A push from state lawmakers to restrict people from China, Iran, Russia or North Korea… At…
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New Braunfels neighbors team up to pick up tree limbs, debris left behind by winter storm
SAN ANTONIO – It’s been days, but a major cleanup continues after a winter storm rolled…
Free tech career training program for veterans, spouses coming to San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Paul Rodriguez served 14 years in the U.S. Army and was overwhelmed with…
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation aimed to increase school safety, create monument for shooting victims
AUSTIN – State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announced a package of bills aimed to prevent mass shootings…
Men put in prison cages without bathrooms or beds, say reform groups
While a hunger strike continues to roil Texas prisons, a complaint of additional inhumane and unsanitary…
Shoppers dig for deals at San Antonio liquidation bin stores
SAN ANTONIO – Shop early. Shop often. That’s the mantra of bargain hunters who are literally…
Black Rodeo in Texas and the ‘forgotten man’ of the West
Willie Thomas, Sr., known to many as the Jackie Robinson of rodeo, in a bull riding…
‘Multi-month ordeal’: Austin Resource Recovery has 13K+ debris requests
AUSTIN (KXAN) – All across Austin, tree branches are scattered along roads, yards and neighborhoods. In…
How to get help clearing fallen trees if you have increased needs after Central Texas ice storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Though the weather has warmed since last week’s winter storm, Austin and Travis…
Westlake leads local football programs on Whataburger Super Team
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake placed two players on the Whataburger Super Team, honoring 40 of the…
How much would Austin have to pay to part ways with its city manager?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s City Manager Spencer Cronk’s employment will be evaluated at a special-called Austin…
Biden’s State of the Union expected to take on tobacco use, veteran suicides, opioid epidemic
Viewers may watch the event in English and Spanish. The speech represents a chance for Biden…
The 2023 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame show scheduled for February 24 in Austin
Alejandro Escovedo, Gary P. Nunn, Radney Foster, Rodney Clawson & W.C. Clark are the newest inductees…
Governor Abbott Appoints Luckey To Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristen Luckey to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a…
UTSA Coach Jeff Traylor to be Grand Marshal of Battle of Flowers Parade
UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor has been selected as the grand marshal of Fiesta’s Battle…
See “Two Guys on Your Head” and “The Disconnect” at the Texas Science Festival
Two of our most-loved podcasts will be at the Texas Science Festival, a free, two-week-long celebration…
Activists hope indictment in Texas jail death prompts change
by By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — Attorneys and community activists said Tuesday they hope…
Here’s what we’re covering during the Texas Legislative session
The 88th legislative session is underway and Texas lawmakers are meeting in Austin to debate legislation…
Meet the North Texas residents who will be guests at the State of the Union address
The guests from North Texas include a Richardson ISD teacher and a Fort Worth veteran. DALLAS…
Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPR
Este martes el Presidente Joe Biden dará el discurso anual del Estado de la Unión. Por…
How to watch and listen to President Biden’s State of the Union speech
President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m.…
Texas’ Matthew McConaughey in talks with Taylor Sheridan for ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, report says
The Dutton family drama has come to Texas again – this time, off screen.
2023 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame show scheduled for February 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas
Alejandro Escovedo, Gary P. Nunn, Radney Foster, Rodney Clawson & W.C. Clark are the newest inductees…
SR 125 Introduced
Recognizing Cheryle Gail Fleming for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 124 Introduced
Recognizing Mary Ann Wallace for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 123 Introduced
Recognizing Barbara Morgan Punch for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 122 Introduced
Recognizing Janice Raymond Mitchell for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 121 Introduced
Recognizing Linda Manuel-Fonteneaux for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 120 Introduced
Recognizing Lincolnette Lockridge for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 119 Introduced
Recognizing Oretta B. Johnson for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 118 Introduced
Recognizing Jacqueline D. Hoyt for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 117 Introduced
Recognizing Jo Anne Slaughter Brunson for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 116 Introduced
Recognizing Sharon Denise Bradley for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 111 Introduced
Recognizing February 20 through February 24, 2023, as Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Week.
SR 107 Introduced
Recognizing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their role in health care.
HR 159 Introduced
Honoring Jefferson County for its support of Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity.
HR 158 Introduced
Honoring Elise Fulton Smith for her service as executive director of Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity.
Can you escape? San Antonio’s newest escape room opens at The Rim
SAN ANTONIO – If you are looking for a challenge, then head to the Escape Game…
Boston Public Radio full show: Feb. 7, 2023
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened phone and text lines to ask listeners about their…
NASA Awards Simulation and Software Technology Services Contract
NASA has awarded the Simulation and Software Technology III contract to CACI Federal of Chantilly, Virginia,…
Texas senator announces legislation aimed at preventing mass shootings like Uvalde
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Legislation aimed at preventing mass shootings and memorializing victims was introduced in the…
Austin police arrest Texas senator on DWI charge, records show
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas senator from Georgetown was arrested by the Austin Police Department and…
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather, Tornadoes In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration…
Anti-abortion activist known as ‘pro-life Spiderman’ arrested after scaling skyscraper
PHOENIX – An anti-abortion activist who has previously made headlines as the “Pro-life Spiderman” has scaled…
Andre McDonald’s father awaits trial in Jamaica, accused of murdering two of his wives
SAN ANTONIO – A day after Andre McDonald was sentenced to 20 years in prison for…
School vouchers being pushed by Texas Republicans have an ugly origin story
“The whole notion of vouchers. They were originally called segregation vouchers,” said Louis Malfaro, a leader…
School vouchers being pushed by Texas Republicans have an ugly origin story
After the Uvalde school shooting, many predicted that this legislative session would be focused on school…
City of Austin to provide update on storm recovery efforts Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin said it’s hosting a news conference Tuesday at 4…
‘An ice hurricane’: Austin Energy answers FAQs in front of city council after ice storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As of Tuesday morning, less than 10,000 people are still without power after…
County commissioners provide boost for school mental health and get updated on property tax relief
They approved nearly $7 million for local schools to boost mental health services for students in…
Experts Available to Discuss State of the Union Address 2023
Texas Tech political science professors are available to provide context, insights and expertise on the president’s…
A Tree Grows in Texas
When Dagoberto Gilb came to serve as writer-in-residence at the University of Houston-Victoria and found a…
Check out impressive ‘Encanto’-themed birthday party for San Antonio 6-year-old
SAN ANTONIO – Move aside princess parties. A San Antonio mom pulled off a very impressive…
Here’s where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – From elegant dinners and speed dating to waffle bars and jewelry pop-ups, there…
New York Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 in Rochester, New York, will have…
Ice storm damage closes parks in Cedar Park
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park crews are clearing broken tree limbs and debris from…
Austin family affected by Texas abortion laws invited to 2023 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN) — An Austin family is among more than 20 others who will join…
Texas Forever Fest Returns To Plano
Celebrate the food, music and culture of the great state of Texas at Texas Forever Fest…
San Antonio area likely to get beneficial rain Tuesday night, Wednesday morning
It’s no secret that we need rain in South Central Texas and San Antonio. Drought persists,…
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates Black History Month with new exhibit
SAN ANTONIO – The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures is celebrating Black History Month with a…
‘Warm Feet for Warriors’ sock drive aims to send 75,000 pairs to veterans, active military
SAN ANTONIO – The nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels is an organization with a mission to honor and…
Check out Rosario’s new Southtown location to open on Friday
SAN ANTONIO – The wait is almost over. Rosario’s — the popular Southtown restaurant will open…
You can send your ex a scorpion this Valentine’s Day
You don’t need to look any further if you’re searching for something a bit sharper than…
Texas’ most romantic restaurants: Yelp named its top spots just in time for Valentine’s Day and DFW has multiple
Yelp identified restaurants not part of a national chain with a lot of reviews mentioning words…
UTSA National Security Collaboration Center open for partners and the public
The NSCC is co-located with the university’s School of Data Science in its new downtown facility,…
Lone Star Love: These Texas cities ranked among 2023’s best places for Valentine’s Day
Looking for love, or already found it? Good for you, but don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is…
Texas State Senator Arrested for Drunk Driving
He was arrested after midnight on Tuesday Feb. 7 and charged with driving while intoxicated in…
African American Innovators from Georgia
From inventors to innovators, many remarkable Black Georgians have played a key role in changing the…
HB 1978 Introduced
Relating to discounts provided by package store and wine only package store permit holders on the…
HB 1977 Introduced
Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain youth offenders; authorizing a fee.
Texas’ favorite fast food place of 2023 may surprise you, unless your love for coffee is that large
The Texas go-tos for fast food have always been Whataburger or some other spot with burgers…
UnionMain Homes now opening new homes in the Lake Breeze community in Lavon, Texas
/PRNewswire/ -- UnionMain Homes at Lake Breeze is a new master-planned community in Lavon, Texas set…
SR 143 Enrolled
Recognizing the Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center for improving the lives of disabled veterans.
HCR 36 Introduced
Urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting…
HB 1976 Introduced
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who…
HB 1975 Introduced
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain repeat sex offenders and to the admissibility of…
HB 1974 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of a statewide Imagination Library program by the State Board of Education.
HB 1973 Introduced
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
Couples can tie the knot for free on Valentine’s Day at the Bexar County Courthouse
SAN ANTONIO – Couples looking to celebrate the season of love by tying the knot can…
Uvalde school district will not proceed with internal review of police response to Robb shooting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced it will not continue with an independent review of…
Harry Whittington, the Texas attorney shot by Cheney during a 2006 hunting trip, dies
Harry Whittington, the man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting…
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued…
Hubble’s New View of the Tarantula Nebula
A snapshot of the Tarantula Nebula (also known as 30 Doradus) is featured in this image…
Plant Toxins Fatal to Sugarcane Hailed as the ‘New Weapon’ Antibiotic in Fight Against Bacteria
The threat of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has been growing across human civilization for years, but a…
ATCEMS used an app to help homeless throughout ice storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS has been busy as can be since the ice storm…
Looking for Answers to Climate-Related Challenges
Sandip Pal, Texas Tech researchers will use NASA grant to observe West Texas precipitation and other…
Totally unique places to stay in Texas Hill Country
Call a luxury treehouse or a domed yurt home for the weekend. Call a luxury treehouse…
‘Rare’ hissing mushroom gives ‘Last of Us’ vibes at Texas state park
Be mindful of the "Devil's Cigar." Be mindful of the "Devil's Cigar."
Gray County Accepts $100,000 Gift From Fed. Government
The Gray County Commissioners Court met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday February the 1st.…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address on Feb. 16
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his State of the State address Thursday, February 16 across…
Audio: La Fontaine: School of Podiatric Medicine is going to make a big difference in RGV
HARLINGEN, Texas – With the amount of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV School…
Enzolytics’ IPF Immune™ Provides a Comprehensive Natural Solution for Supporting Normal Immune Function
About Enzolytics, Inc. Enzolytics Inc. is a Texas-based biotechnology company that focuses on therapeutics to treat…
Fort Worth May Spend $95M on Convention Center and Surrounding District
Two months after selecting AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith to manage “the full…
Texas A&M nutrition graduate honored
Texas A&M nutrition Ph.D and registered dietictian receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Texas Academy of Nutrition…
Governor Abbott, Nexstar Media Inc. Announce Live Statewide Telecast Of 2023 State Of The State Address
Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Inc. today announced that Nexstar television stations across the state…
SB 718 Introduced
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial…
SB 716 Introduced
Relating to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
HB 1972 Introduced
Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services…
Today on Texas Standard: How are ranchers dealing with a hay shortage?
Hay stocks are at a 50-year low, and the hay that is on the market is…
Lawsuit seeks to improve San Antonio’s emergency preparedness plan for residents with disabilities
The lawsuit, filed last month, says shelters were not accessible during the 2021 winter storm.The lawsuit,…
Texas Tech Founders’ Day Will Be National Volunteer Day
Texas Tech Alumni Association chapters nationwide will focus on giving back. Texas Tech Alumni Association chapters nationwide…
HB 1971 Introduced
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater…
Man arrested for stealing lottery tickets, cash at gunpoint from Southwest Side store, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 31-year-old man was arrested after San Antonio police say he robbed a…
Suspect arrested for shooting, killing teen after car club meet-up on West Side, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager has been arrested for fatally shooting another teenager in the head…
Carbon capture project is ‘Band-Aid’ to greenwash 10 billion-dollar LNG plant, locals say
A Texas community is fighting to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG…
Today on Texas Standard: What zoos are doing to stay safe
Police have arrested a 24-year-old Dallas man in connection with the disappearance of two emperor tamarin…
School vouchers being pushed by Texas Republicans have an ugly origin story
After the Uvalde school shooting, many predicted that this legislative session would be focused on school…
Man Finally Meets Family That Hid Him During Nazi Holocaust 80 Years Ago–And Visits the House
An elderly Belgian man was able to meet the descendants of a neighbor who saved him…