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Supreme Court issues a temporary stay in the Texas mifepristone case
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The book ban fight is intensifying in Llano, Texas
NPR’s Andrew Limbong talks with Tina Castelan, a former librarian for the Llano County Library System…
NASA to Participate in Space Symposium, Discuss Moon to Mars
NASA leadership and other experts will participate in the Space Foundation’s 38th Annual Space Symposium in…
Q&A: What’s the significance of Daniel Perry social media document release?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 75 pages of newly-unsealed documents filed by the State in the…
More housing in Austin? Commission comes up with new zoning plan
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an attempt to work around Austin’s decades-old Land Development Code (LDC), the…
El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that means
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The likelihood of transitioning to an El Niño climate pattern has continued to…
APD: DPS partnership ‘successful’ so far
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the Texas Department of Public Safety started patrolling in Austin, there have…
Hays County contractor arrested, charged with felony theft
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays County contractor was arrested and charged with felony theft…
Daniel Perry document: Dozens of messages about guns, killing protesters
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 76-page document unsealed Thursday contains a trove of social media posts, texts…
HR 894 Introduced
Congratulating Hailey Vargas of Southwest Legacy High School in San Antonio on participating in the 2023…
HR 892 Introduced
Commending Alejandra Briseño Sanchez for her service as principal of Ricardo Estrada Middle School in the…
HR 891 Introduced
Commending Dr. Jesse A. Sepulveda for his service as principal of Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary…
HR 890 Introduced
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the death of State Representative Louis Franke.
HR 878 Introduced
Congratulating Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.
HR 697 Introduced
Commending Angie Sommers for her service on the occasion of Women's History Month.
HB 400 House Committee Report
Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment,…
Supreme Court briefly puts on hold lower court’s limits on abortion drug mifepristone
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has placed a hold on a lower court ruling that restricts…
Strawberry lovers drawn to Poteet for weekend festival
The Poteet Strawberry Festival is underway this weekend in the small Atascosa County town, about a…
UNT Extends Partnership with NIKE and BSN Sports – University of North Texas Athletics
UNT Athletics has extended its relationship with NIKE and BSN Sports, the nation's largest direct distributor…
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 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 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 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 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 764 Introduced
Commending Rachel Quintana 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 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 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…
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'…