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President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Strengthens NASA, Space Economy
The Biden-Harris Administration Thursday released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, and it will allow…
Lebanese Man Builds Wind Turbine from Recycled Plastic–Producing Electricity for his Family and Neighbors
In Lebanon’s windy northwest governate of Akkar, a literature student taught himself engineering to build a…
New bill filed to prevent state park from becoming multi-million dollar private community
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new bill has been filed in the Texas Senate aiming to prevent…
It’s illegal for shelter vets to operate on pets with owners. A Texas lawmaker hopes to change that
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills in hopes to expand access to life-saving…
Outdoor patio at Austin airport closed; space set to become a private lounge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An outdoor public patio at Austin’s airport is closing to make way for…
6 bills filed on school safety, funding and the teacher shortage — what you need to know
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Days before the bill filing deadline, Texas lawmakers announced a flurry of new…
Despite uptick in tech layoffs, Austin hasn’t yet seen job carnage
AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal)– While reports of technology layoffs have become much more common in recent…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges
BURNET, Texas (KXAN) — Burnet County Judge James Oakley was indicted this week on felony and…
Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued
Trump-appointed federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that free birth control for teens from a federal program…
Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia–His Own Town
The entrepreneur is laying plans for a new community outside Austin next to Boring and SpaceX…
Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued
Trump-appointed federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that free birth control for teens from a federal program…
SA leaders sound alarm over ‘potentially most damaging piece of legislation’ ever in Texas Lege
SB 1110 would prevent cities from transferring utilities revenues into their municipal… “This is the biggest,…
Texas tollway truck traffic up over 25%
More than 3 million commercial trucks used the Texas State Highway 130 toll road between Austin…
Inspired By A Trip To Texas—Marfa Stance Marries Style And Substance
Founded by Georgia Dant in 2019, Marfa Stance offers a range of functional, sustainable outerwear that…
Secret Sounds announces 2023 SXSW showcase in Austin, Texas
Secret Sounds, the prolific party-throwers, are making their triumphant return to Austin’s SXSW with a slew…
Governor Abbott Appoints Burke, Burciaga To School Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcella Burke and reappointed Gilbert "Gil" Burciaga to the School Land…
The bodies of 2 Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico have been returned to the U.S.
Their companions are recovering in a U.S. hospital. So far, only one arrest has been made…
Texas executes inmate convicted in killings of 4, including pregnant woman, during drug robbery 30 years ago
Texas executes inmate convicted in killings of 4, including pregnant woman, during drug robbery 30 years…
Bill would close youth prisons in Texas
Austin Democrat James Talarico has filed the HB 4356, which would shutter the state’s five secure…
Tesla Town? Elon Musk Is Reportedly Building His Own Texas ‘Utopia’ for Employees to Live in
Elon Musk reportedly plans to build his own town outside Austin, Texas, called Snailbrook for his…
HB 3850 Introduced
Relating to the construction of abortion statutes in relation to pregnant biological females who do not…
HB 200 Introduced
Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
HR 516 Introduced
Honoring Ruben C. Tejeda for his 30 years of service as Bexar County Precinct 1 Constable.
HB 1605 Introduced
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption and revision of essential knowledge and skills of…
HB 1600 Introduced
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for illegal entry into Texas from Mexico by…
HB 800 Introduced
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of…
All About Hopkins County Texas Ranger Roger “Tex” Maynard
Remembering Roger “Tex” Maynard: A Hopkins County Cowboy. State Trooper, horseman, constable and family man celebrated…
HB 1585 Introduced
Relating to matters affecting the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 17 Introduced
Relating to the official misconduct and removal of district attorneys and county attorneys.
A Costa Rican getaway turns into a 17-hour road trip to Texas
Sometimes you have to try really, really hard to enjoy the journey. Sometimes you have to…
Texas wildflower season is here, and signs point to a longer — and better
Texas families and dog owners head to parks and regions of the state thick with... Texas…
HB 4275 Introduced
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
HB 4274 Introduced
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking voter approval for the issuance…
HB 4273 Introduced
Relating to transportation procedures for certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster.
HB 4272 Introduced
Relating to the disclosure of certain documentation and records concerning victims of sexual assault and other…
HB 4270 Introduced
Relating to the classification of and regulation of the taking of aoudad sheep as game animals.
HB 4269 Introduced
Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central…
HB 4268 Introduced
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with…
HB 4267 Introduced
Relating to the procedures for removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
HB 4266 Introduced
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue to fund convention center…
HB 4265 Introduced
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor Texas Sheriffs' Deputies.
HB 4264 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
HB 1580 Introduced
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
HB 1575 Introduced
Relating to improving health outcomes for certain recipients and enrollees under certain state health benefits programs,…
HB 381 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person…
HB 286 House Committee Report
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain…
HB 247 House Committee Report
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
HB 6 Introduced
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Tickets for the 2023 KSAT Fiesta parties are on sale now ?
Fiesta San Antonio doesn’t start until the end of April this year. But at KSAT, we…
San Antonio woman charged in man’s shooting death won’t serve jail time, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A woman arrested in connection with a man’s fatal shooting in 2021 will…
Pick-up a Cardboard Kids cutout to help prevent child abuse
SAN ANTONIO – Beginning Saturday morning, ChildSafe will distribute Cardboard Kids across Bexar County to empower…
Photos show person accused of robbing EZ Pawn on East Side; reward for info offered
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…
Trinity University announces change in athletic conference affiliation
SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University on Thursday announced that they are changing athletic conferences and will…
Harlandale ISD considers closing 4 elementary schools
The Harlandale Independent School District is holding a series of town halls this month to discuss…
10 things to do this weekend in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — It’s spring break for lots of kids in San Antonio, and plenty for…
Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued
AMARILLO, Texas — On the vast Texas Panhandle, raked by wind and relentless sun, women might…
Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued
AMARILLO, Texas — On the vast Texas Panhandle, raked by wind and relentless sun, women might…
Friend warned police Americans feared missing in Mexico
The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive in Mexico in a kidnapping that left…
Texas Tech men’s basketball coach resigns after making racially insensitive comments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, who had been suspended recently for racially…
NASA, Smithsonian to Discuss Air Quality Satellite Instrument
Media are invited to a joint briefing with NASA and The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory at 9…
NASA, Axiom Space to Reveal Artemis Moon Mission Spacesuit
A spacesuit prototype of what NASA astronauts, including the first woman, plan to wear on the…
NASA Sets Coverage for Annual Address, Budget Media Call in March
Administrator Bill Nelson will broadcast his annual State of NASA remarks at 3 p.m. EST on…
Coverage Set as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Prepares to Splashdown
NASA will provide coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission return to Earth from the International…
NASA Sets Coverage for Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 8:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 14, to launch the company’s 27th…
Man Builds Cozy Treehouse to Post on AirBnB and Earns Enough to Quit His Job (LOOK)
Keen to quit his day job, a West Virginian has built a quaint, beautifully furnished treehouse…
Old Friends Go On the Adventure of a Lifetime: Around the World in 80 Days (LOOK)
From Beijing, to Bognor Regis, to Buenos Aires, Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are sending a…
Company Makes History With World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launch
A private space tech firm will become the first entity to launch a 3D-printed rocket, which…
She Reunites Families with Lost Heirlooms for Free–Returning Over 500 Items to Thrilled Relatives
Chelsey Brown likes to trawl flea markets and thrift shops for interesting items, but not for…
‘Hero’ Dogs From Rescue Operation in Turkey Get First Class Seats on Airliners Flying Them Home
When the full extent of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria became apparent, rescuers came…
80-Year-old Woman Celebrates Doing a 5K Every Day Since Pandemic–1,000 in a Row!
A Cherokee woman determined not to let the pandemic get her down began running or walking…
Boeing Employee Buys Winning Ticket on Hunch When Lottery Hits ‘747’ Million–Just Like the Jets She Helped Make
A 36-year Boeing employee noticed at a local grocery store in her home of Auburn Washington…
Artificial Intelligence ‘Can Help Spot Early Signs of Cancer in Chest X-Rays’
Artificial intelligence can help spot early signs of cancer in chest x-rays, according to a new…
Bumblebees Learn New ‘Trends’ for Their Behavior by Watching Each Other and Learning
After a few bees figured out how to get a sweet treat from a locked container,…
‘It’s illegal’: Zilker Park a popular spot for camping, but not with tents
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Zilker Park is a popular place to visit in Austin, but it has…
MoPac reopens after crash involving at least 4 people, including children
AUSTIN (KXAN) — MoPac southbound has reopened after lanes were shut down between US 290 and…
Dripping Springs ISD portable classrooms costing $1.5M for upcoming school year
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Dripping Springs ISD plans to purchase millions of dollars worth of…
City working with Salvation Army to relocate remaining downtown shelter clients
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the City of Austin said it was working on a plan…
Austin Eastciders closes Barton Springs location
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A restaurant that opened three years ago on Barton Springs Road near Zilker…
Passenger growth at Austin’s airport is hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Explosive growth” at Austin’s airport has led officials to reevaluate terminal designs and…
Federal Judge in Florida Blocks Biden’s Use of ‘Humanitarian Parole’ Program for Noncitizens
Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell said the Biden administration has “turned the Southwest Border into a…
Texas Senate passes first bill this session, a bipartisan effort to
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would close a loophole in state law…
DPS ID 3 victims in deadly Burnet Co. crash
BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety identified three people who died…
Texas A&M expert offers tips for better crape myrtles and summer turf
Studies increasingly link crape myrtle topping with crape myrtle bark scale. Studies increasingly link crape myrtle…
Paisley Fields, Sug Daniels, and Sean Barna kick off their journey to Texas at Ortlieb’s – WXPN
The three artists brought a night of queer country to Ortlieb’s; two of them are enroute…
SCAD Survivor Finds Support, Treatment with Texas Health Resources
/PRNewswire/ -- Wendy Robinson felt nauseated. Suddenly, tingling pain radiated along her left arm. Far from…
Ann Chrisman Promotions Announces Expansion Into Texas Market
Ann Chrisman and Anne Sarosdy of Ann Chrisman Promotions, a promotion company based in Nashville for…
Texas folk trio and one member’s journey take center stage in ‘Nobody Famous’
Taylor Pie was a member of Corpus Christi’s Pozo-Seco Singers during the band’s heyday in the…
Things to do in East Texas this weekend
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…
Empire, Wide and Glorious
As we celebrate one hundred years of state parks, they are more popular than ever. But…
Leadership class heads to the capitol
Leadership Gillespie County (LGC) continued its program with a March 1 session focused on state government. …
Tyler Fire Department adding 6 firefighter positions, looking to upgrade EOC
The Fire Department currently has 162 authorized firefighter positions. Accepting the funding and creating the new…
Smith County school districts question voucher plan
Tyler area superintendents and school board members gathered Wednesday at Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center…
Local lawmakers celebrate achievements of women in government on International Women’s Day
Post Content Women in the Texas Legislature as well as the Austin City Council gathered to…
In the house: Local delegation highlights priorities at 88th Texas Legislative session
Dozens of Wise County leaders stand with Rep. Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) at the Texas State Capitol…
Conference tournament finals: Colgate, Texas A&M-CC earn NCAA bids
Tucker Richardson recorded a triple-double as Colgate cruised to a 79-61 home win over Lafayette in…