The first Texas State Veterans Cemetery in 12 years is coming to Lubbock, thanks to a…
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Organizations, government agencies come together in an effort to end human trafficking in Texas
Post Content Local News By Brooke Rogers February 27, 2023 / 6:14 PM / CBS Texas…
Texas lawmaker wants vote on raise for legislators
Texas lawmakers are among the lowest paid in the nation, but one state lawmaker is trying…
The conservative battle against ‘woke’ banks is backfiring
States and cities are pushing back against conservative efforts to blacklist banks and financial investors that…
Bobbie Nelson’s Grand Piano Finds a Home at the Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Steinway Model B was used in roughly 9,000 performances with brother Willie Nelson since 1974…
77 Austin Police retirements likely by end of March; over 300 officers eligible to retire now
This is a previous video about the Dallas Police Department recruiting for Austin Police Department officers…
Bills make their way to committees at the Capitol this week, the first step toward possible passage
Among the bills being considered in committee this week is one that would make voter fraud…
Gulf of Mexico warming at faster rate than global ocean, study finds
While weather and ecosystem effects are being seen, one expert says the warming is still within…
A Family’s Ties Traverse the Many Miles of Texas
To live in the Lone Star State is to drive To live in the Lone Star…
Why Commercial Real Estate Employment is Thriving in Texas
By Kent Elliott, principal, and Chase Fryhover, director, RETS Associates While December’s national jobs report painted…
Dallas record label that promoted North Texas bands calls it quits
Barf Wave Records, a DIY record label that promoted many punk bands across North Texas, has…
City Council demands changes to I-35 plan
Austin City Council wants Interstate 35 to have more crossings and fewer semitrucks, among other changes,…
Supreme Court denies Tyson Foods’ request to hear COVID death cases in federal court
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Tyson Foods’ request the federal courts handle wrongful COVID death suits…
TikTok Is Banking On “Project Texas” to Avoid a U.S. Ban. But What Is It?
The U.S. government has an eye on TikTok. With its $1.5 billion “Project Texas”, TikTok has…
All Work, No Pay
Decades ago, it was common for college students to take on unpaid internships. Over time, however,…
Texas Oil and Gas Producers Want Their Tax Break Back
An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature. With the…
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry community clinic fights dental disease in Hispanic children
SAN ANTONIO – For about 20 years, the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic on the West…
What’s changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT Explains
After the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally…
Instagram-famous Texas home with helipad, chapel lists for $5.59M
A rustic ranch property near Dallas with a serious social media following is looking for a…
Community Wind Ensemble brings ‘polarizing’ music to A&M-San Antonio Texas A&M University-San Antonio
When people are asked what they consider classical music, many students recall the relaxing and unprovoking…
Red McCombs remembered during downtown celebration of life well-lived
A who’s who of elected officials and business leaders bid farewell on Monday to Red McCombs,…
Texas Tech Centennial Hits the Road on Statewide Mobile Tour
A mobile billboard will promote the celebration across Texas. A mobile billboard will promote the celebration across…
Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat’s passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion. The…
Report: Officials could have saved Texas state park from closing
Text messages show Texas passed up an offer. Text messages show Texas passed up an offer.
Texas Supergroup, The Panhandlers, Announce New Studio Album
West Texas is strong in country music and four of our great artists have come together…
Texas Teen Idol comes to Killeen
For those with a talent for singing and would like to compete locally, Central Texas Teen…
Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat’s passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion. The…
Tens of thousands protest Mexico’s electoral law changes
Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City’s vast main plaza Sunday to protest President Andrés…
Ensemble intercontemporain to make Texas debut in performance hosted by DACAMERA, Rice Shepherd School
The celebrated French Ensemble intercontemporain will make its Texas debut March 23 at an event presented…
‘I Have Some Questions For You’ is a dark, uncomfortable story that feels universal
A long list of praiseful adjectives — sharp, twisty, enthralling, cerebral, surprising — would serve as…
Distributor, newspapers drop ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after creator’s racist rant
The comic’s creator, Scott Adams, said a recent opinion poll changed his mind about “helping Black…
Texas Tech to Host 8th Annual Ambassadors’ Forum
‘Global citizenship’ will be the focal point for the four-member panel discussion. ‘Global citizenship’ will be the…
CROWDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE AT WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS
Washington-on-the-Brazos marked 187 years of Texas independence at its annual living history celebration on Saturday and…
Watch school shooting survivor from Texas advance to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’
“You’ve got the perfect voice,” one judge said of the 21-year-old.
HB 2867 Introduced
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
HB 2866 Introduced
Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's…
HB 2865 Introduced
Relating to the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges.
HB 2864 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court…
HB 2863 Introduced
Relating to publication of certain notices on the Internet website of a newspaper.
HB 2862 Introduced
Relating to the confinement of inmates according to biological sex.
HB 2861 Introduced
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a…
HB 2860 Introduced
Relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.
HB 2859 Introduced
Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband…
HB 2858 Introduced
Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.
HB 2857 Introduced
Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct…
HB 2856 Introduced
Relating to the requirements for applications for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through…
HB 2855 Introduced
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in…
HB 2854 Introduced
Relating to change order limits for construction contracts.
Motorcyclists Can Now Be Safe Thanks to ‘Airbag Jeans’ That Inflate Before Impact to Protect During Accidents
Motorcyclists can soon be safer thanks to a company that produced the world’s first airbag suit.…
Blanton Museum to celebrate new grounds, hours and programs this spring
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin plans…
Texas court reporter shortage persists, but officials are optimistic
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Angela Hailey has been a court reporter for over 20 years. She works…
Leander ISD students trying to bring back water polo after program discontinued
LEANDER (KXAN) — Last fall marked the first full season of water polo as a UIL…
Austin high school to compete in national drone competition
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A high school in south Austin is flying high after three teams from…
Austin heading for its top 10 warmest winter ever
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As we wrap up our third La Niña winter in a row, we’re…
Train-pedestrian collision reported in south Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders are attempting to locate a patient after a train-pedestrian collision was…
Pilobolus to Appear at Texas Tech
The 16th season of the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series continues with Emmy-winning modern dance. The 16th…
What Texas editors are saying
Public information Public information The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine…
Laredo staple of business community goes regional, takes role at UTSA
Michael Gonzalez, a fixture in the business community for many years in Laredo, has taken… One…
Local Nonprofit Provides Free Lessons, Trumpets to North Texas Students
Freddie Jones loves music. He also loves to teach music to the next generation and its…
Friendships at work can boost happiness. Experts have ideas on how to nurture them
People may resent how much of their energy gets sucked up by their jobs. But research…
What’s cookin’?: Uptown Music Collective to perform in Texas
While KFC is famous for 11 secret herbs and spices, its annual franchisee convention this week…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Ryan Bauerle
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
WATCH: Texas Truck Driver Sings George Strait Duet With Luke Bryan On ‘American Idol’
“It’s a memory that I’m going to keep with me the rest of my life,” Cody…
Team 3 Spring Schedule Set
Vanderbilt’s Black and Gold Spring Game scheduled for April 8
Watch: actor Jonathan Majors is having a moment in Hollywood
Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived. He’s in not one, but three movies released this year so…
First meteorite fragments found in South Texas
Several fragments of the meteor that fell in South Texas on Feb. 15 were recently recovered.…
EPA tells Norfolk Southern to temporarily stop shipping toxic train derailment waste
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered shipments of hazardous waste out of East Palestine, Ohio, to…
EPA tells Norfolk Southern to temporarily stop shipping toxic train derailment waste
Enlarge this image Workers remove contaminated dirt near the railroad tracks on February 14, 2023 in…
Watch: Jonathan Majors on his meteoric rise through Hollywood
Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived. He’s in not one, but three movies released this year so…
Migrant advocates criticize Biden administration’s proposal to limit asylum
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We wanted to get some additional perspective about this proposed rule change. As…
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden’s rule to restrict asylum is ‘reasonable’
Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at…
Northbound Texas Street Shut Down Until Tuesday in San Diego
The Texas Street northbound lane will be closed until Tuesday and will close intermittently for at…
Five Key Sleeping Habits That Can ‘Add Years’ to Your Life Identified by Scientists
If you are young or old, you can improve your overall health—and probably add years to…
Woman Helped 100 Seniors Re-Home Their Pets Before Passing Away, Bringing ‘Peace of Mind’
A 28-year-old who helps the elderly to re-home their pets before passing away has celebrated her…
State of Texas: Task force report aims to improve teacher pay, working conditions
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A “steep increase” in Texas teachers leaving. More than 20% of teachers enter…
Miscues cost Texas baseball chance to sweep Indiana at home
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head baseball coach David Pierce said poor communication led to a…
Austin man sentenced in 2020 road-rage killing in Burnet County
SPICEWOOD, Texas (KXAN) — An Austin man accused of killing another man during a January 2020…
Judge sentences man in 2021 shooting death of stepfather in southeast Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in state prison…
Texas lawmakers push for more transparent medical billing: What it means for you
This report is an update to KXAN’s “Medical Debt Lawsuits” investigation. Our team will continue to…
‘We want and need you’: Dallas mayor recruits APD officers in tweet
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made it clear he’s actively recruiting APD officers who…
How Texas-founded zoo response network helps facilities, animals in disasters
AUSTIN (KXAN) — While Central Texans recovers from this month’s ice storm and influx of downed…
Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden’s rule to restrict asylum is ‘reasonable’
Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, spoke with NPR about a Biden administration proposal to limit asylum at…
Newspapers have dropped the ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after a racist rant by its creator
The comic’s creator, Scott Adams, said a recent opinion poll changed his mind about “helping Black…
Trevino meets Abbott regarding infrastructure, mental health
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss issues and… Laredo…
Our gift to Texas
Data is at the heart of what we do at Texas 2036. It’s what allows us…
Texas asks a Trump judge to declare most of the federal government unconstitutional
Ordinarily, this lawsuit would be laughed out of court. But you never can tell with Trump’s…
The Benefits of Camping at a State Park in Texas (and How to Do It)
If you are planning a spring break vacation on a budget, this guide can help. Here…
Texas to Spend $100 Billion in Joint Venture on This Latest Project Pete Ski
Commuter pathway into and out of Dallas.Photo byBraden EglionUnsplash. On Friday, Governor Abbott and the Texas…
Proposed Rule for the Minimum Performance Standards for Nursing Facilities that Participate in the STAR+PLUS Program Agenda Texas Health and Human Services
Public Hearing Site: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) John H. Winters Building Public Hearing…
Pedestrian struck by train on East Side taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials say
SAN ANTONIO – A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Sunday morning after they were…
Driver arrested after woman, child found in trunk during traffic stop, deputies say
ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas – A Texas driver was arrested after sheriff’s deputies found a woman and…
Passenger shot in possible road rage incident, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A woman is hospitalized after a shooting that is believed to have stemmed…
1 hospitalized, 2 detained after Southwest Side shooting, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting…
Man dead, another hospitalized after shooting at North Side apartment complex, police say
SAN ANTONIO – One man is dead, and another was hospitalized in serious condition after a…
Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards
In one of her first public appearances since her release from a Russian prison, Griner took…
Texas Policy Foundation Says National Movement Against “Woke Capitalism” Started With Mark Gordon
The Texas Policy Foundation said the national movement against ESG (Woke Capitalism) began in 2018 when…
Why Doctors Aren’t Taught Much About Nutrition
A UT Southwestern program highlights how physicians can and should be better trained to discuss healthy…
Toxic air pollutants in East Palestine could pose long-term risks, researchers say
Air pollutants monitored by EPA near the Ohio derailment site raise health concerns about nine pollutants,…
Truman VA appoints new medical center director
Christopher Myhaver will replace Patricia Hall as Truman's director.
Amarillo area Our Town briefs for Feb. 26, 2023
Amarillo area Our Town briefs
Business Digest: Area banks announce promotions
The latest news on new hires, job changes, promotions, awards and more among Longview-area businesses
Governor Abbott, TEA Release Teacher Vacancy Recommendations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task…
Operation Lone Star Receives Legislative Boost To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Representative R.D. “Bobby” Guerra UTRGV and CPRIT Press Conference
Guerra, R.D. "Bobby"
Defense Denied
Public defender Donnie Yandell walked into a West Texas courtroom for the arraignment of defendants facing…
Poem: ‘Cold’
There’s a temptation to see itas deterioration,a shift from perfection,the descent of long daysto long nights,…
‘Horrific scene’: Dog owner arrested after elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack, officials say
SAN ANTONIO – A “horrific scene” unfolded on the West Side Friday afternoon after a brutal…
Elderly man killed in brutal dog attack on West Side identified by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO – An 81-year-old man who was killed in a horrific dog attack on the…
3 people hospitalized after dog attack on West Side have been released, officials say
SAN ANTONIO – Three people who were hospitalized after the brutal dog attack on the West…
Owner of dogs involved in fatal attack didn’t return them to ACS despite wife’s request, affidavit says
SAN ANTONIO – The owner of the dogs involved in the deadly West Side attack refused…
The parallels between Vonnegut’s science fiction and our modern-day world
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Federal authorities are investigating another near runway collision between planes
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating another near collision between…
Nikki Haley keeping early 2024 fundraising numbers quiet
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley had a busy first week as an official 2024 presidential…
A major winter storm has prompted blizzard and flood warnings across California
Updated February 25, 2023 at 8:32 PM ET LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm that…
Washington state attorney general says FDA rules on abortion drug are unreasonable
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he is suing the Food and Drug Administration because…
Black farmers worry new approach on “race neutral” lending leaves them in the shadows
Farmers of color across the country, who’d been promised debt cancelation as part of a special…