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Scientists Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in Galápagos Marine Reserve ‘Teeming With Life’
Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador—the first…
Recycle Any Device For Free: Apple, Google, Staples, Walmart, Best Buy Are E-Cycling Heroes—Even Paying for Shipping
“You make it, you recycle it.” A new poll found that half of Americans believe major…
Man’s charge lessened from capital murder after guilty plea
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was convicted and sentenced in February after pleading guilty to a…
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic returns to Q2 Stadium for 50th anniversary
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year…
Traffic alert: I-35 main lanes to close for Williams Drive bridge demolition in Georgetown
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Late-night drivers should plan for Interstate 35 main lane closures in Georgetown overnight…
No. 14 Texas drops 1st game of doubleheader with Oklahoma
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 14 Texas Longhorns baseball team fell into a deep hole they…
Atwood’s clutch 3-run homer lifts No. 7 Longhorns over No. 3 Cowgirls; Texas sweeps series
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Take a bow, Reese Atwood. The Texas catcher blasted a 3-run home run…
2 multi-car pileups causing traffic delays, first responders arriving on scene
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department said there were two multi-car pileups Saturday afternoon on…
Texas A&M researcher finds link between father’s drinking and alcohol-related birth defects
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas A&M researcher has found a connection between alcohol-related birth defects and…
Remembering Joe Vela: Long-time East Austin boxing coach who got kids away from drugs, gangs dies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin’s old-time boxing legends is being remembered and honored for touching,…
State of Texas: Uvalde families wait hours to speak on bill to raise age for buying semi-automatic guns
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In an overnight hearing, families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting gave…
Fiesta events for April 22: Fiesta Castle Hills, All American Canteen, Oyster Bake
SAN ANTONIO – April 22 is day three of Fiesta. Want to know what’s going on…
Food left on stove sparks apartment fire north of downtown, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – Fire crews say some food left on a stove is to blame for…
SAFD working to determine cause of house fire on Southwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are working to figure out what sparked a house fire…
2 men shot outside Northeast Side gas station, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say two people were shot outside a gas station on…
Man arrested after firing at Windcrest police officer during traffic stop, affidavit says
SAN ANTONIO – Authorities have arrested a 24-year-old accused of shooting at a Windcrest police officer…
Cattle Found Dead In Texas Had Their Tongues Removed, Authorities Say
The apparent mutilation was done with "precision" cuts, officials said. The apparent mutilation was done with…
Madi Deskovick to rodeo for Sul Ross State University in Texas
The Ramona High senior signed her National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association commitment last month The Ramona High…
Mexico migrant camp tents have been torched across the border from Texas
The fires were set Wednesday and Thursday to about 25 makeshift tents at a camp of…
It’s Almost Time for the Tops in Texas Rodeo 2023!
Three days of professional rodeo and rich tradition will take place May 11 – 13, 2023…
No jury trials scheduled next week… blame it on Fiesta
SAN ANTONIO – It’s a Fiesta tradition you may not have known about– no new jury…
WATCH: Fiesta Oyster Bake 2023
SAN ANTONIO – It’s finally time for Fiesta Oyster Bake 2023 and if you can’t make…
‘Pinatas in the Barrio’ brings Fiesta 2023 to the West Side
SAN ANTONIO – If you live on the West Side and want to enjoy all Fiesta…
Uvalde hires new assistant police chief
UVALDE, Texas – The City of Uvalde has hired a new assistant chief of police. Homer…
Man sentenced to 10 years after deadly hit-and-run in Southeast Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after authorities said he…
Are Fiesta food vendors up to code? We go with Metro Health to find out.
SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta is back! The Alamo City is rocking and enjoying tasty food and…
SpaceX rocket explosion rained brown debris on nearby state parks, town
April 21 (UPI) — Even as SpaceX said its Starship “flight termination system” worked as designed,…
Unearthing legendary Baltimore jazz performances
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Two blocks north of Baltimore’s Penn Station, there’s a movie house now known…
Supreme Court blocks lower court decision in case on FDA approval of abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked lower court decisions banning or limiting the FDA-approved use…
U.S. Supreme Court blocks lower court decision in FDA approval of abortion pill case
Enlarge this image The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued a ruling on access to mifepristone,…
Mexico migrant camp tents have been torched across the border from Texas
MATAMOROS, Mexico — About two dozen makeshift tents were set ablaze and destroyed at a migrant…
‘An elaborate scheme’: Lawsuit claims fake CEO sets up job interview, plants recording device in North Texas hotel room
“I was very shooken up and at that point, I started looking around trying to figure…
North Texas teen wows sports fans announcing varsity baseball games
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‘They say I sound like a 40-year-old man who ate cigarettes for breakfast’: North Texas teen wows sports fans announcing varsity baseball games
Pierce Lisner, 17, longs to be the next Chuck Morgan. His bellowing voice makes you think…
Georgetown man sentenced to life in prison in wife’s death
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Georgetown man who pleaded guilty to murder this week in the 2021…
Over 2,000 volunteers clean up Lady Bird Lake for Earth Day
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earth Day weekend kicked off with a massive volunteer effort to pick up…
Police ID man in east Austin homicide
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Austin Police Department identified a man killed in an east…
Man arrested, charged in 42-year-old Comal County cold case
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8 arrested at Moody Center accused of selling balloons with laughing gas, APD says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Eight people were arrested at Moody Center Thursday after reports of them selling…
Austin could get rid of minimum parking requirements city-wide this year
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council could strip mandatory parking minimums from its overarching zoning requirements…
Texas man gets 2nd life sentence for pregnant wife’s killing
A former Houston-area high school football coach has been sentenced for a second time to life…
Lil Texas brought the heat to Trinity last Thursday in Seattle (DMNW Review)
Lil Texas brought the hardcore and hardstyle party to Trinity Nightclub last Thursday night in Seattle!…
10 Pleasant Grove High School Students to be honored by Texas Music Education Association
TEXARKANA, Texas — Ten Pleasant Grove High School students will be honored in May as Texas…
Supreme Court blocks lower court decision in case on FDA approval of abortion pill
The Supreme Court has left the case in the hands of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court…
Kelly-Moore Paints Its Future in Texas With HQ Relocation From California
Kelly-Moore Paints' announcement of its HQ relocation to Irving is the latest step in the company's…
‘We turned tragedy into triumph’: Central Texas felon arrested 50 times over 30 years says he is turning his life around
The McGregor native estimates he has been arrested at least 50 times during the three decades…
U.S. Supreme Court blocks lower court decision in FDA approval of abortion pill case
The Supreme Court has left the case in the hands of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court…
Governor Greg Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In April 2023
Governor Greg Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In April 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
HB 276 House Committee Report
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or property owners' association of food production on single-family…
Tornado confirmed near Canyon Lake during overnight storms, National Weather Service confirms
CANYON LAKE, Texas – The National Weather Service confirmed that a EF0 tornado touched down near…
Woman free on bond in killing of 19-year-old mother now charged with DWI
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman free on bond awaiting trial for capital murder was…
Execution date withdrawn for Texas death row inmate Ivan Cantu
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A judge in Collin County ordered that the execution date for…
APD, ATCEMS respond to tactical situation in Travis County
ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS were called to assist…
Body found just north of Temple identified as missing Austin woman
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — A body found in Bell County has been identified as…
Why regional Mexican’s current explosion catapults the genre to new heights
This week a collaboration between Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera, in addition to a historic chart…
What’s making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them…
U.S. says it ‘infiltrated’ the Sinaloa drug cartel in the fight against fentanyl
In sweeping indictments, the Justice Department targeted two dozen operatives in the Chapitos network of the…
Hunton Andrews Kurth celebrates 100% pro bono participation
Hunton Andrews Kurth announced that 100% of its full-time U.S. attorneys participated in pro bono projects…
First Lady Abbott Honors Texans At 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored volunteers during the keynote address at the Texas Department of…
Turning Anti-Asian Hate into Law
My dad, an immigrant from Iran, bought our childhood home before he was a citizen of…
Guide to road closures and parking for Fiesta San Antonio 2023
SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta brings tens of thousands of people together in downtown San Antonio every…
Ongoing construction driving away business from St. Mary’s Strip, bar owners say
SAN ANTONIO – Ongoing construction on the St. Mary’s Strip is driving customers away, and business…
Rainfall Update: Totals following Thursday night storms in South Central Texas
SAN ANTONIO – Thursday night brought strong and severe thunderstorms to portions of South Central Texas,…
Brooks Gives Back with Chanclas Y Cervezas Fiesta event on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – Grab your favorite chanclas and head to the Greenline at Brooks this Saturday…
Man critically wounded after being shot multiple times on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being shot…
San Antonio Zoo offering $8 admission on Saturday for Bexar County residents
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo is hosting another locals day for Bexar County residents…
San Antonio parties on, even in the shadow of storms, as a weekend of Fiesta fun begins
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Texas Pie Fest is Back
Get ready for a slice of heaven –The Texas Pie Fest is this weekend and we’re…
16 people rescued from flash floods, fire chief explains what to do
AUSTIN (KXAN) – During Thursday night’s severe weather, the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2…
Judson ISD trustees name Milton ‘Rob’ Fields III lone finalist for superintendent
The man who has led San Antonio’s fourth largest district since November has been selected to…
Saturday Night Live newcomer Devon Walker wears his Texas roots with pride
The comedian is back in Austin for the Moontower Just For Laughs comedy festival.
Texas Again Smashes Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data…
Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate…
Operation Lone Star Combats Increasing Smuggling Attempts By Cartels
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
HB 1442 Engrossed
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on…
HB 1285 Engrossed
Relating to the training and duties of a taxpayer liaison officer for an appraisal district.
HB 965 Engrossed
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 837 Engrossed
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention…
HB 467 Engrossed
Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
HB 251 Engrossed
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court…
HB 12 Engrossed
Relating to the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.
Abbott Aims to Pardon Racist Murderer Who Sent Explicit Texts to Apparent Minor
After an Austin jury unanimously convicted Sergeant Daniel Perry of murder, it took Governor Greg Abbott…
Today on Texas Standard: An Earth Day appreciation for the Texas Hill Country
Central Texas’ Hill Country is one of the most biodiverse areas of the state. Biologist David…
Pennsylvania Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students from North Allegheny School District in McCandless, Pennsylvania, will have an opportunity this week to…
NASA’s New 3D-Printed Superalloy Can Take the Heat
NASA has demonstrated a breakthrough in 3D printable high-temperature materials that could lead to stronger, more…
Compostable Plastic Wrap Made from Seaweed Withstands Heat–and Biodegrades in Weeks
An invasive seaweed species from the Caribbean has been turned into a compostable plastic wrap that…
Person killed in crash on Highway 71 east of Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person was pronounced dead after an early-morning crash on Highway 71 east…
BLOG: Recap, aftermath of Thursday storms in Central Texas
(KXAN) — Severe weather and hail hit Central Texas Thursday afternoon and evening. According to the…
Texas House moves to expand Medicaid coverage to new moms for a year after childbirth
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Texas House advanced a bill Thursday that would allow low-income moms…
SILVER ALERT: Police looking for Austin man with medical condition
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a 65-year-old Austin man with a…
Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Public schools in Texas would have to prominently display the Ten Commandments…
Man arrested in connection with threats against Lago Vista ISD, teachers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lago Vista police were dispatched to the 3200 block of Burnside Circle Monday…
APD investigating airline employee death as accidental
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An American Airlines employee died Thursday at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and the…
I’m a redhead country girl from Texas – men are ‘addicted’ to women like me
A WOMAN’S fiery long locks and western style has captivated the attention of potential suitors. One…
Teen arrested on murder charge following deadly shooting at San Antonio apartment, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A third person has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred…
Man arrested after coworker permanently disfigured in attack at workplace, police say
A man has been arrested after attacking a coworker and fracturing his jaw, according to an…
San Antonio mother shares how local nonprofit has changed her family’s life
SAN ANTONIO – Any Baby Can San Antonio, which serves thousands of families with children and…
Man arrested for shooting at apartment manager after squatting in empty unit, police say
A man was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges for various incidents that occurred over the…
Strong winds, heavy rain from overnight storms lead to rough morning for people all over town
SAN ANTONIO – Strong winds and heavy rain that swept through the region overnight created troubling…
State Bar of Texas Board of Directors to meet April 28 in Waco
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting at 9 a.m.…
HR 1056 Introduced
Recognizing the Swear 2 Care organization on the occasion of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas Day…
HR 1054 Introduced
Commending Matt Russell for his service as principal of Allen High School in the Allen Independent…
HR 1052 Introduced
Commending Dr. Joy Lovell for her service as principal of Andrews Elementary School in the Plano…
HR 1049 Introduced
Commending Pamela Clark for her service as principal of Clark High School in the Plano Independent…
HR 1048 Introduced
Commending Karma Cunningham for her service as principal of Davis Elementary School in the Plano Independent…
HR 1046 Introduced
Commending Katie Brittain for her service as principal of Frankford Middle School in the Plano Independent…
HR 1039 Introduced
Commending Chad Stoker for his service as principal of Mitchell Elementary School in the Plano Independent…
HR 1038 Introduced
Commending Jen Haugh for her service as principal of Pearson Early Childhood School in the Plano…
HR 1037 Introduced
Commending Jeff Banner for his service as principal of Plano Senior High School in the Plano…
HR 1035 Introduced
Commending Janis Williams for her service as principal of Plano West Senior High School in the…
HR 1034 Introduced
Commending Leigh Ann Earnhart for her service as principal of Rasor Elementary School in the Plano…
HR 1033 Introduced
Commending Amy Weems for her service as principal of Rose Haggar Elementary School in the Plano…