Austin’s Broken Spoke Dance Hall Finally Gets Its Texas Historical Marker

Since 1964, the honky-tonk has welcomed music legends and two-steppers looking for an authentic Texas experience.…

HR 947 Introduced

Congratulating Johnny Carrabba III on his receipt of the 2023 Buck N' Ball Award from the…

HR 946 Introduced

Congratulating Dr. Harry Macey Jr. on his 90th birthday.

HR 945 Introduced

Honoring the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District for its innovative services.

HR 944 Introduced

Congratulating Gergana Peycheva of UT Dallas on winning the 2023 Texas Women's Chess Championship.

HR 943 Introduced

Recognizing Collin College and Toyota for establishing the Technician Training and Education Network program at the…

HR 942 Introduced

Commending Dr. Heather Wang on her service to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 941 Introduced

Congratulating the TechnoBotz robotics team from Frisco ISD on competing in the FIRST Lego League state…

HR 939 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.

HR 937 Introduced

Congratulating Plano firefighter Stephanie Bouillion-Mayer on earning urban search and rescue specialist certification from the Texas…

HR 933 Introduced

Honoring the League of Women Voters of Richardson on its April 2023 candidate forums.

HR 885 Introduced

Honoring Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability.

Governor Abbott Touts Nationwide School Choice Success In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott last night championed support for school choice and highlighted the educational success in…

Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Offensive Against Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Pate To Texas Racing Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert C. Pate to the Texas Racing Commission for a term…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set…

HB 568 Engrossed

Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and…

HB 560 Engrossed

Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.

HB 542 Engrossed

Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.

HB 513 Engrossed

Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance or marihuana causing death or serious…

HB 430 Engrossed

Relating to the criteria and qualifications for distributions under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.

HB 349 Engrossed

Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.

HB 279 Engrossed

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.

HB 266 Engrossed

Relating to the required filing and use of an affidavit containing the contact information of certain…

HB 260 Engrossed

Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad…

HB 255 Engrossed

Relating to notaries public; increasing the amount of certain fees.

HB 149 Engrossed

Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.

HB 113 Engrossed

Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.

HB 96 Engrossed

Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.

HB 53 Engrossed

Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.

Austin PD’s Bad DNA Analysis Nearly Cost This Man His Life

A team of attorneys working to right the wrongs of the Austin Police Department’s (APD) failed…

Today on Texas Standard: San Antonio’s ‘justice charter’ would make changes to policing policies and more

Voters in San Antonio will vote on a proposition this May that is intended to reframe…

DOJ asks Supreme Court to intervene in case that limits access to abortion drug

Updated April 14, 2023 at 3:33 PM ET The Supreme Court could respond as soon as…

Port San Antonio showcases plans for a new state-of-the-art office tower

© 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Business Port…

San Antonio voters to cast ballots on ‘justice charter’ to limit enforcement on weed, abortion

The city attorney says much of the charter amendment is unenforceable under state law.  The city attorney…

NPF Names 15 Journalists for Second Future of the American Child 2023 Fellowship

The National Press Foundation is pleased to welcome 15 journalists from across the country to its…

Oklahoma and Texas seek solution to Red River water dispute

A mapping mistake and the rise of an invasive species in Lake Texoma has elevated a…

Councilman Perry gets probation; no jail time in sentencing for DWI hit-and-run case

The District 10 councilman pleaded no contest in a Bexar County court to charges of driving…

HR 954 Introduced

Congratulating Jeanie Turk on her retirement from RE/MAX on the Water-Bolivar.

HR 940 Introduced

Congratulating Larry Zacharias on his retirement as chief of The University of Texas at Dallas Police…

HR 876 Introduced

Congratulating Vedha Vaddaraju on her receipt of a 2023 First Lady's Youth Volunteer Rising Star Award.

HR 874 Introduced

Congratulating Douglas Brinkley on winning a 2023 Grammy Award.

HR 872 Introduced

Recognizing March 2023 as Social Work Month.

HR 768 Introduced

Commending Isela Reyes for her service on the occasion of Women's History Month.

HR 764 Introduced

Commending Rachel Quintana for her service on the occasion of Women's History Month.

HR 761 Introduced

Commending Belen Robles for her service on the occasion of Women's History Month.

HR 701 Introduced

Commending Judge Patricia Chew for her service on the occasion of Women's History Month.

HB 1389 Engrossed

Relating to the applicability of certain municipal governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.

HB 1358 Engrossed

Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan.

HB 1248 Engrossed

Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.

HB 1157 Engrossed

Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.

HB 1074 Engrossed

Relating to construction of certain laws prohibiting discrimination, distinctions, inducements, rebates, and certain other conduct related…

HB 1040 Engrossed

Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business…

HB 1025 Engrossed

Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and…

HB 998 Engrossed

Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain…

HB 785 Engrossed

Relating to the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

HB 591 Engrossed

Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is…

HB 2 Engrossed

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal…

Pregnant woman taken to hospital following T-bone crash on South Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A pregnant woman was taken to the hospital following a crash on the…

Prop A, explained: What to know about the ballot measure covering pot, abortion and cite-and-release

SAN ANTONIO – The mayor and all 10 city council positions will be on the May…

Hays County general contractor arrested; authorities ask residents to file reports if they’ve been a victim

HAYS COUNTY, Texas – A Hays County general contractor was recently arrested for property theft. John…

Convention center supervisor charged with assaulting coworker no longer employed by city

SAN ANTONIO – A Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center supervisor accused of assaulting a coworker has…

Wicked Kitchen to bring vegan menu to Alamodome

SAN ANTONIO – Vegetarians and vegans now have new food options at the Alamodome. Wicked Kitchen…

San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry pleads no contest, gets 1 year deferred adjudication

SAN ANTONIO – Embattled District 10 San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry pleaded no contest Friday…

NASA Plans Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalks at Space Station

NASA will provide live coverage as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a series of spacewalks in April…

Hubble Spots a Galaxy with Tendrils

This image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows JO204, a 'jellyfish galaxy' so named…

Intricate Feather Patterns of an African Bird Inspires New Water Bottle Design

The ingenious and unique feathers of a beloved African bird could provide the inspiration for space-age…

Webb Reveals Yet More Never-Before-Seen Details in Cassiopeia A – Exploding Star

In a stunning new picture from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a recently exploded star is…

This Rooster Has Fallen Madly in Love with a Disabled Hen Named Basil

This is Shrimp, the rooster, and he’s fallen madly in love with the disabled hen Basil.…

Drought grips 7.75 million Texans in latest report, impacts felt statewide

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 14, 2023. LUBBOCK,…

DPS: Nearly 200 arrests made since patrols started in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly three weeks into the Texas Department of Public Safety’s increased patrols in…

‘Hell of a scare’: Matthew McConaughey opens up about Lufthansa flight on Kelly Ripa podcast

Editor’s note: The above video is from when the flight happened in March. AUSTIN (KXAN) —…

COTA’s chairman talks about future expansion after 10 years of MotoGP in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend, Circuit of the Americas is hosting the MotoGP Red Bull Grand…

Discover 5 Invasive Snakes Wreaking Havoc in Texas

Did you know that some non-native snakes can wreak havoc on local wildlife? Let's learn about…

Should you convert your garage to living space? North Texas home experts weigh in

Thinking about converting your garage into living space? Here are the pros and cons to consider.…

Cooper to be inducted into Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

This fall Branson’s very own Clay Cooper will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall…

Lyle Lovett Opened His 3-Night Majestic Theatre Shows With a Texas Music Master Class

Taylor Swift is not the only performer who can play three consecutive shows in one venue.…

HB 1914 House Committee Report

Relating to compensatory time accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1747 House Committee Report

Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

HB 1742 House Committee Report

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory…

HB 1708 House Committee Report

Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice…

HB 1705 House Committee Report

Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony…

HB 1524 House Committee Report

Relating to the use of body worn cameras by correctional officers.

HB 361 House Committee Report

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who…

HB 19 House Committee Report

Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

Sam Houston STEM culminate ‘Walk Across Texas’ program

For eight weeks, children at Sam Houston STEM school took the “Walk Across Texas” challenge, pledging…

HR 903 Introduced

Commemorating the 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration.

New Braunfels artist paints California man’s journey to Texas

One man's journey from California to Texas.  One man's journey from California to Texas. 

Famous country dance hall in Austin receives Texas Historical Marker

The Broken Spoke has been around for 59 years.    

SXSW: The Metaverse Mindset for Web3, AI, and the Future of Business

The Metaverse was a big topic at 2023 SXSW, with presenters sharing plans on how people…

Texas abortion drug ruling could create ‘slippery slope’ for FDA approvals, drug research and patients, experts say

What happened in one judge's courtroom in Texas could have drastic effects for the United States'…

HB 2411 House Committee Report

Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses…

HB 2350 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities.

HB 2313 House Committee Report

Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.

HB 2234 House Committee Report

Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain…

HB 2224 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.

HB 2209 House Committee Report

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes…

HB 2055 House Committee Report

Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.

HB 2012 House Committee Report

Relating to the display of the national motto in public school and institution of higher education…

HB 1993 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an…

HB 1959 House Committee Report

Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

HB 1841 House Committee Report

Relating to landlord and tenant dispute information reported by courts to the Texas Judicial Council and…

HB 1583 House Committee Report

Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Terry Memorial Hospital District.

HB 1487 House Committee Report

Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.

HB 1372 House Committee Report

Relating to the tort of public nuisance.

HB 1297 House Committee Report

Relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school.

HB 1130 House Committee Report

Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings.

HB 786 House Committee Report

Relating to a report by the Windham School District on dyslexia and illiteracy among certain students…

HB 681 House Committee Report

Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification…

HB 444 House Committee Report

Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy.

HB 101 House Committee Report

Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.

Davis: What it takes to become Texas Superstar plant

Texas Superstar plants are tested and selected for superior performance. It isn’t easy to become a…

Caring for orchids is easy with the Texas A&M expert’s tips

In nature, orchid roots maximize surface area by attaching to the bark of trees, with no...…

Disko Cowboy Is Throwing the Best Parties in Texas

Meet Dave Wrangler, a DJ, music producer and the founder of Vinyl Ranch, a nightlife scene…

Dallas music once rivaled Nashville. North Texas record label wants it back on the map

FORT WORTH, Texas — In the 1950s, Dallas was on its way to becoming a country…

These 7 trees are top picks for Texas

Neil Sperry says all trees will have some down sides, but he lists seven trees as…

Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Education In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanded parental rights in their child's education at a…

Governor Abbott Announces 2023 Star Of Texas Nominations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards are now…

First Lady Abbott Dedicates Broken Spoke Texas Historical Marker In Austin

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night dedicated the Broken Spoke honky-tonk as a Texas State Historical…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Cummings To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed David Cummings, M.D. to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of…