The Q&A: North Texas Singer and Social Media Star Talks About Her Journey in Music

Kristen Cruz sits down to talk with us about her love of singing and overcoming her…

Property appraisals jump again but not as sharply as in 2022

Residents of San Antonio can get other tips on lowering their property tax bills during a…

Taylor Sheridan, Miranda Lambert Among Texas Arts Medalists

Sheridan and Lambert are among the Texas natives who have received Medal of Arts Awards for…

Mailbag: All About Love Part II

Two weeks back, we shared a couple of stories of Red Raiders in love. We liked…

As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions

Readers of the Texas Lege [Simplified] newsletter were asked what’s on their minds as the…  Readers…

Texas has a warning for its pension funds: Sever ties with BlackRock

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against ESG investing, telling state money managers…

One of the Trumpiest Judges in America Thinks Far-Right Texas Officials Are Going Too Far

Trump Judge James Ho fights lonely battle against censorship in Texas.  Can the government arrest and…

Chip Gaines Bought Larry McMurtry’s Historic Texas Bookstore. Bring on the Shiplap?

Threat of impersonal farmhouse decor aside, the purchase of Archer City’s beloved Booked Up could mean…

Cut-A-Thon ‘give back’ event provides monetary support in the beauty industry

Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside,…

SAPD seeks clues on 5-year anniversary of San Antonio rapper’s shooting death

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is seeking clues into the shooting death of…

Budweiser Clydesdale accident at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo goes viral

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo attendees experienced a rare event on Saturday…

Students at SAISD elementary school give back to the community in ‘Kindness Challenge’

SAN ANTONIO – Local elementary school students are taking on different challenges that encourage being kind.…

The number of steps matters: 12,000 steps a day can add years to your life

SAN ANTONIO – February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the number one leading…

Texas activists turned drag events into fodder for outrage

Opponents frequently characterized the drag events as catering to children, even when businesses advertised them as…

After year of disaster, Texas farmers will plant far less cotton in 2023

Other commodities like wheat and corn are fetching a higher price than cotton.Other commodities like wheat…

Vice Chair Bowers Receives Additional Committee Appointments for 88th Legislative Session

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HB 2799 Introduced

Relating to restroom access for pregnant persons in retail establishments.

HB 2798 Introduced

Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals…

HB 2797 Introduced

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.

HB 2796 Introduced

Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed…

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HJR 127 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member…

HJR 126 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife…

HB 2795 Introduced

Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway…

Is It True? Can Texas Become Its Own Country?

Is It True? Can Texas Become Its Own Country?    

Warren Zeiders releases ‘West Texas Weather’

Country music’s fastest rising star Warren Zeiders unveils his highly anticipated new single entitled “West Texas…

Larry Fleet Drops Two New Songs “Daddy Don’t Drink” & “Try Texas”

Larry Fleet treated fans to a two-pack set “Daddy Don’t Drink” and “Try Texas,” produced by…

HR 338 Introduced

Commending restaurant owner Jose Hoffman for his contributions to his fellow San Antonio citizens.

HJR 124 Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only…

HB 2794 Introduced

Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department…

HB 2793 Introduced

Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.

HB 2792 Introduced

Relating to requiring a state agency to notify the legislature regarding certain required reports.

HB 2791 Introduced

Relating to costs associated with ante-mortem testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.

HB 2790 Introduced

Relating to access to social media and social networking websites on public school campuses.

HB 2789 Introduced

Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.

HB 2788 Introduced

Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or…

HB 2787 Introduced

Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.

HB 2786 Introduced

Relating to a limitation on liability in certain suits concerning damages arising from acts or omissions…

Landgraf Welcomes Plans for $1 Billion in Energy Sector Road Funding

Landgraf, Brooks

State Representative Toni Rose Files House Bill 12 to Impact Texas' Dire Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Rates

Rose, Toni

Toxic wastewater used in Ohio fire moved to Texas

(24 Feb 2023) Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio…

1,000+ acres of biodiverse Texas Hill Country permanently protected from development

More than 1,000 acres of uniquely biodiverse land in the Texas Hill Country has been permanently…

Horned Frogs in the News, Feb. 1-22

From the cost of goods to the China balloon, advertising Jesus and a Los Angeles mural…

Texas Has A Warning For Its Pensions: Sever Ties With BlackRock

Texas is at the forefront of a national movement in GOP-led states to banish what’s known…

Amarillo responds to Fairly’s appeal claims in Civic Center case

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The city of Amarillo’s legal team is responding to Amarillo Businessman Alex…

Austin City Council demands changes to I-35 plan

Now is the time for everyone to weigh in on TxDOT’s proposal to expand I-35 from…

Austin City Council demands changes to I-35 plan

Austin’s City Council wants Interstate 35 to have more crossings and fewer semitrucks, among other changes,…

Governor Abbott Launches Statewide Street Takeover Task Force

Governor Abbott today announced the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the…

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Cameron

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cameron, having completed the multi-step training and…

Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $100 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the…

TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS ELECTS STATE REPRESENTATIVE ERNEST BAILES TO POLICY COMMITTEE

Bailes, Ernest

Speaker Phelan unveils first slate of Texas House priorities for 88th Legislature

Phelan, Dade

Speaker Phelan forms House Select Committee on Community Safety for 88th Legislature

Phelan, Dade

Natural Gas Terminal Reopens After Massive Explosion

This report is part of a regular collaboration between the Texas Observer and Inside Climate News.…

Pregnant Texans Now Travel 10 Times Farther for an Abortion

Two years ago, if a Texan needed an abortion, they’d have to travel an average of…

Raised in the Rodeo: 2023 Youth Rodeo competitors share their roots in the sport

San Antonio – It’s an event that hosts some of the most talented young athletes in…

Two suspects arrested in northeast Bexar County murder, sheriff says

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Two suspects have been arrested in a shooting death in northeast Bexar…

Argument over money leads to Northwest Side shooting, leaving 1 hospitalized, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – An argument over money led to a shooting on the Northwest Side, leaving…

Dismissed murder case has victim’s family demanding answers

SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed in October and a month later, the suspect responsible…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Health department temporarily closed NW side Chinese takeout business

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio health department temporarily shut down a Northwest Side Chinese takeout…

Toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment headed to Texas

DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment…

NYC Court Backlog Mirrors Delays Around the Country

A recent review of city data by Matt Katz at the Gothamist found that more than…

Today on Texas Standard: Why many cotton farmers aren’t planting this year

After record losses last year, many Texas cotton farmers aren’t planning to plant in 2023. We’ll…

Pop-up restaurant brings Palestinian food to San Antonio

“These are the recipes from my grandmother. These are the things that I learned from my…

A Pope That Was Anti-speeding And Other San Antonio Stories

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Builders continue to slow their roll in North Texas suburbs like Frisco, McKinney and Prosper

Permits for single-family home construction in January plunged 65% in McKinney, 64% in Frisco, and 63%…

Texas has had the second-most layoffs this year. Here’s what that means for Dallas-Fort Worth

While Texas ranks second with 4,625, its layoff total is about 40% of California’s layoff figure…

Lawsuit claims North Texas clinic fertilized eggs with wrong man’s sperm

Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…

NASA Awards Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering Contract

NASA has selected Jacobs Technology Inc., of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to manage launch infrastructure, and to operate…

John Glenn Goes Into Orbit

Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6…

A Dog Lost For 36 Hours Rang the Animal Shelter’s Doorbell

When a rescue dog found herself lost in her new neighborhood, she somehow knew just where…

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Complete Roman City’ From 1,800 Years Ago in Luxor–Including Pigeon Towers

Archaeologists in Egypt have just succeeded in completely excavating a small Roman city in the classical…

French Football Star Scores First Goal Since Beating Cancer – And it was World Cancer Day!

February 4th, World Cancer Day at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany: it’s a day French-Ivorian…

Couple Stunned to Find Childhood Letter in Attic Written by King Charles to His ‘Granny’ the Queen Mother in 1955

We’ve all found family heirlooms and keepsakes tucked away in our attics and lofts before, but…

Crowd of cars gathered in Sunset Valley before Austin ‘street takeovers’

SUNSET VALLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A YouTube video shows Sunset Valley police officers interacting with a…

Jacob’s Well to remain closed to swimming for ‘foreseeable future’

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Jacob’s Well, the popular swimming hole near Wimberley, will remain closed to…

Council votes to extend Austin police salaries even if contract ends

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A unanimous vote by the Austin City Council Thursday resulted in an extension…

AHS helps rescue nearly 60 dogs from Central Texas home

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly 60 dogs were rescued from a single home in February, according to…

APD identifies victim in weekend downtown Austin homicide

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a news release Wednesday, the Austin Police Department identified the victim of…

ATCEMS: 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash in northwest Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Travis County EMS said a person died Thursday after a three-vehicle crash in…

Repeat racial slurs spark student protest at Southwestern University

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Southwestern University confirmed a racial slur was written on a residence hall…

Family of killed 81-year-old fears he was victim of hate crime

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Leonard Foster, 81, was found dead in his apartment Saturday, and his family…

Abbott launches task force to combat street takeovers in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a statewide “street takeover…

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Mike Pence to visit UT-Austin to discuss 1-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence…

Pat Green, Josh Abbott put Texas on the mind at DC show

Josh Abbott Band and Pat Green played dozens of authentic Texas country songs for an enthusiastic…

On Nutrition: A taste of Texas

Our visit to Texas Hill Country has been quite the education. First, Texans have been extremely…

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts legal clinics in March

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest…

64 Weekly Work Hours Needed to Afford Median-Priced Texas Home

After crashing in the spring of 2020, the job market has made an astounding comeback. Unemployment…

San Antonio researcher finds obesity in middle-age is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women

Excess belly fat in midlife is linked to genes that may increase a person’s risk of…

Luke Wilson picks Lizzo over Beyoncé, Miranda Lambert performs, Taylor Sheridan honored at Texas gala

Honorees for 2023 include Taylor Sheridan, Luke Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Christopher...  Honorees for 2023 include Taylor…

Miranda Lambert Celebrated At 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards: “It’s Really Such An Honor”

Miranda Lambert was honored during the 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards on Wednesday evening (Feb.…

San Antonio local bakery renews efforts to raise funds for Ukraine forces

Laika Cheesecake and Espresso plans a fundraising event this weekend and is asking the community for…

Texas Children’s Periwinkle Foundation marks 40 years of long-term care for young cancer survivors

The Periwinkle Foundation, a nonprofit offering programs for children, teenagers and...  The Periwinkle Foundation, a nonprofit…

This Texas County is the State’s Wealthiest – And Growing Fast. PSki17

Arbor Hills Trail, Plano TXPhoto byLeks QuinteroonUnsplash. Texans, as a whole, have done well in recent…

Rise and Shine

Young Henry Shine knew nothing of higher education. Now, at 100 years old, he reflects on…

A Texas lawmaker wants to use eminent domain to save a state park. Can it be done?

State Rep. Angelia Orr has filed a bill that would lead to a state takeover of…

Texas Association of Manufacturers unveils its Top 10 policy priorities

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Association of Manufacturers has unveiled its Top 10 policy priorities for…

Big Tech’s California Tax Deals Pit Have-Not Cities Versus Haves

Exit Highway 99 at Mountain View Avenue in California’s Central Valley and drive east past the…

Texas senator behind bill to ban Chinese property ownership says it may ‘prove even more significant’ after spy balloon

Advocates say this is another example of Asians in the U.S. being scapegoated for the actions…

Texas man to serve prison time for actions during Capitol breach

Garret Miller, 36, incriminated himself on social media.  WASHINGTON — A man from Richardson, Texas, is…

Texas Warns Pensions to Cut BlackRock Ties in ESG Crackdown

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is stepping up his battle against so-called sustainable investing, telling state money…

Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Refreshes Lineup, Drops Track from Forthcoming EP

“The Texas hardcore scene has been kicking off lately and we’re lucky enough to be a part…

West Texas A&M band to present winter concert

CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The West Texas A&M University Concert Band is set to perform their…

Penn State Pulls Aside the Curtain at The 2023 Graduate Exhibition

Penn State boasts high national rankings for its graduate programs and is known as a research…

Bexar DA investigator resigns amid investigation into kissing of intern, inappropriate workplace behavior

SAN ANTONIO – An investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office resigned this month amid…

Celebrate art at San Pedro Creek Culture Park this March

SAN ANTONIO – The San Pedro Creek Culture Park will host two events in March aimed…

Suspect sought in shooting at West Side gas station, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect accused…

WATCH: Ceremony held to commemorate first day of Alamo siege in 1836

SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo held a ceremony on Thursday morning to commemorate the start of…

View Jupiter and Venus near the Moon just after sunset this week

SAN ANTONIO – Hey Venus… The two brightest planets in our sky are getting cozy this…

ChatGPT won’t ruin education, Texas academic says

Sure, the technology can generate essays and answer questions, but Texas Woman’s University professor Daniel Ernst…

University of Texas System pauses new policies to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

The system leaders’ decision comes weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering…

Texas Tech’s International Affairs to Host 8th Annual Ambassador’s Forum

Four diplomats will discuss a range of topics centered on the ‘global citizen.’ Four diplomats will discuss…

University to Host ‘Capitol Tech’ Centennial Celebration in Austin

Entertainment will be provided by Texas Tech alumna Lynda Kay Parker. Entertainment will be provided by Texas…

HB 2699 Introduced

Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or…

HB 2698 Introduced

Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide…

HB 2697 Introduced

Relating to the regulation of the funding resources awarded by the broadband development office.

HB 2696 Introduced

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.