steaks Made of Mycelium Are New Healthy Food Alternative to Plant-Based Meats

In an effort to renew alternatives to meat in the wake of collapsing shares and sales…

Lovebirds Tie the Knot in Their 80s After Meeting on a Dating Website–Bride ‘Highly Recommends’ it

A pair of geriatric lovebirds tied the knot in their 80s after they fell for each…

Protein Key to Osteosarcoma May Unlock Treatments for Deadly Bone Cancers That Affect Kids

Treatments for deadly bone cancers that mainly affect children may be on the horizon after experiments…

‘Unusual’ Circles Spotted on Mars by the Reconnaissance Orbiter

Scientists are scratching their heads after large gray circles were spotted on Mars by the Reconnaissance…

DNA From 4 US Presidents Including George Washington Set to Blast Into Space–With DNA from Space Pioneers

Reprinted with alterations from World at Large, an independent news outlet that covers conflict, nature, travel,…

‘It’s the wild west’: Texas legislature may decide future of kratom in state

AUSTIN (KXAN) – This session, the Texas legislature will look at two bills related to regulating…