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LEILA FADEL, HOST: Former President Trump holds his first campaign rally of the year tomorrow in…
Today on Texas Standard: What’s in the Texas House budget
A Texas House committee sent a two-year, $297.2 billion budget and a nearly $14 billion “supplemental”…
As the state seeks to take over Toyah’s water systems, local leaders claim the water is fine
For nearly five years, the small community of Toyah has been on a boil water notice.…
Gov. Abbott’s Border Quagmire
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An Election Preview Extravaganza
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Recapping the Texas Primary
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NASA Coverage Set for Uncrewed Soyuz Undocking, Departure
The uncrewed Roscosmos Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station on Tuesday, March…
Celebrating Women in STEM
Deputy director for technology and research investments at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Dr. Christyl Johnson,…
Working on Artemis II
A technician works on part of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's core stage for Artemis…
Spirit Mountain, Which is Sacred to Tribes, is Designated a New National Monument
Last week President Biden continued the bipartisan executive tradition of conserving historic and scientifically significant lands…
On Distant Planets that Don’t Rotate, Life May Exist Under Skies of Permanent Dawn and Dusk
In a new study, astronomers describe how extraterrestrial life has the potential to exist on distant…
Brazil’s President Makes Good on Campaign Promise to Evict Miners from Indigenous Reserves in the Amazon
When President ‘Lula’ da Silva took office this year in Brazil, many environmental and indigenous rights…
Scientists Stumble on New Way to ‘Hack’ Photosynthesis For Renewable Energy
A “mind-blowing” discovery in the early stages of photosynthesis has been discovered by scientists that could…
A 90-Year-old Tortoise Becomes a Father For the First Time With his Wife of 29 Years
Mr. Pickles, a 90-year-old radiated tortoise and the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo, became a…
Researchers Develop Water Treatment that Zaps ‘Forever Chemicals’ for Good
There’s been a lot of talk recently about so-called “forever chemicals” and how our society can…
Global Happiness Has Been ‘Remarkably Resilient’ Over the Past Three Years: World Happiness Report
In the 2023 World Happiness Report, a wonderful trend has emerged from the data. Despite a…
17-Year-old Wins $150,000 in Science Talent Search for Remarkable Way to Diagnose Pediatric Heart Disease
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How Austin FC team uses oxygen to create an advantage
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Volunteers needed in Alzheimer’s research that could spot disease decades before
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Austin Public Health says deadly fungus spreading in US is a ‘top threat’
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Public Health said that Candida auris (C. auris) — the often multidrug-resistant…
6 Austin homicides in 10 days, a closer look at the data
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Twenty-one homicides have occurred in Austin so far this year. Six of them…
UT professor 1st Latin American to receive ‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’
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QUIZ: Do you know Texas’ official state symbols?
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Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, will be released from prison
The man who inspired the novel and the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, is due…
Lawmakers drop eminent domain, try new approach to save Texas state park
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lawmakers are changing their approach in an effort to save a Texas state…
Affidavit: Man allegedly assaulted, raped woman scootering downtown
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Could Ozempic be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
Some are calling it the Kim Kardashian weight loss drug. Ozempic related videos have more than…
Toll Brothers Apartment Living® and Pondmoon Capital USA Announce the Groundbreaking of Mirra, a New Luxury Rental Community in Frisco, Texas
Construction has begun on community featuring 285 luxury residences and totaling more than 330,000 square feet…
Lana Del Rey has the internet weeping over this North Texas town
Fans are in their feels over her song named after the Texas town.
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games Of Texas, July 27th-30th
Games of Texas is recognized annually by the United States Olympic Committee for their amateur sports festival…
Texas A&M expert answers garden questions: Is ball moss harmful Is this snake poisonous?
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Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
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FOUND: Amber Alert discontinued for teen last seen near Fort Worth
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Woman dies in northeast Austin shooting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police say a woman is dead after she called 911 Wednesday night…
Body Fit Training The Woodlands Opens First Studio in Texas!
Clay and Vanessa Walden, have just opened the first local Body Fit Training (BFT) in Texas…
El Paso History Radio Show: Preserving Texas history
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San Antonio honors César Chávez with annual march, music documentary, and city holiday
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NTSB: Company didn’t address deteriorating conditions on Texas interstate before deadly 130-vehicle crash in 2021 storm
NTSB: Company didn’t address deteriorating conditions on Texas interstate before deadly 130-vehicle crash in 2021 storm.…
South San ISD trustees reverse course, vote to close 3 schools
South San’s Athens Elementary, Kindred Elementary and Kazen Middle School will close at the end of…
Ernest Talks About Working With Koe Wetzel At The Sonic Ranch: “We Wrote A Swing Record… Texas Country”
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This Small Texas Town Has Less Than 1,000 Residents — and It’s the ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’
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HR 631 Introduced
In memory of the Honorable Debra Ibarra Mayfield of Houston.
HR 614 Introduced
Honoring Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard for his military service.
HCR 70 Introduced
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mineola.
SR 346 Introduced
In memory of Robert Lynn Trimble.
SR 345 Introduced
Recognizing the 26th annual Barbara Jordan National Forum.
SR 303 Introduced
Recognizing March 23, 2023, as San Patricio County Day.
HB 5320 Introduced
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 227; granting a limited…
HB 1555 Introduced
Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering…
More than 40 years later, a Texan reveals a secret that may have swayed an election
Ben Barnes went to the Middle East with John Connally to delay the release of U.S.…
I’m a redhead country cougar with a ‘thick’ figure – Texas is too hot for a bra
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Country superstar Chris Stapleton adds North Texas stop to his all-American tour this fall
Chris Stapleton is bringing his “All-American Road Show” back to North Texas this fall. The eight-time…
2023 CMT Music Awards Reveals Host Of Austin, Texas, Events Leading Up to Show
The 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS” will air LIVE from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April…
HB 5319 Introduced
Relating to the compensation of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County,…
HB 5318 Introduced
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6; granting…
SR 347 Introduced
Recognizing Wendell Edgin on his distinguished career.
HR 653 Introduced
Recognizing March 29, 2023, as Texas Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol.
HJR 11 House Committee Report
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate…
HJR 9 House Committee Report
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a property owner to conduct activities necessary…
HB 5317 Introduced
Relating to the creation of the Atascosa County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited…
HB 2271 House Committee Report
Relating to the protection of aquaculture operations.
HB 1761 House Committee Report
Relating to the period for which a pesticide must be registered.
HB 1750 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of certain city requirements to agricultural operations.
HB 1737 House Committee Report
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following…
HB 1736 House Committee Report
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in…
HB 1389 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
HB 1348 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate veterinarians.
HB 1207 House Committee Report
Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.
HB 1161 House Committee Report
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the…
HB 861 House Committee Report
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a…
HB 598 House Committee Report
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has…
HB 392 House Committee Report
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible…
HB 279 House Committee Report
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
HB 182 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on…
HB 92 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate…
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Attorneys need more evidence in case of child’s body dumped in ravine
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Self-defense instructor urges women to learn how to protect themselves after 2 attempted kidnappings
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Today on Texas Standard: Is prosecuting librarians the next front in Texas’ book wars?
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Biden designates sacred tribal land as national monument
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There didn’t have to be a “Public Radio.”
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New UN report paints a grim picture for the future of the world’s water
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Commissioners launch departmental reviews, boost mental health funding at schools
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NASA Seeks Student Solutions for Managing Moon Landing Dust Cloud
As NASA and industry partners develop new human landing systems to transport astronauts from lunar orbit…
NASA Selects Repairs Operations Maintenance and Engineering Contractor
NASA has selected ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, of Beltsville, Maryland for the Repairs, Operations, Maintenance…
Louisiana’s Rice Fields
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Space Station Star Trail
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College Wrestler Scores ‘Quadruple Leg’ Takedown Against a Grizzly Bear to Save a Friend
It takes bravery to compete in college wrestling, and sophomore NJCAA wrestler Kendall Cummings needed every…
Researchers Develop Glowscope that Turns Smartphone into Sensitive Microscope Normally Costing $100,000
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Switzerland Set to Roll Out Solar Panels Between Railway Tracks–A World First
Europe’s love of train travel is about to transform the continent’s solar energy production as the…
Renovation Unearths Paintings Behind Kitchen Walls Nearly 400-Years-old
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Critically-Endangered West African Lion Going from Strength to Strength in Niokolo Koba, Senegal
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Indian Startup Uses Rice Crop Waste to Make Biodegradable Foam Packaging–Instead of Burning it
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DPS patrols Texas School for the Deaf after ‘threatening’ call
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UT professor awarded ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’ for developing Ethernet 50 years ago
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Project Connect debuts 5 scaled down light rail options
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Man arrested after fire burns vacant downtown Austin building
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Xylazine, a sometimes deadly animal tranquilizer, detected in Texas supply
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Indeed laying off 15% of staff, around 2,200 people
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Texas family of 4 waits over 2 hours for Austin police after crash
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Without enough workers in the U.S. to fill jobs, ranches and farms in Texas look abroad
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Veterans of Foreign Wars to host town hall on PACT Act, Camp Lejeune benefits
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