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HR 1399 Introduced
Commending David Zamora for his service as president of the Student Government Association at El Paso…
HR 1398 Introduced
Commending Armando Baca for his service as vice president of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1397 Introduced
Commending Maria Fernanda Corral Barrera for her service as parliamentarian of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1396 Introduced
Commending Mallory VanMeter for her service as secretary of the Student Government Association at El Paso…
HR 1395 Introduced
Commending Miroslava Ruiz Sanchez for her service as historian of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1394 Introduced
Commending Denisse Ayuso Sigala for her service as Mission Del Paso Campus representative of the Student…
HR 1393 Introduced
Commending Demitri Linggi for his service as Transmountain senator of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1392 Introduced
Commending Irving Benoit for his service as Valle Verde senator of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1391 Introduced
Commending Jennal Contreras for her service as Valle Verde senator of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1390 Introduced
Commending Alek Castillo for his service as a volunteer for the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1368 Introduced
Congratulating Dr. Julia Ramirez on being named E3 Employee of the Month by the Galveston Independent…
HR 1366 Introduced
Congratulating Genesis Yougas of Lawson Early Childhood School on her selection as the 2023 Elementary Teacher…
HR 1365 Introduced
Congratulating Michael Logan of Prosper ISD on his selection as the 2022 All-American High School Film…
HR 1364 Introduced
Congratulating Dr. Rick McDaniel on his retirement as superintendent of McKinney ISD.
HR 1399 Enrolled
Commending David Zamora for his service as president of the Student Government Association at El Paso…
HR 1398 Enrolled
Commending Armando Baca for his service as vice president of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1397 Enrolled
Commending Maria Fernanda Corral Barrera for her service as parliamentarian of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1396 Enrolled
Commending Mallory VanMeter for her service as secretary of the Student Government Association at El Paso…
HR 1395 Enrolled
Commending Miroslava Ruiz Sanchez for her service as historian of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1394 Enrolled
Commending Denisse Ayuso Sigala for her service as Mission Del Paso Campus representative of the Student…
HR 1393 Enrolled
Commending Demitri Linggi for his service as Transmountain senator of the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1392 Enrolled
Commending Irving Benoit for his service as Valle Verde senator of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1391 Enrolled
Commending Jennal Contreras for her service as Valle Verde senator of the Student Government Association at…
HR 1390 Enrolled
Commending Alek Castillo for his service as a volunteer for the Student Government Association at El…
HR 1368 Enrolled
Congratulating Dr. Julia Ramirez on being named E3 Employee of the Month by the Galveston Independent…
HR 1366 Enrolled
Congratulating Genesis Yougas of Lawson Early Childhood School on her selection as the 2023 Elementary Teacher…
HR 1365 Enrolled
Congratulating Michael Logan of Prosper ISD on his selection as the 2022 All-American High School Film…
HR 1364 Enrolled
Congratulating Dr. Rick McDaniel on his retirement as superintendent of McKinney ISD.
HB 1809 Enrolled
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
HB 1772 Enrolled
Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1755 Enrolled
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
HB 1602 Enrolled
Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.
HB 796 Enrolled
Relating to the creation and maintenance by an appraisal district of a publicly available Internet database…
HB 567 Enrolled
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
HB 1809 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
HB 1772 Enrolled
Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1755 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
HB 1602 Enrolled
Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.
HB 796 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the creation and maintenance by an appraisal district of a publicly available Internet database…
HB 567 Senate Committee Report
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
SB 1445 House Committee Report
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; authorizing a fee.
HR 1771 Introduced
Honoring the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance on its 100th anniversary.
Woman displaced after fire damages apartment, destroys RV on South Side, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – An RV and a nearby apartment went up in flames on the South…
Mom encourages blood donations after lifesaving donation saved her and daughter
SAN ANTONIO – Mother’s Day is full of beloved traditions and the South Texas Blood and…
Man carrying skateboard hospitalized in hit-and-run crash on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 20s is in the hospital in critical condition following…
Driver detained on suspicion of DWI after wrong-way crash into 18-wheeler on I-35, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was detained on suspicion of DWI following a…
3 teens, 1 man arrested after carjacking turns into vehicle chase on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Three teenagers and one man have been arrested after a carjacking turned into…
Texas is a leader in renewable energy. Local politicians want to change that
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Texas is known for its big oil and gas industry. But despite that…
Texas is a leader in renewable energy. Local politicians want to change that
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Texas is known for its big oil and gas industry. But despite that…
Texas is a leader in renewable energy. Local politicians want to change that
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Texas is known for its big oil and gas industry. But despite that…
Texas is a leader in renewable energy. Local politicians want to change that
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Texas is known for its big oil and gas industry. But despite that…
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San Antonio is home to the nation’s first Mobile Changing Unit
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High School Math Teacher Named 2023 Teacher of the Year For Her ‘One Good Thing’ Classroom Ritual
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These Breeds Were Named ‘America’s Most Spoiled Dogs’ in a New Poll
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Woman Overcomes Homelessness And Then Wins $5 Million Lottery
A California woman who recently overcame homelessness is now a millionaire after winning the $5 million…
New study reveals this Texas city has the Best Basketball fans
DALLAS (KDAF) — Sports fans are the heart of any sports team! Texas, of course, has…
24 dogs pulled from building fire in Texas
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Dozens of dogs were rescued from a structure fire in Temple…
Weddings in Texas: Study ranks cities with lowest cost, shortest time to save for the big day
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas has some of the best wedding locations based on total cost and…
Texas softball seeded No. 13 in NCAA tournament, hosting regional with Seton Hall, Texas A&M, Texas State
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns softball team will start the NCAA tournament at McCombs Field.…
Delays worsen in Texas Crime Victim Compensation Program
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‘We need every drop’: Central Texas farmers hopeful after storms amid drought
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) – Farmers in Central Texas are rejoicing over all the rain the area…
Epic $15M Texas Hill County resort with organic farm, 7,000-bottle wine cellar hits the market
The Inn at Dos Brisas, a luxury ranch and resort situated on 313 acres between Houston...…
Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted
The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about…
Effort to allow casinos falls short in Texas House
The high-profile push to bring casinos to Texas this legislative session ended Friday after supporters acknowledged…
Sponsored Content: From Mediation to Court – How to Enhance Your Case Arguments Using Legal Animations
Legal animations are often thought to be exclusively used by personal injury lawyers and litigation attorneys,…
27th Annual Texas Music Revolution returns to downtown McKinney
The Texas Music Revolution (TMR) is back for its 27th anniversary in downtown McKinney on June…
3 Best Farmers Markets in Texas
Did you know that Texas farmers’ markets have the best variety of fresh produce? Their produce…
KHYI 95.3 The Range Radio presents Texas Music Revolution
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Texas Permanent School Fund Reduces Stake in Tapestry Inc. amidst Strong Q4 Earnings Results
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Texas Permanent School Fund has reduced its stake in…
Are some drones “TikTok with wings”?
The Countering CCP Drones Act, would add DJI to the covered list.The Countering CCP Drones Act,…
Deadly Tornado Tears Through Texas
At least one person has been confirmed dead and 10 more injured. At least one person…
A Texas woman was killed by her boyfriend after getting an abortion, police say
A man fatally shot his girlfriend in Dallas on Wednesday because he was upset she’d gotten…
Tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes
LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — One person was killed and a curfew was imposed after a powerful…
Tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes
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This Texas Hill Country Town Is Packed With Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries — and Has a Swimming Hole With Emerald Waters
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Willie Nelson ‘shook this country to its senses’ to help family farmers, rural Texas
Texas musical icon Willie Nelson collected yet another honor – this time, for his efforts to…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson visits San Antonio for XFL championship game
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Shooting at Northeast Side car wash leaves 1 dead, 1 detained, SAPD says
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Texas’ largest refugee resettlement agency says it temporarily can’t afford to take on new clients
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Uvalde school shooting victim honored during Texas State University graduation
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Kerrville takes precautions after diesel leak reported near water treatment plant
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TRACK & FIELD: East Central’s Pinones, Brandeis’ Clendenin bring home UIL Class 6A State titles
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BLOG: Severe weather floods roads, lightning causes fires in Central Texas
Editor’s Note: This live blog is no longer being updated. (KXAN) — Severe storms began to…
State of Texas: Efforts aim to expand state border enforcement power
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Brothers Osborne Surprises Texas Crowd With Carly Pearce & Bailey Zimmerman
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Chick-Fil-A tops the Texas fast-food pecking order as the state’s most-searched chain
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One killed as tornado hits south Texas near the Gulf coast, damaging dozens of homes
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Teen charged with capital murder in January shooting, San Antonio police say
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TRACK & FIELD: Alyssa Jones strikes gold, Smithson Valley girls win UIL Class 5A State team title
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San Antonio Spurs, volunteers come together to build new playground for Uvalde students
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Lee Fields
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Confusion reigns at the border in Texas as Title 42 ends
SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Migrants along the U.S. border are trying to seek asylum under new immigration…
Confusion reigns at the border in Texas as Title 42 ends
SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Migrants along the U.S. border are trying to seek asylum under new immigration…
Confusion reigns at the border in Texas as Title 42 ends
SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Migrants along the U.S. border are trying to seek asylum under new immigration…
Fear and confusion, but not chaos, along the southern border after Title 42 ends
Enlarge this image Immigrants seeking asylum wait to board a bus to a U.S. Border Patrol…
A Texas woman was killed by her boyfriend after getting an abortion, police say
Enlarge this image A screenshot taken from Google Street View shows the gas station parking lot…
NASA Provides Coverage of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Meeting
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NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 2 Briefings, Events, Broadcast
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for…
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NASA will announce the second phase winners of its Deep Space Food Challenge, a global competition…
50th Anniversary of the Skylab 1 Launch
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Farmer Filmed the Adorable Moment His Newborn Quails Caused a Mini Stampede in His Home
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Your Inspiring Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
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GNN Founder Talks With BBC World Service About Positive News in the Media Landscape (Listen)
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CROWN Act passed by Texas Senate
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The economic impact of the arts in Texas is about $6 billion
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