The Dolly Llama to Debut Newest Texas Location in McAllen With Grand Opening on March 4th

The Los Angeles-Based Dessert Waffle & Ice Cream Concept Celebrates its Grand Opening with Giveaway of…

Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…

Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg

Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…

Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents

When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…

DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’

Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…

When will downtown Fort Worth fully recover from pandemic? By these measures, it has.

COVID shutdowns were devastating for many downtown Fort Worth businesses. But 3 years later, there’s now…

How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future

As Historically Black Colleges Overhaul Facilities, Floyd Cline Designs Spaces To Welcome Everyone

U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADBank),…

Breard wins Prichard Competition

Dr. Brandon Breard was recently named the winner of the Prichard Competition in the Basic Sciences…

‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts

The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said…

Neunuebel, Perilla named Mangone Young Scholars

Awards recognize promising, accomplished young researchers

Study: Don’t blame climate change for South American drought

Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and…

Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison

ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida…

Amid U.S.-China Resource Race, ISIS Makes Afghan Mines Hard to Reach for Xi

The fallout from the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the return of Taliban rule has…

Russia Strikes Targeting Ukrainian Civilians Worsen Displacement Crisis

Nearly one year after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 17 million Ukrainians…

Police Update About Missing Nicola Bulley’s Private Life Raise Questions

New revelations about the private life of missing British woman Nicola Bulley have raised questions about…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to address opening of Berlin film fest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to deliver a live video address at the opening Thursday of…

China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales

China on Thursday imposed trade and investment sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon…

‘Chunky’ bobcat is spotted on camera in California forest. ‘That is a fluffy cat!’

A photo of a “chunky” bobcat in Northern California had people on social media wondering if…

Police release video of suspects wanted in fatal Arlington shooting, burglaries

The Arlington Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of two suspects they believe were involved in…

Governor Abbott Appoints Ahsan To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a…

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck, Goldberg To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffery Beck and Kenneth “Kenny” Goldberg to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide,…

Governor Abbott Highlights Ongoing Support For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Teegardin As 110th Judicial District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in…

State Representative Kronda Thimesch Files Legislation to Empower Texas Cities to Fight Human Trafficking

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Landgraf Files STRONG Legislation to Improve Quality Life and Cut Property Taxes

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Representative Julie Johnson Receives Committee Assignments for the 88th Legislative Session

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Breaking the Brazos

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…

Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial

Originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…

Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation

On August 17, 1982, LGBTQ+ Texans celebrated “Gayteenth,” as activists called it at the time—a reference…

An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work

In December 2022, I was removed from my role as dean of the Graduate College of…

The Lost Reservoir Inside Our Water Infrastructure

Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…

The Border Patrol’s Power Grab

A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…

Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies

Auto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in…

Popular Kids Kingdom Playscape at Seguin park to be demolished this week

A popular playground in Seguin is being removed after nearly 28 years of faithful service to…

Women share experience after attack in attempted kidnapping on West Side

Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…

SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it

A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…

Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity

Abandoned pontoon boats and dry docks have taken the place of swimmers, water skiers and wakeboarders…

Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure

The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…

TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR

We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…

1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall

The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…

1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall

The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…

1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall

The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…

TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR

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Who have the Texans interviewed for head coach? Latest on the coaching search

The Texans have asked for permission to speak with several high-profile candidates and have already conducted…

DeMeco Ryans returns to Texans in new role as head coach

Ryans, 38, was drafted by Houston in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He…

J.J. Watt has a message for Tom Brady after he announced his retirement

Brady joined the former three-time Defensive Player of the Year in calling it a career after…

‘It was a no-brainer to be here’ DeMeco Ryans introduced as Texans new coach

Ryans joins the Texans from the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the past two seasons…

From gridiron to greens, freshly retired JJ Watt takes talent to golf course

Freshly retired from football, JJ Watt is taking his talent to the golf course. It sounds…

Good Morning Texas

    

Former founder and CEO arrested at North Texas home for $20M wire fraud case

    

Monster tacos, elote, Texas caviar: Here’s a look at FC Dallas’ new concessions menu for 2023 season

    

DFW weather radar: Tracking severe thunderstorm possibilities in North Texas

    

Texas Health Arlington Memorial expands mental health services

    

Practicing Our Moonwalk

Two Joint Extravehicular Activity Test Team Field Test #3 (JETT3) mission members work on sample collection…

World’s Known Lithium Reserves Up 40% After Colossal Discovery in India Turns Up 5.9 Million Tons

In a stunning development for the future of technology, India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies,…

Lack of Financial Literacy in Schools Inspires Launch of Podcast to Teach People How to Protect Their Wealth

Former Head of Marketing at Yahoo Finance Adam Taggart always thought it was bizarre and unacceptable…

IRS pushes electronic tax filling, vetting tax preparers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s tax filing season again, and the IRS has advice to make it…

Austin could tap into federal dollars to help with tree trimming efforts

KXAN (AUSTIN) — A federal law designed to lower inflation and increase jobs provide an additional…

Musicians’ union launches ‘Fair Pay’ campaign against SXSW, says artists paid as low as $100

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) launched a campaign on Feb.…

Austin City Council to pursue 1-year extension with APA

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday to pursue a one-year extension agreement with…

Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk

AUSTIN (KXAN) — All but one member of Austin’s City Council voted to fire City Manager…

Issues students should follow in this year’s Texas Legislative Session

From budget surplus to gun rights to legalizing gambling, Texas lawmakers are tackling a variety of…

Getting public records is getting harder in Texas. Collin County is no exception

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office refused to release information to the public — leading to a…

Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk

Post Content  Cronk will receive a one-year severance of $463,001.50. Former city manager Jes?s Garza has…

Tarrant Area Food Bank Eyes 2023 Farm Amid Inflation Challenges

As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…

Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes

Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make…  Lawyers for a man…

Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes

Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make…  Lawyers for a man…

Texas government is getting less transparent

The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine a light on government,…

17 Best Hotels In Austin Texas

Local's guide to the best hotels in Austin - organized by neighborhood and with photos, rates,…

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

Police in El Paso, Texas, say a second person has been taken into custody following a…

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at Texas shopping mall

(16 Feb 2023) Police in El Paso, Texas, say one person was killed and three other…

Shooting at El Paso mall leaves one dead, three injured

The shooting took place at the Cielo Vista Mall, which is adjacent to the Walmart where…

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82

Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She…

Country legend Johnny Lee adds Cleveland, Texas, to farewell tour

Country music legend Johnny Lee will perform on Saturday, April 15, at PWR Texan Theater in…

WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Puts Her Texas Twang On Display With Epic Hank Williams Jr. Cover

Fans are begging her to release a country project after this performance.    

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82

Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She…

San Antonio Airport slated for a $2 billion upgrade by 2028 with a new terminal

The new terminal of the airport is expected to be operational in the second quarter of…

Dallas Bar Association to host education public forum webinar with former DFW-area superintendents

The public is invited to a Zoom webinar titled “Discussing Difficult Issues: A Conversation with Former…

Texas Tech Supporters in Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 50 Biggest Donors

Gordon and Joyce Davis’ $44 million gift to the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural…

Report: Texas’ favorite pie is pecan pie, these Texas eateries have the best in the world

We know that America loves its pies and also, Texas is filled with some of the…

Willie Nelson Has a Horse Rescue Ranch in the Texas Hill Country

Willie Nelson is a singer/songwriter and a lover of horses. Willie loves horses so much that…

Shane McAuliffe’s ‘Texas Bucket List’ keeps kicking 10 years later

In 20 seasons, the award-winning host has been documenting the people, places, food and music that…

Committee seeks public comments on third proposed ethics opinion

The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the…

These Texas pie shops are home to the most popular American pies: Report

When it comes to desserts or treats of any kind, there’s something to be said about…

Tulsa acts announced for SXSW in Texas

Tulsa musicians are gearing up to perform at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2023.    

25th Annual Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards is this weekend in Houston, Texas Tour Tyler Texas

Written by Milton Wallace visiting writ at the Texas African American Museum. Organizers of top gospel…

Texas darkwave favorite Curse Mackey is back in Tampa on Friday

After taking part in the mammoth Absolution Fest in October 2021, Austin darkwave favorite Curse Mackey…

Ro-Tel: a Rio Grande Valley success story

You’ll find the beloved brand in homemade queso and nachos around the country. But it all…

State Bar of Texas past President dies at 88

State Bar of Texas Past President James B. Sales, 88, of Houston, died February 11. His…

Veterinarian Excited to Help Build Texas Tech Vet Program

Antu Radhakrishnan considers his role at the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine a dream come…

George Lopez apologizes to rising Texas comedian after backlash

Lopez previously said, 'Nobody knows who that motherf**ker is!'  Lopez previously said, 'Nobody knows who that motherf**ker is!' 

Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of Texas bail laws in a pushback to reform efforts

GOP leaders say stricter policies are needed to curb rising crime rates.GOP leaders say stricter policies…

MARATHON MUSIC GROUP & STAFF EARN TWO NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC “INDUSTRY AWARDS”

*Marathon Music Group Also Announces the Addition of Carly Evans as Booking Agent*    

Susan Packard Featured Speaker for Women in Leadership Series

The media entrepreneur and co-founder of HGTV will discuss “A Forgotten Form of Leadership” with students…

When Did Osage Get A Whole New Shopping Center?

I found a sports bar, a place for desserts, a salon, and one of those loan…

The history behind Black colleges and universities known as HBCU’s

Editor’s Note: This story was first published in 2021. Prior to the Civil War, there was…

Man, woman both wounded after altercation turns into exchange of gunfire, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man and a woman were both wounded after an altercation turned into…

Texas state park to be turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course

FAIRFIELD, Texas – A privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park will be developed into…

Anti-abortion organizations sue to ban abortion-inducing drug

A group of anti-abortion organizations is suing the Federal Drug Administration over their initial approval of…

TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR

We aren’t just Public Radio, we are The Public’s Radio. Hear us on WNPN 89.3FM across…

San Antonio remembers iconic artist Jesse Trevi?o

1 hour ago – News Madalyn Mendoza U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (left) and Anthony Head (right)…

An Army of 10,000 Women Saved India’s Rarest Stork – While Giving Each Other a New identity

Changing attitudes towards conservation in the Indian state of Assam have these women wearing paper-mache hats…

Tyler ISD Partners with East Texas Symphony Orchestra to Host Carnegie Hall Event

All Tyler ISD fourth and fifth grade students performed with their voices and recorders from their…

Texas hardcore pack BEYOND REACH throws power punches with great new single “No Shrine”

Texas hardcore band BEYOND REACH have unveiled their new song “No Shrine“, coming from their upcoming…

Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a list Monday of 30 wide-ranging bills that he has designated…

100 Years of Texas State Parks

After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State…

Texas Independence Day

The Wharton County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation Monday declaring March 2, 2023, as Texas Independence…

Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings

Texas-based country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum made his return to South Dakota Feb. 10 as he headlined…

APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Austin Police Department confirmed the body pulled from Lady Bird…

Tyler ISD Partners with East Texas Symphony Orchestra to Host Carnegie Hall Event

Tyler ISD Fine Arts hosted Carnegie Hall Link-Up at Tyler High School’s theatre Tuesday.    

Committee seeks public comments on proposed ethics opinions

The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the…

Texas music industry brings in billions

   

Map: Visit Jesse Treviño’s artwork throughout San Antonio

The artist and Vietnam veteran died on Monday, Feb. 13. He said his legacy will be…

Student found with gun on LEE High School campus, NEISD officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A student was found with a gun on the Legacy of Educational Excellence…

Houston’s highest-performing schools (Feb. 14, 2023)

Listen On Tuesday’s show: In its latest annual rankings, the education nonprofit Children at Risk has…

Comings and goings: NPR appoints Southern bureau chief, KUOW hires reporters …

NPR hired Susanna Capelouto as Southern bureau chief. Capelouto “Susanna will collaborate with member station journalists…

Worth Repeating Rescued, A Digital Program

© 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Michelle shares…

Study ranks Texas in Top 10 most sinful states for 2023

In comparison to WalletHub’s 2022 study, Texas has improved slightly in the last year. TEXAS, USA…