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The Top Ten Things That You Cannot Do In Lubbock, Texas
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🔒 Looking for a weekend escape? Here are 8 Texas destinations that go all out for families
For families that want a quick break, these Lone Star stays offer laid-back luxury and kid-friendly…
7 Amazing Women From Texas Who Made Their Mark In Music
Check out these pioneering women in music during National Women’s History Month
Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest returns with smokin’ chef lineup from Texas and beyond
We know, we know: SXSW hasn’t even started yet, but another festival announcement just dropped, and…
Here’s how many Texas jobs are at risk of being replaced by AI
ChatGPT seems to have its eyes set on at least 200,000 Texas jobs, according to a…
HB 3730 Introduced
Relating to a centralized telephone service and e-mail directory by the Department of Information Resources.
HB 3722 Introduced
Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division…
HB 3717 Introduced
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
HB 3716 Introduced
Relating to the authorization of certain adult high school charter school programs.
HB 3712 Introduced
Relating to the authorization of distributors to provide malt beverage products to retailers for authorized sampling…
Biden may revive detention of migrant families caught crossing the border illegally
The White House is considering whether to resume detaining migrant families apprehended after crossing the U.S.-Mexico…
Amazon Prime Video Creates an Immersive Experience at SXSW with “Prime, Texas,” Along with Other TV and Film Activations
Every year, there are amazing experiences created at South by Southwest. Mr. Robot put up a…
5 Texas-Inspired Decor Tips
They say everything is bigger in Texas. How does that translate to decorating a home?... They…
HB 3752 Introduced
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for…
HB 3751 Introduced
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
HB 3750 Introduced
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms…
HB 3749 Introduced
Relating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.
HB 3748 Introduced
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
HB 3747 Introduced
Relating to the criminal penalty for the offense of the unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, or sale…
HB 3746 Introduced
Relating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and…
HB 3745 Introduced
Relating to the procedure for maintaining the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax…
HB 3744 Introduced
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers.
HB 3743 Introduced
Relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; expanding authority to adopt fees.
HB 3742 Introduced
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and…
HB 3741 Introduced
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping
HB 611 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure of residence address or telephone…
HB 10 Introduced
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar met with President Andr?s Manuel L?pez Obrador in Mexico City…
The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped
Enlarge this image Matamoros, Mexico, is a stronghold for various criminal organizations, particularly the Gulf Cartel.…
FBI: Four people traveling in van with NC plates kidnapped in Mexico
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern…
What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March
This month, as many as 16 million American households have received a sharp reduction in the…
The Suspension
In this week's tailgate we discuss the important 3 game stretch for the Red Raiders that…
Second suspect arrested in west Bexar County fatal shootings, sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO – Law enforcement officers from several agencies worked together to arrest a second suspect…
Software update now available for Kia, Hyundai owners amid rise in thefts
SAN ANTONIO – A rise in thefts of older-model KIA and Hyundai vehicles is prompting a…
US Rep. Tony Gonzales unphased by Texas GOP censure
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-District 23) led a congressional delegation to the…
Man crashes vehicle into shed, Southwest Side home, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in custody after police say he crashed his vehicle into…
Vehicle chase in New Braunfels ends in crash into utility pole on San Antonio’s Southeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – Police are searching for two suspects after they led officers on a vehicle…
Texas Is the 8th Worst State for Credit Card Fraud in the U.S.
The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic saw many consumers paying off credit card balances at…
Alligator allegedly taken from Texas zoo as an egg or hatchling has been returned nearly 20 years later, officials say
A nearly 8-foot alligator that allegedly was taken from a Texas zoo nearly 20 years ago…
The Local Hero: Buddy Holly and His Impact on Lubbock, Texas TheRodriguezTwins News
According to Biography, when most people consider rock and roll legends, they may think of Elvis…
Gruene Hall Is The Best Dance Hall In Texas
145 years later, Texas’ oldest dance hall is still the coolest place in town. Gruene Hall…
NASA Astronaut Thrilled by His ‘Absolutely Unreal’ Photo of Aurora From Space
An astronaut snapped a jaw-dropping picture of this week’s aurora borealis from space. NASA’s Josh Cassada…
92-Year-old Helped His Indian Neighbors Save 200,000 Liters of Water And Cut Their Electricity Bills in Half
A 92-year-old Mumbai man took action to transform his housing society with renewable energy and rainwater…
Texas Bar Foundation announces outstanding law review article award
The Texas Bar Foundation named John G. Browning, a former justice of the 5th Court of…
Good Morning Texas Co-Host Hannah Davis Announces Departure Leah Frazier
Hannah Davis, the spunky and energetic Co-Host of WFAA Channel 8's Good Morning Texas ("GMT"), has…
Texas’ next ESG target will be insurers: ‘We’re gonna teach them some manners’
Texas’ fight against environmental, social and corporate governance policies may soon expand to another front: insurance…
Justices ask government for input on Texas electric grid dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to wade into a dispute between…
Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) Program
The BOOT Program is Texas’ first competitive broadband funding program aimed at funding infrastructure projects focused…
Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t the Only HIGHLY Paid Texas (Ex) City Manager
Critics of the former city manager complained that his salary was excessive, but Tommy Gonzalez Isn’t…
Caught In The Crossfire — ESG-Minded Insurers Are The Latest Texas GOP Target
The Texas Senate will soon introduce a new bill designed to penalize insurers whose environmental, social,…
Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession
Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton has introduced a bill that would place a referendum for Texas’…
Texas lawmaker files ‘TEXIT’ bill to spur vote on exploring secession from US
A Texas lawmaker filed a bill on Monday that would set a referendum for voters to…
MSU Texas to host forum with Matthew Luttrell
The Faculty Forum returns to Midwestern State University with Associate Professor of Music Matthew Luttrell.
HR 469 Introduced
Recognizing March 6, 2023, as For The Benefit of Earth Day at the State Capitol.
HR 446 Introduced
Congratulating Fernando Manuel Madrid on his retirement from the San Elizario ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 437 Introduced
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent…
HR 271 Introduced
Honoring Minnie's Food Pantry for its fight against hunger in North Texas.
HR 251 Introduced
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Gregg County.
HR 207 Introduced
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of A&M United Methodist Church.
HR 154 Introduced
Recognizing March 6 through 10, 2023, as Texas Public Schools Week and honoring the members of…
HB 3532 Introduced
Relating to notification requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding a missing child with an intellectual disability…
HB 3531 Introduced
Relating to the designation of Women's Equality Day as a state holiday.
HB 3530 Introduced
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand…
HB 3529 Introduced
Relating to personal assistive mobility device protections for patients receiving emergency medical services.
HB 3528 Introduced
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs…
HB 3527 Introduced
Relating to measures to improve community supervision outcomes.
HB 3526 Introduced
Relating to the application of a municipal or county building code to the construction of a…
HB 3525 Introduced
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain airport governing boards at a parking…
HB 3524 Introduced
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
HB 3523 Introduced
Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the…
HB 1550 Introduced
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
HB 1530 Introduced
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
HB 14 Introduced
Relating to certain approval procedures for property development review by a political subdivision.
HB 9 Introduced
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services; making an appropriation.
REPRESENTATIVE TROXCLAIR FILES BILL TO BAN TAXPAYER-FUNDED LOBBYISTS
Troxclair, Ellen
Landgraf’s Playoff Reform Bill Levels H.S. Playing Field
Landgraf, Brooks
KUAR newscast for Monday, March 6, 2023
Local & Regional News Here’s the latest local and regional news from the KUAR Newsroom for…
Today on Texas Standard: How farmers can connect the dots between farm and market
For many Texans, farming can be a deeply satisfying way of life. But marketing? That’s another…
Police are ‘shielded’ from repercussions of their abuse. A law professor examines why
About 20 years ago, when UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz was a civil rights attorney in…
3 more Republican states announce they’re leaving a key voting data partnership
The Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, is a multi-state partnership that experts across the political…
Amid derailments, state lawmakers work on legislation to improve rail safety
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations KTPD 89.3…
The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history’s playbook
It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public…
Cyclone Freddy is Pictured from the Space Station
Cyclone Freddy is pictured northeast of the island nation of Mauritius from the International Space Station…
Moe Bandy Inducted Into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
FORT WORTH, TX (CelebrityAccess) — Country music legend Moe Bandy has become the latest musician to…
Austin, Texas Travel Guide: Explore AfroTech’s Home City
Austin, Texas is one of the most beloved cities in the United States. With its bustling…
TIMELINE: How long did it take Austin Energy to restore power during ice storm?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — At the peak of Austin’s February ice storm, almost a third of Austin…
Pedestrian struck and killed by car at MoPac and Capital of Texas Highway
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle in North…
Beaches, mountains, and deserts are top destinations for San Antonio’s spring break travelers
More than 130,000 people were expected to fly out from San Antonio during spring break, an…
Community college funding would be overhauled in proposed Texas bill
House Bill 8 would change the funding formula for the money that the state gives its…
Preservation Texas awarded $ 300,000 for El Paso office
Preservation Texas, an Austin-based nonprofit that works to protect the historic resources of Texas, is establishing…
Three big music acts are heading to Central Texas this summer
Sing along to Earth, Wind & Fire’s hit songs.
See over 20 photos of Carrollton celebrating Texas Independence Day
Carrollton community members gathered Saturday to celebrate Texas Independence Day.
Music Friendly Texas Notes From the Road: February 2023
Music Friendly Texas Notes From the Road: February 2023
Texas rice farmers face another year without Colorado River water
Continuing drought means Texas rice farmers will not receive water from the Lower Colorado River Authority…
Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says
Young Black adults, Mexican Americans and other Hispanic adults experienced the greatest cardiovascular risk factors, according…
Texas Rangers Players List Whiskey Myers, George Strait, Koe Wetzel & More When Asked Their “Dream Concerts”
A RIFF on what country is really about.
FBI San Antonio investigates kidnappings of U.S. citizens in Matamoros
The FBI said four U.S. citizens crossed into Matamoros, Mexico, from Brownsville in a white minivan…
New Hines HQ at Texas Tower focuses on modern design and workforce of the future
Hines has moved from its longtime headquarters in Williams Tower to Texas Tower downtown,... Hines has…
Community Invited to Participate in Mural Painting for County’s 175th Anniversary
The mural will be divided into three sections to complete from 12 PM to 4 PM…
LANDSEA HOMES MOVES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO TEXAS
/PRNewswire/ -- Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a national publicly traded…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Miranda Caballero
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Preservation Texas awarded
Preservation Texas, an Austin-based nonprofit that works to protect the historic resources of Texas, is establishing…
Caseworker Determined Children Should Be Removed From Texas Home Just Before 3 Were Killed: Officials
Police arrived shortly after the caseworker visited the home and found five children critically injured children.…
Caseworker Determined Children Should Be Removed From Texas Home Just Before 3 Were Killed: Officials
Police arrived shortly after the caseworker visited the home and found five children critically injured children.…
Texas artist grieves brother’s death with 365 days of painting
Preston Zeller always lived in his brother's shadow. Preston Zeller always lived in his brother's shadow.
The president who may have been assassinated with arsenic
Zachary Taylor died in 1850, supposedly of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic…
Are Texas GOP Leaders targeting Harris County and Houston
Lots of varied opinions on this one – Are GOP leaders in Austin targeting Houston and…
Texas remembers the Alamo every March. Here are 10 things you may not know about the Lone Star State’s history
On March 2nd, 1836, settlers in Mexican Texas signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; here are…
Abbott Sparks Outrage with Proposal to Bar Undocumented Kids from Public Education Ash Jurberg
A proposed new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending…
MDC to vote on $3.24M in incentives for wastewater project
The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the… The Midland Development…
LOUISIANA 64, TEXAS STATE 58
FGFTRebTEXAS ST.MinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSMartin263-40-03-7056Morgan143-80-00-3016Drinnon393-60-00-2137Harrell364-133-40-02012Mason324-113-42-20111Ceaser285-70-02-100410Love143-60-01-4026Davis100-20-00-0000Sykes10-00-00-0010Totals20025-576-88-2831758 Percentages: FG .439, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 2-11, .182 (Drinnon 1-1, Harrell 1-4,…
Louisiana-Lafayette nets 64-58 win over Texas St. in semis
Led by Jordan Brown’s 18 points, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Texas State Bobcats 64-58…
Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle
PARIS (AP) — Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — unions are…
Ann Chrisman Promotions Expands Into Texas Country Music Market
NASHVILLE-based ANN CHRISMAN and ANNE SAROSDY of ANN CHRISMAN PROMOTIONS are expanding into the TEXAS Country…
Find out what makes Austin, Texas, ‘weird’ with this ultimate travel guide
Austin, Texas, is the second fastest-growing city in the U.S., and that’s for good reason. While…
Broderick McGee the Maestro 2023 Tour Tyler Texas
Clarence Edmond Shackelford aka “Shabba” and aka “M1Y”, is a publicist, and the founder of Tour…