SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In South Texas today, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX called off the launch…
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Is Clarence Thomas fit to serve with ties to a GOP donor? A law professor weighs in
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We are continuing to follow new revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’…
Historic protections for abortions and gender-affirming care signed into law
Gov. Jared Polis signed three major reproductive healthcare bills into law Friday that expand and protect…
NASA Sets Coverage of Spacewalk, News Conference for Station Upgrades
Two crew members, including a NASA astronaut, living aboard the International Space Station will conduct a…
NASA Awards Agencywide Digital, Information Technology Contract
NASA has selected Rothe Ares Joint Venture of San Antonio to manage digital communication services, as…
Bald Eagle Lands at Kennedy Space Center
An American bald eagle swoops down to land on a pole at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
‘I Cured My Anxiety and Depression With Daily Dips in Freezing Water’
A man claims he has cured his depression by taking daily dips in frigid water. The…
A Stag is Spotted Practicing its Ball Handling Technique in a London Park (WATCH)
A stag was spotted trying out a new football technique in a south-west London park. The…
Time-Restricted Eating Could Prevent Work-Related Health Issues, Says New Study
Time-restricted eating improved the health of firefighters by reducing the risks of heart disease linked with…
‘Sliding Home’ With Flexible Design Can Open to Glass in Summer and Enclose for Cozy Winter (WATCH)
This $1 million ‘sliding home’ might have the perfect solution for temperamental weather—it adapts to the…
Islanders Remain Dedicated to Conservation Above All, Living on the ‘World’s Best Beach’
In the 21st-century world of mass tourism, it would be normal to imagine that money talks…
NASA is Offering $25,000 for Pieces of a Meteorite that Just Fell in Maine
Just before noon on April 8th, a fireball streaked across the sunlit sky and burned up…
Florida 3-Year-Old Rescued from Sunken Vehicle After Police Perform CPR: ‘Best cry I’ve ever heard’
There was no mistaking the tears on Officer Emmanuel Walton’s face for the river water he…
Bald Eagle Finally Becomes Foster Dad After Trying to Incubate a Rock for Weeks
A hard-working eagle “dad” recently made national headlines after adopting an eaglet, and abandoning the rock…
California’s Desert Superbloom After Spring Rainstorms Is So Big and Bright, it Can be Seen from Space–LOOK
The major storms that battered parts of the state of California this year were intense, disruptive,…
A Lost Dog Treks 150 Miles Across Alaskan Sea Ice Before He’s Reunited with His Family
Off the coast of the far-northern Alaskan town of Nome, and closer to Russia than the…
APA! cat shelter getting makeover, needs foster homes for cats
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Feline Leukemia Adoption Center inside the Austin Pets Alive! shelter is getting…
APD: Son charged with murder in father’s death
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 18, 2023. AUSTIN…
Austin middle schoolers engineer tool for visually impaired
AUSTIN (KXAN) — What started off as a middle school science project could soon make a…
Former Austin ISD PE teacher faces felony drug charges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who had worked as a PE teacher in Austin ISD for…
Texas expert explores why conspiracies swirl around Lady Bird Lake deaths
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Austin Police Department launched an investigation after public safety personnel…
Austin police identify body found in Lady Bird Lake Saturday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified the man recovered from Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn…
Person hit, killed by car near Lamar Boulevard, 12th Street intersection
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person has died after they were hit by a car near the…
Uvalde CISD board approves new elementary school renderings
The main feature is a tree at the entrance to remember the victims of the shooting…
Semi fire caused traffic delays near U.S. 183/I-35 interchange in central Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A semi tractor-trailer was on fire in central Austin Monday, causing delays with…
Which parts of Texas are growing fastest, and how could that impact election results?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 million people now call Texas home, according to the U.S.…
Building torn down, ‘Hi, How Are You’ mural stays up
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you drive past the intersection of 21st and Guadalupe streets, you’ll see…
Fragile Boca Chica ecosystem endures the impact of SpaceX Starship launches
SpaceX is attempting to launch the largest rocket ever made into orbit this week from Boca…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: East Texas Symphonic Band
East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving, coming April 25th, that provides critical…
Little Texas to perform in Dublin; more . . .
Here’s a roundup of news briefs from around Southwest and Southside Virginia.
LONE STAR LOVE: Which City In Texas Is The Most Dog Friendly?
This city is the most welcoming of your four-legged best bud.
Space X scrubs launch of Starship, the world’s largest rocket
Just about 10 minutes before the anticipated liftoff, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in tweet that…
There are eco-friendly ways for San Antonio to celebrate Fiesta with cascarones
The San Antonio River Authority suggests making your own eggs and filling them with leaves or…
$14.5 million grant awarded to city for housing and homelessness mitigation efforts
The funds will be distributed over the course of three years to SA Hope Center, Haven…
Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee announces Pro Bono Excellence award winners
The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee has announced…
Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee announces 2023 Indigent Defense Awards
Paula Michelle Moore, of Burnet, was awarded the Warren Burnett Award. Named for the late legendary…
First Texas Street Food Festival highlights Metroplex-based food and entertainment
The weekend-long festival was hosted at Texas Live, where various cuisine options were sold by 30…
Lane Kiffin takes clear shot at Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin knows that Chris Marshall was part of a molasses-inspired offense…
Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.
Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now... Tickets…
Tickets for the 2023 Texas Renaissance Festival are now available. Here’s how and where to buy.
Tickets for 49th season of the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States are now... Tickets…
‘Nightmare’ mystery sea creature identified on Texas beach
Some people called it an alien. Some people called it an alien.
Texas Roadhouse files building permit for Lecanto site
Steak lovers will be happy to know the Texas Roadhouse planned for the new commercial hub…
SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas
SpaceX has called off the first launch attempt of its giant rocket. Elon Musk's company had…
Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it at Goodwill for $35
A centuries-old Roman bust that was once part of a German monarch's art collection will soon…
Music Monday with a Texas-raised gentleman, Julian Acosta
It is Music Monday and today’s artist calls himself a texas-raised gentleman. Julian acostaSings, writes and…
‘A jersey for all of Texas’? MLB overhypes Rangers’ City Connect uniforms.
Astros fans may disagree that these Texas Rangers alternate uniforms are ‘a jersey for…
Little Texas set for Dublin concert
Little Texas has amassed hits including “What Might Have Been” and “God Blessed Texas.”
Texas singer Bri Bagwell is on the road to becoming the state’s next country star
The award-winning performers plays the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo with Jason Boland & the Stragglers on…
Gordy’s Hwy 30 Festival Texas Announces Zach Bryan As Friday’s Headliner
A RIFF on what country is really about.
Where You Can Celebrate Selena Day in North Texas
Selena Quintanilla-Perez would’ve turned 52 this Sunday, April 16. Instead, the Tejano artist and Texas native…
East Texas Baptist University theatre presents Working: The Musical
MARSHALL, Texas – East Texas Baptist University’s School of Communication and Performing Arts will present Working:…
Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access
Enlarge this image Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the Supreme Court in Washington,…
SpaceX prepares to launch its mammoth rocket ‘Starship’
In South Texas, the commercial spaceflight company SpaceX is preparing to test a huge, stainless-steel rocket.…
Are you getting more voice notes these days? You’re not alone
Best friends Hope Sloop and Bobbi Miller first met on TikTok. Although they have known each…
Mars Rover Camera Has Spotted Bizarre Bone-like Structures
The Mars Curiosity rover has discovered some bizarre bone-like structures on the surface of Mars. The…
‘It’s proving elusive’: Austin FC can’t finish chances in 0-0 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC pushed the pace in the second half but couldn’t find the…
Which Austin roads will be closed for the Statesman Capitol 10K race Sunday?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands will lace up their sneakers and take to the streets this Sunday…
30,000 attend first day of sold-out Two Step Inn country music festival
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The first-ever Two Step Inn music festival brought in a sold-out crowd…
UT Austin researchers make headway toward universal coronavirus treatments
Scientists at the university found antibodies that attack a key area of coronaviruses that isn’t prone…
11th annual San Antonio Book Festival draws thousands
SAN ANTONIO – The 11th annual San Antonio Book Festival kicked off Saturday morning at the…
SAPD: Employee taken to hospital after shooting at Church’s Chicken, 3 suspects on the run
SAN ANTONIO – An employee was taken to the hospital after three men attempted to shoot…
Man released from jail after being charged with murder in decades-old cold case, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a cold…
Missing 9-year-old boy found safe, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY – Update: Caden Cowley, a 9-year-old boy reported missing Saturday night, has been found…
Construction worker killed after being struck by large steel pipe in west Bexar County, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A construction worker is dead and another is hospitalized after both of them…
First Makenna Elrod Seiler roping competition honors life of Robb Elementary victim
UVALDE – The family of Makenna Elrod Seiler came together for a roping competition and scholarship…
Freddy Fender honored with Texas Historical Commission marker
SAN BENITO — Freddy Fender Lane filled with song Saturday as a crowd seated in folding…
Supreme Court issues a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Let’s turn to what has been a busy week at the Supreme Court.…
FAA issues long-awaited launch license to SpaceX’s South Texas Starship launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the go-ahead to SpaceX’s orbital launch on Friday. The approval…
Silencing conservative voices? These female radio station owners insist they’re not
Growing up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Stephanie Valencia would tune in with her family on…
The Supreme Court stepped in to issue a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case
MILES PARKS, HOST: The fight over abortion rights is again before the Supreme Court. The court…
The Supreme Court stepped in to issue a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case
MILES PARKS, HOST: The fight over abortion rights is again before the Supreme Court. The court…
Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access
Abortion rights supporters around the country and in the nation’s capital are holding rallies Saturday and…
OnlyFans model sued by slain boyfriend’s North Texas family for funeral expenses
Courtney Clenney, 25, who goes by the name Courtney Tailor on Instagram, was arrested and charged…
Your Inspiring Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
Mom Does a Double-Take After Spotting a Seal Pup in Her Easter Potato Peelings
While prepping for the family meal on Easter, a mom in England had to do a…
66% of Americans Willing to Try Anything That Can Help Save the Environment’, says New Poll
Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about…
Austin airport parking prices set to increase
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The price to park at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is set to increase…
Remaining ARPA funds in Williamson County to be used for mental health, more
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, the Williamson County Commissioners Court said it approved a…
AFD: Solar panels at south Austin movie theater catch fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department said crews responded to a south Austin movie theater Saturday…
Texas quarterbacks Ewers, Murphy shine in Orange and White scrimmage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns ended its spring practice session in style, giving fans a…
A Texas plant is threatened under the Endangered Species Act
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parts of Central Texas are home to the Bracted Twistflower. It is found…
Austin Police investigating body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating where a body was recovered Saturday from…
Singing Men of Texas, evangelist Michael Gott to reach Ukrainian refugees in Poland tour
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (BP) – The Mariupol Baptist church where Trent Blackley last performed is rubble, the…
8 Texas bands set to compete for $1,000 grand prize in Waco at Battle of the Bands 2023
Southern Roots Brewery, Rogue Media, and the Texas Music Café are proud to present Battle of…
Man killed, suspect on the run after shooting on Northeast Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after San Antonio police said he was gunned down…
Rollover crash on South Side sends man to hospital with serious injuries, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering in the hospital from serious injuries after a rollover…
Do you recognize them? Crime Stoppers searching for gas station robbery suspects
SAN ANTONIO – Two suspects robbed a gas station cashier at gunpoint last weekend and authorities…
Man shot, killed girlfriend with handgun he used in store robbery days earlier, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was arrested on two aggravated robbery charges earlier this week…
Thief on the run after stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring from new dog day care center, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A suspect ravaged through a dog day care center being built in Alamo…
Threat of ban from Congress overshadows TikTok’s popularity in U.S.
There are new efforts by some members of Congress to completely ban the app in the…
Women are earning more money. But they’re still picking up a heavier load at home
A new Pew Research Center report finds that in opposite-sex marriages in the U.S., women’s financial…
This Feels Big: Texas/Red Dirt Booking Agency Red 11 Acquired by WME
Though you may not nerd out enough about country music to wonder how your favorite Texas/Red…
Two members of The Beatles tried and failed to move to Texas
The Beatles musicians had already started looking at jobs to go to the United States of…
Former resident’s Jesus musical opens in May in Texas – The Daily Reporter
Anna Brown’s apartment looks out over an upscale dining, shopping and entertainment district north of Dallas.…
Former resident’s Jesus musical opens in May in Texas – The Daily Reporter
Anna Brown’s apartment looks out over an upscale dining, shopping and entertainment district north of Dallas.…
Natalia ISD finalizes retirement agreement with 4th superintendent to leave in a decade
Natalia, Tx – Natalia ISD finalized a voluntary retirement agreement with its superintendent in early April.…
3 French bulldogs stolen from West Side home, family confirms
SAN ANTONIO – Men dressed in black and wearing ski masks recently broke into a home…
SAPD: Driver loses control, crashes into South Side home after trying to avoid collision
SAN ANTONIO – A driver swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle before losing control…
New Community Basketball League seeks to sharpen character, be positive influence for young men
SAN ANTONIO – A community basketball game is the hook, but for Troy Smith and Charles…
Abortion pill mifepristone still available in Metro East as court battles continue
Updated at 5:30 p.m. April 14 Access to mifepristone, a pill commonly used in medication-assisted abortions…
The book ban fight is intensifying in Llano, Texas
ANDREW LIMBONG, HOST: The book ban fight is intensifying in Llano, Texas. County commissioners there held…
Supreme Court issues a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Let’s turn to what has been a busy week at the Supreme Court.…
Worlds Most Romantic River is Cleaned Up Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris with ‘Overwhelmingly Good’ Water
Parisians are beginning to get excited about the idea of swimming in the Seine again. To…
6 people injured in 3-vehicle crash in south Travis County
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A total of six people were injured, including two with serious…
Texas requires vehicle inspections — How many other states do it?
TEXAS (KXAN) — With many new residents moving to the Lone Star State, vehicle registrations and…
AISD to reveal TEA appeal decision Monday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD is still looking to fill special education teacher positions. This comes…
APD searching for suspects in I-35 hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police provided an update Friday for a Wednesday evening fatal crash. APD…
Does Big Red deserve the crown for Texas’ favored soft drink?
Is Big Red better than Dr. Pepper? Yes. Yes, it is. Is Big Red better than…
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.
Caprock Chronicles: The Maines Family: Nine decades of West Texas music, part 2
As the elder Maines Brothers Band faded by 1970, the “little” Maines brothers — now the…
Out and About: Taste of the Town draws big crowds in Texas City
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce held its Business Showcase and Taste of the Town…
Several Big Country schools compete in West Texas KidWind competition
West Texas is known for its windmills but with the renewable energy market constantly growing, the…
This historical 1903 house for sale in the Texas Hill Country once served as a molasses press
A 1903 home in Fredericksburg with its own state historical marker has hit the market for…
When, how to watch Fiesta parades and events on KSAT
SAN ANTONIO – Can’t attend one of your Fiesta favorites in person? KSAT will offer live…
3 people arrested in 2 traffic stops near San Antonio high schools, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – Three people were arrested near two San Antonio high schools during traffic stops…
Man shot, killed in driveway of East Side home identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was shot and killed in the driveway of his East…