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A Native Hawaiian kapa maker was selected for the 2023 National Endowment of the Arts’ National…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Discuss Mission Following Return to Earth
Following a five-month stay aboard the International Space Station, the four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5…
NASA Picks Firefly Aerospace for Robotic Delivery to Far Side of Moon
To carry multiple payloads to the far side of the Moon including a satellite to orbit…
NASA Selects Axiom Space for Third Private Astronaut Station Mission
NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the third private astronaut mission to…
NASA, SpaceX Dragon to Deliver Heart Studies, More to Space Station
NASA has another cargo shipment enroute to the International Space Station following a successful Falcon 9…
New UN Treaty for the High Seas Finally Drafted After 17 Years of Debate on Language
To ensure the conservation of species and their environment, a new United Nations treaty on the…
Refugee is Reunited With Beloved Dog After a Year Apart Since Being Fleeing Afghanistan
An Afghan refugee living in British Colombia was finally reunited with her dog Lucky after 10…
US Mail to be Delivered in 9,000 New Electric Vehicles, With USPS Installing 14,000 Charging Stations
The US Postal Service is going to try and reduce its carbon footprint by buying 9,000…
Scientists Simulate a Small Universe as a Preview of What This New Space Telescope Will Discover – LOOK
By creating a simulated universe, scientists working in concert with NASA have replicated how we can…
Miss old Austin? Buy memorabilia from this vending machine
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Remember visiting the Highland Mall? Shopping for party supplies at Jumpolin? Catching a…
Affidavit: Texas driver’s licenses were sent to Oklahoma addresses in organized fraud scheme
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Arrest warrant issued for another suspect in Austin street takeovers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police were able to obtain an arrest warrant for a man they said…
Z’Tejas will close downtown Austin restaurant on April 1
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‘I don’t want to be homeless’: Texas rent relief gets +10K applications in just hours
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reopened the Texas Rent…
1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in north Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in north Austin Sunday, according…
Texas Senators tout property tax plan they say could save homeowners $750+
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to lower property taxes Tuesday, touting a…
1 person dead after a vehicle-pedestrian crash in northwest Austin, ATCEMS says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash in northwest Austin…
Sponsored Content: The Legal Professional’s Guide to Your Best Year Ever
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Bee Cave on Ice to return this winter after successful inaugural season
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Fewer homes are worth $1 million in the Austin area, market reports show
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1 dead after vehicle-motorcycle crash in northwest Austin, ATCEMS says
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Homeless advocacy group says many Austin families living in cars
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Drunk driver hits ambulance, sends two ATCEMS medics to hospital
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Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro
Mississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding…
Blair Howerton of Why Bonnie on SXSW, Being a New York Based Texas Band + More
An interview with Why Bonnie before their SXSW and Comet Ping Pong shows.
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San Antonio tech CEO: Silicon Valley Bank failure could damage early startups
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PBR to Host Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Celebration May 17 During 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas
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Crystal-clear blue Central Texas lake park opens for the season
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Tortilla Factory recognized for 50 years of music with Texas state proclamation
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Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
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PBR to host star-studded 30th anniversary celebration May 17 during 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas
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HB 4423 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of the Psilocybin Research Advisory Council.
HB 4050 Introduced
Relating to compliance with minimum safety standards as a condition for the issuance of tax-supported bonds…
HB 3981 Introduced
Relating to clarification of any Fire Marshals of a city, town, or village who are licensed…
New documentary dives into the world of high school mariachi competitions
‘Going Varsity in Mariachi’ follows schools from the Rio Grande Valley and had its Texas premiere…
A costly gender gap: Texas women working full time earn $12,000 less than men annually
March 14 is Equal Pay Day, highlighting the gap between men’s and women’s earnings. Nationally, women…
Expert offers tips for someone who’s never been to a rodeo and wants to try it out
Joe Dodge has participated in calf roping since he was a teenager.Joe Dodge has participated in…
SB 2535 Introduced
Relating to the use of prescription glucagon medication on public and private school campuses.
SB 2508 Introduced
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
SB 2357 Introduced
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
HR 559 Introduced
Recognizing March 16, 2023, as Hill County Day at the State Capitol.
HB 4356 Introduced
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the creation of the Office…
HB 4353 Introduced
Relating to taxes on e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing taxes; imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
HB 3880 Introduced
Relating to the administration of certain required assessment instruments and prohibiting the use of the results…
HB 3865 Introduced
Relating to the purchase of goods and services by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to…
HB 100 Introduced
Relating to the compensation of public school educators and to the public school finance system, including…
HR 558 Introduced
Congratulating the Anahuac Anglers on their performance in the Toledo Bend Tournament.
HJR 202 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the composition of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HJR 185 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition…
HB 3867 Introduced
Relating to notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management for a student enrolled in a…
HB 3858 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of mental health wellness units within law enforcement agencies.
HB 3855 Introduced
Relating to projects that may be considered for a grant under the new technology implementation grant…
HB 590 House Committee Report
Relating to the labeling and sale of Texas honey.
HB 178 House Committee Report
Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl.
SAFD responds to fire at Southeast Side home; 2 residents and dog escape
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are investigating a fire that started in a travel trailer…
1 person taken to hospital after house fire on West Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – One person was taken to an area hospital after a house fire on…
Man shot, robbed outside home on Northeast Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a man in his 50s was shot…
Texas opening applications for $98 million in available funds for rent, utility relief
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Rent Relief Program has $98 million available to help people with…
World’s biggest bounce house returns to San Antonio area this spring
HELOTES, Texas – One of the world’s biggest bounce houses is returning to San Antonio this…
Texas judge issues public notice of abortion pills hearing after complaint from media outlets
A Texas judge scheduled a hearing on the use of abortion pills after a coalition of…
How a Hill Country pie shop made a small Texas town the ‘Pie Capitol’
The sweet story behind the Pie Capitol of Texas. The sweet story behind the Pie Capitol…
Missing Texas teen found locked in North Carolina building
A 13-year-old Texas girl who had been reported missing two weeks ago was found locked in…
Texas Leads For Jobs Added Over Last Year, Growing Faster Than U.S.
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation…
Governor Abbott Debuts New Texas Anti-Gang Center In Laredo
Governor Greg Abbott today debuted the Laredo Police Department's (LPD) new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Texarkana will…
HJR 3 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment renaming the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund, providing…
HB 3853 Introduced
Relating to authorizing a change in the amount of certain administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for…
HB 3837 Introduced
Relating to the designation of advanced clean energy projects.
Abortion Training in Texas Is Vanishing
The fetus Michelle was carrying was dead. At her 14-week checkup, the doctor had detected only…
Three women still missing in Mexico since February
Two women from Pe?itas, a small town outside of McAllen, Texas, have been missing in Mexico…
House unveils bill giving state authority to ‘repel’ and return migrants crossing from Mexico
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan threw his support behind a striking border security bill that would…
Today on Texas Standard: Documentary highlights competitive high school mariachi
Many Texans know that mariachi is a competitive high school event, with many of the best…
Thousands of migrants have been bussed to New York. This man is stepping in to help
New York City is struggling to accommodate the new arrivals of migrants. Faith groups are stepping…
The Doc Watkins Orchestra (Western) Swings
“I am by trade, a jazz musician,” says Doc Watkins. “I have a jazz band… but…
Mitch McConnell discharged from the hospital after suffering a concussion last week
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital Monday after five days of observation…
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Mom Recycles a Ton of Trash With Backyard Public Recycling Center That Collects Things the City Doesn’t
An English woman has found her calling and recycled more than 2,000 pounds of trash after…
Hero Passerby Scales Building in China to Save Boy Who Fell Out Window Onto a Ledge
It’s time for a redux of Spiderman, but this time in Mandarin. A man hailed as…
Report: 5 ways to keep people with mental health disorders out of Travis County’s jail
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County Commissioners could vote to move forward with recommendations from…
Austin FC opponent signs 4 players for 2nd leg of CONCACAF Champions League 1st round after visa denials: report
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Haitian side Violette AC is scheduled to play its second leg of the…
How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly 100 years ago, Texas politicians began their quest for finding the best…
Texas state park to reopen temporarily ahead of impending sale, permanent closure
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A popular Texas state park will temporarily reopen to visitors this week ahead…
Officials arrest 4 teens suspected of multiple crimes in Hays County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A joint investigation in Hays County led to the arrests of four teens…
Chris Beard hired at Ole Miss 2 months after Texas firing
(KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorns basketball coach Chris Beard has a new head coaching job just…
Suspect in northwest Austin hookah lounge shooting arrested
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a…
Nearly 10 years after last performing at The Texas Theater, Brandon Rhyder to help reopen venue
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com It seems fitting that one of the last musicians to perform at The…
HJR 193 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad…
HJR 192 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School…
HJR 190 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
HJR 183 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real…
HJR 170 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State School Safety Fund to provide financial support for projects…
HJR 169 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to…
HJR 155 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding…
HJR 2 Introduced
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide one-time or ongoing benefit enhancements to eligible…
HB 600 Introduced
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the…
Consumer Reports: Stop using this water bottle
SAN ANTONIO – The Bindle Bottle is popular on Instagram and was one of Oprah’s favorite…
San Antonio businesses welcome spring break crowds
San Antonio – March means money for San Antonio’s tourism industry. With families from around the…
Widow of elderly man killed in dog attack files lawsuit against dogs’ owners, homeowner
SAN ANTONIO – The widow of an 81-year-old man who was killed in a vicious dog…
Mistrial declared in murder trial of San Antonio man accused of killing neighbor
SAN ANTONIO – After two days and more than 14 hours of deliberating, a jury was…
From hologram livestreams to robot butlers: Go inside the Creative Industries Expo at SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas – The Creative Industries Expo is one of the highlight events throughout the week…
What is Name, Image & Likeness, or NIL? KSAT Explains
SAN ANTONIO – It wasn’t coaches, referees, commentators or the biggest of school boosters who made…
HB 4419 Introduced
Relating to the promotion of the film and television production industry in this state.
HB 3928 Introduced
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services…
HB 3904 Introduced
Relating to emergency detention by a physician of certain persons with mental illness for preliminary examination…
Scientists explore the connection between viruses, cat cuddles and dog kisses
What’s the risk of contracting a virus from your Fido or Kitty? It’s not a frivolous…