The vast majority of criminal cases end in plea bargains, a new report finds

In any given year, 98% of criminal cases in the federal courts end with a plea…

Today on Texas Standard: Why a brand-new mental health hospital is sitting empty

The Kerrville State Hospital is a new, $30 million state-owned inpatient mental health facility. With heightened…

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A Blue Farewell

A blue halo glows around Pluto's receding crescent in this parting image taken by NASA's New…

Senior With No Car Walks to Work–But After She Found $15k and Returned it She Does Now

Strangers around the country are rewarding a Michigan woman for her honesty after turning in nearly…

Stolen Trove of Angkor Royal Jewelry Returned to Cambodia After Resurfacing in London

A trove of precious jewelry from Cambodia’s past has been repatriated after surfacing in London. Totaling…

First case of highly-contagious rabbit disease detected in Hill Country

The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 22, 2023 GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas…

City breaks ground on fourth new joint fire-EMS station in southeast Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city will break ground on the newest joint fire-EMS station as part…

Round Rock teacher selected for Scholastic’s inaugural Teacher Fellow Cohort

ROUND ROCK (KXAN) — Tierra Pitchford, a first-grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary School in Round Rock,…

Affidavit: Man charged with murder in December death at Lady Bird Lake

The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for Feb. 22, 2023 AUSTIN (KXAN) —…

Texas A&M researcher’s method turns biodegradable products into chemicals, fuels 

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Mark Holtzapple, professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at…

Hawaiian Airlines to increase flights to Austin this summer, switching to red-eye

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Planning a tropical getaway this summer? Hawaiian Airlines may be able to help.…

Texas Rangers At 200: Tour The Hall Of Fame And Museum

Can’t get to Waco for the Texas Rangers bicentennial year? We’ve got your online tour of…

Texas plant diagnostician enjoys serving needs of people

Using sound science to help solve complex plant diagnostics is a hallmark of Kevin Ong, Ph.D.,…

Dateline Rice for Feb. 6, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

Dateline Rice for Feb. 6, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

Dateline Rice for Feb. 15, 2023

Dateline Rice for Feb. 15, 2023

Elevating excellence: Panel showcases victories, vision of Black community in Fort Worth

The event served as a recognition of work done within, by and for the Black community…

COLLEGE SPORTS BRIEFS: Josh Lynn adds to WT football staff

West Texas A&M head football coach Josh Lynn has announced the addition of Levi Gallas, Chase…

HB 2614 Introduced

Relating to the procurement procedure for certain purchases related to county roads in certain counties.

HB 2613 Introduced

Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative…

HB 2612 Introduced

Relating to the expiration date for support from a program of the universal service fund to…

HB 2611 Introduced

Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by certain holders of a distiller's…

HB 2610 Introduced

Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective…

HB 2609 Introduced

Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

HB 2608 Introduced

Relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities,…

I Bet You Don’t Know All These Songs About True Dark Events In Texas

Some songs are based on true stories or real events. Here are some songs based on…

HR 313 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

HR 312 Introduced

Recognizing the Autism Society of America and the Autism Society of Texas for their advocacy work…

HR 311 Introduced

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Supermarket Employee Day.

HJR 120 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes…

HB 2607 Introduced

Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted…

HB 2606 Introduced

Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port…

HB 2605 Introduced

Relating to the funding of certain port projects.

HB 2604 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission;…

HB 2603 Introduced

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at…

HB 2602 Introduced

Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be…

HB 2601 Introduced

Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.

Rawls College of Business Faculty Team Wins Defense Data Grand Prix

This challenge from the U.S. Department of Defense encourages academic teams to solve government problems with…

Texas German Society club holds first meeting of 2023

The Lavaca/DeWitt Chapter of the Texas German Society met for the first business meeting of 2023,…

‘I’ll miss it’: Texas state park sees huge crowds ahead of closing

Fairfield Lake State Park will permanently close on February 28.  Fairfield Lake State Park will permanently…

Gov. Greg Abbott promises to be ‘heavily involved’ in push for education savings accounts

In an interview with the Tribune, the governor also backed criminalizing some health care treatments for…

Texas Waterside Destination Lands Named One Of Top Riverwalks In Country

The San Antonio River Walk is a Texas landmark that is a bucket list visit for…

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Dallas Developer Breaks Ground on Apartment Project in Texas Hill Country

Carbon Cos. Developing 1846 for Millennials and Baby Boomers in Fredericksburg, Texas    

The Tender Things Dip Into Country, Folk, Roots and Swamp Funk on Impressive LP ‘That Texas Touch’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

On ‘That Texas Touch,’ The Tender Things continue their tradition of blending classic Outlaw Country music…

Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Texas A&M hangs on vs. No. 11 Tennessee

Sophomore Wade Taylor IV matched a career high with 25 points and junior Julius Marble scored…

A citizen-science project asks the public to identify the birds in your backyard

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: If you follow NPR on Instagram, which we hope you do – we’re…

Biden plan would ban asylum for most immigrants who didn’t seek protection before entering the U.S.

The Biden administration is proposing an immigration policy that could prohibit most asylum-seekers from applying for…

San Antonio officials on alert after Austin street takeover incidents

SAN ANTONIO – Days after a viral street takeover in Austin, the police department there is…

Woman with HIV-positive status hopeful after fifth patient cured in Germany

SAN ANTONIO – World news is hitting close to home for those living with HIV in…

Fighting Fentanyl: San Antonio father who lost daughter to fentanyl issues warning to parents

SAN ANTONIO – Over the last few years, you’ve heard more about the opioid crisis. More…

Pete Arredondo wins appeal to remove blemish from discharge file

UVALDE, Texas – Even though he was fired for cause, former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete…

No. 8 Longhorns make it rain from deep, blow out No. 23 Iowa State

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 8 Texas Longhorns were out to prove a point Tuesday against…

Legal strategy behind Texas’ 6-week abortion ban could be applied to library books next

Draft city ordinances would allow people to sue librarians over ‘obscene’ material.  In 2021, Texas lawmakers…

Lawmakers determined to legalize fentanyl test strips

And, Gov. Greg Abbott supports it too.  AUSTIN, Texas — Lying in front of the Texas…

Mexico’s former public security head is convicted in the U.S. of taking cartel bribes

García Luna headed Mexico’s federal police and became the country’s top public safety official between 2006…

Survival Lower for Children With Leukemia Living on Texas-Mexico Border

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), but not…

SR 182 Introduced

Recognizing Race Ricketts for his career in country and western music.

SR 181 Introduced

Recognizing Pat Yancey for his induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University.

SR 180 Introduced

Recognizing Carla Perry for her service to the Young County community.

SR 179 Introduced

In memory of Michael E. Custy.

SR 177 Introduced

Welcoming the Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery to the State Capitol.

HR 289 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Exchange Club Day at the State Capitol.

HR 287 Introduced

Congratulating the Pitmaker company of Humble on its success.

HR 285 Introduced

Honoring the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University.

HR 281 Introduced

Recognizing Texas Ports Day at the State Capitol on February 21, 2023.

HR 280 Introduced

Recognizing Nurse-Family Partnership Day at the State Capitol.

HR 275 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as University of North Texas Day.

HR 273 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Physician Assistant Day at the State Capitol.

HR 262 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 259 Introduced

Honoring the members of the Association of Texas Professional Educators on the occasion of their visit…

HR 250 Introduced

Commending country music artist and native Texan Clay Walker for his contributions to the fight against…

HR 246 Introduced

Recognizing February 20 and 21, 2023, as Panhandle Days at the State Capitol.

HR 237 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Manufacturers' Day.

HR 201 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Bangladesh Day at the State Capitol.

HR 197 Introduced

Congratulating Ellen Forsythe on her retirement from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

HR 49 Introduced

In memory of Henry Seu Heaum Gee.

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration…

Governor Abbott, Texas Border Chairmen Discuss Border Security Strategies In Weslaco

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with Senator Brian Birdwell, Representative…

Green Book Tour to stop at some of the places listed in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – As part of Black History Month, a bus tour will travel back in…

City of San Antonio giving $1 million in grants to local schools for climate action projects

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is offering $1 million to local schools in…

Abbott discusses border security strategies in Rio Grande Valley

WESLACO, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday hosted a roundtable discussion with state and law…

San Antonio police release critical incident video of officer shooting man at West Side motel

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: The video provided by SAPD may have images that are not…

Mother of slain North Texas girl sues FedEx, contractor and accused killer

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North Texas cajun restaurant merges with Louisiana establishment after closing due to pandemic, economy

The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street is now open in Bedford and The Colony. BEDFORD, Texas…

NASA Sets TV Coverage for Launch, Docking of Replacement Soyuz

NASA will provide live coverage of key events as an uncrewed Roscomos Soyuz spacecraft launches and…

Monarch Butterflies Rebound Again–Beating Last Year’s Total, Proving Success is Not a Fluke

The annual Western monarch count to measure the population of overwintering butterflies shared fantastic news for…

Third Case of HIV Being Cured Confirmed 10 Years After Treatment of the ‘Düsseldorf Patient’

The “Düsseldorf Patient”, a man now aged 53, is just the third person worldwide to have…

Austin plant nursery reports multiple thefts, $49K in stolen items

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin plant nursery said someone has broken into their shop four…

Attorneys call for prosecution of Austin officers who shot downtown shooting suspect

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Attorneys for the family of a man who was shot and killed by…

College campus voting sites would be banned under proposed Texas bill

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A proposed bill would ban voting sites on Texas higher education campuses, one…

10.5 million Austin trees damaged in February ice storm, Texas experts report

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An estimated 10.5 million trees in Austin were damaged as a result of…

APD searching for missing teen last seen in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a 13-year-old reported…

Visitors can soon watch sea turtles, other coastal wildlife receive care at Texas rescue center

The Texas State Aquarium’s Port of Corpus Christi Wildlife Rescue Center is set to open next…

Baylor Law School Dean Brad Toben transitioning back to faculty

Effective July 1, 2023, Baylor Law School Dean Brad Toben will transition back to the law…

This Texas cafe ranked among the world’s best pancakes: Report

Pancakes are easily one of the most popular breakfast items in the world whether you’re getting…

Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation

Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…

Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation

Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…

Texas AG Paxton defends $3.3M whistleblower settlement before House budget writers

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office made its case on Tuesday for state budget writers…

US-Mexico border: Painful search for missing migrants

Thousands of undocumented migrants cross the US-Mexico border every day, but many get lost in the…

County commissioners boost mental health at schools; hear expansion problems by emergency service districts

Bexar County commissioners on Tuesday approved about $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief grants to two…

What Happened After a Right-Wing Cabal Took Over Odessa

In the three months since city council elections, at least twenty staffers have resigned, retired, or…

Rep. Landgraf files bill to prohibit bans on gas engines

Post Content  “We want the consumer to be able to have the ability and freedom to…

JFK files: A north Texas thrift store, a music CD and a new 59-year-old Kennedy mystery

A Texas man found what he believes to be an unpublished photo of the day JFK…

Made in the 956: Jaime Garcia and South Texas School of Music

Jaime Garcia grew up with the sounds of music.    

SR 198 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Ports Day.

SR 197 Introduced

Recognizing the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University on its contributions…

SR 191 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as the Association of Texas Professional Educators Day.

SR 185 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Manufacturers' Day.

SR 184 Introduced

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Panhandle Day.

Governor Abbott Renews Winter Weather Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Winter Weather Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…

Governor Abbott Expands Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state's disaster declaration to include additional counties impacted by the…

Governor Abbott Promotes Education Freedom At Parent Empowerment Night In Temple

Governor Greg Abbott last night spotlighted the need for education freedom and parental rights in children's…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brito, Long To Board Of Pardons And Paroles

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Elodia Brito and Brian Long to the Board of Pardons and…

HB 2530 Introduced

Relating to state savings achieved through a budget savings program administered by the comptroller of public…

HB 2529 Introduced

Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic insulin prescription drug…

HB 2528 Introduced

Relating to a study on the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system.

HB 2527 Introduced

Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a…

HB 2526 Introduced

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care…