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Texas law enforcement reopening several homicide cold cases after suspected serial killer confesses to murders
Police say Meza never changed his life or his ways, instead they believe he may have…
NASA Invites Public to Sign Poem That Will Fly Aboard Europa Clipper
Members of the public are invited to add their names to an original poem dedicated to…
Texas unveils new license plate design supporting beaches
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said Texans would be able to order a…
Texas’ Leighann Goode named Freshman All-American by D1Softball.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s good, and there’s Texas freshman Leighann Goode. Goode’s terrific freshman campaign earned…
Celebrate Pride Month at these events in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Pride Month is officially underway, and there are plenty of events and places…
Natural gas line repaired after rupture in west Bexar County, CPS Energy says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: CPS Energy tells KSAT the repairs have been made, and the gas…
Top prosecutor who left DA’s office after scathing review hampered by complaints in return to office
SAN ANTONIO – The chief of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Family Violence Division previously resigned…
Mother of innocent shooting victim rallying community to end gun violence
SAN ANTONIO – Alaina Henderson, 27, was out celebrating a new job at a Hollywood Park…
Behind the Kitchen Door: 10 repeat violations sink convenience store’s health score
SAN ANTONIO – A West Side convenience store racked up numerous health code violations, including 10…
‘They’re our lives’: Local competitors revel in kicking off Texas High School Rodeo Finals with horse cutting
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas High School Finals Rodeo (THSFR) kicked off in Abilene Thursday…
In Appreciation of Echo Bridge, the Coolest Music Venue in Texas
With near-perfect acoustics and only 100 ticket holders per show, the bridge provides concerts unlike any…
Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour
The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.
Pilot program to offer attorney parking cards for Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility
Starting on June 5, Austin attorneys will be able to receive attorney parking cards for the…
Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents, Representative To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities for terms set to…
200,000 Steps on the Lone Star Hiking Trail
I grew up in northwest Austin at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, where hiking…
Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it
A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of…
Today on Texas Standard: What did the Legislature accomplish for rural Texans?
The regular legislative session ended this week, and reporters from around the state are getting us…
Cars Registered In Texas After 2025 Will No Longer Need To Pass A Safety Inspection, But Owners Will Still Pay The Fee
June 1, 2023- Many Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass…
Poet Kwame Alexander reflects on ‘Why Fathers Cry at Night’
“I’m not a grown man — I’m a growing man,” Alexander says. His new memoir started…
Dateline Rice for June 1, 2023
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL Texas governor appoints Trump ally as interim attorney generalMark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair…
North Texas man arrested for murder of 37-year-old woman, Arlington Police say
When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds lying unresponsive in a…
Nearly 10,000-square-foot home hits the market in North Texas (Photos)
Special amenities include a two-story living room, sauna, wine cellar and Harley Davidson-themed special garage area.…
Group of teens, adult arrested in connection to robbery spree in North Texas
The Dallas Police Department said its robbery unit was investigating string of aggravated robberies of individuals…
Showtime in the Sunshine State – NCAA Regionals Preview
In this episode we recap Texas Tech's trip to Arlington and the Big 12 Tournament run…
VIPER Team Mimics Moon’s Surface
By recreating realistic Moon-like environments, we can get a much better idea of how VIPER will…
Watch Tiny Dog Sprint After Coyote While His Puppy Pal is Being Attacked in the Backyard
In California, a little dog was saved from a prowling coyote when his friend, a 10…
Man Lands Dream Job After Skydiving with Sign Asking for Work–New Employer Offers a Job the Same Way
In the ultimate pump-up story, a daredevil job seeker landed a new position after jumping out…
Rare All-White Panda Spotted Again in China–The Only One of its Kind in the World (WATCH)
In 2019, an albino giant panda was spotted in a nature reserve in Sichuan, China, and…
First Recorded Stand-Up Comedy Sketch from 500 Years Ago Discovered in 15th Century Manuscript
While this old parchment page may look like one out of a wizard’s spellbook, it’s actually…
‘I KNOW YOU CHEATED ON ME’ sign turns heads at Texas airport
'Sorry I am so morbid and nosy (not sorry)' 'Sorry I am so morbid and nosy…
Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…
SB 8 Introduced
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity,…
? Science with Sarah: Diet Coke & Mentos geysers! ?
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! Yep…I’m…
Thursday marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
While June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer, it also marks the official start of…
San Antonio Public Library kicks off ‘Summer with SAPL’ program
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library kicked off its “Summer with SAPL” program on…
WEATHER RECAP: May 2023 by the numbers in San Antonio
And just like that, another month has come and gone! As we flip the calendar over…
3 UTSA football games chosen for national broadcasts
SAN ANTONIO – UTSA football has announced that three of their 2023 football games have been…
Uvalde varsity mariachi team momentarily brought together a divided city
Under the direction of Albert Martinez, the team took home a top rating in the Texas…
Texas Route 66 Festival hosting 10 days of events starting today
The annual Texas Route 66 Festival kicks off 10 days of events starting today to prepare…
SCR 1 Introduced
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to…
SB 16 Introduced
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a…
Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour
The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.
Bless Your Heart Brings Texas-Style Barbecue to River North
Bless Your Heart, a soon-to-open southern kitchen and bar, announced its plans to open in River North June…
Where to Stop on Your “Bigger in Texas”-Themed Bachelorette Party
The ultimate destination for your last single rodeo. The ultimate destination for your last single rodeo.
Janelle Monáe visiting 3 Texas cities on ‘Age of Pleasure’ tour
The “Age of Pleasure” album will release June 9.
Texas set to renew its court battle against DACA immigration program in Houston
The hearing Thursday morning is the latest in the years-long effort by Texas and its conservative…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and…
Texas would prefer a 9-game conference schedule when it joins SEC but that might have to wait
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte says the Longhorns prefer playing a nine-game league schedule when…
Governor Abbott Appoints John Scott As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under…
1A Remaking America: The outlook for trans youth in Texas
This has been a record year for legislation aimed at trans youth. More than a dozen…
Texas passes measures to increase election oversight in Harris County
In Texas, two controversial voting bills are headed to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his…
Spurred by Uvalde, Texas Legislature passes bill to finally close ‘dead suspect loophole’
Following outrage over the lack of transparency surrounding the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last year,…
Henry McMaster joins 2 other GOP governors sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
The governors of Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina on Wednesday joined a growing list of…
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Fright on! Check out the scary good costumes from Texas Frightmare Weekend 2023
A fixture in North Texas fan culture since 2006, the annual horror convention took its spooky…
Computer Programmer and Mathematician Josephine Jue
Hired by NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in 1963, Josephine Jue was a Chinese-American computer…
X-rays and Webb Telescope Provide Dazzling Views of Space Invisible to the Unaided Eye
Looking for a cool way to get your kids involved in astronomy? Just show them this…
Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free, Increasing Hiker Safety
One of the most popular hiking apps has made 27,000 trail maps available for download for…
Former Texas signee Ron Holland to skip college hoops, sign with G League Ignite
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas basketball signee and Duncanville star Ron Holland is skipping college basketball…
Dillon Mitchell withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Texas for sophomore season
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wednesday was the deadline for college players to withdraw their names from NBA…
Longhorns nonconference game times set, Black Friday vs. Texas Tech under the lights
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will start the regular season in the blazing September sun…
Who will win from proposed Texas property tax relief plans?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After five months of discord and a short-lived special session, top Republican leaders…
Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it
A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of…
Don’t let a language barrier stop you from getting help with domestic violence
SAN ANTONIO – – Ada Vilas immigrated to the United States for a relationship that quickly…
ERCOT president presents plan to keep Texans up to date on power grid conditions
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) officials gave an update to Texans regarding the reliability of…
Texas lawmakers from San Antonio area reflect on legislative session and next steps
SAN ANTONIO – This legislative session has been unique to say the least. From the start…
SAPD Chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ on violent crime plan’s progress
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the early stages of a plan…
St. Mary’s Strip construction eyes end date as businesses try to stay afloat
SAN ANTONIO – Progress is being made on the North St. Mary’s Strip construction, but for…
Yeehaw! The Shakey’s Texas Chicken BBQ Pizza is back
Shakey’s Texas Chicken BBQ Pizza was launched in 2008 for a limited time offer but since…
Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…
San Antonio’s largest dog park now open as part of major development
San Antonio’s largest dog park is now open on the far Northwest Side.San Antonio’s largest dog…
Abbott names former Texas secretary of state to temporarily lead the state’s attorney general’s
John Scott will take over the role as the state’s top attorney following the suspension of…
Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…
Commentary: Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas legislation, rhetoric, harms students
This drumbeat of dehumanizing and vitriolic rhetoric spans from local school board... This drumbeat of dehumanizing…
Launch your next Texas trip with this essential guide to its biggest cities
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the state itself. At 268,597 square miles, it’s…
HB 23 Introduced
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in…
Former Texas commit Ron Holland signing with the NBA’s G-League Ignite
Consensus five-star forward Ron Holland will bypass college and play for the G-League... Consensus five-star forward…
HB 35 Introduced
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem…
HB 29 Introduced
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
The San Antonio Spurs are the toast of sports talk radio once again
The team is electric again now that they’ve won the first pick in the NBA draft…
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Zamora Middle School Graduation In San Antonio
First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday celebrated the accomplishments of the eighth grade class of Robert C.…
HB 36 Introduced
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain…
HB 34 Introduced
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee…
HB 33 Introduced
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain…
HB 32 Introduced
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices…
CPS Energy offering free high-performance A/C tune-ups ahead of the summer season
SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy is offering free high-performance A/C tune-ups ahead of the summer season…
Shooting, carjacking outside West Side gym causes moments of panic for people inside
SAN ANTONIO – Plans for a morning workout went way off course for people at a…
Hondo PD investigating theft of over $20,000 from elementary school PTO
HONDO, Texas – The Hondo Police Department is investigating the theft of more than $20,000 from…
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District 1 runoff candidates answer your questions
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Ways To…
Today on Texas Standard: Uvalde mariachi team’s win was a bright spot in a year of darkness
One tireless teacher and a group of young musicians gave Uvalde something to cheer about together. One…
‘Ultimate destination for dining, retail and entertainment’ Grandscape’s growth in The Colony continues to attract companies to North Texas
Later this year, you can add Tiger Woods’ mini golf, PopStroke, to the lineup. It features…