AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of State and Health Services (DSHS) said that xylazine, an…
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Indeed laying off 15% of staff, around 2,200 people
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Indeed, an employment company co-headquartered in Austin, is letting go of roughly 15%…
Texas family of 4 waits over 2 hours for Austin police after crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On a Saturday afternoon, the Purciful family was on the way home to…
Without enough workers in the U.S. to fill jobs, ranches and farms in Texas look abroad
An analysis by The Texas Newsroom found a 36% increase in the demand for foreign workers…
Veterans of Foreign Wars to host town hall on PACT Act, Camp Lejeune benefits
The PACT Act is a new law that expands benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits,…
Commissioners launch departmental reviews, boost mental health funding at schools
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai has launched a countywide departmental review to increase transparency and accountability…
Three San Antonio Starbucks stores join nationwide strike of more than 100 cafes
Starbucks Workers United said the strike is intended to demand that Starbucks end its union-busting efforts…
El Paso’s Castner Range designated a national monument
The move was cheered by locals and environmentalists who said the declaration will preserve history and…
TYLA offers media guide for reporters covering legal issues
Legal matters generally involve parties who have different versions of the story and the facts. Cases…
SBOT Volunteer and Staff Guides added to digital archives collection
SBOT Volunteer and Staff Guides 2004-2023 are now available online as part of the State Bar…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in April
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest…
Debt Consolidation in Austin is Available with Debt Relief Plans by Debt Redemption Texas
Fortune Magazine reports americans are racking up debt and burning through their savings. if the fed…
This Texas beach was just named one of the best in the United States
Padre Island National Seashore, located on Padre Island between Port Aransas and South... Padre Island National…
Former RadioShack CEO to Auction Limestone-Clad Texas Mansion
The custom home in Fort Worth has an insurance value of $21 million, but will begin…
Texas’ Morris plays amid misdemeanor domestic violence case
In a season that saw Texas fire head coach Chris Beard after a felony domestic violence…
Milam & Greene Wraps Up Major Texas Distillery Expansion
The Lone Star State's Milam & Greene Whiskey recently completed an extensive expansion of its Blanco,…
Texas beach named one of the ‘best under-the-radar’ spots in U.S.
The beach is also the world’s longest undeveloped barrier island. The beach is also the world’s…
Explosion and fire at Texas chemical plant
(22 Mar 2023) Officials were investigating an explosion and fire on Wednesday at a chemical plant…
Rattlesnake Roundup: a Texas tradition runs into criticism
The Texas town of Sweetwater claims fame as home to the world's largest annual "rattlesnake roundup,"…
Modern pop, hip-hop musical about Jesus coming to a North Texas tent auditorium in May
“His Story: The Musical” depicts the life of Jesus in a contemporary pop and hip-hop style,…
Texas bands ruled SXSW this year
Ben Kweller, Dende, and a reunited Voxtrot were among the home-state heroes who rocked…
Freddy Fender to be honored with historical marker in South Texas
The late Tejano singer, a Grammy Award winner, will be remembered in an April 15 ceremony…
Climate report: Situation more dire than ever, but it’s not too late to act
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recently-released Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
APD: Roommate arrested after man found dead following house fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested and charged with murder and arson after a Sunday night…
Willie Nelson honored with Texas educational endowment
Weeks after winning more Grammys, Willie Nelson's next honor is a university endowment in Texas. The…
Meet 6 Investors Fueling the North Texas Startup Boom
From seasoned venture capitalists to up-and-coming angels, investors are setting their sights on North Texas. Many…
Peter Gabriel bringing ‘i/o – The Tour’ to Texas in October
Dates scheduled in Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Texas Latino plans 30th anniversary album
The award-winning band will celebrate 30 years with anniversary album filled with classic hits and new…
A Texas family’s road trip to every Buc-ee’s for spring break
"It was the best spring break yet." "It was the best spring break yet."
Willie Nelson honored with Texas educational endowment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Weeks after winning more Grammys , Willie Nelson is getting a new…
Nephtali De Leon will be San Antonio’s sixth poet laureate
He spent 17 years in Lubbock, where he created the area’s first bilingual newspaper.He spent 17…
A new Pentagon policy helps troops who travel to receive abortions. Republicans want to block it.
The Pentagon policy reimburses service members for travel expenses and offers up to 21 days of…
Wiener Dog Races return to Central Texas for 26th annual festival
Racing wiener dogs, what's not to love? Racing wiener dogs, what's not to love?
PHS alumni take Texas to New York City
Adam Hill (left) and John Carroll backstage at Terminal 5 in New York City. ANDREW QUINN…
Texas Fan’s Insane Method For Cheaper Beyoncé Tickets Goes Viral
The fan said she paid less for an international flight and ticket than buying tickets to…
The Voice judges fight for Texas contestant after heartfelt performance of Selena
DALLAS, Texas – A Texas contestant on The Voice left two coaches very impressed after performing…
Buddy Mondlock tours Texas and stops at Harmony House Concerts to bring in spring!
Buddy Mondlock’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, Guy Clark, David Wilcox, Janis…
Texas Musician Robert Earl Keen Honored in the Texas House of Representatives
Texas Musician Robert Earl Keen Honored in the Texas House of Representatives
Meet rising Texas grasser Riley Gilbreath
Riley Gilbreath is an 18 year musician in Crowley, TX who is making noise on both…
One year ago: Central Texas sees a significant tornado outbreak
It was exactly one year ago when a busy and, sadly, deadly, severe weather day unfolded…
Cat recovers after being rescued from interstate overpass ledge, ACS says
SAN ANTONIO – Bridges, the cat, is now in recovery after being rescued from the ledge…
Highly contagious, easily transmittable virus found in Texas mammal for first time, TPWD says
A highly contagious and easily transmittable virus has been detected in Texas for the first time.…
Recall roundup: Gerber formula, Trader Joe’s fruit, Clio yogurt snacks pulled
SAN ANTONIO – The maker of Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula has issued a…
Drivers capture video of train colliding with big rig at railroad crossing in Schertz
SCHERTZ, Texas – A train crashed into an 18-wheeler on Tuesday morning in Schertz, and it…
Support pours in for the first Ukrainian restaurant to open in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – In many parts of Ukraine, all you can see is destruction. However, when…
President Biden Establishes National Monuments in Texas and Nevada, Marine Sanctuary in the Pacific
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is establishing national monuments on more than half a million…
Not One But TWO Texas Cities Rank Inside the Top 10 for Happiest
Texans are an all around happy people.
HB 841 House Committee Report
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
HB 450 House Committee Report
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest…
HB 251 House Committee Report
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court…
HB 242 House Committee Report
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
HB 73 House Committee Report
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with…
This rancher doesn’t want a border wall on his land. He fears Texas will build it anyway
Anti-border wall activists are racing to find landowners along the Rio Grande before they sign contracts…
SR 334 Introduced
Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its Forestry Day celebration.
Texas Fan’s Insane Method For Cheaper Beyoncé Tickets Goes Viral
The fan said she paid less for an international flight and ticket than buying tickets to…
HR 609 Introduced
In memory of Preston Henry Ralston of Dalhart.
HR 604 Introduced
Commemorating the reopening of Villa Arcos in Houston.
HR 599 Introduced
In memory of Natalia Monet Cox of Melissa.
HR 597 Introduced
In memory of Texas firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing March…
HR 586 Introduced
Commemorating the 217th anniversary of the birth of Benito Juárez and honoring Latino businesses in the…
HR 585 Introduced
Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
HR 570 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.
No protests over Trump arrest expected in San Antonio, says Bexar County GOP chair
The chairman of the Bexar County Republican Party said he would be ‘shocked’ to see any…
New Report: Texas ranked among 10 most expensive states to retire amid growing economic concerns
Who doesn’t want to retire, but what if it’s more expensive not to? Who doesn’t want…
Texas Country Artist Case Hardin Hits Fourth-Consecutive Number One With “Most Beautiful Place I’ve Ever Been”
Texas Regional Radio hitmaker Case Hardin scores his fourth consecutive #1 spot with Most Beautiful Place…
SR 333 Introduced
Recognizing the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
SR 326 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Angelo State University Day.
SR 324 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day.
HR 596 Introduced
Recognizing Nowruz on March 21, 2023.
HR 595 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.
HR 594 Introduced
Recognizing the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week.
St. Paddy’s Texas Style celebrates Irish and Texan culture over the weekend
St. Paddy’s Texas Style was in full swing in Old Town Lewisville on Saturday, March 18,…
SR 335 Enrolled
Recognizing Texans who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor.
SR 329 Introduced
Recognizing the Duncanville High School football team for winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division I state…
SR 323 Introduced
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day.
HR 600 Introduced
Recognizing March 20, 2023, as Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol.
Frisco hits all the right notes as Texas’ newest Music Friendly Community
The Texas Music Office has confirmed what many residents already know: Frisco is a Music Friendly…
Peter Gabriel brings the ‘Sledgehammer’ to Texas on upcoming tour
He’ll be signing from his first new album in over 20 years.
TPR Music Presents Digging SA
Texas Public Radio is proud to present TPR Music’s Digging SA, a new video series that…
Biden is creating new national monuments to protect land in Nevada and Texas
Enlarge this image Avi Kwa Ame, also known as Spirit Mountain, as seen across the desert…
Biden is creating new national monuments to protect land in Nevada and Texas
Updated March 21, 2023 at 11:47 AM ET President Biden on Tuesday will proclaim two vast…
It’s World Poetry Day: NPR’s love of poetry goes back to its founding
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations On World…
Texas ‘washing hands’ of runaway and missing foster kids
The Department of Family and Protective Services closed 40 missing minor cases in 2021. The Department of…
Today on Texas Standard: Indigenous chefs take center stage at Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion
It’s the spring festival season in Central Texas, and one aspect of Willie Nelson’s recently concluded…
From Dallas to Houston: Texans sign ex-Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, reports say
Houston also signed former Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, according to multiple reports.
Newly Discovered Enzyme Turns Air Into Electricity, Promising a New Clean Source of Energy
Imagine being able to draw moisture from the air through your fingertips and create an electrical…
San Quentin Prison is Using a Scandinavian Model of Rehabilitation to Turn Ex-Cons into Good Neighbors
San Quentin State Penitentiary, one of the most notorious and harsh prisons in the US, is…
Hundreds rally outside Texas Capitol, pledging to kill anti-LGBTQ legislation
The crowd gathered in Austin on Monday, waving pride flags and signs of support. The rally…
In fighting ‘woke agendas,’ Texas lawmakers join nationwide trend against drag shows, DEI efforts
Similar debates on hot-button social issues — from gender-affirming care to drag performances to DEI programs…
Wiener Dog Races return to Central Texas for 26th annual festival
Racing wiener dogs, what's not to love? Racing wiener dogs, what's not to love?
The Voice judges fight for Texas contestant after heartfelt performance of Selena
DALLAS, Texas – A Texas contestant on The Voice left two coaches very impressed after performing…
Legislation giving law enforcement more power along the border moves forward at the Texas Capitol
Two separate proposals were considered in committee hearings this week, including one that would expand the…
Texas architecture firm offers pro bono services for Houston, Austin nonprofits
The Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is looking for its next Houston or Austin... The Michael…
1 year later: March tornado outbreak in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One year ago, six separate tornadoes (including one in Milam County) moved through…
Louisville blows out Texas at home 73-51 to move on to women’s Sweet 16
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns suffered their worst home loss of the season Monday, falling…
Survey: Americans are better at keeping up with car maintenance than health screenings
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (KXAN) — The first annual Early Detection Survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation found…
Did you know UT’s art program has 28 artworks borrowed from The Met museum?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you’ve spent time on the University of Texas at Austin campus, you’ve…
Possible designs for Project Connect’s light rail system to be unveiled Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Transit Partnership, the entity responsible for delivering Austin’s Project Connect, will…
HCSO to patrol US Highway 290 to slow amount of crashes in Dripping Springs
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for drivers in…
Where did Texas’ record budget surplus come from?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — You’ve heard us talk about the state’s record budget surplus of $32.7 billion.…
Man shot, killed on Montopolis Drive overnight
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was shot and killed in southeast Austin overnight Monday into early…
Millennials, Gen Zers Drive Demand for ESG Amenities at Texas Office Properties
By Brett Merz, senior vice president, asset management, KBS Realty Advisors The demand for office properties…
HB 2183 House Committee Report
Relating to the temporary appointment of county jailers.
HB 1817 House Committee Report
Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required.
HB 1472 House Committee Report
Relating to eligibility requirements under the owner-builder loan program.
HB 1440 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain municipal contracts.
HB 1248 House Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
HB 997 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating…
HB 821 House Committee Report
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment on state property.
HB 727 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person…
HB 608 House Committee Report
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
HB 587 House Committee Report
Relating to the cremation of deceased veterans with a United States flag or Texas state flag…
HB 584 House Committee Report
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or…
HB 542 House Committee Report
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
HB 537 House Committee Report
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
HB 390 House Committee Report
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
HB 349 House Committee Report
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.