West Texas landowners can get federal money to clear invasive plants to fight drought

To prevent future droughts and restore groundwater in West Texas, the federal government is incentivizing landowners…

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Slow News Weeks

In this week's episode we discuss the new additions for Texas Tech hoops and getting some…

Gigatons of Carbon Could be Captured in Offshore Underwater Volcanoes: A Boon for Climate

A new study concludes that an extinct volcano off the shore of Portugal could store as…

Texas group buys shuttered Syracuse country club, plans housing to meet Micron demand

It’s the second former Central New York golf course scooped up by investors looking to take…

Big 12 Baseball: TCU tops K-State, KU upsets Texas

ARLINGTON — Brayden Taylor had a career-high six RBIs in helping the TCU Horned Frogs to…

Man wanted for Texas murder in 2000 caught attempting to re-enter at border

(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested a 47-year-old male attempting to re-enter…

How many Kyles does it take to beat a world record?

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NASA, Department of Education Partnership Strengthens STEM Education

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, strengthening the…

Florida Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will speak to students from St. Mark’s Episcopal School…

Districts in ‘dire straits’ as they watch school funding fights in Texas legislature

Austin (KXAN) – The Texas House on Wednesday postponed a Senate bill to create a school…

Anti-Queer Laws Just Keep Coming at the Texas Legislature

Out of the closet, into the woods  Out of the closet, into the woods 

‘One Year In: Uvalde’ — The Rebuild

This story is part of KSAT’s interactive project “One Year In: Uvalde,” which honors victims and…

‘One Year In: Uvalde’ — The Impact

This story is part of KSAT’s interactive project “One Year In: Uvalde,” which honors victims and…

‘One Year In: Uvalde’ — The Legacy

This story is part of KSAT’s interactive project “One Year In: Uvalde,” which honors victims and…

‘One Year In: Uvalde’ — The Recovery

This story is part of KSAT’s interactive project “One Year In: Uvalde,” which honors victims and…

Watch KSAT’s coverage from Uvalde on May 24 to mark one year since Robb Elementary shooting

UVALDE, Texas – KSAT was live in Uvalde on Wednesday, May 24 to mark one year…

Uvalde community unites in grief one year after it was torn apart

The Uvalde community came together Wednesday night to mark one year since the Robb Elementary School…

HB 90 Enrolled

Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of…

HB 90 Enrolled

Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of…

HB 2879 Enrolled

Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property.

HB 1527 Enrolled

Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.

HB 1217 Enrolled

Relating to the administration of and procedures relating to early voting by personal appearance.

HB 471 Enrolled

Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees…

HB 8 Enrolled

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

HB 1527 Enrolled

Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.

HB 1217 Enrolled

Relating to the administration of and procedures relating to early voting by personal appearance.

HB 471 Enrolled

Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees…

HB 8 Enrolled

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

HB 5202 Enrolled

Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses.

HB 3708 Enrolled

Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled…

HB 3137 Enrolled

Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.

HB 900 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.

HB 3708 Enrolled

Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled…

HB 3137 Enrolled

Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.

HB 900 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.

Texas Sees the Most Border Crossings Into the U.S.

Due to non-essential travel restrictions to combat COVID-19, border crossings into the U.S. at ports of…

HB 2194 Enrolled

Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.

HB 2102 Enrolled

Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and…

HB 1034 Enrolled

Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue…

HB 420 Enrolled

Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2194 Enrolled

Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.

HB 2102 Enrolled

Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and…

HB 1034 Enrolled

Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue…

HB 420 Enrolled

Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.

‘Crazy’: Massive hammerhead shark spotted near Texas beach

The angler said it was 'unexpected.'  The angler said it was 'unexpected.' 

14 Bands From Texas That Might Be the Only Redeeming Element of That Festering Hell Hole

Lawmakers in Texas might want to make the state and unlivable hell hole, but these 14…

Texas Showdown: Who Emerges Victorious in a Mountain Lion vs. Feral Hog Battle?

It's a Texas showdown! A mountain lion vs. feral hog. Which animal will be the winner?…

Arming Teachers Debated as Safety Measure Across Texas Schools

Education reporter Wayne Carter visited a school district that armed staff members and looks at how…

West Texas Jazz Party returns next week

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…

HB 2800 Enrolled

Relating to meetings of a county election board.

HB 852 Enrolled

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

HCR 123 Introduced

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1058.

HB 2800 Enrolled

Relating to meetings of a county election board.

HB 852 Enrolled

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

HB 54 Enrolled

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…

HR 969 Introduced

Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…

HR 968 Introduced

Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.

HB 54 Enrolled

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…

HR 969 Enrolled

Honoring M. Scott Norman Jr. for his 20 years of service with the Texas Association of…

HR 968 Enrolled

Honoring Mary Lee Castetter for her 20 years of service with the Texas Association of Builders.

A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive

There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton likely broke laws, Republican investigation finds

A Republican-led investigation has accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of committing multiple crimes in office.…

Texas parks meets Texas music: New album ‘Texas Wild’ celebrates 100 years of state parks

The first single of the album reimagines the classic track “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó.”    

Dos Borrachos: Two Texas guys who know beans about making music

Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler are back in Abilene, this time sharing a stage and raisin’ twice…

SR 576 Introduced

In memory of Irma Linda Garcia and Jose Antonio Garcia.

Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music,…

HR 2225 Introduced

Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2180 Introduced

Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 2175 Introduced

Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

HR 2160 Introduced

In memory of Sammie Charles Harris.

HR 2138 Introduced

Commending Joe Haliti of Conroe for his contributions to the community.

HR 2117 Introduced

Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2023.

HR 2093 Introduced

Congratulating Gladys Goffney on her 50th anniversary as a lawyer.

HR 2004 Introduced

Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HB 4835 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.

HB 1603 Enrolled

Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…

HB 1486 Enrolled

Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.

HR 2225 Enrolled

Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2180 Enrolled

Commemorating the centennial of the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women.

HR 2175 Enrolled

Honoring Patricia Ann Vasquez of San Antonio for her service to Ignite Community Solutions.

HR 2160 Enrolled

In memory of Sammie Charles Harris.

HR 2138 Enrolled

Commending Joe Haliti of Conroe for his contributions to the community.

HR 2117 Enrolled

Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2023.

HR 2093 Enrolled

Congratulating Gladys Goffney on her 50th anniversary as a lawyer.

HR 2004 Enrolled

Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HB 4835 Enrolled

Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.

HB 1603 Enrolled

Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice…

HB 1486 Enrolled

Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.

Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center names Bill Holston as new chief operating officer

The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, or DEAC, announced it has hired Bill Holston as its new…

Texas Sees the Most Border Crossings Into the U.S.

Due to non-essential travel restrictions to combat COVID-19, border crossings into the U.S. at ports of…

SR 618 Introduced

In memory of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs.

HR 2226 Introduced

Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 1835 Introduced

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of South Padre Island.

HB 2969 Enrolled

Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.

HB 2442 Enrolled

Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.

HB 2188 Enrolled

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

HB 400 Enrolled

Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…

HB 299 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

HB 14 Enrolled

Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…

SR 647 Introduced

In memory of Jeanne Beulah Franklin Samuels of Houston.

HR 2285 Introduced

Urging President Joseph R. Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take immediate action to…

HR 2226 Enrolled

Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 1835 Enrolled

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of South Padre Island.

HB 2969 Enrolled

Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.

HB 2442 Enrolled

Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.

HB 2188 Enrolled

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

HB 400 Enrolled

Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…

HB 299 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

HB 173 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

HB 14 Enrolled

Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the…

WATCH LIVE: Texas Senate honors victims of Uvalde school shooting

AUSTIN, Texas – State Sen. Roland Gutierrez and members of the Texas Senate will recognize the…

Amber Alert for 14-year-old in north Houston discontinued

HOUSTON – UPDATE: An Amber Alert that was issued for a missing 14-year-old in north Houston…

President Biden to speak about Uvalde school shooting on Wednesday

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is expected to give a speech to mark one year since…

San Antonio-area school districts, Texas politicians honor Robb Elementary victims on year since shooting

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-area school districts and Texas politicians are honoring the Robb Elementary School…

A year after Uvalde’s school massacre, healing remains elusive

Enlarge this image The memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. A mass shooting there…

How many Kyles does it take to beat a world record?

Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio facebookEmail One of the…

In Uvalde, plans to build a new school 1 year after Robb Elementary shooting

Advertisement Home//Radio//Here & Now May 24, 2023 Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio facebookEmail Editor’s note: This…

It’s been 1 year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people

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Whistling Through the Wildflowers

Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida…