HB 2857 Introduced

Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct…

HB 2856 Introduced

Relating to the requirements for applications for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through…

HB 2855 Introduced

Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in…

HB 2854 Introduced

Relating to change order limits for construction contracts.

Motorcyclists Can Now Be Safe Thanks to ‘Airbag Jeans’ That Inflate Before Impact to Protect During Accidents

Motorcyclists can soon be safer thanks to a company that produced the world’s first airbag suit.…

Blanton Museum to celebrate new grounds, hours and programs this spring

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin plans…

Texas court reporter shortage persists, but officials are optimistic

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Angela Hailey has been a court reporter for over 20 years. She works…

Leander ISD students trying to bring back water polo after program discontinued

LEANDER (KXAN) — Last fall marked the first full season of water polo as a UIL…

Austin high school to compete in national drone competition

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A high school in south Austin is flying high after three teams from…

Austin heading for its top 10 warmest winter ever

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As we wrap up our third La Niña winter in a row, we’re…

Train-pedestrian collision reported in south Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders are attempting to locate a patient after a train-pedestrian collision was…

Pilobolus to Appear at Texas Tech

The 16th season of the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series continues with Emmy-winning modern dance. The 16th…

What Texas editors are saying

Public information  Public information The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine…

Laredo staple of business community goes regional, takes role at UTSA

Michael Gonzalez, a fixture in the business community for many years in Laredo, has taken…  One…

Local Nonprofit Provides Free Lessons, Trumpets to North Texas Students

Freddie Jones loves music. He also loves to teach music to the next generation and its…

Friendships at work can boost happiness. Experts have ideas on how to nurture them

People may resent how much of their energy gets sucked up by their jobs. But research…

What’s cookin’?: Uptown Music Collective to perform in Texas

While KFC is famous for 11 secret herbs and spices, its annual franchisee convention this week…

TYLA Director Spotlight: Ryan Bauerle

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

WATCH: Texas Truck Driver Sings George Strait Duet With Luke Bryan On ‘American Idol’

“It’s a memory that I’m going to keep with me the rest of my life,” Cody…

Team 3 Spring Schedule Set

Vanderbilt’s Black and Gold Spring Game scheduled for April 8

College football’s 25 most lavish facilities in 2023, ranked: Oregon, Texas A&M, Alabama highlight list

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Watch: actor Jonathan Majors is having a moment in Hollywood

Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived. He’s in not one, but three movies released this year so…

First meteorite fragments found in South Texas

Several fragments of the meteor that fell in South Texas on Feb. 15 were recently recovered.…

EPA tells Norfolk Southern to temporarily stop shipping toxic train derailment waste

The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered shipments of hazardous waste out of East Palestine, Ohio, to…

EPA tells Norfolk Southern to temporarily stop shipping toxic train derailment waste

Enlarge this image Workers remove contaminated dirt near the railroad tracks on February 14, 2023 in…

Watch: Jonathan Majors on his meteoric rise through Hollywood

Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived. He’s in not one, but three movies released this year so…

Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration’s proposal to limit asylum

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We wanted to get some additional perspective about this proposed rule change. As…

Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden’s rule to restrict asylum is ‘reasonable’

Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at…

Northbound Texas Street Shut Down Until Tuesday in San Diego

The Texas Street northbound lane will be closed until Tuesday and will close intermittently for at…

Five Key Sleeping Habits That Can ‘Add Years’ to Your Life Identified by Scientists

If you are young or old, you can improve your overall health—and probably add years to…

Woman Helped 100 Seniors Re-Home Their Pets Before Passing Away, Bringing ‘Peace of Mind’

A 28-year-old who helps the elderly to re-home their pets before passing away has celebrated her…

State of Texas: Task force report aims to improve teacher pay, working conditions

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A “steep increase” in Texas teachers leaving. More than 20% of teachers enter…

Miscues cost Texas baseball chance to sweep Indiana at home

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head baseball coach David Pierce said poor communication led to a…

Austin man sentenced in 2020 road-rage killing in Burnet County

SPICEWOOD, Texas (KXAN) — An Austin man accused of killing another man during a January 2020…

Judge sentences man in 2021 shooting death of stepfather in southeast Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in state prison…

Texas lawmakers push for more transparent medical billing: What it means for you

This report is an update to KXAN’s “Medical Debt Lawsuits” investigation. Our team will continue to…

‘We want and need you’: Dallas mayor recruits APD officers in tweet

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made it clear he’s actively recruiting APD officers who…

How Texas-founded zoo response network helps facilities, animals in disasters

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While Central Texans recovers from this month’s ice storm and influx of downed…

Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden’s rule to restrict asylum is ‘reasonable’

Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at…

Newspapers have dropped the ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after a racist rant by its creator

The comic’s creator, Scott Adams, said a recent opinion poll changed his mind about “helping Black…

Trevino meets Abbott regarding infrastructure, mental health

Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss issues and…  Laredo…

Our gift to Texas

Data is at the heart of what we do at Texas 2036. It’s what allows us…

Texas asks a Trump judge to declare most of the federal government unconstitutional

Ordinarily, this lawsuit would be laughed out of court. But you never can tell with Trump’s…

The Benefits of Camping at a State Park in Texas (and How to Do It)

If you are planning a spring break vacation on a budget, this guide can help. Here…

Texas to Spend $100 Billion in Joint Venture on This Latest Project Pete Ski

Commuter pathway into and out of Dallas.Photo byBraden EglionUnsplash. On Friday, Governor Abbott and the Texas…

Proposed Rule for the Minimum Performance Standards for Nursing Facilities that Participate in the STAR+PLUS Program Agenda Texas Health and Human Services

Public Hearing Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) John H. Winters Building Public Hearing…

Pedestrian struck by train on East Side taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Sunday morning after they were…

Driver arrested after woman, child found in trunk during traffic stop, deputies say

ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas – A Texas driver was arrested after sheriff’s deputies found a woman and…

Passenger shot in possible road rage incident, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – A woman is hospitalized after a shooting that is believed to have stemmed…

1 hospitalized, 2 detained after Southwest Side shooting, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting…

Man dead, another hospitalized after shooting at North Side apartment complex, police say

SAN ANTONIO – One man is dead, and another was hospitalized in serious condition after a…

Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards

In one of her first public appearances since her release from a Russian prison, Griner took…

Texas Policy Foundation Says National Movement Against “Woke Capitalism” Started With Mark Gordon

The Texas Policy Foundation said the national movement against ESG (Woke Capitalism) began in 2018 when…

Why Doctors Aren’t Taught Much About Nutrition

A UT Southwestern program highlights how physicians can and should be better trained to discuss healthy…

Toxic air pollutants in East Palestine could pose long-term risks, researchers say

Air pollutants monitored by EPA near the Ohio derailment site raise health concerns about nine pollutants,…

Truman VA appoints new medical center director

Christopher Myhaver will replace Patricia Hall as Truman's director.

Amarillo area Our Town briefs for Feb. 26, 2023

Amarillo area Our Town briefs

Business Digest: Area banks announce promotions

The latest news on new hires, job changes, promotions, awards and more among Longview-area businesses

Governor Abbott, TEA Release Teacher Vacancy Recommendations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task…

Operation Lone Star Receives Legislative Boost To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Representative R.D. “Bobby” Guerra UTRGV and CPRIT Press Conference

Guerra, R.D. "Bobby"

Defense Denied

Public defender Donnie Yandell walked into a West Texas courtroom for the arraignment of defendants facing…

Poem: ‘Cold’

There’s a temptation to see itas deterioration,a shift from perfection,the descent of long daysto long nights,…

‘Horrific scene’: Dog owner arrested after elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A “horrific scene” unfolded on the West Side Friday afternoon after a brutal…

Elderly man killed in brutal dog attack on West Side identified by medical examiner

SAN ANTONIO – An 81-year-old man who was killed in a horrific dog attack on the…

3 people hospitalized after dog attack on West Side have been released, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – Three people who were hospitalized after the brutal dog attack on the West…

Owner of dogs involved in fatal attack didn’t return them to ACS despite wife’s request, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – The owner of the dogs involved in the deadly West Side attack refused…

The parallels between Vonnegut’s science fiction and our modern-day world

(C) 2023 WNIJ and WNIUNorthern Public Radio801 N 1st St.DeKalb, IL 60115815-753-9000 Northern Public Radio Donate…

Federal authorities are investigating another near runway collision between planes

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating another near collision between…

Nikki Haley keeping early 2024 fundraising numbers quiet

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley had a busy first week as an official 2024 presidential…

A major winter storm has prompted blizzard and flood warnings across California

Updated February 25, 2023 at 8:32 PM ET LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm that…

Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he is suing the Food and Drug Administration because…

Black farmers worry new approach on “race neutral” lending leaves them in the shadows

Farmers of color across the country, who’d been promised debt cancelation as part of a special…

WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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Ticket demand high as spring training opens for Texas Rangers

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Young voters group readies lawsuit if Texas Republicans ban voting sites on college campuses

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WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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WFAA Investigates: A fugitive, a $350M fraud case, a lot of airplanes and one tiny Texas town

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Back in the Bubble

In this weeks tailgate we discuss Texas Tech basketballs emergence back into the bubble conversation with…

Crew-6 Preparations Continue

The sun rises on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on Thursday, Feb. 23,…

Heinz Looks for Man Who Survived a Month at Sea Eating Only Ketchup So They Can Buy Him a Boat

Spotting an opportunity to change someone’s life and nab some pretty stunning publicity in the process,…

For 3 Hours Doctors Continued CPR on Toddler with No Pulse–Until Life Returned

When 3-year-old Waylon Saunders arrived at the hospital, he was already legally dead and had been…

Six Enormous Galaxies Detected from the Dawn of Our Universe: ‘Our First Glimpse Back This Far’

Six enormous galaxies that formed just half a billion years after the Big Bang have been…

Conservation Zoos Have Powerful Potential to ‘Reverse Extinction’ Study Shows

Zoos have “powerful potential” to reverse extinctions, according to a new study that found zoos, aquariums,…

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.…

World’s Largest Dance Marathon Busts a Record Move Raising $15M for Childhood Cancer

Students at Penn State University have raised a whopping $15 million during their annual 46-hour ‘no…

Home Depot Invests Another $1 Billion in Pay Increases for Hourly Workers

This week, The Home Depot announced that it is investing an additional $1 billion in wage…

Man Who Didn’t Read or Write Until His Late Teens Becomes Cambridge University’s Youngest Black Professor

A boy with autism who could not read or write until his late teens is now…

More than 9,000 children attend STEM Girl Day at UT Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – More than 9,000 Texas children from all over the state attended Saturday the…

Austin civil rights director resigns amid city investigation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The director of Austin’s Office of Civil Rights submitted her resignation, the city…

PHOTOS: Check out some of the homes from this year’s Austin Modern Home Tour

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hundreds of design enthusiasts traveled Saturday across the Austin City Limits to check…

‘Why should I keep passing by?’ — The story of the first 12 Black students to integrate Austin schools

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A souvenir from 83-year-old Texanna Huff’s sophomore year of high school is stapled…

Texas women’s basketball dominates rival Oklahoma

Norman, Okla (KXAN) – In what was their biggest game of the season so far, the…

St. Louis City FC spoils Austin FC’s season opener, nets 1st-ever MLS win 3-2 at Q2

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Costly turnovers in the second half by Austin FC led to St. Louis…

Uvalde CISD still uses alert system lawmakers cited as faulty

UVALDE, Texas (Nexstar) — During the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, which left 19 children and…

‘That’s not like her’: Friend of teen mom of missing infant hasn’t heard from her in days, says final call ended abruptly

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A friend of missing Alexis Garza, 15, says she’s worried after her phone…

No. 24 TCU hits late FTs, tops Texas Tech after blowing lead

JaKobe Coles made two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, and No. 24 TCU held on…

Life sentence for killer of Texas Tech officer with El Paso ties

LUBBOCK, Texas — A jury in Lubbock did not sentence Hollis Daniels to death on Friday…

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.The at-home…

Sidney Powell avoids disbarment in Texas over election lies after judge throws out the state bar’s case because the exhibits were misnumbered

Sidney Powell, a Trump lawyer who peddled false claims about the 2020 presidential election, avoided disbarment…

APD searching for teen mom, missing baby last seen in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing…

I’m giving my son a Texas-themed name – strangers hate it and beg me not to

REDDIT users lashed out when they heard a Western-inspired baby name. A father admitted he and…

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.The at-home…

LIFE instead of death: Jury lets Hollis Daniels live after shooting death of Texas campus police officer

A jury in Lubbock did not sentence Hollis Daniels to death on Friday for the shooting…

Sperry: Keep soil moist around Texas mountain laurels

Dear Neil: That was great information on how to start Texas mountain laurels from seeds you…

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11 Texas Hill Country restaurants you must visit at least once

Find everything from Hill Country barbecue and tacos to pizza and German dishes.  Find everything from…

San Marcos student dies after accident in middle school parking lot

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A San Marcos child died after being hit by a vehicle…

2023 Legislative Priorities

Legislative priorities for state and federal level resources. 2023 Legislative Priorities – Welcome to the City of…

WebXtra: Professional trapper discusses East Texas’ feral hog problem

Feral hogs are rarely seen in East Texas, but we often see the aftermath of the…

Summary of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting Jan. 23

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held on January 23,…

NRA-ILA Texas State Rep. Files Bill to Protect Gun Purchase Privacy

As you may have read, gun control advocates successfully pressured activist banks on the International Organization…

Haase’s 26 lead Southern Miss over Texas State 79-69

Led by Felipe Haase’s 26 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Texas State Bobcats…

Haase’s 26 lead Southern Miss over Texas State 79-69

Led by Felipe Haase’s 26 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Texas State Bobcats…

Trammel’s Trace Featured on ‘Texas Country Reporter’

When County Line Magazine featured Trammel’s Trace in the May/June 2022 issue we recognized the significance…

Vigil in downtown San Antonio marks one year of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Organizations in support of Ukraine — including Ukrainian San Antonio, Klych, and Consulate General of Ukraine…

Hollis Daniels gets life sentence for 2017 slaying of Texas Tech police officer Floyd East Jr.

A jury has sentenced 24-year-old Hollis Daniels for the slaying of Texas Tech University police officer…

Take part in a Texas BBQ and music experience

Destination Bryan has finally revealed their big surprise, announcing the lineup for Aggie Park’s first-ever music…

Untangling facts from spin: The financial impact of school vouchers and ESAs on Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott says every child in Texas should have the freedom to go to private…

Texas Monthly Recognized by ASME in the 2023 National Magazine Awards

The American Society of Magazine Editors announced the finalists and winners in a Twittercast on February…