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Austin City Council to pursue 1-year extension with APA
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council voted 9-2 Wednesday to pursue a one-year extension agreement with…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
AUSTIN (KXAN) — All but one member of Austin’s City Council voted to fire City Manager…
Issues students should follow in this year’s Texas Legislative Session
From budget surplus to gun rights to legalizing gambling, Texas lawmakers are tackling a variety of…
Getting public records is getting harder in Texas. Collin County is no exception
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office refused to release information to the public — leading to a…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
Post Content Cronk will receive a one-year severance of $463,001.50. Former city manager Jes?s Garza has…
Tarrant Area Food Bank Eyes 2023 Farm Amid Inflation Challenges
As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Texas government is getting less transparent
The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine a light on government,…
17 Best Hotels In Austin Texas
Local's guide to the best hotels in Austin - organized by neighborhood and with photos, rates,…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
Police in El Paso, Texas, say a second person has been taken into custody following a…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at Texas shopping mall
(16 Feb 2023) Police in El Paso, Texas, say one person was killed and three other…
Shooting at El Paso mall leaves one dead, three injured
The shooting took place at the Cielo Vista Mall, which is adjacent to the Walmart where…
Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She…
Country legend Johnny Lee adds Cleveland, Texas, to farewell tour
Country music legend Johnny Lee will perform on Saturday, April 15, at PWR Texan Theater in…
WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Puts Her Texas Twang On Display With Epic Hank Williams Jr. Cover
Fans are begging her to release a country project after this performance.
Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She…
San Antonio Airport slated for a $2 billion upgrade by 2028 with a new terminal
The new terminal of the airport is expected to be operational in the second quarter of…
Dallas Bar Association to host education public forum webinar with former DFW-area superintendents
The public is invited to a Zoom webinar titled “Discussing Difficult Issues: A Conversation with Former…
Texas Tech Supporters in Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 50 Biggest Donors
Gordon and Joyce Davis’ $44 million gift to the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural…
Report: Texas’ favorite pie is pecan pie, these Texas eateries have the best in the world
We know that America loves its pies and also, Texas is filled with some of the…
Willie Nelson Has a Horse Rescue Ranch in the Texas Hill Country
Willie Nelson is a singer/songwriter and a lover of horses. Willie loves horses so much that…
Shane McAuliffe’s ‘Texas Bucket List’ keeps kicking 10 years later
In 20 seasons, the award-winning host has been documenting the people, places, food and music that…
Committee seeks public comments on third proposed ethics opinion
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the…
These Texas pie shops are home to the most popular American pies: Report
When it comes to desserts or treats of any kind, there’s something to be said about…
Tulsa acts announced for SXSW in Texas
Tulsa musicians are gearing up to perform at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2023.
25th Annual Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards is this weekend in Houston, Texas Tour Tyler Texas
Written by Milton Wallace visiting writ at the Texas African American Museum. Organizers of top gospel…
Texas darkwave favorite Curse Mackey is back in Tampa on Friday
After taking part in the mammoth Absolution Fest in October 2021, Austin darkwave favorite Curse Mackey…
Ro-Tel: a Rio Grande Valley success story
You’ll find the beloved brand in homemade queso and nachos around the country. But it all…
State Bar of Texas past President dies at 88
State Bar of Texas Past President James B. Sales, 88, of Houston, died February 11. His…
Veterinarian Excited to Help Build Texas Tech Vet Program
Antu Radhakrishnan considers his role at the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine a dream come…
George Lopez apologizes to rising Texas comedian after backlash
Lopez previously said, 'Nobody knows who that motherf**ker is!' Lopez previously said, 'Nobody knows who that motherf**ker is!'
Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of Texas bail laws in a pushback to reform efforts
GOP leaders say stricter policies are needed to curb rising crime rates.GOP leaders say stricter policies…
MARATHON MUSIC GROUP & STAFF EARN TWO NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC “INDUSTRY AWARDS”
*Marathon Music Group Also Announces the Addition of Carly Evans as Booking Agent*
Susan Packard Featured Speaker for Women in Leadership Series
The media entrepreneur and co-founder of HGTV will discuss “A Forgotten Form of Leadership” with students…
When Did Osage Get A Whole New Shopping Center?
I found a sports bar, a place for desserts, a salon, and one of those loan…
The history behind Black colleges and universities known as HBCU’s
Editor’s Note: This story was first published in 2021. Prior to the Civil War, there was…
Man, woman both wounded after altercation turns into exchange of gunfire, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man and a woman were both wounded after an altercation turned into…
Texas state park to be turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
FAIRFIELD, Texas – A privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park will be developed into…
Anti-abortion organizations sue to ban abortion-inducing drug
A group of anti-abortion organizations is suing the Federal Drug Administration over their initial approval of…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
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San Antonio remembers iconic artist Jesse Trevi?o
1 hour ago – News Madalyn Mendoza U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (left) and Anthony Head (right)…
An Army of 10,000 Women Saved India’s Rarest Stork – While Giving Each Other a New identity
Changing attitudes towards conservation in the Indian state of Assam have these women wearing paper-mache hats…
Tyler ISD Partners with East Texas Symphony Orchestra to Host Carnegie Hall Event
All Tyler ISD fourth and fifth grade students performed with their voices and recorders from their…
Texas hardcore pack BEYOND REACH throws power punches with great new single “No Shrine”
Texas hardcore band BEYOND REACH have unveiled their new song “No Shrine“, coming from their upcoming…
Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a list Monday of 30 wide-ranging bills that he has designated…
100 Years of Texas State Parks
After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State…
Texas Independence Day
The Wharton County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation Monday declaring March 2, 2023, as Texas Independence…
Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings
Texas-based country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum made his return to South Dakota Feb. 10 as he headlined…
APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Austin Police Department confirmed the body pulled from Lady Bird…
Tyler ISD Partners with East Texas Symphony Orchestra to Host Carnegie Hall Event
Tyler ISD Fine Arts hosted Carnegie Hall Link-Up at Tyler High School’s theatre Tuesday.
Committee seeks public comments on proposed ethics opinions
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the…
Map: Visit Jesse Treviño’s artwork throughout San Antonio
The artist and Vietnam veteran died on Monday, Feb. 13. He said his legacy will be…
Student found with gun on LEE High School campus, NEISD officials say
SAN ANTONIO – A student was found with a gun on the Legacy of Educational Excellence…
Houston’s highest-performing schools (Feb. 14, 2023)
Listen On Tuesday’s show: In its latest annual rankings, the education nonprofit Children at Risk has…
Comings and goings: NPR appoints Southern bureau chief, KUOW hires reporters …
NPR hired Susanna Capelouto as Southern bureau chief. Capelouto “Susanna will collaborate with member station journalists…
Worth Repeating Rescued, A Digital Program
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Study ranks Texas in Top 10 most sinful states for 2023
In comparison to WalletHub’s 2022 study, Texas has improved slightly in the last year. TEXAS, USA…
Anti-abortion organizations sue to ban abortion-inducing drug
A group of anti-abortion organizations is suing the Federal Drug Administration over their initial approval of…
Texas Tech and TTUHSC Faculty Named NAI Senior Members
Four faculty members across the two institutions received recognition for their inventions. Four faculty members across the…
‘Respect and love’: Texas rehab center shares viral V-Day advice
It's the cutest thing today. It's the cutest thing today.
‘Sleepin’ all day, stayin’ up all night’: Yellowcard bringing ‘Ocean Avenue’ tour to Texas
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LIVE: Parker McCollum Brings Texas-Sized Hits To Detroit
As if there were any doubt, Parker McCollum’s current tour is proving the gold chain cowboy…
SR 159 Introduced
Recognizing Jacksboro High School cheerleaders for winning a state championship and finishing third in a national…
Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board addressed controversy over its decision to end an internal…
Analysis shows death rates in new moms and pregnant women increased in 2020
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Maternal death increased from 2019 to 2020 according to a new analysis conducted…
Inexpensive, fun and last-minute Austin date ideas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Forgot to reserve a table at a restaurant for Valentine’s Day or an…
‘A direct attack on me’: HOA says it mistakenly asked Austin man to take pride flag down
AUSTIN (KXAN)—With all its colors on display, Avery Grant’s pride flag waves back and forth on…
1 dead after crash in east Austin, expect delays
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a “major” crash Tuesday in east Austin, Austin-Travis…
State Capitol sees slithery visitors this week. Here’s why
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An annual rite of passage slithered onto Texas State Capitol grounds Monday. The…
National organization helps San Antonio students, families eat healthier
SAN ANTONIO – February is Heart Health Awareness Month and part of a healthy heart is…
Downtown hotel gets renovation, name change a tribute to historical, environmental city elements
SAN ANTONIO – The downtown hotel formerly known as the Marriott Plaza hotel and then, ‘The…
Yale Honors Work of 9-Year-Old Girl Who is Stomping Out Extremely Invasive Bugs in New Jersey
When 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson heard about the Hoboken campaign to eradicate the spotted lanternfly, she took…
HHSC warns of increased reports of SNAP, TANF recipients being targets of fraud
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, or HHSC, is warning there has…
LIVE: Sebastian Driussi, Austin FC’s leading goal scorer in 2022, signs new contract
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The engine in Austin FC’s goal-scoring machine last season will churn for a…
Uvalde interim superintendent addresses internal police inquiry; classes will end before May 24
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board members met with the community Monday night to discuss the…
Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas
Texas is home to a diverse population of animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Here are the…
The Texanist: Did the Texas Capitol’s Pink Granite Come From Maine?
A San Antonio man is puzzled by a historical marker he encountered while visiting the Pine…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
The Texas Theater set for March 31 grand reopening with Jack Ingram concert
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com As Jon Garrett watches the renovation being done inside The Texas Theater in…
Life In The Fast Lane: Miss Texas Tackles, And Tames, Daytona
Whitney Miller was hawking products on the Liquidation Channel, a downscale version of Home Shopping Network.…
LOOK BACK: It’s been 2 years since Texas’ devastating winter storm of February 2021
It’s an event that those of us around Texas will likely remember for the rest of…
Texas gun laws: Uvalde senator proposing sweeping changes
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A group of Democratic state senators, including one who represents Uvalde, are introducing…
Paxton joins other AGs warning Walgreens, CVS against mailed abortion pills
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined 19 other state attorneys general in…
Texas Forever Fest planned for Haggard Park on March 25
Texas Forever Fest is back with live music from Casey Donahew and a calf-roping, corndog-eating, Texas-themed…
Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings
In this tip sheet, we explain why it's rarely accurate to report that research studies prove…
Tickets to a preview of the new Alamo Collections Center go on sale Tuesday
SAN ANTONIO – The soon-to-open Alamo Collections Center is allowing visitors a first look at the…
2 adults, child safely escape NW Side house fire thanks to smoke detectors, firefighters say
SAN ANTONIO – Smoke detectors may have saved the lives of three members of a family…
Little Texas to headline annual Whimmydiddle 3-night event at RiversEdge
Whimmydiddle presented by IBEW Local 648 will return to Hamilton’s RiversEdge amphitheater in 2023 as a…
San Antonio man facing federal charges for robbing six chain stores, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is facing federal charges in connection with robberies at…
Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president…
Today on Texas Standard: How Ro-Tel became a staple of Texas cooking
The diced tomato and green chile mix known as Ro-Tel is found in more Texas recipes…
‘Not today … I’m not dying today’ North Texas man survives getting mauled by neighbor’s dogs
The man was attacked by his neighbor’s dogs while checking the weather before heading to work.…
NASA’s Modern History Makers: Jarred Wilhite
Jarred Wilhite is a NASA Glenn aerospace engineer who has been instrumental to Artemis and the…
Michigan State Shooting: Police say 3 killed, 5 injured, suspect had no connection to school
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Three people were killed and five other people were injured in…
The North Texas Irish Festival Returns Next Month
The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5, bringing with it all…
Texas A&M System Board Of Regents Approves Building Projects Impacting Brazos County – WTAW
Six building projects approved by the Texas A&M system board of regents during last Thursday's meeting…
Morning Workouts May be Better for Burning Fat, Study Finds
When it comes to physical activity, all exercise counts, no matter what time of day you…
Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts
Girls in STEM EXPO: Engages youth in various activities, addresses diversity in field
Over the weekend, members of the community from the city of College Station, Texas A&M and…