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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…
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.
HB 3198 Introduced
Relating to criminal history record information and certain registry information accessible to certain educational and child-care…
HB 3197 Introduced
Relating to definition change for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage…
HB 3192 Introduced
Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate.
HB 3185 Introduced
Relating to the temporary closure of certain businesses following a violent act on the premises.
HB 3169 Introduced
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by certain municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty.
HB 3167 Introduced
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
HB 2 Introduced
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal…
Brandeis HS Speech and Debate director named KSAT12?s Educator of the Month
SAN ANTONIO – One San Antonio area teacher is credited not only with teaching kids how…
Southside ISD to host first Mariachi Festival in March
SAN ANTONIO – Southside Independent School District will host seven districts at its first Mariachi Festival…
Bexar County families receiving extra food benefits set to lose millions as pandemic policy ends
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of local families are bracing for the end of extra food stamp…
Rosie Castro confirmed as interim District 7 councilwoman
SAN ANTONIO – THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. Amid a standing ovation,…
Texas preserve with 50-foot waterfall open for swimming reservations
One of the most scenic swimming holes in the Hill Country is open for reservations. Hamilton…
Today on Texas Standard: Five prescriptions for fixing Texas’ affordability crisis
As more Texans struggle to find affordable housing, more advocates are warning of a housing crisis.…
I needed help, so I recruited a butterfly expert…
Just a few weeks ago, I was in the Rio Grande Valley looking for a needle…
Public radio’s ‘Mountain Stage’ celebrates 40 years
© 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations KTPD 89.3…
Irish healthcare company announces Arkansas expansion
Hundreds more jobs are coming to central Arkansas as an Irish healthcare services company plans an…
Boston Public Radio full show: March 2, 2023
Today on Boston Public Radio, live from the Boston Public Library: We opened the phone lines…
Texas book ban battles are nothing new
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Man arrested in North Texas allegedly plotted to kill Michigan attorney general, court documents say
The man, who was arrested in Ellis County, allegedly made the threats on Twitter, according to…
NASA to Discuss Findings from Successful Artemis I Moon Mission
NASA will hold a media teleconference at 12 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 7, to provide an…
Rare Chance for You to See a ‘Messier Marathon’ Stargazing Event This Month
A minor meteor shower and a few conjunctions offer some great beginner stargazing events this March,…
Video Games Are Not Associated with Harming Brains of Preteens, According to a New Study
Showing that scientific work so often disproves intuitive rationalization, a recent study found that video games…
Author of ‘Rainbow Bridge’ Poem About an Animal Heaven was Finally Revealed–She Had No Idea it Went Viral
Around the US and UK, dozens of animal hospitals have a catch-all when it comes to…
U.S. Warship Renamed After Robert Smalls, a Former Slave Turned Civil War Hero
A US warship has been renamed to honor a Civil War hero with ties to the…
Filmmaker Creates Incredible Stop-Motion Chase Scenes Using Toy Hot-Wheel Cars (WATCH)
A home filmmaker has created incredible stop-motion miniature chase scenes using Hot-Wheels toy cars. Director and…
Indian Man Grows Precious Saffron In a Shipping Container–Wants to Share His Hydroponic Technique With Others
Feeling like the 9-5 office life of a software developer was too empty, an Indian man…