SB 2258 Senate Committee Report

Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers…

SB 1648 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.

HB 11 House Committee Report

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided…

Kyle, Texas, braces for influx of Kyles to attempt Guinness World Record for same-named gathering

The Hill Country city fell short of the many Ivans in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017.…

HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band to present American Music Spectacular on April 25

HPU’s Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band, under the direction of Frank Nelson, will…

HR 1164 Introduced

Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol.

Zach Bryan joins lineup for Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest at Texas Motor Speedway

Bryan joins Cody Jinks, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kat Hasty and the Lowdown…

Governor Abbott Appoints King To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory C. King to the University of Houston System Board of…

Governor Abbott Honors Brave Border Sheriffs Securing Border In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott today honored the brave men and women serving as sheriffs along the southern…

SR 415 Introduced

Congratulating Tradewind Airport in Amarillo on being named the 2023 State Airport of the Year by…

Mexican Cotton Farmers Struggle Over Genetically Modified Seed Rules

This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Global Press Journal is an award-winning international…

Uvalde CISD board approves schematic renderings of new elementary school

UVALDE, Texas – Plans for a new elementary school are moving forward in Uvalde CISD. On…

Jourdanton City Council votes to forgive back-billing for old water meters

JOURDANTON, Texas – It was a citizen victory for the city of Jourdanton after the city…

Spurs seeking more away-from-home games in future seasons

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs turned some heads for playing “home” games away from…

San Antonio Spurs lose coin toss tiebreaker with Houston Rockets ahead of 2023 NBA Draft Lottery

The San Antonio Spurs finished the 2023 season tied with the Houston Rockets for the second…

Man run over by truck during fight between women in bar parking lot, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A fight between two women outside a bar just north of downtown ended…

How disappearing ice in Antarctica threatens the U.S.

Galveston, Texas, has some of the fastest sea level rise in the world. To protect the…

SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…

SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…

SpaceX prepares to launch the largest rocket ever built

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…

Is Clarence Thomas fit to serve with ties to a GOP donor? A law professor weighs in

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We are continuing to follow new revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’…

Historic protections for abortions and gender-affirming care signed into law

Gov. Jared Polis signed three major reproductive healthcare bills into law Friday that expand and protect…

NASA Sets Coverage of Spacewalk, News Conference for Station Upgrades

Two crew members, including a NASA astronaut, living aboard the International Space Station will conduct a…

NASA Awards Agencywide Digital, Information Technology Contract

NASA has selected Rothe Ares Joint Venture of San Antonio to manage digital communication services, as…

Bald Eagle Lands at Kennedy Space Center

An American bald eagle swoops down to land on a pole at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…

‘I Cured My Anxiety and Depression With Daily Dips in Freezing Water’

A man claims he has cured his depression by taking daily dips in frigid water. The…

A Stag is Spotted Practicing its Ball Handling Technique in a London Park (WATCH)

A stag was spotted trying out a new football technique in a south-west London park. The…

Time-Restricted Eating Could Prevent Work-Related Health Issues, Says New Study

Time-restricted eating improved the health of firefighters by reducing the risks of heart disease linked with…

‘Sliding Home’ With Flexible Design Can Open to Glass in Summer and Enclose for Cozy Winter (WATCH)

This $1 million ‘sliding home’ might have the perfect solution for temperamental weather—it adapts to the…

Islanders Remain Dedicated to Conservation Above All, Living on the ‘World’s Best Beach’

In the 21st-century world of mass tourism, it would be normal to imagine that money talks…

NASA is Offering $25,000 for Pieces of a Meteorite that Just Fell in Maine

Just before noon on April 8th, a fireball streaked across the sunlit sky and burned up…

Florida 3-Year-Old Rescued from Sunken Vehicle After Police Perform CPR: ‘Best cry I’ve ever heard’

There was no mistaking the tears on Officer Emmanuel Walton’s face for the river water he…

Bald Eagle Finally Becomes Foster Dad After Trying to Incubate a Rock for Weeks

A hard-working eagle “dad” recently made national headlines after adopting an eaglet, and abandoning the rock…

California’s Desert Superbloom After Spring Rainstorms Is So Big and Bright, it Can be Seen from Space–LOOK

The major storms that battered parts of the state of California this year were intense, disruptive,…

A Lost Dog Treks 150 Miles Across Alaskan Sea Ice Before He’s Reunited with His Family

Off the coast of the far-northern Alaskan town of Nome, and closer to Russia than the…

APA! cat shelter getting makeover, needs foster homes for cats

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Feline Leukemia Adoption Center inside the Austin Pets Alive! shelter is getting…

APD: Son charged with murder in father’s death

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 18, 2023. AUSTIN…

Austin middle schoolers engineer tool for visually impaired

AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started off as a middle school science project could soon make a…

Former Austin ISD PE teacher faces felony drug charges

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who had worked as a PE teacher in Austin ISD for…

Texas expert explores why conspiracies swirl around Lady Bird Lake deaths

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Austin Police Department launched an investigation after public safety personnel…

Austin police identify body found in Lady Bird Lake Saturday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified the man recovered from Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn…

Person hit, killed by car near Lamar Boulevard, 12th Street intersection

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person has died after they were hit by a car near the…

Uvalde CISD board approves new elementary school renderings

The main feature is a tree at the entrance to remember the victims of the shooting…

Semi fire caused traffic delays near U.S. 183/I-35 interchange in central Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A semi tractor-trailer was on fire in central Austin Monday, causing delays with…

Which parts of Texas are growing fastest, and how could that impact election results?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 million people now call Texas home, according to the U.S.…

Building torn down, ‘Hi, How Are You’ mural stays up

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you drive past the intersection of 21st and Guadalupe streets, you’ll see…

Fragile Boca Chica ecosystem endures the impact of SpaceX Starship launches

SpaceX is attempting to launch the largest rocket ever made into orbit this week from Boca…

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: East Texas Symphonic Band

East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving, coming April 25th, that provides critical…

Little Texas to perform in Dublin; more . . .

Here’s a roundup of news briefs from around Southwest and Southside Virginia.    

LONE STAR LOVE: Which City In Texas Is The Most Dog Friendly?

This city is the most welcoming of your four-legged best bud.    

Space X scrubs launch of Starship, the world’s largest rocket

Just about 10 minutes before the anticipated liftoff, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in tweet that…

There are eco-friendly ways for San Antonio to celebrate Fiesta with cascarones

The San Antonio River Authority suggests making your own eggs and filling them with leaves or…

$14.5 million grant awarded to city for housing and homelessness mitigation efforts

The funds will be distributed over the course of three years to SA Hope Center, Haven…

Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announces Pro Bono Excellence award winners

The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee has announced…

Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee announces 2023 Indigent Defense Awards

Paula Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary…

First Texas Street Food Festival highlights Metroplex-based food and entertainment

The weekend-long festival was hosted at Texas Live, where various cuisine options were sold by 30…

Lane Kiffin takes clear shot at Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin knows that Chris Marshall was part of a molasses-inspired offense…

Good Morning Texas

  

Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.

Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now...  Tickets…

Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.

Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now...  Tickets…

‘Nightmare’ mystery sea creature identified on Texas beach

Some people called it an alien.  Some people called it an alien. 

Texas Roadhouse files building permit for Lecanto site

Steak lovers will be happy to know the Texas Roadhouse planned for the new commercial hub…

SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas

SpaceX has called off the first launch attempt of its giant rocket. Elon Musk's company had…

Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it at Goodwill for $35

A centuries-old Roman bust that was once part of a German monarch's art collection will soon…

Music Monday with a Texas-raised gentleman, Julian Acosta

It is Music Monday and today’s artist calls himself a texas-raised gentleman. Julian acostaSings, writes and…

‘A jersey for all of Texas’? MLB overhypes Rangers’ City Connect uniforms.

Astros fans may disagree that these Texas Rangers alternate uniforms are ‘a jersey for…    

Little Texas set for Dublin concert

Little Texas has amassed hits including “What Might Have Been” and “God Blessed Texas.”    

Texas singer Bri Bagwell is on the road to becoming the state’s next country star

The award-winning performers plays the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo with Jason Boland & the Stragglers on…

Gordy’s Hwy 30 Festival Texas Announces Zach Bryan As Friday’s Headliner

A RIFF on what country is really about.    

Where You Can Celebrate Selena Day in North Texas

Selena Quintanilla-Perez would’ve turned 52 this Sunday, April 16. Instead, the Tejano artist and Texas native…

East Texas Baptist University theatre presents Working: The Musical

MARSHALL, Texas – East Texas Baptist University’s School of Communication and Performing Arts will present Working:…

Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access

Enlarge this image Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the Supreme Court in Washington,…

SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket ‘Starship’

In South Texas, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX is preparing to test a huge, stainless-steel rocket.…

Are you getting more voice notes these days? You’re not alone

Best friends Hope Sloop and Bobbi Miller first met on TikTok. Although they have known each…

Mars Rover Camera Has Spotted Bizarre Bone-like Structures

The Mars Curiosity rover has discovered some bizarre bone-like structures on the surface of Mars. The…

‘It’s proving elusive’: Austin FC can’t finish chances in 0-0 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC pushed the pace in the second half but couldn’t find the…

Which Austin roads will be closed for the Statesman Capitol 10K race Sunday?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands will lace up their sneakers and take to the streets this Sunday…

30,000 attend first day of sold-out Two Step Inn country music festival

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The first-ever Two Step Inn music festival brought in a sold-out crowd…

UT Austin researchers make headway toward universal coronavirus treatments

Scientists at the university found antibodies that attack a key area of coronaviruses that isn’t prone…

11th annual San Antonio Book Festival draws thousands

SAN ANTONIO – The 11th annual San Antonio Book Festival kicked off Saturday morning at the…

SAPD: Employee taken to hospital after shooting at Church’s Chicken, 3 suspects on the run

SAN ANTONIO – An employee was taken to the hospital after three men attempted to shoot…

Man released from jail after being charged with murder in decades-old cold case, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a cold…

Missing 9-year-old boy found safe, BCSO says

BEXAR COUNTY – Update: Caden Cowley, a 9-year-old boy reported missing Saturday night, has been found…

Construction worker killed after being struck by large steel pipe in west Bexar County, BCSO says

SAN ANTONIO – A construction worker is dead and another is hospitalized after both of them…

First Makenna Elrod Seiler roping competition honors life of Robb Elementary victim

UVALDE – The family of Makenna Elrod Seiler came together for a roping competition and scholarship…

Freddy Fender honored with Texas Historical Commission marker

SAN BENITO — Freddy Fender Lane filled with song Saturday as a crowd seated in folding…

Supreme Court issues a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Let’s turn to what has been a busy week at the Supreme Court.…

FAA issues long-awaited launch license to SpaceX’s South Texas Starship launch

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the go-ahead to SpaceX’s orbital launch on Friday. The approval…

Silencing conservative voices? These female radio station owners insist they’re not

Growing up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Stephanie Valencia would tune in with her family on…

The Supreme Court stepped in to issue a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case

MILES PARKS, HOST: The fight over abortion rights is again before the Supreme Court. The court…

The Supreme Court stepped in to issue a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case

MILES PARKS, HOST: The fight over abortion rights is again before the Supreme Court. The court…

Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access

Abortion rights supporters around the country and in the nation’s capital are holding rallies Saturday and…

OnlyFans model sued by slain boyfriend’s North Texas family for funeral expenses

Courtney Clenney, 25, who goes by the name Courtney Tailor on Instagram, was arrested and charged…

Your Inspiring 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.…

Mom Does a Double-Take After Spotting a Seal Pup in Her Easter Potato Peelings

While prepping for the family meal on Easter, a mom in England had to do a…

66% of Americans Willing to Try Anything That Can Help Save the Environment’, says New Poll

Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about…

Austin airport parking prices set to increase

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The price to park at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is set to increase…

Remaining ARPA funds in Williamson County to be used for mental health, more

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court said it approved a…

AFD: Solar panels at south Austin movie theater catch fire

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department said crews responded to a south Austin movie theater Saturday…

Texas quarterbacks Ewers, Murphy shine in Orange and White scrimmage

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns ended its spring practice session in style, giving fans a…

A Texas plant is threatened under the Endangered Species Act

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parts of Central Texas are home to the Bracted Twistflower. It is found…

Austin Police investigating body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating where a body was recovered Saturday from…

Singing Men of Texas, evangelist Michael Gott to reach Ukrainian refugees in Poland tour

MARIUPOL, Ukraine (BP) – The Mariupol Baptist church where Trent Blackley last performed is rubble, the…

8 Texas bands set to compete for $1,000 grand prize in Waco at Battle of the Bands 2023

Southern Roots Brewery, Rogue Media, and the Texas Music Café are proud to present Battle of…

Man killed, suspect on the run after shooting on Northeast Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after San Antonio police said he was gunned down…

Rollover crash on South Side sends man to hospital with serious injuries, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering in the hospital from serious injuries after a rollover…

Do you recognize them? Crime Stoppers searching for gas station robbery suspects

SAN ANTONIO – Two suspects robbed a gas station cashier at gunpoint last weekend and authorities…

Man shot, killed girlfriend with handgun he used in store robbery days earlier, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man who was arrested on two aggravated robbery charges earlier this week…

Thief on the run after stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring from new dog day care center, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A suspect ravaged through a dog day care center being built in Alamo…

Threat of ban from Congress overshadows TikTok’s popularity in U.S.

There are new efforts by some members of Congress to completely ban the app in the…

Women are earning more money. But they’re still picking up a heavier load at home

A new Pew Research Center report finds that in opposite-sex marriages in the U.S., women’s financial…

This Feels Big: Texas/Red Dirt Booking Agency Red 11 Acquired by WME

Though you may not nerd out enough about country music to wonder how your favorite Texas/Red…

Good Morning Texas

  

Two members of The Beatles tried and failed to move to Texas

The Beatles musicians had already started looking at jobs to go to the United States of…

Former resident’s Jesus musical opens in May in Texas – The Daily Reporter

Anna Brown’s apartment looks out over an upscale dining, shopping and entertainment district north of Dallas.…

Former resident’s Jesus musical opens in May in Texas – The Daily Reporter

Anna Brown’s apartment looks out over an upscale dining, shopping and entertainment district north of Dallas.…

Natalia ISD finalizes retirement agreement with 4th superintendent to leave in a decade

Natalia, Tx – Natalia ISD finalized a voluntary retirement agreement with its superintendent in early April.…

3 French bulldogs stolen from West Side home, family confirms

SAN ANTONIO – Men dressed in black and wearing ski masks recently broke into a home…

SAPD: Driver loses control, crashes into South Side home after trying to avoid collision

SAN ANTONIO – A driver swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle before losing control…

New Community Basketball League seeks to sharpen character, be positive influence for young men

SAN ANTONIO – A community basketball game is the hook, but for Troy Smith and Charles…