Texas singer and songwriter Willie Nelson celebrates turning 90

This month marks 90 times Willie Nelson has experienced a trip around the sun here on……

Operation Lone Star Receives Statewide Boost In Fighting Fentanyl Crisis

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

‘We Are in a Crisis’: Texas Public Schools on the Edge

In early March, the old sewage pipes of a Houston public middle school broke. By noon,…

DPS releases body cam video of officer’s dispute with mother of Uvalde shooting victim

UVALDE, Texas – Disclaimer: The video of the confrontation contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.…

Texans already approved for $18 billion in student debt relief if Biden’s plan proceeds, report finds

Student loan borrowers in Texas carry the second largest amount of debt in the U.S., behind…

Police standoff at South Side home ends with shooting suspect nowhere to be found

SAN ANTONIO – A man who was the subject of a police standoff on the city’s…

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LEILA FADEL, HOST: In an unprecedented decision that’s captured the nation’s attention, Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House voted…

Today on Texas Standard: What a banking slowdown in Texas means for the economy

There’s been a big slowdown in banking activity in Texas, according to new data from the…

Stormy Daniels says she’s not yet ‘vindicated’ by Trump’s indictment

In her first interview since the news of Donald Trump’s criminal indictment, Stormy Daniels said she’s…

Empty downtown retail building next to San Pedro Creek up for sale

The property is zoned for multiple uses, including retail and office.  The property is zoned for multiple…

Battling Bots

Industrial-size robots built by high school teams compete against each other in a game at Rocket…

One of Britain’s Oldest and Greatest Oak Trees Gets $7,000 Hug from Community

In the southern Scottish town of Jedburgh, an old neighbor recently received a helping hand from…

Friday Funny: Pooch Determined to Be in Family Portrait Leaps into Shot for Best Photobomb Ever

When a London family got together to celebrate a dad’s 70th birthday with a family portrait,…

Ocean Cleanup Hits Milestone of 220 Tons Removed From Pacific Garbage Patch (Watch)

The Ocean Cleanup, the only organization currently tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), has just…

Rooms Filled with Plants Could Protect Us from Colds and Flu by Disinfecting Air, Study Finds

Plants are well-established partners that when brought indoors can help alleviate stress, and purify the air,…

Austin’s first Muslim city council member celebrates Ramadan, talks about challenges, rewards

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holy month of Ramadan is officially underway, as Muslims from all over…

Daniel Perry trial: 24 hours into deliberations, no verdict yet on murder trial

(AUSTIN)—  It’s now up to 12 jurors to decide the fate of an Army sergeant accused of…

Man accused of intentionally setting Austin synagogue on fire pleads guilty

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Marcos man accused of intentionally starting a fire at an Austin…

Ascension nurses protest staffing, patient safety

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A large group of nurses with National Nurses United gathered outside Ascension Seton…

Easter Bunny pays early visit to NICU babies at St. David’s

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. David’s Women’s Center of…

Texas Hill Country prepares for thousands of visitors ahead of total solar eclipse

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Hotel rooms are booking up or already sold out ahead of…

Hays County corrections officer indicted in deadly shooting of inmate

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays County corrections officer was indicted in a deadly shooting…

‘Culty’: Viral video trolls Texas for having a pledge of allegiance

Who remembers reciting it in elementary school?  Who remembers reciting it in elementary school? 

Sense of Place: Denton, Texas’ Brave Combo does things their own way : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

The fierce independence behind their polka music has taken Brave Combo from Japan to an episode…

Rain chances continue Friday, then a drier, warmer Easter Weekend

Thursday brought much-needed rainfall to a good chunk of South Central Texas, with over 1? officially…

WATCH: Passion Play takes place in downtown San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – People lined the streets of downtown San Antonio for the Good Friday tradition…

Dairy Queen restaurants in Texas selling Blizzards for 85 cents for limited time in April

SAN ANTONIO – Fans of the Dairy Queen Blizzard can score a discounted treat for a…

KSAT to announce team match-ups Tuesday for 2nd annual KSAT Pigskin Classic in Alamodome

SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 will announce on Tuesday the details of the second-annual KSAT 12…

Killer fungi may not be the last of us but scientists are concerned

Can it turn us into murderous zombies? No, but it has killed between 30 to 60…

Millions of Texans must reapply for Medicaid or risk losing health insurance

With the return of pre-pandemic Medicaid rules, nonprofits and community organizations are working to help low-income…

‘Chupacabra’: Mystery creature found lurking at Texas State Park

'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.'  'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.' 

Briscoe Announced for Longhorn City Limits on April 15 – University of Texas Athletics

Following the conclusion of the Texas Football Orange-White Game presented by Texas One Fund on April…

Caprock Chronicles: The Maines Family: Nine decades of West Texas music, part one

The origin of the seed of talent that spread through the musical Maines family is unknown,…

2023 Texas Country Music Awards Set for November 12 at Billy Bob’s Texas Jason Boland and the Stragglers Headline

Jason Boland and the Stragglers Headline Coffey Anderson, Ken Holloway, Chad Cooke Band and Others Set…

Texas billionaire Harlan Crow treated Justice Clarence Thomas to luxu…

Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have…

‘Chupacabra’: Mystery creature found lurking at Texas State Park

'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.'  'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.' 

A chupacabra? A park ranger in disguise? Guess the mystery animal spotted in South Texas

After nighttime footage captured the critter near the Mexican border, social media users...  After nighttime footage…

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Texas billionaire Harlan Crow treated Justice Clarence Thomas to luxury trips that weren’t disclosed

Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have…

Texas Senate approves bill to create state’s first school voucher-like program

Senate Bill 8, which would give parents state funds to pay for private schools, was approved…

Why OL Christian Jones came back for a sixth year at Texas

Former Cy Woods player who once wanted to be a soccer star, thinks he has another…

The Texas Hill Country Gets an Alpine Coaster and 16-Story Zip Line

Like if your childhood summer camp had a liquor license and A-frame cabins    

SB 8 Engrossed

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the…

A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo’s parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas

Her name was Halo, and she was born last week, on March 29, two months early…

Corporation commission debates 2021 costs

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission continues to disagree on 2021 utility costs. Commissioners on Tuesday again discussed…

NASA’s High-Resolution Air Quality Control Instrument Launches

A NASA instrument to provide unprecedented resolution of monitoring major air pollutants – down to four…

Celebrating Texas Folk Music, April 16th

The power of preserving South Texas culture is through playing conjunto and Tejano music, which can…

SA Parks and Recreation Dept. conducting tree maintenance through Easter weekend at city parks

SAN ANTONIO – While families plan to invade Brackenridge Park for the annual tradition of camping…

BCSO holds first fentanyl awareness presentation for residents at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department held its first fentanyl awareness presentation at Morgan’s…

San Antonio considers adding hundreds of new police officers

SAN ANTONIO – Top city staff and elected officials are considering adding hundreds of new San…

Spurs break Moody Center attendance record, sellout arena in first Austin game

AUSTIN – The I-35 series started Thursday night as the Spurs played their first-ever regular season…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Southside bakery ‘permanently closed’ following health inspection

SAN ANTONIO – A South Side bakery cited for multiple violations by health inspectors decided it…

Parker McCollum Is Headed To Beaumont, Texas For A Big Show

Country music sensation Parker McCollum is headed to Beaumont and is bringing along another country newcomer…

Why is the two-step danced differently in Austin than in other parts of Texas and the U.S.?

Two-step has been around for many years and influenced by the different regions it’s danced in.…

HCR 102 Introduced

In memory of Fire Chief Curtis Dewayne Brown of the Dalhart Fire Department.

HCR 101 Introduced

In memory of Brendan Luis Torres of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department.

HCR 93 Introduced

Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part…

HB 956 House Committee Report

Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.

HB 636 House Committee Report

Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun…

HB 474 House Committee Report

Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.

HB 422 House Committee Report

Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.

HB 175 House Committee Report

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication…

HB 77 House Committee Report

Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of…

Texas House passes budget that would grant property tax relief, block funding for school vouchers

This legislative session, the main priority for House Republicans has been easing the tax burden on…

HCR 95 Introduced

In memory of Patricia "Pat" Martin of Parker County.

HCR 92 Introduced

Congratulating the Parker County Sheriff's Posse on its 75th anniversary.

HB 1654 House Committee Report

Relating to the eligibility of a child for a determinate sentence for engaging in delinquent conduct…

HB 1636 House Committee Report

Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.

HB 884 House Committee Report

Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.

HB 568 House Committee Report

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

HB 207 House Committee Report

Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as sham or pretended sales.

Missing Texas 6-year-old whose mother left the country is now believed dead

Police in Everman, a city in the Fort Worth area, are seeking the extradition of Noel…

HB 3290 House Committee Report

Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.

HB 2454 House Committee Report

Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.

HB 1263 House Committee Report

Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks…

Alligator spotted on Texas beach by sea turtle patrollers: ‘Caught by surprise’

The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in Galveston, Texas, announced that sea turtle patrollers recently…

A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo’s parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas

When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano…

From the pitch to the gridiron, Texas’ Christian Jones adjusted his goals as he kept growing

Christian Jones never outgrew his love for soccer. But with time, football finally...  Christian Jones never…

HB 3647 House Committee Report

Relating to the imposition by the Department of Public Safety of administrative and civil consequences for…

HB 3443 House Committee Report

Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that…

HB 2899 House Committee Report

Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing…

HB 1635 House Committee Report

Relating to the operation of political parties.

HB 1526 House Committee Report

Relating to parkland dedication for multifamily, hotel, and motel property development by certain municipalities; authorizing a…

HB 866 House Committee Report

Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county.

HB 663 House Committee Report

Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State…

HB 570 House Committee Report

Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of…

HB 278 House Committee Report

Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.

Why Texas has the world’s most exciting death metal scene

A guide to the thunderous New Wave of Texas Death Metal.    

‘Wine & Wildflowers’ Passport & ‘Austin Road Show’ With Texas Hill Country Wineries

January Wiese, Executive Director of Texas Hill Country Wineries, spoke with Studio 512 abou all the…

HB 1192 House Committee Report

Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.

Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Enlarge this image An airplane flies at sunrise over Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 9. Luis…

Today on Texas Standard: Today is the last day to register for the May 6 election

For many people, Election Day means the second Tuesday in November. But Texas has another election…

Colonias have needs beyond water, but are lawmakers listening?

On an overcast Friday evening in February, residents of Colonia Mi Sue?o gathered in a backyard…

TPR scholarship recipient says stories encourage ’empathy and compassion’

Susie Barrera studies Radio-TV-Film at San Antonio College, and at age 38, classifies herself as a…

A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo’s parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas

Her name was Halo, and she was born last week, on March 29, two months early…

NASA Sets Coverage for Air Quality Instrument Launch

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 12:30 a.m. EDT Friday, April 7, to launch…

NASA Awards Innovative Concept Studies for Science, Exploration

Technology in development today could radically change the future of air and space exploration. Nearly silent…

NASA Administrator Names New Goddard Center Director

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has named Dr. Makenzie Lystrup director of the agency’s Goddard Space Flight…

Artemis II Crew Appears on “The Late Show”

The Artemis II crew appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on April 5, 2023.

‘Much Less Stressful’: London City Airport Ends Rule on Carrying Liquids in Hand Luggage

One of the London airports has removed the 100ml limit for liquids in hand luggage, as…

New Shoreline Protection Looks Like Massive Lego Bricks and Doubles as Home for Marine Life

Those aren’t giant Lego bricks out there in the grey waters off the port of Rotterdam,…

A Hero Ingredient To Help Manage Obesity: The Hardy Roselle Plant

An unassuming plant and the antioxidants it contains, could be a legitimate health food weight loss…

Utah and California Snowpacks Break All Previous Records–Will Completely Alleviate Droughts

The desert state of Utah is experiencing “a year to remember” in terms of snowfall, with…

How a Texas sanctuary uses social media to highlight animal conservation needs

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country is Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit…

All eyes on education in crucial day at Texas legislature

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In a split-screen legislative affair expected to last late into Thursday night, Texas…

San Antonio Spurs help refurbish 5 basketball courts around Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Antonio Spurs, along with the city of Austin and the Austin…

DPS investigating incident after Uvalde mom shoved by trooper at elementary school

UVALDE, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed it was investigating an incident after…

PHOTOS: Viewers share images from storms moving through Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Storms began moving through Central Texas Wednesday evening and are expected to continue…

San Antonio teen named ‘Military Child of the Year’ for the Air Force

A San Antonio teen is the latest recipient of the Operation Homefront Military Child of the…

Woman named as suspect in shooting death of man at NW Side apartment complex

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police now have named a woman as a suspect in the…

Rain not stopping people from Easter weekend camping

SAN ANTONIO – Rain is not stopping people from participating in a longstanding San Antonio tradition…

San Antonio Spurs to play games in Austin annually, Popovich says

AUSTIN, Texas – The San Antonio Spurs intend on playing games in Austin annually, according to…

Northbound Highway 281 reopens at Hildebrand after crash

SAN ANTONIO – Update: The northbound lanes of Highway 281 at Hildebran have reopened following a…

San Antonio man sentenced to 10 years in prison in friend’s fatal shooting

SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his 19-year-old friend…

Frisco celebrates ‘Music Friendly Texas’ certification

In the midst of a Frisco City Council meeting, a man sporting a cowboy hat and…

HB 2544 House Committee Report

Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.

HB 1876 House Committee Report

Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and…

HB 1363 Engrossed

Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.

HB 1275 House Committee Report

Relating to procedures for the issuance of personal identification certificates to certain persons 65 years of…

HB 1228 Engrossed

Relating to the right of a property owner or the owner's agent to receive on request…