AUSTIN (KXAN) — House Bill 567, also known as the Texas CROWN Act, was successfully voted…
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LIST: Cancellations, postponements in Central Texas due to inclement weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Due to the upcoming inclement weather, several events across Central Texas and the…
The economic impact of the arts in Texas is about $6 billion
The report has recently expanded to include the health and social impacts of the arts in…
Paris Texas’ “Bullet Man” video is a bitterly funny, paranoid gunfight
Watch Paris Texas’ music video for their new song “Bullet Man”
Largest cavern in Texas excavates new tour for explorers near Austin, plus more top stories
Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. From…
Bill to protect against hairstyle discrimination sent to Texas governor
The CROWN Act would ensure protection for Texans who wear their hair in natural styles such…
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2?…
These Texas spots were ‘Texas Travel Award’ winners for 2023
Travel Texas: These destinations topped the list on this year’s 2023 ‘Texas Travel…
These Texas spots were ‘Texas Travel Award’ winners for 2023
Travel Texas: These destinations topped the list on this year’s 2023 ‘Texas Travel…
A Dispatch from the Texas Return of the Academy of Country Music Awards
Dolly Parton showed why she’s the greatest of all time, Willie Nelson phones it in, and…
Storms may not end with Mother’s Day as Baja California rainmaker lingers
A flood watch remains in effect for San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Hill…
Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee announced its 2023 Indigent Defense Award
Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary Texas…
Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announced Pro Bono Excellence award winners
The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announced its…
Diana Gomez sworn in as first Latina president of Houston Bar Association
Diana Gomez was sworn in as the 2023-2024 president of the Houston Bar Association, or HBA,…
Areté Inches Closer to 2,200-Acre Texas Hill Country Project
A firm based in Salt Lake City is headed to the Texas Hill Country for its…
Tracy Lawrence Releases Live Album From The Iconic Billy Bob’s Texas Honky Tonk
A RIFF on what country is really about.
Texas Blues-Rock Guitarist Ally Venable ‘Real Gone’ Tour 2023
Ally Venable, prolific Texas-based blues-rock guitarist/vocalist, is currently on her Real Gone Tour, with a local…
These Texas spots were ‘Texas Travel Award’ winners for 2023
Travel Texas: These destinations topped the list on this year’s 2023 ‘Texas Travel…
Texas Internet Provider Denied New Trial in Music Piracy Case
Internet service provider Grande Communications Networks LLC was denied a new trial and legal judgment over…
ACM Awards Bring The Party To Texas [Show Recap]
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards took over Frisco, Texas Thursday night (May 11). Lainey…
HR 1751 Introduced
Congratulating Lucas Ranfranz on graduating as valedictorian of the West Mesquite High School Class of 2023.
HR 1749 Introduced
Congratulating Julian Jones on his selection as the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the…
HR 1747 Introduced
Extending best wishes to Amanda Villarreal Salvo and her newborn son, Gabriel Sebastian Salvo, as they…
HR 1746 Introduced
Congratulating Dale Clay on receiving the Silver Beaver Award from the Capitol Area Council of Scouts…
HR 1745 Introduced
Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.
HB 2497 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
HB 2353 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
HB 1689 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy tax revenue for an electronic tax administration system…
HB 1615 Senate Committee Report
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
Dallas Cowboys football schedule released: a look at times, dates, and network
SAN ANTONIO – After a tough loss in last year’s NFL divisional round, the Dallas Cowboys…
Have a green thumb? Your garden could win you money
If you’re ready to show off your green thumb, the 2023 Spring Grow-A-Thon is looking for…
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomes new seal pup just days before Mother’s Day
SAN ANTONIO – SeaWorld San Antonio says they have a new member of their pinniped family,…
San Antonio ISD students express themselves through art show entries
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio ISD students have been painting and sketching and are getting ready…
SR 554 Enrolled
Recognizing the St. Mary's University School of Law online juris doctor degree program.
HB 4443 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the allocation of certain federal money provided under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.
HB 1740 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park…
HB 1712 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
HB 1442 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on…
Supreme Court approves forms that help Texans create their own wills
The Supreme Court of Texas has debuted new forms that allow individuals representing themselves to create…
Dallas-based Advocates for Community Transformation to Expand in Fort Worth with grant from Texas Bar Foundation
The Texas Bar Foundation, or TBF, has awarded a $34,485 grant to Dallas-based Advocates for Community…
‘We don’t have enough places’: Texas State Parks to add six new locations in next 15 years
The new spots will be near Boerne, Fort Worth, Presidio, Houston, Del Rio and Port... The new spots will be…
In Houston, a Basquiat and Warhol–Style Collab With a Texas Twist
It took a music producer to bring together grungy Austinite Tim Kerr and Houston sophisticate Robert…
Shania Twain and Kendrick Lamar among headliners at Texas’ hottest music fest of 2023
The 22nd annual Austin City Limits festival lineup is here, and it’s got some gems that…
Paris Texas channel John Wick on new song “BULLET MAN”: Stream
The propulsive single is the latest preview of their upcoming debut album.
SR 560 Introduced
Recognizing the Clark High School girls' basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 506 Introduced
Recognizing Atascosa County law enforcement agencies for their role in stopping an escaped convict and suspected…
SR 560 Introduced
Recognizing the Clark High School girls' basketball team for winning a state championship.
HB 2454 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
SB 2600 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the Firefly Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power…
HR 1741 Introduced
Honoring Everardo "Ever" Villarreal for his service as a Hidalgo County commissioner.
SB 2599 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 594; granting a limited…
Traders Village San Antonio: A must-visit Texas-sized attraction
This vast open-air market has something for everyone. This vast open-air market has something for everyone.
Don’t mess with this Texas wildflower
Of all the Texas wildflowers, purple verbena plants are one of Neil Sperry's favorites,... Of all…
Another name-brand company has announced it’s moving from California to North Texas
It is unclear how many new jobs the corporate headquarters move will bring, but the company…
SB 2577 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the Atascosa County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited…
SB 1506 House Committee Report
Relating to a seizure management and treatment plan for the care to be provided by a…
SB 887 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the Maxwell Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power…
I’m a Texas girl – I garden in my bikini, men ask if they can ‘be my neighbor’
A TEXAN girl has found a cool way of gardening in the summer heat. A skimpy…
Governor Abbott Names Daniel President Of Red River Authority Of Texas Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has named Jerry Bob Daniel as president of the Red River Authority of…
Political newcomers Gavito and Rossiter vie for open D7 seat
SAN ANTONIO – A five-way race for an open San Antonio city council seat on the…
4 people wanted on felony warrants arrested following lengthy police standoff on NE Side
SAN ANTONIO – Four people wanted on felony warrants were arrested Thursday afternoon following a lengthy…
Warren High employee on administrative leave amid allegations of inappropriate relationship with student
SAN ANTONIO – Warren High School officials have placed a staff member on administrative leave amid…
Bexar County, San Antonio emergency crews begin to gear up for major weather event ahead
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County and San Antonio crews are placing barricades in flood-prone areas to…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Thai Restaurant deals with rodent problem
SAN ANTONIO – A supermarket racked up numerous health code violations during a recent inspection resulting…
E5: News from Home
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Live updates: The Texas border braces for the end of Title 42
Published May 11, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT At 11 p.m. CST today, Title 42 will end.…
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Just before midnight Eastern tonight, the nation’s public health emergency for COVID-19…
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Just before midnight Eastern tonight, the nation’s public health emergency for COVID-19…
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Just before midnight Eastern tonight, the nation’s public health emergency for COVID-19…
Stabilizing Shorelines with Mangroves
A team member from the Environmental Management Branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center works to remove…
Scientists Release Hundreds of Endangered Seahorses Back Into the Wild–’Best We’ve Ever Done’
Marine biologists restoring populations of seahorses off Australia’s east coast are ecstatic at the best efforts…
Practicing and Listening to Music Can Slow Cognitive Decline in Healthy Seniors by Producing More Gray Matter
Listening to music or playing an instrument can delay cognitive decline as we age—by producing gray…
Download a Free Native-Plant Garden Plan for Your Specific Region
Native gardening isn’t only beneficial to the animals in your environment, it’s also a lot less…
Solar Farms Erected in Gobi Desert are Set to Power 1.5 Million Chinese Households
Aside from teacups and rice bowls, China doesn’t do anything on a small scale. To wit,…
Central Texas prepares for severe weather this weekend
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) – All throughout Central Texas crews are getting ready for severe weather…
Tollway fixes once again face bumpy ride at Texas Capitol
Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023.…
Texas law enforcement entities show support after Cameron police officer killed on duty
CAMERON, Texas (KXAN) — Several Texas law enforcement entities have shown support for the Cameron Police…
Best practices: North Texas tollway’s human-centered approach
Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023.…
Did someone say Texas and Barbecue?
Did someone say Texas and Barbecue? Did someone say Texas and Barbecue?
ACM Awards Week Rocks Texas, Tune In Tonight For Awards
The country music industry is celebrating all week down in Frisco, Texas in preparation for the…
Largest cavern in Texas opens massive new Hidden Wonders tour
You can explore never before toured areas. You can explore never before toured areas.
Grunge Isn’t Dead: Budding Texas Band SAP Hoping to Bring Rock Back to the Forefront
Kurt Cobain swept floors as a janitor at his alma mater. David Bowe was a delivery…
Texas Ranks 17th in Public Transit Analysis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses shuttered their doors and workers stopped commuting into the office,…
11 Most Charming Cities in Texas
These most charming cities in Texas each have their own unequaled identity, past, and idyllic loveliness,…
Flash flooding danger this weekend for Rio Grande Valley, SA, and the Hill Country
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 7 p.m. on Friday to…
HR 1723 Introduced
Commending Mo Jenkins for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Abel…
HR 1722 Introduced
Commending Miranda Williams for her service as committee director for the House Committee on Corrections and…
HCR 115 Introduced
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of…
Texas’ eastern meadowlark’s song is short but sweet
The eastern meadowlark’s song rolls across Texas prairies and fields with a fluted melody, The eastern…
HB 2759 Enrolled
Relating to the establishment of the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network and creation of the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.
HB 2460 Enrolled
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water…
HB 1555 Enrolled
Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering…
HB 1535 Enrolled
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the…