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…

Speaker Phelan announces filing of Property Tax Relief Act for 88th Texas Legislature

Phelan, Dade

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

Post Content    

We’ve been here before: Book bans are a familiar battle in North Texas

Post Content    

Remember the Texas town Mark Cuban bought? There’s action going on there … but it’s not what you’d think.

Post Content    

Good Morning Texas

Post Content    

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…

Study Shows Flamingos with Similar Personality Traits ‘Form Cliques’ with Like-Minded Friends

Birds of a feather really do flock together according to a new study that found flamingos…

VIDEO: Watch a Lowe’s delivery truck slam into a parked vehicle and then speed off

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – A ring camera caught on video a delivery truck with Lowe’s branding…

Travis County sends out ‘unintelligible’ emergency alert in Spanish ahead of severe weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Ahead of Thursday’s severe weather, the Travis County Office of Emergency Management sent…

7 hurt after turbulence hits Austin to Germany flight; plane lands in D.C.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Seven people flying from Austin to Germany were taken to hospitals in the…

Plan promises ‘largest property tax cut ever’ in Texas

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced legislation that he called the “largest…

Timeline shared of near-miss between 2 planes at Austin’s airport

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report released Thursday afternoon sheds new light about the moment when two…

SEVERE STORM RISK: Worst still to come

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The risk of severe thunderstorms continues to increase as the Storm Prediction Center…

City of Austin opens short-term safe havens ahead of thunderstorm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it would be opening short-term safe havens Thursday…

PHOTOS: APD searching for suspects, vehicles involved in citywide ‘street takeover’

AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said it was searching for suspects and…

Texas Republicans to censure Gonzales over support for gay marriage, gun control legislation

The Republican Party of Texas is set to vote this weekend on whether to censure Rep.…

Tornadoes, Some Intense, Are Expected From Texas to Tennessee

More than 30 million people in the South could experience severe weather on Thursday. The more…

Rosie Castro confirmed as temporary council member for San Antonio’s District 7

Castro was one of four applicants to fill the seat after Councilwoman Ana Sandoval resigned. She…

Valley Por Vida: South Texas Health System 1K for Kids

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) 

Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Fest Announces STACKED 2023 Lineup, Including Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & The Saints And More

A RIFF on what country is really about.    

Advocacy groups urge public to oppose Biden’s proposed asylum restrictions

More than 100 organizations banded together to launch a public comment tool to ensure the Department…

Texas couple traveling across country playing bridge

A Texas couple hopes to use cards to bring the United States a little closer.    

A South Texas ranch reveals wonders for wildlife photographer

A wildlife photographer who has captured the stunning biodiversity and wealth of wildlife in South Texas…

Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Seventy-seven Republicans signed on as co-authors to Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes…

Texas representative taking on ‘Big Tech’ with House Bill 18

Rep. Shelby Slawson is targeting data collection.  AUSTIN, Texas — Keeping kids safe online and giving…

State leaders vow to exclude renewable energy from any revived econom…

In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local…

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…

Texas country singer Neal McCoy plays the Florida Strawberry Festival on Monday

Country singer Neal McCoy is going to feel just like he’s back home in Texas come…

Two Texas traditions

The Randy Rogers Band has become a household name for anyone who follows regional Texas music.…

TBLS now accepting certification applications

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is now accepting online board certification applications for 2023. You…

Food banks expect a massive increase in need as food stamps are cut for 3.6 million Texans

Starting this month, Texans who use SNAP benefits to buy groceries will have an average of…

Oklahoma Wants to Be the ‘Next Texas.’ Imagine That.

Long in booming Texas’ shadow, Oklahoma has been trying to make itself an appealing place to…

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

With 1,028 projects, Texas had more new corporate projects than any other state, according to Site…

MARTIN: Remembering Claud Jacobs; Redbird to feature Texas songwriters

On Monday I learned that my friend Claud Jacobs died at the age of 80. I…

SAY Sí staff wins proposed bargaining unit; nonprofit board offers voluntary recognition

The board had argued that a dozen of the proposed workers in the unit should be…

Expert: San Antonio can bury memories of chilly winter in fresh spring gardens

Start by pruning away dead growth on shrubs and trees caused by winter freezes. Rake back…

Former SAPD officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr. receives criminal trial start date in June

James Brennand returns to court on June 6.James Brennand returns to court on June 6.  

Hunger strike in Texas prisons ends after seven weeks, for now

The number of men refusing food fell to zero on Tuesday for the first time in…

Top 5 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Texas

People are moving from Texas and here's why.  People are moving from Texas and here's why. 

Doing Business with Prosper Prosper, TXCloseArrow LeftArrow RightSlideshow Left ArrowSlideshow Right Arrow

Prosper is a fast growing community in North Texas, with opportunities available for vendors looking to…

ESG Insurance Ban Under Consideration in Texas

Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the…

Mayor Sylvester Turner expects the state will soon take over Houston …

The Texas Education Agency has been in a legal battle to take over the state’s largest…

Who Was Sen. Matthew Gaines?

The state senator born into slavery embodied the social and political currents of Southern Reconstruction. Why…

Texas Republican wants tax breaks for having more kids, but only if you’re married

Rep. Bryan Slaton is pitching House Bill 2889, which would reduce property taxes for…  // AUSTIN,…

Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites

Proposed law targets websites that help women get abortions or abortion pills. Enlarge / Texas State Capitol…

Beaumont’s Battleship Texas plans sunk, city no longer under consideration to be permanent new home

Post Content  Councilman Mike Getz says he and the rest of the council will turn the…

DeSantis is championing medical freedom. GOP state lawmakers like what they see.

The Florida governor and likely presidential candidate has secured a place for the movement in the…

State aquarium’s new wildlife rescue center enables public to observe animals being saved

The $15 million facility features a gallery from which members of the public can watch…  Starting…

A Texas Republican says banning college polling places is about safety. Students don’t buy it.

State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers…

Texas A&M University Central Texas and Temple College host Brown Bag concert

Texas A&M University Central Texas and Temple College held a Brown Bag Concert musical performance on…

‘Weekend in the Country’ enters second decade in East Texas

Cowham Ranch in Slocum has spent the past decade building one of Texas’ premier music festivals.…

Celebrate Texas Independence Day At The Driskill

In line with previous years, The Driskill is thrilled to once again open its doors to…

With ‘Cowboy Bob,’ a real-life Texas outlaw takes the musical spotlight

The stranger-than-fiction tale of bank robber Peggy Jo Tallas comes to Houston.    

This Week in Texas History: Lubbock’s Mac Davis could do it all

Deciding the time had come to sing his own songs, Mac Davis recorded “Baby Don’t Get…

Alley Theatre’s ‘Cowboy Bob’ turns Texas bank-robbing tragedy into a musical

The play, written by Galveston native Molly Beach Murphy, tells the true story of a middle-aged…

BIGGEST PARTY IN TEXAS! La Mafia, Aaron Watson perform live at 11th Annual Texas Birthday Bash

A Texas-sized birthday party is returning to historic downtown Navasota March 3-4. The 11th Annual Texas…

Investment and projects attracting national attention to Fort Worth

Affordable real estate, abundant land for development, solid foundations in key industries and a diverse talent…

HB 2843 Introduced

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state,…

Career Group Companies Opens New Office in Dallas, Texas

Leading Recruiting Firm Expands Again, Adding Dallas, Texas, as Its Newest Location DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE…

Doctors could get a Texas medical license in 10 days or fewer. What it means for you

Facing a doctor shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas leaders entered a compact with dozens of…