On March 2, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born when Anglo Americans and Tejanos living…
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TYLA Director Spotlight: Naomi Melchiorre
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
A civil rights group wants an investigation into the death of a female soldier in Texas
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization is calling for an outside investigation…
A civil rights group wants an investigation into the death of a female soldier in Texas
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization is calling for an outside investigation…
Reports: Texans trading WR Brandin Cooks to Cowboys
Cooks has spent the last three seasons in Houston. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans…
Report: Tunsil signs record-breaking deal with Texans
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the deal makes Tunsil the highest-paid tackle in NFL history.
Descendants of Charles Dickens and ‘Jacob Marley’ Meet-up 180 Years After Author Named Character in Christmas Carol
The family of Charles Dickens met the descendants of the real-life Jacob Marley Friday—180 years to…
CRISPR Gene Editing Reverses ‘Permanent’ Vision Loss in Mice–Offering Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
The ‘three blind mice’ of song could actually be seeing again after scientists restored vision in…
Football Fans on Delayed Train Ordered Beer Delivery with Just 60 Seconds to Spare at Next Station–WATCH the Hilarity
A group of English football fans were so thirsty while stuck on a delayed train that…
Top Strategies to Beat Snoring, According to New Poll of Sleepless Adults
52% of American adults either snore or have a partner who does, according to a new…
Saving San Jose Cemetery I: Why the community is shouldering responsibility
AUSTIN (KXAN)— Joaquin Rodriguez just found recently found out where his father was buried in Austin.…
TxDOT: Nightly I-35 closures at U.S. Hwy. 183 begin Sunday, delays expected
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of Transportation said multiple parts of Interstate 35 would be…
Leading SA: Director of UTSA’s Data Analytics Program talks about cybersecurity threats, TikTok
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is Military City USA, so it could be looked at as…
Driver who chased SUV, crashed into it on Loop 410 tried to take teen girl, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A driver has been arrested for chasing another vehicle and ramming into it…
2 dogs die after being swarmed by hundreds of bees at South Texas home, report says
MCALLEN, Texas – A highly unusual bee attack claimed the lives of two pet dogs at…
Multiple drivers arrested, cars impounded in overnight street takeovers, SAPD chief says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested multiple drivers and seized guns and vehicles following a…
U.S. State Department issues warnings on drugs from Mexico
With little regulation, counterfeit medication is common and may prove to be ineffective, the wrong strength,…
‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Reflects on Texas Tragedy 30 Years Later
The three-part docuseries looks back on the roles of David Koresh as well as the FBI.…
Trump claims that he will be arrested this week
The claim comes as a New York prosecutor considers charging him in connection with hush money…
How the overturn of Roe v. Wade is impacting medical students entering gynecology
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: This week, medical students across the country learned whether they had won a…
How the overturn of Roe v. Wade is impacting medical students entering gynecology
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: This week, medical students across the country learned whether they had won a…
LULAC demands outside investigation in Fort Hood soldier’s death
The League of United Latin American Citizens is calling for an outside investigation into the death…
Austin FC allows goals late in 2-0 loss to Houston Dynamo
HOUSTON (KXAN) — Austin FC fell on the road to the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday…
Disu’s huge night carries Longhorns to Sweet 16 with 71-66 win over Penn State
DES MOINES, Iowa (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns couldn’t hit water if they fell out of…
Fish killed by spill in Shoal Creek pile up at dam, City of Austin says it already cleaned up
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Watershed Protection said it is sending spill investigators back out to Shoal…
ATCEMS: 2 auto-pedestrian accidents reported overnight, 1 dead
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS responded to two separate auto-pedestrian crashes overnight Saturday into Sunday.…
Bridges history column: At the height of his power, Santa Anna set his sights on Texas
More than 180 Texans died defending the Alamo, but Santa Anna had three times as many…
Corsicana’s Crouch earns spot on Texas Regional Radio Awards Show
Texas recording artist Chaser Crouch of Corsicana, is one of eight new Texas country music artists…
Suspect accused of trying to kidnap woman on SE Side sought by Crime Stoppers
SAN ANTONIO – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect accused…
WKU hires Texas A&M-CC’s Steve Lutz to coach Hilltoppers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky hired Steve Lutz as the Hilltoppers’ coach on Saturday, quickly…
Teen confesses to man’s murder while being questioned for another crime, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A teen who was arrested for causing a scene at a North Side…
‘I love San Antonio’: Dejounte Murray returns to the Alamo City for the first time as an Atlanta Hawk
SAN ANTONIO – Welcome back to San Antonio, Dejounte Murray. For the first time since he…
‘It is a total loss’: Bulverde art studio owner heartbroken after fire destroys business
BULVERDE, Texas – Francesca Watson has invested her life savings into her beloved art studio, The…
Hundreds brave the cold for the Eva Strong Memorial Run
UVALDE, Texas – The day after what would have been her 45th birthday, hundreds gathered in…
Texas lawmakers debate bills to ban transgender medical treatments for minors
AUSTIN — In marathon hearing that lasted late into the evening, a Texas Senate committee on…
Driver involved in hit-and-run caused 3-vehicle crash on Southwest Side; 2 injured, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Two people were taken to the hospital and a driver was arrested following…
KSAT viewers share images of snow in Hill Country
SAN ANTONIO – It may be spring break, but some KSAT viewers in the Hill Country…
4th teen arrested after robbing man at gunpoint, causing multiple-vehicle crash, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A fourth teenager was arrested for robbing a man at gunpoint at a…
‘Something didn’t seem right’: Whataburger employees in East Texas alert police of child predator
TEXARKANA, Texas – Whataburger employees in East Texas told police that “something didn’t seem right” when…
Gerber Good Start SoothePro formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination, FDA says
Check your pantry — a certain Gerber infant formula available at nationwide retailers has been recalled…
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns top-seeded Purdue during March Madness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an…
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns top-seeded Purdue during March Madness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an…
Wyoming’s governor has signed a law prohibiting abortion pills
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Friday night prohibiting abortion pills in…
Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
WASHINGTON — A retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear…
Trump claims that he will be arrested next week
Updated March 18, 2023 at 12:10 PM ET Former President Donald Trump claims in a…
Trump claims that he will be arrested next week
Updated March 18, 2023 at 12:10 PM ET Former President Donald Trump claims in a…
Lions in India Get New Sanctuary as Numbers of Asiatic Lions Soar in Their Last Stronghold
The Indian state of Gujarat is the only place outside of Africa where one can hear…
4 Years After Discovery, the First Viking Ship Burial Found in Over 100 Years Reveals its Lost Secrets
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and…
Your Inspired 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.…
93-Year-old Grandma Creates 6-foot Buckingham Palace Entirely Out of Wool-Look at the Incredible Details
A great-great grandmother dubbed the ‘Queen of Knitting’ has created a massive six-foot long replica of…
8th Annual Ocean Conference Raises $20 Billion, And Pledges For Marine Protection
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts International delegates attending the eighth annual Our Ocean Conference in Panama March…
Two Sisters Put Up for Adoption at End of WWII Finally Reunite After 75 Years Apart
It took 75 years but, two sisters who were placed up for adoption at the end…
Trump to visit Texas for first 2024 campaign rally
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 17, 2023. AUSTIN…
Top Notch Hamburgers location to open in Hutto next week
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an announcement Friday, the City of Hutto said the much-anticipated opening of…
The legality of shooting dogs in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Austin Pets Alive! said it was caring for dogs with gunshot wounds,…
Nonprofit hosts event to expose health disparities affecting Black people
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Volunteers from an Austin nonprofit hosted an event Saturday at the Montopolis Recreation…
WEEKEND READ: South By Southwest highlights
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As South by Southwest in Austin comes to a close Sunday, here are…
Texas leads the country in combined wind, solar renewable energy
AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a certain pride exhibited by Texans when it comes to living here.…
Billboard to refund ticketholders for rained-out SXSW concert
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After rainy weather canceled Billboard’s concert at South by Southwest on Thursday, the…
APD: 2 people seriously injured in stabbing near Rainey Street
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said two people were injured in a stabbing incident near Rainey…
Officials responding to fatal shooting in north Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died in north Austin after a shooting early Saturday, according to…
Austinites get ‘Rick rolled’ during 6K drones light show in downtown Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Did you get to see the thousands of drones over downtown Austin Friday?…
Why the LCRA power plant being built in Caldwell County isn’t like other plants
MAXWELL, Texas (KXAN) —On Friday, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced it was building a peaker…
APD arrest 2 wanted in South Congress game room robbery
AUSTIN (KXAN)– The Austin Police Department arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery in…
With Purdue loss, all ESPN brackets in the NCAA Men’s Tournament are officially busted
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you made a bracket in this year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament, you’re not…
Texas Longhorns face dangerous No. 10 seed in Penn State for spot in Sweet 16
DES MOINES, Iowa (KXAN) — The Texas men’s basketball team shined in its opening-round showdown of…
Trump claims that he will be arrested next week
The claim comes as a New York prosecutor considers charging him in connection with hush money…
Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies at 75
The noted saxophonist, known for songs that were wedding and quinceañera mainstays including the hit “Juana…
Green Valley Gardeners: Texas mountain laurel
Prepare to soon walk past a spot from which a soft, grape scent is escaping. If…
Megan Thee Stallion Makes a Dazzling Return to the Red Carpet in a Gown by a Texas Designer
Megan Thee Stallion finally stepped back into the spotlight on the red carpet at the Vanity…
How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song?
Nearly 100 years ago, Texas politicians began their quest for finding the best song to serve…
Records: Travis County judge sentences son for father’s 2022 murder
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A son convicted in the January 2022 murder of his father was sentenced…
Police chase ends with vehicle crashing into Travis County courthouse
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said after a chase overnight Thursday into Friday, the driver of…
Appeals court says state agency set electricity prices too high during 2021 winter storm
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — A Texas appellate court surprised the electricity world Friday by ruling that…
PHOTOS: Severe storms light up the skies above Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms swept across Central Texas Thursday evening, bringing with them large hail…
The Scenic Texas Hill Country Route That Leads To 4 Old-Fashioned Bakeries, Furniture Stores, And More
One of the best Hill Country road trips in Texas leads to an Amish furniture store,…
Texas Eats: Hill Country BBQ, Double-Layered Pizza & Greek Favorites
David Elder challenges a New Braunfels pizza parlor to create a one-of-a-kind pie
Texas: ASCAP Hosts “On The Come Up Showcase: SXSW Edition” In Austin
Last night, the ASCAP, the only U.S. performance rights organization (PRO) from Harlem to Harare, that operates…
Mid-Texas Symphony presents a journey through the wild west at New Braunfels’ Canyon HS
The Mid-Texas Symphony will bring stories of the wild west to New Braunfels during its April…
Lauded Texas winemaker uplifts Hill Country town with new vineyard and tasting room
One of Texas’ most acclaimed winemakers is stomping on new grounds. William Chris Wine Company is…
Outstanding volunteers honored by TexasBarCLE
Eight Texas attorneys have been selected as winners of “A Standing Ovation” award from TexasBarCLE. The lawyers…
Willie Nelson’s OUtlaw Music Festival to stop in North Texas this summer
Willie Nelson’s OUtlaw Music Festival to stop in North Texas this summer
New list: 2023 Best Burgers shops in the U.S., with a Texas restaurant ranked second-best
Who doesn’t love a big juicy burger, with grease on their hands and a slab of…
HR 472 Introduced
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Robson Ranch Republican Club Day at the State Capitol.
HR 467 Introduced
Honoring Gertrudejane Holliday Stone of Houston for her civic leadership and activism.
HR 465 Introduced
Congratulating Dr. Claudia F. Lucchinetti on her appointment as dean of The University of Texas at…
HR 464 Introduced
Congratulating The University of Texas at Austin volleyball team on winning the 2022 NCAA Division I…
HR 454 Introduced
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol.
HR 453 Introduced
Congratulating Dr. Marcelo Cavazos on his retirement as superintendent of Arlington ISD.
HR 452 Introduced
Honoring Dr. Fozia Ali of San Antonio for her participation in the Physician of the Day…
HR 451 Introduced
Honoring Dr. Laura Nietfeld of San Antonio as Physician of the Day on March 10, 2023.
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In memory of former University of Texas baseball coach Clifford Lincoln Gustafson.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Texas System Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Gauntt and reappointed Janiece Longoria and Rad Weaver to The…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Emaunuel Valdez and appointed Robert Blaschke and John Cyrier to the Guadalupe-Blanco…
Governor Abbott Denounces ESG Standards Harmful To U.S. Energy Sector
Governor Greg Abbott today defended the nation's energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden…
HR 467 Enrolled
Honoring Gertrudejane Holliday Stone of Houston for her civic leadership and activism.
HR 465 Enrolled
Congratulating Dr. Claudia F. Lucchinetti on her appointment as dean of The University of Texas at…
HR 464 Enrolled
Congratulating The University of Texas at Austin volleyball team on winning the 2022 NCAA Division I…