What’s making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them…

Venerable Texas Hill Country Wineries Open a New Winery and Tasting Room in Burnet

Plus, queso switcheroo at Austin’s soccer stadium, and more news    

Young Texas Artists Music Competition to Present Classical Musicians At Finalists’ Concert & Awards

Extraordinarily gifted artists on the cusp of launching classical music careers will take the stage Saturday,…

HB 3375 Introduced

Relating to access to communication services for inmates and state jail defendants.

HB 3374 Introduced

Relating to requirements for a qualified business participating in the enterprise zone program during a certain…

HB 3373 Introduced

Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of…

MSU Texas promotes health education

The university provided plenty of educational material.  The university provided plenty of educational material. 

San Antonio Zoo to hold annual La-La fest in May

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo is hosting its 27th annual adult-only Zoo La-La fundraiser…

12 On Your Side: Super-duper discounts at liquidation stores, air fryer recall, dating app scam

Happy weekend, y’all. Now, this is my kind of winter weather. Sunny and seventies! It’s why…

Man accused of setting a series of fires in south Bexar County community

SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of setting a series of fires within the last few…

Gov. Greg Abbott visits San Antonio for economic development ‘fireside chat’

SAN ANTONIO – Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday paid a visit to San Antonio to talk…

Pat Henderson Elementary School principal passes away, Northside ISD confirms

SAN ANTONIO – The principal of Dr. Pat Henderson Elementary School has died, Northside ISD confirmed…

Movies romanticized the Alamo. A new exhibit reconsiders its complicated history.

The new Alamo Collections Center, located on the grounds of the mission-turned fortress, site of the…

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…

NASA Awards Agencywide Contract for Communication Services

NASA has selected PCI Productions LLC of Huntsville, Alabama, to manage communication services for all agency…

Texas GOP May Censure Congressman Over Support for Marriage Equality

Texas Republicans say U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has been a "poor representative" of the party.  Texas…

Q&A: Kevin Denmark, VP of Client Partnerships, discusses Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health

March 1st marked the official launch of Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health. As…

Exercise Has A Direct Role In Fighting Breast Cancer, Finds Texas A&M Study

The team’s findings suggest that even simple forms of physical activity like going on a walk…

Neighbor ‘heartbroken’ by news of woman’s death in West Side house fire

The news of a woman’s death during a fire in her West Side home early Friday…

WATCH: Hail gets into Alamodome roof during 5A girls basketball state semifinal

SAN ANTONIO – Hail was seen entering through the roof of the Alamodome on Thursday night…

A Dusty Drive: Thursday’s wind and storms leave cars covered in dust

Thursday’s cold front brought downright windy conditions to South Central Texas from both the cold front…

Today on Texas Standard: What Texans think lawmakers should prioritize this legislative session

Property taxes, school safety, the economy and the border have emerged as top priorities for the…

Man arrested, accused of antisemitic threats against Michigan elected officials

A Michigan man is due in court this week after allegedly posting antisemitic death threats against…

NASA’s ER-2 Flying High

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft soars upward at the L.A. county airshow in this image from…

Turkish Firefighter Rescues Cat From Rubble and it Refuses to Leave His Side

Cats often get a bad rap for being loners, but one lucky kitty trapped under rubble…

This Guy Shares Cool Maps of the World Every Day on Facebook

An Australian demographic researcher has a fun side gig that has accumulated 225k followers on Facebook.…

Volunteer Knitters Are Finishing Craft Projects for Loved Ones Who’ve Passed

An American non-profit is helping bereaved families recover from loss one crocheted sweater at a time.…

Mushroom Explosion in California: Rains Lead to Epic ‘Supershroom’ Season

With Southern California stuck in a 20-year drought, the torrential rains this winter have given the…

These are Texas’ best BBQ restaurants, report finds

Pulled pork, smoked brisket, ribs, and more, there might not be a better cuisine in the…

Texas property tax bill excludes divorced, LGBTQ couples from getting relief

A new Texas House bill that provides property tax relief based on the size of a…

My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols

On March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day! On that day in 1836, a delegate from…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped

The Texas GOP is pushing a bill that would punish district attorneys who set a policy…

Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant

The $330 million figure remained secret until Monday.  LAS VEGAS — Tesla won more than $330…

Texas Republicans head to CPAC

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak.  OXON HILL, Md. — One of the biggest…

City of Navasota prepares for Texas Birthday Bash

The City of Navasota honors Texas Independence with the Texas Birthday Bash.    

San Antonio-born Mexican music icon Pepe Aguilar to make 2 Texas stops on new tour

One of the best singers in the Spanish-speaking world has announced dates for their latest U.S.…

Young Texas Artists competition brings talented Classical musicians to Conroe March 9-11

Extraordinarily gifted artists on the cusp of launching classical music careers will take…    

HB 3339 Introduced

Relating to the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages by certain retailers.

UTSA Spring football primer: Roadrunners to begin practice on Monday

SAN ANTONIO – The back-to-back Conference USA football champion UTSA Roadrunners are set to begin Spring…

11-year-old playing with gun accidentally shoots self in head at West Side apartment, police say

SAN ANTONIO – An 11-year-old boy who was playing with a gun accidentally shot himself in…

Authorities ID man killed in shooting at East Side convenience store

SAN ANTONIO – One man is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting on the…

Man fatally shot during overnight dispute in West Side neighborhood identified

SAN ANTONIO – One of two men shot during a dispute in a West Side neighborhood…

Go on an African safari in the Texas Hill Country

Exotic wildlife thrive on Sandstone Mountain Ranch in Llano County, a reflection of rugged African terrain…

Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications

The system is the latest to make changes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to…

Five issues could be key to solving Texas’ housing affordability woes

Experts share ideas on how the state can tackle the high cost of housing.Experts share ideas…

Texas bluebonnets are here early. And that’s OK.

The resilient state flower is able to withstand the cold. It’s also a sign that wildflower…

This Texas bar ranked among 10 best spots in the US for corn dogs, report says

There are many amazing pleasures in the world of food to be consumed on a daily…

HB 3355 Introduced

Relating to exemption from taxation of facilities, devices, or methods used to control pollution.

HB 3340 Introduced

Relating to relief and retirement funds for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

Report: Fort Worth deli ranked the best deli in Texas

There’s truly no better food item for lunch than a sandwich and if you’re a sandwich…

‘Who is this?’: ‘Booty’ patrol spotted at South Texas Whataburger

“This one might be better than the sancho DPS cruiser.”  “This one might be better than…

HB 3372 Introduced

Relating to the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made using a credit card.

HB 3371 Introduced

Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.

HB 3370 Introduced

Relating to authorizing certain physical therapists to serve as a treating doctor under the workers' compensation…

HB 3369 Introduced

Relating to exempting property owned by taxing units from local government land use regulations restricting impervious…

HB 3368 Introduced

Relating to the regulation of certain transactions involving tubular steel used in the oil and gas…

HB 3367 Introduced

Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas…

HB 3366 Introduced

Relating to the validity of a proposed state agency rule for which the agency fails to…

HB 3365 Introduced

Relating to rating plan consequences for automobile insurance for traffic violation charges or convictions.

HB 3364 Introduced

Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 3363 Introduced

Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility…

HB 3362 Introduced

Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.

HB 3361 Introduced

Relating to the slaughtering of livestock.

HB 3360 Introduced

Relating to a prohibition on the presence of minors at certain performances facilitated by certain alcoholic…

HB 3359 Introduced

Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.

We Asked ChatGPT to Write a Birthday Song for the State of Texas

To celebrate Texas Independence Day and the 187th year since the Texas Declaration of Independence from…

From Texas to Falcarragh to work with young musicians

A Belfast-based singer and musician who’s featured as ‘Hot for 2023’ in ‘Hot Press’ is lined…

Arezzo & Co Acquires Italian Footwear Brand Paris Texas

The Brazilian footwear and accessories conglomerate has paid 130 million Brazilian reais ($25 million) to acquire…

Move Over Darwin! Here Come the Facilitation Effects

Survival in extreme environments hinges on collaboration—not competition.

A&M announced 2023 Distinguished Honors Professors

Texas A&M annually awards highest honors to faculty members who are preeminent in their field. The…

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…

Public invited to free event March 8 for latest updates on dementia research, therapies – UT Health San Antonio

Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (March 2, 2023) — The Glenn Biggs Institute…

Here’s why it’s hard to clean up toxic waste from the East Palestine train derailment

It’s been nearly a month since a Norfolk Southern train derailed and spilled hundreds of thousands…

These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped

DALLAS – Texas is at the center of an ongoing, nationwide struggle between state and local…

These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped

DALLAS – Texas is at the center of an ongoing, nationwide struggle between state and local…

Severe turbulence hits flight from Texas to Europe, causes multiple injuries

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UPDATE: Tornado watch issued for North Texas Thursday

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DFW forecast: Watches and warnings hitting North Texas Thursday night

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Thursday night update: How severe weather is impacting North Texas

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DFW storms: Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather

Severe storms with powerful winds moved through North Texas on Thursday. DALLAS — Severe storms moved…

Nonprofit deploys “mobile billboards” around Texas with abortion pill access information

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In response to a looming court decision that could reverse the 2000 FDA…

BLOG: Severe thunderstorms moving out of Central Texas

NOTE: This blog is no longer being updated. (KXAN) — A line of strong to severe…

San Marcos CISD to take mental health half-day Friday

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos CISD campuses will close early on Friday for a…

PHOTOS: Severe weather hits Central Texas Thursday morning, evening

Top video: Hail in Lago Vista FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A round of strong to severe…

Tornadoes, power outages as storm crosses Texas, Louisiana

Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped snow in…

Balanced MTSU women cruise past North Texas 66-45

Jalynn Gregory led a balanced attack with 15 points and No. 24 Middle Tennessee cruised to…

Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays

Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…

Man charged with threatening Jewish Michigan officials

Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was a target  A man has been charged with using…

Texas Independence Day: 187 years ago the Lone Star State became independent from Mexico

Happy Texas Independence Day! It was 187 years ago when Texas declared it’s independence from Mexico…

Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt

Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…

Everything’s Bigger In Texas, Especially These 10 Things

These are 10 things that proves that some things truly are bigger in Texas.    

10 EVEN MORE Texas Artists That Made Video Game Soundtracks Great

Here’s part 3 of Texas bands & artists making video game soundtracks even more enjoyable.    

Woman hospitalized after shooting at South Side apartment complex, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A woman was rushed to the hospital after an argument at a South…

City of San Antonio will pay music venues to keep noise down

San Antonio – The City of San Antonio is launching a new program to help music…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodent droppings, improper food cooling lead to low score for Shop-N-Save convenience store

SAN ANTONIO – Rodent droppings inside a convenience store, improper cooling procedures and several more violations…

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wagner’s season ends in UIL Class 5A State Semifinals

ALAMODOME, San Antonio – After jumping out to a 18-14 lead early in the second quarter,…

Bexar County woman on edge after attacker got out of jail for violating protective order

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Editor’s note: The victim in this story reports the attack happened last…

Texas leads the country in new corporate projects for 11th year

Texas in 2022 topped the rest of the country for new corporate facilities – the 11th…

Instagrammable Texas swimming hole and waterfall is now open

Now through May 2023.    

Hill Country resident wins big with $1M Texas Lottery scratch ticket

It was not the first win for this Dripping Springs resident.    

A Texas Bill Would Offer Huge Tax Breaks to Straight Couples Who Have 10—10!—Kids

Gay people or divorced couples, even if they have double digits’ worth of kids, would not…

Amazing! Is This The Absolute Richest Town in Texas?

Which city or town in Texas is known as the richest? The answer may surprise you.…

Jeff Yates, Texas Country Singer, Releasing New Single, “Country Girls Like That” in Mid-April 2023

Jeff Yates, Texas country singer, is releasing the new single, “Country Girls Like That” in Mid-April…

‘NOPE’: Massive alligator on a South Texas road stuns locals

Texas is about five minutes away from being Florida.  Texas is about five minutes away from…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directs emergency response resources ahead of severe storms

Tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind are expected Thursday

Lewisville police search for man accused of shooting girlfriend, grazing girlfriend’s child

The woman told police that the suspect was her boyfriend, but he is not the child’s…

Hagler Institute Inducts Its Largest Class Of Fellows During 11th Annual Gala At Texas A&M

The total number of Hagler Fellows surpasses 100 as the institute adds 14 new National Academy-level…

How did the Covid-19 pandemic begin? We need to investigate all credible hypotheses

The news has reignited the overheated public debate over the two prevailing hypotheses for the origin…

Faculty and Staff Notables March 2023

Mercer University faculty and staff notables for March 2023.

Texas A&M University’s New Small Animal Teaching and Research Hospital Receives Major Gift Pledge

Linda and Dennis Clark pledge a $20 million lead gift for the cutting-edge facility.

HR 433 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Richardson Day at the State Capitol.

HB 3205 Introduced

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem…

HB 3204 Introduced

Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a…

HB 3203 Introduced

Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.

HB 3202 Introduced

Relating to access by the Texas Education Agency and private schools to certain criminal history records.

HB 3201 Introduced

Relating to access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment in public…

HB 3200 Introduced

Relating to the collection of certain judgments.

HB 3199 Introduced

Relating to requiring certain information before being employed by a child-care facility.