NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Discuss Mission, Splashdown from Space

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 will answer media questions at 12:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 1, about their…

Affidavit: Austin ISD bus monitor accused of inappropriately touching student

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District bus monitor faces a felony charge after he…

Rep. Joaquin Castro announces he’s recovering from surgery after cancer diagnosis

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 28, 2023 HOUSTON…

‘Not constitutional’: Lawmakers hear how efforts to save a state park from permanent closure failed

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A subcommittee of the Texas House of Representatives heard Monday how negotiations to…

One injured in north Austin shooting Monday night

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 28, 2023 AUSTIN…

Smithville High junior wins Bastrop County ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition

BASTROP (KXAN) — Those who vote in Bastrop County will soon see new ‘I Voted’ and…

‘We are not on track’: New affordable housing project proposed as city tries to keep up with 10-year goal

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposed project in southeast Austin would bring roughly 150 new affordable housing…

‘I was raped, I am OK’ graffiti in Austin sparks controversy

The SAFE Alliance encourages anyone who is a survivor of sexual violence to seek help. You…

Texas Judge Set to Rule on Abortion Pill

TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Whether women will continue to be able to get…

First Texas State Veterans Cemetery in 12 years coming to Lubbock thanks to $9.5 Million grant

The first Texas State Veterans Cemetery in 12 years is coming to Lubbock, thanks to a…

Organizations, government agencies come together in an effort to end human trafficking in Texas

Post Content  Local News By Brooke Rogers February 27, 2023 / 6:14 PM / CBS Texas…

Texas lawmaker wants vote on raise for legislators

Texas lawmakers are among the lowest paid in the nation, but one state lawmaker is trying…

The conservative battle against ‘woke’ banks is backfiring

States and cities are pushing back against conservative efforts to blacklist banks and financial investors that…

Bobbie Nelson’s Grand Piano Finds a Home at the Bullock Texas State History Museum

The Steinway Model B was used in roughly 9,000 performances with brother Willie Nelson since 1974…

77 Austin Police retirements likely by end of March; over 300 officers eligible to retire now

This is a previous video about the Dallas Police Department recruiting for Austin Police Department officers…

Bills make their way to committees at the Capitol this week, the first step toward possible passage

Among the bills being considered in committee this week is one that would make voter fraud…

Gulf of Mexico warming at faster rate than global ocean, study finds

While weather and ecosystem effects are being seen, one expert says the warming is still within…

A Family’s Ties Traverse the Many Miles of Texas

To live in the Lone Star State is to drive  To live in the Lone Star…

Why Commercial Real Estate Employment is Thriving in Texas

By Kent Elliott, principal, and Chase Fryhover, director, RETS Associates While December’s national jobs report painted…

Dallas record label that promoted North Texas bands calls it quits

Barf Wave Records, a DIY record label that promoted many punk bands across North Texas, has…

City Council demands changes to I-35 plan

Austin City Council wants Interstate 35 to have more crossings and fewer semitrucks, among other changes,…

Supreme Court denies Tyson Foods’ request to hear COVID death cases in federal court

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Tyson Foods’ request the federal courts handle wrongful COVID death suits…

TikTok Is Banking On “Project Texas” to Avoid a U.S. Ban. But What Is It?

The U.S. government has an eye on TikTok. With its $1.5 billion “Project Texas”, TikTok has…

All Work, No Pay

Decades ago, it was common for college students to take on unpaid internships. Over time, however,…

Texas Oil and Gas Producers Want Their Tax Break Back

An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature.  With the…

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry community clinic fights dental disease in Hispanic children

SAN ANTONIO – For about 20 years, the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic on the West…

What’s changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT Explains

After the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally…

Instagram-famous Texas home with helipad, chapel lists for $5.59M

A rustic ranch property near Dallas with a serious social media following is looking for a…

STATE REPRESENTATIVE CARL TEPPER LEADS EFFORT TO PROHIBIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES

Tepper, Carl H.

Community Wind Ensemble brings ‘polarizing’ music to A&M-San Antonio Texas A&M University-San Antonio

When people are asked what they consider classical music, many students recall the relaxing and unprovoking…

Red McCombs remembered during downtown celebration of life well-lived

A who’s who of elected officials and business leaders bid farewell on Monday to Red McCombs,…

Texas Tech Centennial Hits the Road on Statewide Mobile Tour

A mobile billboard will promote the celebration across Texas. A mobile billboard will promote the celebration across…

Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat’s passport in Texas sparks outrage among family

The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.  The…

Report: Officials could have saved Texas state park from closing

Text messages show Texas passed up an offer.  Text messages show Texas passed up an offer. 

Texas Supergroup, The Panhandlers, Announce New Studio Album

West Texas is strong in country music and four of our great artists have come together…

Texas Teen Idol comes to Killeen

For those with a talent for singing and would like to compete locally, Central Texas Teen…

Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat’s passport in Texas sparks outrage among family

The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.  The…

Tens of thousands protest Mexico’s electoral law changes

Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City’s vast main plaza Sunday to protest President Andrés…

Ensemble intercontemporain to make Texas debut in performance hosted by DACAMERA, Rice Shepherd School

The celebrated French Ensemble intercontemporain will make its Texas debut March 23 at an event presented…

‘I Have Some Questions For You’ is a dark, uncomfortable story that feels universal

A long list of praiseful adjectives — sharp, twisty, enthralling, cerebral, surprising — would serve as…

Distributor, newspapers drop ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after creator’s racist rant

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

Texas Tech to Host 8th Annual Ambassadors’ Forum

‘Global citizenship’ will be the focal point for the four-member panel discussion. ‘Global citizenship’ will be the…

CROWDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE AT WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS

Washington-on-the-Brazos marked 187 years of Texas independence at its annual living history celebration on Saturday and…

Watch school shooting survivor from Texas advance to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’

“You’ve got the perfect voice,” one judge said of the 21-year-old.    

HB 2867 Introduced

Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.

HB 2866 Introduced

Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's…

HB 2865 Introduced

Relating to the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges.

HB 2864 Introduced

Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court…

HB 2863 Introduced

Relating to publication of certain notices on the Internet website of a newspaper.

HB 2862 Introduced

Relating to the confinement of inmates according to biological sex.

HB 2861 Introduced

Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a…

HB 2860 Introduced

Relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.

HB 2859 Introduced

Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband…

HB 2858 Introduced

Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.

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…