Best practices: North Texas tollway’s human-centered approach

Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023.…

Did someone say Texas and Barbecue?

Did someone say Texas and Barbecue?  Did someone say Texas and Barbecue? 

East Texas Weekend Planner: May 12-14

   

ACM Awards Week Rocks Texas, Tune In Tonight For Awards

The country music industry is celebrating all week down in Frisco, Texas in preparation for the…

Largest cavern in Texas opens massive new Hidden Wonders tour

You can explore never before toured areas.  You can explore never before toured areas. 

Grunge Isn’t Dead: Budding Texas Band SAP Hoping to Bring Rock Back to the Forefront

Kurt Cobain swept floors as a janitor at his alma mater. David Bowe was a delivery…

Texas Ranks 17th in Public Transit Analysis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses shuttered their doors and workers stopped commuting into the office,…

11 Most Charming Cities in Texas

These most charming cities in Texas each have their own unequaled identity, past, and idyllic loveliness,…

Flash flooding danger this weekend for Rio Grande Valley, SA, and the Hill Country

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 7 p.m. on Friday to…

HR 1723 Introduced

Commending Mo Jenkins for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Abel…

HR 1722 Introduced

Commending Miranda Williams for her service as committee director for the House Committee on Corrections and…

HCR 115 Introduced

Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of…

Texas’ eastern meadowlark’s song is short but sweet

The eastern meadowlark’s song rolls across Texas prairies and fields with a fluted melody,  The eastern…

38 Special at L’Auberge, Randall King at The Texas Club and the rest of the music for your week

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HB 3290 Enrolled

Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.

HB 2759 Enrolled

Relating to the establishment of the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network and creation of the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.

HB 2460 Enrolled

Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water…

HB 1922 Enrolled

Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees.

HB 1555 Enrolled

Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering…

HB 1535 Enrolled

Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the…

SB 1860 House Committee Report

Relating to the adoption of a climate policy in a municipal charter.

HR 1721 Introduced

In memory of Michelle Therese Adjemian of El Paso.

HR 1720 Introduced

Commending Cabela's El Paso for its contributions to the community.

HR 1719 Introduced

Commemorating the 2023 Texas Crab Festival in Crystal Beach.

HR 1718 Introduced

In memory of John Sims of Tyler.

HB 3290 Enrolled

Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.

HB 2759 Enrolled

Relating to the establishment of the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network and creation of the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.

HB 2460 Enrolled

Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water…

HB 2194 Senate Committee Report

Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.

HB 2121 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the form of a rendition statement or property report used to render property for…

HB 1922 Enrolled

Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees.

HB 1555 Enrolled

Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering…

HB 1535 Enrolled

Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the…

Things to do in East Texas this weekend

The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…

Things to do in East Texas this weekend

The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list…

SR 549 Introduced

In memory of Shawn Michael Snider.

SR 544 Enrolled

Recognizing Telena Wright on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 543 Enrolled

Recognizing the elder mothers of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of Mother's Day.

SR 542 Enrolled

Recognizing May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

SR 541 Enrolled

Recognizing Tint-On-Wheels on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

SR 540 Enrolled

Recognizing Band of the Hills on the occasion of their 25th anniversary.

SR 538 Enrolled

Recognizing Manuel M. Vela for his service to Valley Baptist Health System.

SR 537 Enrolled

In memory of Maria T. Gutierrez.

SR 536 Enrolled

Recognizing Anabell Cardona and the Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies for receiving an Institutional Catalyst…

SCR 51 Introduced

Recognizing May 11, 2023, as American Heritage Girls Day at the State Capitol.

Juicing It Up In Texas

“When I first moved here, I felt like it was a small town,” Heather Wagner Reed…

Miranda Lambert is ACMs most-nominated artist in history: From small-town Texas upbringing to a career-high

Miranda Lambert could make history again at the 2023 ACMs. Here is a look at her…

HR 1717 Introduced

In memory of Elna Ray Christopher of Austin.

Popular East Texas music venue closed for ‘foreseeable future’ after massive flooding

   

SB 1424 House Committee Report

Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the…

HR 1716 Introduced

Recognizing May 11, 2023 as World War II Veterans Capitol Day

HB 4918 Engrossed

Relating to the processing, manufacture, and sale of hemp products for smoking.

HB 2401 Engrossed

Relating to certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.

HB 854 House Committee Report

Relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the…

Derry and Waco, Texas choirs join voices for free evening of music in city

   

Corey Kent is glad Texas, Nashville country are finally merging at the ACMs

With the ACM Awards being held in Texas this year, rising artist Corey Kent is particularly hopeful that the longtime rivalry…

Governor Abbott Announces Over $944,000 In Career Training Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a…

Governor Abbott Announces Second Small Business Summit In Abilene

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…

He Died Helping Build Tesla’s Gigafactory. Tesla Didn’t Tell Local Officials.

Listen to an audio version of this article. It was mid-afternoon on September 28, 2021, when…

LCRA to build new peaker power plant to help support Texas electric grid

LCRA to build new peaker power plant to help support Texas electric grid New facility planned…

Allen, Texas mall shooting: Midday Wednesday updates

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Vance Oyama, Searching for Life in Our Solar System

Vance I. Oyama holds a readout from the gas chromatograph in the life detection laboratory at…

Figuring out Texas: From guns to immigration, here’s how one state’s challenges echo the country’s

HOUSTON (AP) — Thirteen people dead in two mass shootings. Eight immigrants killed when an SUV…

Woman charged with capital murder accepts plea deal on lesser charge

SAN ANTONIO – A woman charged with capital murder accepted a plea deal on a lesser…

What is Title 42? KSAT Explains

SAN ANTONIO – If coverage of the end of the immigration policy known as Title 42…

Community health groups celebrate education, vaccinations as COVID-19 emergency declaration ends

SAN ANTONIO – Dr. Adelita Cantu, an associate professor at UT Health San Antonio School of…

South San Antonio ISD to ban backpacks, large purses starting May 15

SAN ANTONIO – South San Antonio Independent School District announced that backpacks and large purses would…

5 years after SAPD vehicle hit and killed man, his family calls city’s lawsuit settlement offer ‘insulting’

SAN ANTONIO – Five years since a San Antonio man was hit and killed by a…

Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance works to protect water quality as development booms in NW Bexar County

GREY FOREST, Texas – Hundreds of concerned residents attended a public hearing by the Texas Commission…

Man Builds Motorized Trash Bin Complete with Steering Wheel and Horn that Goes 8 mph (VIDEO)

There are all kinds of ways to make people smile. You can tell jokes, offer free…

Scientists Find Surge of Specific Brain Activity in Dying Patients that Could Help Explain Near-Death Experiences

For the first time, scientists have observed a surge of energetic activity in the brains of…

Texas softball lands 5 on Big 12 all-freshman team, Scott named to first team

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns softball landed six players on the All-Big 12 Conference team…

Texas forward Dillon Mitchell works out for Trail Blazers, invited to NBA Combine

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While his college eligibility is still intact, Texas forward Dillon Mitchell is scheduled…

Texas House passes bill that would require DFPS to give luggage to foster children

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would require the…

Senator breaks records after casting 70,000th consecutive vote in Texas Senate

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) cast her 70,000th consecutive vote in the…

Texas ranks as worst state for mental healthcare

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study has ranked Texas as the worst state for mental healthcare…

Figuring out Texas: From guns to immigration, here’s how one state’s challenges echo the country’s

HOUSTON (AP) — Thirteen people dead in two mass shootings. Eight immigrants killed when an SUV…

What’s the economic impact of the arts? In Texas, about $6 billion

The Texas Cultural Trust’s State of the Arts study found that the arts generated $6 billion…

As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylum

  

HB 2109 Enrolled

Relating to the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and removal of dams by the Lower Brushy Creek Water…

HB 1845 Enrolled

Relating to the licensing requirements for certain operators of wastewater systems and public water systems.

HB 1333 Enrolled

Relating to the sale and purchase of certain fish.

HB 1315 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty…

HB 492 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County…

HB 622 House Committee Report

Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.

HB 492 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County…

HB 7 Engrossed

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs…

Texas Tech alumni association plans charter flight for Texas Tech Goin Band performance in NYC

LUBBOCK, Texas– The Texas Tech Alumni Association is organizing a way for alumni to support the…

HB 1761 Enrolled

Relating to the period for which a pesticide must be registered.

HB 624 Enrolled

Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.

HB 586 Enrolled

Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.

HB 474 Enrolled

Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.

HB 290 Enrolled

Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements.

HB 624 Enrolled

Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.

HB 586 Enrolled

Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.

HB 474 Enrolled

Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.

HB 290 Enrolled

Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements.

HCR 111 Introduced

Honoring Claire Bugen for 25 years of service as superintendent of the Texas School for the…

HB 2691 Enrolled

Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons…

HB 2575 Enrolled

Relating to the workforce diploma pilot program.

HB 2371 Enrolled

Relating to the disposition of burial spaces and abandoned plots in certain cemeteries in the possession…

HB 1088 Enrolled

Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a…

HB 914 Enrolled

Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.

HB 793 Enrolled

Relating to the selection and reimbursement of certain persons providing services required under a service plan…

HB 785 Enrolled

Relating to the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

HB 266 Enrolled

Relating to the required filing and use of an affidavit containing the contact information of certain…

HB 841 Senate Committee Report

Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.

HB 793 Enrolled

Relating to the selection and reimbursement of certain persons providing services required under a service plan…

HB 785 Enrolled

Relating to the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

HB 266 Enrolled

Relating to the required filing and use of an affidavit containing the contact information of certain…

HB 1910 Enrolled

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of forgery.

HB 1585 Engrossed

Relating to matters affecting the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.

HB 1381 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the public hearing requirement for a preliminary zoning report made by a zoning commission.

HB 616 Senate Committee Report

Relating to continuing education instruction for district clerks on impaneling petit and grand juries.

HB 327 Engrossed

Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.

HB 286 Engrossed

Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain…

HB 182 Engrossed

Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on…

Elizabeth Holmes, take note: Jen Shah’s skin is ‘glowy’ in Texas prison

The reality TV star, incarcerated in the Texas prison camp where Holmes is expected to end…

Texas Cook’Em High Steaks & Country Star Aaron Watson, June 30th

Headlining the free event were announced during a press conference hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of…

HB 1666 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the commingling of funds by digital asset service providers; providing an administrative penalty.