Texas’ music economy is facing a correction, report shows

Overall, Texas’ music industry appears to be on its way to reaching pre-pandemic revenue heights. But…

The Longhorn Ballroom, Texas’s Most Historic Music Venue, Swings Back to Life

The storied dance hall, where the Sex Pistols and Merle Haggard one shared a marquee, has…

East Texas teenager gets ‘chance of a lifetime’ to play on stage with The Killers

“I just got up there and I got to shake hands with him, and it hit…

Paris Texas return with “PANIC!!!”

Watch the music video for Paris Texas’ new song “PANIC!!!”    

State Bar of Texas Appellate Section accepting Texas Appellate Hall of Fame nominations

The Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas is accepting nominations for this year’s Texas…

Here’s How You Could Get Into The CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas For Free!

We’ve all wanted to see the best and brightest stars in music today, but seeing them…

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury

The criminal indictment has been a topic of long-term anticipation, sharpened by recent news that Trump…

Researchers name ancient beaver fossil after favorite Texas gas station

The legend of a treasured gas station chain continues with a new chapter: a rediscovered beaver…

Tiny Texas Towns with the Best Bluebonnet Views This Spring

Catch them before they’re gone in late April.    

Live updates: Donald Trump will be indicted for his role in hush money payments

The former president and 2024 hopeful has been indicted by a grand jury, multiple sources close…

Texas Targeted as a Top Relocation Destination

United Regions Van Lines has reported the “10 Fastest Growing and Cheapest States in America for…

Wade Bowen, Aaron Watson, Ariel Hutchins Top Texas Regional Radio Music Awards

The 13th annual T3R TEXAS REGIONAL RADIO MUSIC AWARDS were held on MONDAY (3/27) at TEXAS…

HB 5334 Introduced

Relating to the creation of the Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District.

Public universities could no longer offer tenure for professors under Texas Senate bill

If passed, Senate Bill 18 would not allow public universities in Texas to offer professors tenure…

HR 572 Introduced

In memory of Iris Brite Porter.

HR 571 Introduced

Congratulating Judge Lynn Ellison on his retirement from the 81st Judicial District Court.

HR 569 Introduced

In memory of former state representative Richard Lee Crawford of Amarillo.

HR 561 Introduced

Congratulating Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop in Austin on its receipt of a 2023 America's Classics:…

HR 558 Introduced

Congratulating the Anahuac Anglers on their performance in the Toledo Bend Tournament.

HR 557 Introduced

Congratulating Katherine Chiarello on receiving the Litigation/Appellate Attorney Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association.

HR 553 Introduced

Commending Cyndi Patterson, Tom Patterson, Jake Droddy, Greg Smith, Jeffrey McNeel, Dakota Collier, and Jessica Garza…

HR 549 Introduced

Commemorating the 188th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 539 Introduced

Congratulating Jennifer Wargo on her receipt of the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Medicine from…

HR 553 Enrolled

Commending Cyndi Patterson, Tom Patterson, Jake Droddy, Greg Smith, Jeffrey McNeel, Dakota Collier, and Jessica Garza…

HR 549 Enrolled

Commemorating the 188th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 539 Enrolled

Congratulating Jennifer Wargo on her receipt of the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Medicine from…

HCR 97 Introduced

In memory of H. Philip "Flip" Whitworth of Austin.

HR 642 Introduced

Congratulating Brian McCoy on his retirement as chief executive officer of McCoy's Building Supply.

HR 641 Introduced

Commemorating the dedication of Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle.

HR 640 Introduced

Congratulating Dr. Kelly R. Damphousse on his appointment as the 10th president of Texas State University.

HR 639 Introduced

Congratulating Alan Jones of Wimberley on his 68th birthday.

HR 592 Introduced

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the city of Wills Point.

HR 584 Introduced

In memory of Johnny Welton Self.

HR 583 Introduced

Honoring Brent Carr on his retirement as judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 9.

HR 576 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.

HR 575 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol.

HR 574 Introduced

Congratulating the Honorable Robert L. Hurley on his retirement as Atascosa County judge.

HR 548 Introduced

Commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 546 Introduced

Honoring Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston for her participation in the Physician of the Day program…

HR 542 Introduced

In memory of Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton Police Department.

HR 538 Introduced

Congratulating Jada Daniels of Ball High School in Galveston on winning first place in the local…

HR 537 Introduced

Congratulating The Beginning Mexican Grill on being selected as the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce Member…

HR 536 Introduced

Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2023.

HR 535 Introduced

Congratulating the Oil Belt Little League Junior All-Stars on becoming the 2022 U.S. Junior League Baseball…

HR 534 Introduced

Congratulating Sonya Kulkarni of Bellaire High School on her selection as a delegate to the United…

HR 533 Introduced

Honoring Tammy Spencer for her accomplishments as founder of the Dyslexia School of Houston.

HR 576 Enrolled

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.

HR 575 Enrolled

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol.

HR 574 Enrolled

Congratulating the Honorable Robert L. Hurley on his retirement as Atascosa County judge.

HR 573 Enrolled

In memory of Atascosa County constable Preciliano "Percy" Medina.

HR 548 Enrolled

Commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HR 546 Enrolled

Honoring Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston for her participation in the Physician of the Day program…

HR 542 Enrolled

In memory of Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton Police Department.

HR 538 Enrolled

Congratulating Jada Daniels of Ball High School in Galveston on winning first place in the local…

HR 537 Enrolled

Congratulating The Beginning Mexican Grill on being selected as the Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce Member…

HR 536 Enrolled

Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2023.

HR 535 Enrolled

Congratulating the Oil Belt Little League Junior All-Stars on becoming the 2022 U.S. Junior League Baseball…

HR 534 Enrolled

Congratulating Sonya Kulkarni of Bellaire High School on her selection as a delegate to the United…

HR 533 Enrolled

Honoring Tammy Spencer for her accomplishments as founder of the Dyslexia School of Houston.

HB 5333 Introduced

Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252; granting a limited…

Paris Texas set off “PANIC!!!” with new single: Stream

The rising hip-hop duo are back with the first preview of their upcoming debut album.    

CMT behind the scenes with Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown and the Texas longhorns

The festivities for the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin are happening now.    

SB 2087 Senate Committee Report

Relating to an exemption from jury service for the spouse of an officer or employee in…

SB 1601 Senate Committee Report

Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state funding.

SB 386 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.

SB 20 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.

HB 624 Engrossed

Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.

HB 584 Engrossed

Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or…

HB 28 Engrossed

Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.

Investigation into deadly train car human smuggling case leads to one arrest

Authorities found two migrants dead near Knippa last week. A Honduran national admitted to being the…

SR 368 Introduced

Recognizing March 30, 2023, as Survivors Speak Texas Day.

SR 354 Introduced

Recognizing the Community Action Agencies of Texas for their contributions.

Governor Abbott Advocates For Expanded School Choice In Giddings

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting…

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Dental Review Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Chris Cramer D.D.S. and reappointed Nancy Evans D.D.S. and Amanda Richardson to…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Rodr?guez To State Board For Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alma D. Rodr?guez Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Commission On Jail Standards

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Duane Lock, Ben Perry, and Esmaeil Porsa M.D. to the Commission…

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across West Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting…

SR 372 Introduced

Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Castroville Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

SJR 54 Senate Committee Report

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a court from issuing an opinion without disclosing the judges…

SB 1717 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.

SB 23 Senate Committee Report

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and…

SB 21 Senate Committee Report

Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the legislature.

HR 888 Introduced

In memory of Minerva Rodriguez Lopez of Robstown.

HR 887 Introduced

In memory of William Edward Cole of Greenville.

HR 886 Introduced

Commemorating President George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of October 3, 1789.

HR 885 Introduced

Honoring Texas 400 for its efforts in health care safety, transparency, and accountability.

HR 884 Introduced

Congratulating Helen Ramirez on her appointment as city manager of Brownsville.

HR 883 Introduced

Honoring Trey Mendez for his outstanding record of public service.

HB 2767 House Committee Report

Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of…

HB 576 House Committee Report

Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.

HB 299 House Committee Report

Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.

2023 Media Layoff Tracker: Rough Year For Journalism Marked By Increasing Layoffs

Topline Board members of the Texas Democracy Foundation reportedly voted to put the progressive Texas Observer…

Immigrant rights groups slam Biden administration’s immigration polices after deadly fire in Mexico

The deaths of dozens of migrants at an immigration facility in Ciudad Juarez Monday has amplified…

An open letter signed by tech leaders, researchers proposes delaying AI development

ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: One problem with artificial intelligence technology is that it’s getting really, really good…

7 CHP officers and a nurse are charged in a 2020 traffic stop death

A MART?NEZ, HOST: Prosecutors in LA County have charged seven California Highway patrol officers and a…

Today on Texas Standard: What Medicare coverage ending for millions of Texans means

A pandemic-era rule that gave nearly 3 million Texans consistent access to health insurance via Medicare…

Liberal Texas Observer raises $300K to stay in business after announcing closure

After announcing plans to shut down, The Texas Observer — a small magazine for liberal viewpoints…

Changes Ahead as NASA’s Human Spaceflight Head Plans Retirement

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, announced Monday she will retire from…

NASA Names Two Diversity Champions for Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday he is taking additional steps forward to advance diversity, equity,…

NASA, Boeing to Host Media Briefing, Provide Starliner Update

NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 29, to…

NASA Helps Fund Minority Institutions Preparing Students for College

High school students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities will have a path to pursue careers…

NASA Astronauts Bring STEM to Washington Students

Local students will have an opportunity to hear from NASA astronauts and learn more about Artemis…

NASA’s Jon B. Olansen to Serve as New Gateway Program Manager

NASA has selected Dr. Jon B. Olansen as the new manager of the agency’s Gateway Program,…

NASA Receives Top Honor of Best Place to Work in Federal Government

NASA is taking home the honor of the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government…

NASA Awards Snow and Ice Distributed Active Archive Center Contract

NASA has awarded a contract to the University of Colorado-Boulder, for the management and operations of…

New Program Office Leads NASA’s Path Forward for Moon, Mars

NASA has established the new Moon to Mars Program Office at NASA Headquarters in Washington to…

Earth’s Radiant Atmosphere

The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate the Earth's atmosphere in this Feb. 17, 2023,…

Crew-4’s Museum Field Trip

NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, left, Jessica Watkins, center, and Bob Hines, right, take in the view…

Scientists Find Methane is Actually Offsetting 30% of its Own Heating Effect on Planet

Although methane is harmful in its effect on our climate, a new study of the greenhouse…

Almost Every Cat in Viral Tik Tok Video is Adopted from the Kansas City Animal Shelter

With the knowledge that dogs are easier to adopt out than cats, a Kansas City animal…

Participating in Group Sports Can Offset High Stress and Contribute to Academic Competence During Challenges

A new study found that having an active sporting hobby offset stress and contributed to academic…

Hate Needles? Future Vaccines Could be Delivered by a Gentle Puff of Air

Nobody likes needles, but they’re necessary for delivering many vaccines and biologics into the body. But…

Monet’s Water Lilies Masterpiece is Recreated Using 650,000 Lego Pieces

If you don’t know who Ai Weiwei is, he’s an artist who likes big, statement-setting installations,…

Laid Off in Lockdown, Construction Worker Starts Crafting Radiator Covers–And Earns First Million

A man has turned his lockdown side hustle into a thriving business—which he says has now…

Watch Mars Kiss Our Cresent Moon – the Highlight of April Stargazing

As we are only a week of waxing away from the full moon of April, it’s…

Amateur Gold Digger Finds Huge Nugget Worth $160,000 in Australia

An Australian gold digger turned up a stone weighing 10.1 pounds, more than half of which…

When Life Gives You Carbon… Make a Factory for Producing Carbon-Negative Concrete

Concrete is being made in Finland with a carbon-negative replacement for cement, something the company hopes…

One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%

A large trial showed that a single injection of a patient’s own stem cells into their…

The bats are back, adding to Austin’s charm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We love seeing them when they’re here. They add a certain “je ne…

UT Austin researchers help develop blood test for traumatic brain injuries

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s PsyBrain Lab helped develop the first…