Broken Spoke dance hall on South Lamar Boulevard now has Texas Historical Marker

   

Popular Texas Student Study Tool Sees a Surprising Update

This is a big change for this study tool.    

TIMELINE: The latest with the Daniel Perry case

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 12, 2023. AUSTIN…

Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker during dedication

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Broken Spoke, a live music dance hall in south Austin, received…

Council item aims to limit parking lot requirements for bars to curb drunk driving

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A City Council resolution calls for eliminating certain parking lot restrictions for bars.…

State employee union rallies for raises, cost-of-living adjustments

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Members of the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU), Texas AFL-CIO chapter and Texas…

U.S. appeals court preserves partial access to abortion pill, but with tighter rules

The Biden administration had asked the higher court to stay a decision from a Texas judge…

Graduates of San Antonio’s Peacock Military Academy cherish memories of a ‘magical place’

A West Side military school opened in 1894 and closed in 1973. But alumni are determined…

Justice Department will ask the Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill

The Justice Department is seeking emergency relief from the U.S. Supreme Court in a Texas case…

A Texas man we think is from the 21st century is riding a horse 2,000 miles west to the Pacific

Cyril Bertheau told KXAN that it is a family tradition that all the eldest sons partake...…

Nominations for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards Announced, North Texas to Host the Event

[WFAA TV photo] FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on…

Disco Donnie Planning 2024 Texas Festival Celebrating Total Solar Eclipse

A Texas music festival will be timed to the total solar eclipse in 2024. Disco Donnie…

U.S. appeals court preserves partial access to abortion pill, but with tighter rules

The Biden administration had asked the higher court to stay a decision from a Texas judge…

Good Morning Texas

  

Here are the nominees for the ACM Awards being hosted in North Texas

   

Romero honored by Texas Bankers Foundation

Congratulations to our very own, Laura Romero for being a recipient of the Texas Bankers Foundation…

Texas lawmakers want state-funded power plants to improve grid reliability

Texans are trying to figure out how to prevent future power grid failures. One idea is…

SXSW: Own Your Data—Empowering Our Digital Future

For many people optimistic about the future of technology, the recent innovations of Metaverse, NFTs, and…

Beloved honky-tonk the Broken Spoke gets Texas historical marker

George Strait, Sturgill Simpson, Willie Nelson, have all played the venue.    

Armadillos to Ziziphus: New book offers enlightening tour of Texas Hill Country

David M. Hillis takes us on a tour of this exceptional landscape in a collection of…

In Texas farm country, hospitals face dilemma to keep doors open

Under a controversial new federal program, hospitals in rural areas can receive more than…    

Austin-based startup designing humanoid robot with NASA

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-based startup company is trying to change the future, designing robots aimed…

Where DPS is patrolling in Austin and why

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Stabbings and shootings have decreased in Austin since the Texas Department of Public…

Eastbound lanes of Highway 71 reopen after 18-wheeler crash, diesel spill

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — The eastbound lanes of Highway 71 near FM 620 are back open…

VIDEO: Bobcat spotted in Plum Creek neighborhood in Kyle

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — A Kyle resident had an Easter animal encounter over the weekend, but…

Texas county weighs shutting down libraries to circumvent judge’s order overturning book ban

Llano County commissioners are considering whether they should shut down its library system entirely instead of…

The Broken Spoke will receive a Texas Historical Marker Wednesday evening

   

Ringo Starr and John Lennon tried to move to Texas as teenagers

What could have been?    

Federal judge finds Texas use of psychotropic drugs on foster children ‘appalling’

Judge Janis Jack took the state to task about the use of drugs and documented instances…

Kerrville leaders prepare for Hill Country city to triple in size by 2050

A growth plan aims to attract new industries and create skilled jobs, not just attract retirees…

NYC GLAAD Media Awards to Honor Texas Natives Maren Morris and

Even after the iconic 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on March 30th,…

Girts Raised In Texas one night only performance at Memorial City Hall

Girls Raised in Texas, or GRIT, an acoustic tour featuring some of Texas’s best female artists,…

Letters from best friends travel more than 1,400 miles to Texas from Jamaica

Researchers with the Mission-Aransas Reserve found a bottle with letters from best...  Researchers with the Mission-Aransas…

Texas’ Lou Diamond Phillips to headline Miss Saigon at DFW theater this summer

Fifteen years after he graced the Casa Mañana stage in A Few Good Men, Lou Diamond…

Texas Don’t Miss Out On This Wine and Beer Festival This Month

Do you want to drink, shop and listen to live music? This upcoming event is the…

Texas country artist to quit music for religious ministry

He is currently in seminary.    

Head of Mexico’s National Institute of Migration faces criminal charges for deadly Juárez fire

At least 40 migrants were killed and 25 were injured during the March 27 fire in…

Marble Falls teachers awarded thousands of dollars for their ideas

MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — Equipped with cowbells and oversized checks, a group of donors from…

Texas Country Network Announce New Staff Harley Ray & Drew Mitchell of Texas Music Review to Head up Programming & Media

Harley Ray and Drew Mitchell of Texas Music Review To Head up Programming and Media    

Good Morning Texas

  

SXSW: The Real World of Music Licensing and Money

In the 2023 SXSW panel titled “The Real World of Music Licensing and Money,” panelists Jeff…

Hearing health care provided to Central Texas musicians by Health Alliance for Austin Musicians for the last 15 years

   

Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom Gets A Big Time Revival & Embellishes Texas Musical History

There is a stigma about the state of Texas that echoes throughout the rest of the…

The Broken Spoke will receive a Texas Historical Marker Wednesday evening

   

HR 1055 Introduced

In memory of Sergeant Bishop Elijah Evans of the Texas Army National Guard.

HR 1011 Introduced

Congratulating the Division of Digital Learning on receiving the 2022 Open Policy Award from Open Education…

HR 1055 Enrolled

In memory of Sergeant Bishop Elijah Evans of the Texas Army National Guard.

HR 1011 Enrolled

Congratulating the Division of Digital Learning on receiving the 2022 Open Policy Award from Open Education…

Justice Department Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling on Abortion Pill

TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas…

HB 616 House Committee Report

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

HB 527 House Committee Report

Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on…

X-59 Gets Its Tail

NASA's X-59 sits in support framing while undergoing the installation of its lower empennage, or tail…

Genius Kenyan Physics Teacher Powers E-Motorbikes With Old Laptop Batteries

A Kenyan high school teacher is using your old laptop batteries to turn petrol-powered bikes into…

Mathematicians Discover Elusive ‘Einstein’ Shape: ‘The Miracle that Disrupts Order’

Mathematics is full of difficult problems, and one that had been outstanding for several decades has…

Moose Walks in Alaska Hospital For Lunch – Or Maybe to Get a PET Scan

In Alaska, amazing animals are simply part of the scenery—even, as it turns out, in the…

Total Rejuvenation of ‘Dead’ River by a Rural Indian Community Hailed as National Example

A once-biologically dead river in southern India has been revived to the fullest extent thanks to…

The Ultimate Texas Music Experience: 5 Must-See Museums for Music Lovers Ash Jurberg

Check out these must-see museums in Texas for music lovers. Texas is a haven for music…

Governor Abbott Names Golla Chair Of State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has named Steven Golla, D.V.M. as chair of the State Board of Veterinary…

Governor Abbott Lauds Houston’s Economic Might At Houston Region Business Coalition

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role Houston plays in Texas' robust economy and lauded…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board

Governor Abbott has reappointed Cory Brown, D.P.M., Maria "Yvette" Hernandez, and Travis A. Motley, D.P.M. to…

HB 1076 House Committee Report

Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the…

HB 232 House Committee Report

Relating to the filing fee required for certain candidates.

The Hill’s Morning Report — Political pushback from Tennessee to Texas

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or…

KSAT Money: Want to teach your kids money planning? Here are some tips to help you get started.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: This KSAT Money story is written using fictional characters to help…

KSAT Money: Want to start making deliveries for extra cash? Avoid these insurance pitfalls.

SAN ANTONIO – Are you looking to make some extra cash by making local deliveries for…

KSAT Money: Is a buy now, pay later service worth using to purchase high-priced items?

SAN ANTONIO – Buy now, pay later is a payment option that’s becoming more popular among…

KSAT Money: Make school supplies shopping a learning experience with these tips for parents

SAN ANTONIO – Shopping for school supplies can add up for parents, but it also opens…

With abortion pill access uncertain, states strike deals to stock up

Enlarge this image Mifepristone was approved more than 20 years ago to induce first-trimester abortions in…

Hochul says New York will stockpile medical abortion drug after Texas court ruling

Apr 11, 2023 — by Karen DeWitt (NYS Capitol Correspondent) Gov. Kathy Hochul (second from right)…

For the first time, Texas is missing as the NBA Playoffs get underway

(C) 2023 Boise State Public Radio NPR in Idaho Donate Available On Air Stations (C) 2023…

Princess Peach takes the lead in new ‘Super Mario’ movie

(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations NPR’s Juana…

Attorney General Josh Kaul joins coalition challenging abortion pill

Program Schedule Program Notes Program Schedule Music Playlists Program Schedule Music Playlists Containers of the medication…

Experience Local Stories at TPR’s ‘Worth Repeating’

Worth Repeating, Texas Public Radio’s live storytelling event series, returns tonight with seven new performances. Tonight’s…

Austin ISD looking to fill over 200 vacancies for 2023-24 year, holding career fair Saturday

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District is holding a teacher career fair Saturday, April…

UT spring football: QBs ‘need to be clean’ for Saturday’s Orange and White game

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Texas Longhorns gear up for the Orange and White football game…

Daniel Perry case: Travis County DA requests appointment with Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney José Garza on Tuesday requested an appointment with the…

Are nutria dangerous? Tips on how to interact, keep pets safe

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A mysterious animal swimming in Lady Bird Lake was recently identified by the…

2 arrested after Georgetown student’s fentanyl-related death

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people have been arrested after a Georgetown High School student…

Texas STAAR Test is being redesigned — what you need to know

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Say goodbye to scantrons and bubbling in your answers as this year’s STAAR…

Daniel Perry’s attorney files motion for new trial, court documents say

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 11, 2023. AUSTIN…

Cedar Park Police: Bank jugging victim went after, shot suspect

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cedar Park police said a man who had money stolen in a “jugging”…

HB 1287 House Committee Report

Relating to adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility…

HB 1179 House Committee Report

Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding…

HB 940 House Committee Report

Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.

HB 386 House Committee Report

Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.

HB 357 House Committee Report

Relating to the requirements to access the online tracker of an application for a ballot to…

HB 63 House Committee Report

Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.

CDC warns of potentially deadly fungus and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance

Candida auris infections increased by 95% in U.S. hospitals in 2021. CDC calls the antimicrobial resistant…

Mayor Nirenberg reflects on six years on office during annual State of the City address

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday, just a…

Justice Department Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling on Abortion Pill

TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas…

Mariachi Los Jaguares del Sur receives standing ovation after first concert Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Mariachi Los Jaguares del Sur brought a piece of Mexican culture and…

6 Best Places To Stay In Texas Hill Country According To A Local

With a luxury of activities in the Texas Hill Country, it is no surprise that the…

Justice Department Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling on Abortion Pill

TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas…

3 messages in bottles found on Texas beach during search for stranded sea turtles: ‘Mysteries of the ocean’

Beach surveyors with the Mission-Aransas Reserve in Texas found two messages in bottles written by high…

Viral ‘Masters Girl’ on TikTok is actually a Texas Tech cheerleader

“As soon as I saw her live I knew someone was gonna make a Tiktok about…

Four artists dust off their West Texas boots for Dallas’ Lone Gallery’s debut exhibit

You can almost hear the coyotes howl and the wind blow at Lone Gallery’s exhibit of…

HB 1488 Engrossed

Relating to sickle cell disease health care improvement and the sickle cell task force.

HB 1382 Engrossed

Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.

HB 1088 Engrossed

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

HB 914 Engrossed

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

HB 879 Engrossed

Relating to the qualifications required to hold the office of constable in certain counties.

HB 793 Engrossed

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

HB 450 Engrossed

Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest…

HB 393 Engrossed

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a…

HB 362 Engrossed

Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of…

HB 242 Engrossed

Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.

HB 15 Engrossed

Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.

HR 1005 Introduced

Recognizing the Student Advocates for Speech club in Euless on the occasion of Students Engaged in…

HR 898 Introduced

Congratulating Gloria I. Chavez on her appointment as U.S. Border Patrol chief of the Rio Grande…

HB 5366 Introduced

Relating to the creation of the Grimes County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited…

HB 4997 House Committee Report

Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Comal County and…

HB 2639 House Committee Report

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas…

HB 213 House Committee Report

Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted…

HB 16 House Committee Report

Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and…

A judge’s ruling threatens access to a common abortion drug. What does that mean for Texas?

A Texas federal judge revoked long-standing FDA approval of a drug used to self-manage abortions and…

The Texas Senate passed school vouchers last week. What’s next?

The House budget contains a provision preventing public money to be spent on private schools —…

What could the expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers mean for Texas?

Expelling lawmakers from a state legislature is a rare practice. But after two Democrats were expelled…

After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic’ case

Melvin Quinney was convicted of indecency with a child and sentenced to 20 years in prison.…

Texas Lifestyle Clubs Get Roasted In 26 Hilarious Reviews

Who would play YMCA at a place like this?  Who would play YMCA at a place…

The ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ house will be Southern-style restaurant for non-cannibalistic families

The new owners plan to transform the Kingsland restaurant into a Southern-style...  The new owners plan…