APD says no one hurt in south Austin SWAT situation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department…

Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine’s Days

AUSTIN (KXAN) — What kind of weather does Austin typically see on Valentine’s Day? A high…

How does the weather affect my allergies?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin and San Antonio making…

Where to get the best tacos in Austin, decided by KXAN viewers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has a vibrant food scene, with endless locations to get your hands…

Austin Energy warns more outages could be in store, city says clean up may be prolonged

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the ice storm about two weeks ago, City of Austin crews across…

Recent trailer thefts target local music groups, lead to one high-speed chase

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tom Height walked out of his Leander home to check on his trailer…

Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas. Finding quality health care can be a nightmare.

Hours on the phone trying to find a doctor and limited postpartum care are only some…

Texas Songs That Are Perfect To Play During Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to play some love, and anti-love songs from…

Going to the Kent R. Hance Chapel to Get Married

In a little over a decade, at least 200 couples have exchanged vows in the multi-function…

As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns

A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…

Biden’s census changes could be complicated, but worth it, Texas experts say

Some Texas experts have mixed opinions on the Biden administration’s proposal to change…  As President Joe…

No Tax On Crypto Purchases — Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets

A Texas report was released containing exciting and transformative ideas for digital assets. The recommendations are…

Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions

Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance.  After 20 years…

Texas Craft Brewers Guild supports the filing of SB 752/HB 2003, which would allow for legal home delivery

Last week, Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD 24) and State Representative Shelby Slawson (HD 59)…

Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions

Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out his priority bills for session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick numbers his priorities for session  AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has…

North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre To Debut Tony Award-Winning Musical, EVITA

North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) Repertory Theatre takes the stage with the powerful historical musical Evita,…

“Goodbye Texas” By Harriette

“Goodbye Texas” by Harriette is Northern Transmissions Song of the Day. The track is off her…

Country star Jason Aldean hits the highway to DFW for only Texas stop on 2023 tour

Country star Jason Aldean’s upcoming “Highway Desperado Tour” will include a stop at Dickies Arena in…

Texas police did not know Las Vegas-area ‘revenge’ stabbing suspect was on house arrest pursuing music career

A woman accused of stabbing her date in a Las Vegas-area hotel room in retaliation for…

Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito

More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to unveil a treasure…

Copa Airlines announces new service to Austin, Texas

Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will initiate service to and from Austin, the state capital…

Get a Taste of Small-Town Texas at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus

Looking for an easy day-trip from Houston? Hound Song Brewing in Columbus, Texas offers great beers…

Space Station Visits South Padre Island

While the International Space Station orbited over the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 19, 2022, NASA…

Taylor ISD elementary student throws rock at teacher, staff member restrains student, letter says

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — A “behavior issue” from a student at a Taylor Independent School District…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports legislation banning transgender college athletes

In 2021, Texas passed a law barring transgender student athletes from playing on K-12 school sports…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expected to reveal priority bills, including harsh penalties for illegal voting

Each session, the governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker prioritize low-number bills for passage.Each session, the…

Pentagon Reverses Ruling on the Release of Art Made by Guantanamo Bay Detainees

In a rare moment of beauty at Guantánamo Bay, detainees managed to win themselves the rights…

Earth’s newly discovered layer could help scientists predict earthquakes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A newly confirmed layer of the Earth could give scientists a better understanding…

Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey

Days after the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, hopes of finding people alive is…

In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…

Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…

TCC Board of Trustees to Meet February 16, 2023

Supporting materials for the board meeting will be provided on the Board Meetings page. Once the…

Former Sen. Phil Gramm’s new book says American inequality is a myth

Texas Sen. Phil Gramm returned to Aggieland to discuss how his book exposes the misconceptions of…

Report States Texas A&M University Goes ‘Woke’ in the Name of Diversity

A think tank is sounding the alarm that Texas A&M--traditionally a conservative university--is turning out social…

Researchers create endothelin-1-induced rat model of vascular parkinsonism

Vascular parkinsonism (VP) results from one or more small strokes in the basal ganglia.

Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estate

SAN ANTONIO – You don’t have to tune into HGTV to take virtual tours of million-dollar…

NASA, Partners Clear Axiom’s Second Private Astronaut Mission Crew

NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission…

UT Austin students launch company that pays ranchers to offset CO2 emissions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Amod Daherkar first arrived on the University of Texas campus, the 19-year-old…

4 new routes announced for Austin airport, including 2 new international destinations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four new routes will soon be offered from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with two…

National Ranching Heritage Center Opens ‘King Ranch – Legacy in Art’ Exhibit

The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The opening is set for 3:30 p.m. Feb.…

Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally

MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Access to medication abortion could be at risk nationwide…

HB 2208 Introduced

Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued…

Rep. Armando Walle Files Bill to Designate Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez Memorial Highway

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Weigh in: Which Super Bowl ad dominated? Vote for your favorite commercial of the night

While the Chiefs and Eagles battled it out on the field, there’s always another battle on…

Kerr County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man for human smuggling after high-speed vehicle chase

KERRVILLE, Texas – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kerrville after he allegedly smuggled two…

Man startled while sleeping in van on city’s West Side accidentally shoots himself

SAN ANTONIO – A man who was startled while sleeping in his van accidentally fired his…

Haley signals a new direction for the GOP’s national ticket

Republican women are poised to play a larger role than ever in the process that chooses…

Today on Texas Standard: What happened during the Southwest Airlines meltdown?

Southwest Airlines’ reputation took a nosedive in December, when it canceled over 15,000 flights and stranded…

Good Morning Texas

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Texas Tech Named Prestigious Institute Partner

The university will serve again as an Institute Partner for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young…

Texas Border Wall: The Current Status and Plans for Completion Under Governor Abbott Tom Handy

Governor Greg Abbott is planning to spend more time and effort to get the border wall…

Travel: A Look at Palestine, Texas

There’s plenty to taste, experience and enjoy in this quaint town just two hours southeast of…

HCR 45 Introduced

Redesignating the City of Mansfield as the official Pickle Capital of Texas for a 10-year period…

HB 2207 Introduced

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the…

HB 2206 Introduced

Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities.

HB 2205 Introduced

Relating to the designation of a portion of United States Highway 59 in Harris County as…

HB 2204 Introduced

Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.

HB 2203 Introduced

Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 2202 Introduced

Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.

HB 2201 Introduced

Relating to housing certain inmates in state jail felony facilities.

HB 2200 Introduced

Relating to the sale of spirit coolers by certain alcoholic beverage permittees.

HB 2199 Introduced

Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.

HB 2198 Introduced

Relating to building height restrictions in certain municipalities.

HB 2197 Introduced

Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the…

HB 2196 Introduced

Relating to trusts.

HB 2195 Introduced

Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF BOTH HOUSE COMMITTEES ON CALENDARS AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

This story is part of a multipart series examining the disparate impacts on Black farmers …

Haley faces ‘high-wire act’ in 2024 bid against Trump

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki…

Eagle’s Nest

An American bald eagle occupies a nest near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…

‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Has Gotten So Big He Now Measures Over 4-Feet and Gets Mistaken for Dog

A giant cat has gotten so big it is now 4.27 feet long, the average height…

Today is the 30th Anniversary of ‘Groundhog Day’ –The Bill Murray Movie we Should All Play on a Loop (Trailer)

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the movie Groundhog Day. Starring Bill Murrary as a cynical…

Family confirms Georgetown ISD student death caused by fentanyl

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The family of a Georgetown ISD student who died earlier this year…

1 person involved in small plane crash at Lakeway golf course

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it responded to a small plane crash Sunday…

Austin church to hold interfaith prayer vigil for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin church is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil Monday night for…

Police: Person shot overnight in east Austin drive-by

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating after a person was injured…

City of Kyle seeks feedback from residents on 2030 Comprehensive Plan

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – As a part of the second phase of updating Kyle’s 2030 Comprehensive…

Why Wire One Austin is still pushing for an urban gondola line

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the City of Austin’s multi-billion-dollar transit overhaul Project Connect celebrates the completion…

Austin ISD to provide update on teacher, staff affordable housing, invites community to join

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District will hold a virtual community meeting Monday to…

Austin job campaign aims to fill city vacancies

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of job vacancies within Austin city departments remains in the thousands,…

Aches and pains: What’s the difference and when should a doctor decide?

KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist…

Dude! Dairy Queen is just different in Texas.

You can only get a Steak Finger Country Basket or a Hungr-Buster at a Texas Dairy…

Do You Know These Texas Band’s Old Names Before They Were Big? I Bet You Don’t.

Not every band or act stick with their original name. Here are some Texas artists who…

Austin City Manager responds as City Council moves to oust him

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city manager Spencer Cronk released a statement Saturday in response to media…

What you need to know about the revamped Texas Medal of Arts

The Texas Medal of Arts returns to Austin on Feb. 22 in snappy, classy ceremony that…

Cedar Park SWAT standoff ends after nearly 13 hours, man taken into custody

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — In a press conference just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Park…

Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl

Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory…

Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days

A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan’s Lake Huron, according to…

TYLA Director Spotlight: Michael Hanson

Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…

Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde

Texas state police say no more of its officers will face discipline over the response to…

Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity

His office says hiring should be based on merit.  AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…

Sen. Zaffirini addresses fellow state senator’s arrest for DUI

Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D, D-21) of Laredo addressed the DUI arrest this week…  This…

Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68

Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…

Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68

Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…

Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Feb. 15

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 15,…

Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol

Authorities say a driver has been arrested after an SUV crashed through a fence at the…

Texas A&M Named Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Institution Nationally, No. 1 In State

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program.  Texas A&M…

Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize & pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement

Attorney General Ken Paxton and four of his former top deputies who said he improperly fired…

Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol

Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence…

San Benito opens Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito is hosting a grand opening for…

Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito

SAN BENITO — More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to…

The 16 Best Restaurants And Bars In Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country is as savorous as it is scenic, filled with restaurants, bars, and…

George Faber II to Receive Living Legend Award at Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Tour Tyler Texas

Clarence Edmond Shackelford aka “Shabba” and aka “M1Y”, is a publicist, and the founder of Tour…

Cody Canada’s “Lonely Girl” Tops Texas Country Music Charts

his week, Cody Canada and the Departed scored the top spot on the CDX Traction Texas…

Weird West Texas: What’s the story behind Cadillac Ranch?

Cadillac Ranch is one of the country’s most famous roadside attractions, gathering roughly 2 million visitors…

Independent Texas artist overcoming personal obstacles & beating the odds with music Stephy Says

Independent artist, Dekarian Ashley, known as Killa D, is breaking his own records with his music…

LA FIEBRE TO REPLACE RICK TREVINO AT TEXAS BIRTHDAY BASH

There has been a lineup change for the musical entertainment at the Texas Birthday Bash in…

Chit Chat Corner: The Singing Men of East Texas

When in doubt, sing. If you can’t sing, you can always listen to the Singing Men…

Texas Tech turns 100 years old

One hundred years ago, on Feb. 10, 1923, Governor Pat Neff signed the school charter bill,…

Texas Tech turns 100 years old

One hundred years ago, on Feb. 10, 1923, Governor Pat Neff signed the school charter bill,…

Texas A&M Spring Concert Series Kicking off tonight

MSC Town Hall, Texas A&M brings music to the Brazos Valley    

Maren Morris Headlines In Hometown Of Arlington, Texas, To Kick Off The American Western Weekend This March

Maren Morris is headlining in Arlington, Texas at The American Contender Tournament Finals as part of…

Austin, Texas’ Parish & My Oh My Bar to Re-Open on Valentine’s Day

Parish & My Oh My bar have announced they will officially reopen their doors on 501…

Golden Triangle Big Band set to make Southeast Texas debut

The one-night-only jazz music event will take place at the Jefferson Theatre in…    

Alamo City Arts presents The Heart of Texas Concert Band: A Night at the Movies, Music of John Williams

The Heart of Texas Concert Band will feature the great music written for motion pictures with…

Alamo City Arts presents Heart of Texas Concert Band Composer Showcase: Leroy Anderson

The Heart of Texas Concert Band will continue its tradition of honoring one of the best-known…

Author goes from job in Texas state government to literary career

Now a prize-winning author, Ramona Reeves used to wake at 5 a.m. to write.  Before quitting…

Texas man dressed as clown nominates himself for Austin Energy CEO after week of outages: ‘Most qualified’

Entertainer Alex Strenger attended the Austin City Council meeting Feb. 9, 2023, dressed as a clown…

Texas is setting the pace in sea turtle protection

The recent holidays looked a little different for the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. Several…

The Age: The Jacksons of Double Bayou, Texas

By Marie Hughes, director of the Chambers County Museum at Wallisville The name Jackson in Chambers…