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Today on Texas Standard: What Texas House committee assignments say about this session
Despite a chorus from the right calling for Democrats to be barred from committee chairmanships, Texas…
Republican State of the Union rebuttals differed in more than just language
Republicans’ dual rebuttals to President Biden’s State of the Union differed in language and strategy ahead…
66 Aggies Earn Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll Recognition – Texas A&M Athletics
Texas A&M was represented by 66 student-athletes on the 2022 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll, announced…
Prolific thief who changed name to trick new victims pleads no contest in four felony cases
SAN ANTONIO – A convicted San Antonio thief who used a different name to cull new…
Austin Police investigating downtown missing adult case
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking into the disappearance of a man last…
Texas attorney accidentally shot by Cheney during 2006 hunting trip dies
Harry Whittington was sprayed with birdshot pellets to his face, neck and chest by the vice…
Governor Abbott Appoints Wysocki To 162nd District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Wysocki to the 162nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County…
Man found with gunshot wound at Ft. Sam gate entrance, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – One man was hospitalized after being found bleeding from a gunshot wound at…
State of Texas: ‘A full time job,’ Border Czar to lead TX border wall, security efforts
LOS INDIOS, Texas (Nexstar) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named a “border czar” for the state…
Tracking Central Texas power outages as Austin mulls disaster declaration
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a press conference Thursday, Travis County said it was pursuing a disaster…
Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry prepares for Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive
SAN ANTONIO – Texas A&M University’s 70-member Parsons Mounted Cavalry saddled up for the Western Heritage…
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Report Ice Storm Damage
Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans impacted by this week's winter weather to report property damage…
Forensic psychologist weighs in on Andre McDonald testimony
SAN ANTONIO – The jury heard shocking details nobody expected to hear as Andre McDonald on…
Converse armored truck heist was inside job by soon-to-be fired driver, warrant states
CONVERSE, Texas – The driver of an armored truck helped orchestrate the theft of more than…
ERCOT update: keeping an eye on the Texas power grid
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Suspect shot, killed after critically wounding security guard, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A security guard was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting on the…
The U.S. economy ended 2022 on a high note. This year is looking different
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% in the final three months of…
16 Iconic Foods That Originated In Texas
Texas is well-known for its barbecue, but there are several other culinary (and beverage) classics that…
Texas added more jobs than any other state in the country last year
The state had a banner year in job growth, though economists say the spike is not…
In Texas Oil Country, an Unfamiliar Threat: Earthquakes
A pair of recent strong earthquakes were part of a surge in seismic activity in the…
These supplements are popular. What do they actually do?
Many people turn to vitamins and dietary supplements to improve nutrient deficiencies or general health. Do…
Encouraging physical activity to upgrade quality of life in aging adults
Texas A&M study finds an intervention program increases exercise and health outcomes in older adults As…
Speeding driver crashes through storage facility gate, rolls vehicle into nearby car dealership, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A suspected drunk driver was taken to an area hospital after he crashed…
Woman hit, killed by multiple cars on NE Side identified
SAN ANTONIO – Updated on Jan. 26: The victim was identified by the Bexar County Medical…
Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia announces resolution for Tenant Bill of Rights
The resolution is expected to reaffirm existing code enforcement and housing policies while also prioritizing low-income…
Grammy-nominated quartet to perform at MSU Texas
The Music Series will happen on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Central Texas Mexican restaurant serving up some of America’s best fish tacos: report
If you love food, then you’re probably aware of the insane popularity that Mexican cuisine has…
Texas fans, others react to Texas Tech basketball’s free fall
Texas fans, others react to Texas Tech basketball’s free fall
Texas, 19 other states sue Biden admin over migrant parole program
Texas, 19 other states sue Biden admin over migrant parole program
Does cold weather make you sick?
“Put on a jacket, or you’ll catch a cold.” How many times have you heard that?…
Texas storm leads to tornado emergency being issued near Houston
Texas storm leads to tornado emergency being issued near Houston
Texas Senate relaunches redistricting hearings but changes to maps are unlikely
Texas Senate relaunches redistricting hearings but changes to maps are unlikely
Texas legislative session: What could Democrats accomplish under Republican majority?
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3 men indicted in San Antonio for $14.5 million Medicare fraud scheme
SAN ANTONIO – Three men were indicted in San Antonio on charges related to a Medicare…
Avoid these notorious roadways prone to flooding during heavy rain in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – In San Antonio, it’s not a matter of if flooding will occur every…
In a first, women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas
In a first, women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas
North Texas family says California mass shooting victim was ‘everyone’s biggest cheerleader’
North Texas family says California mass shooting victim was 'everyone's biggest cheerleader'
Two men arrested in Texas after high-speed chase for smuggling illegal immigrants
Two men arrested in Texas after high-speed chase for smuggling illegal immigrants
December unemployment rate drops in Texas, nearly 30,000 jobs added
December unemployment rate drops in Texas, nearly 30,000 jobs added
Texas reportedly set to hire local high school coach to key off-field role
Texas reportedly set to hire local high school coach to key off-field role
Family of 7 displaced following fire at West Side home, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – A family of seven has been displaced following a fire at their West…
27-year-old woman shot, killed while riding in vehicle on I-10 WB; SAPD, Crime Stoppers seek clues, suspect
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in…
Did anyone win Saturday’s Powerball jackpot?
Will someone finally end the Powerball winless streak and take home almost half a billion dollars?…
Governors to voters: The state of our nation is bleak, except under me
If you’d sat in the Wyoming statehouse as Gov. Mark Gordon issued his State of the…
Man shot in car on West Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot while sitting in his car in a parking lot…
Who is Ocastor Ferguson? Married man was dating now-deceased Kayla Kelley under a fake name, according to sheriff
Ferguson is currently in jail on murder, kidnapping and arson charges after Kelley’s body was found…
Kayla Kelley identified as body found near home of murder suspect, officials say
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are at the scene in Grand Prairie, near…
Former boyfriend Ocastor Ferguson charged with murder in death of Kayla Kelley
Kelley’s body was found Wednesday not far from the suspect’s home. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Authorities…
The strategist who didn’t believe in the red wave
In off-the-record conversations and private emails, AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer argued that the pundits focusing…
Business owners say ongoing construction north of downtown continues depleting revenue
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio has 54 construction projects currently working and city officials say 89%…
23 arrested in North Texas prostitution sting, police say
The Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigation Division ran an operation targeting online sex trafficking in the…
The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Global Press Journal is an award-winning international news…
Supreme Court Sides with Defense on Death Row Case
The state forensics lab that handled the evidence in Areli Escobar’s capital case was so bad…
Fight for Change Where You Live
Watching the national media’s reaction to last fall’s midterm elections made my head spin. While the…
EPA Backs Down from Permian Air Pollution Crackdown
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate,…
Catastrophe #88: The Texas Legislature Returns for a Brutal Year
Elections have consequences. This political bromide is overused for a reason—it’s reliably true. And this year,…
Homeowner hopes to transform historic East Side home into dance studio
SAN ANTONIO – The owner of a historical East Side home is working to honor its…
Want to beat high egg prices? Owning chickens may be the solution
SAN ANTONIO – The price of eggs are a topic of conversation for many families who…
‘Chrisleys Knows Best’ stars denied bond ahead of their Florida prison time
Todd and Julie Chrisley were previously ordered to serve time in separate Florida prisons starting on…
Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss nabbed after 30 years on run
He was the last of three longtime fugitive top-level Mafia bosses who had for decades eluded…
Young boy fatally shot at Dallas apartment complex, police say
Police say the boy was a bystander and was shot during a fight between two other…
Within hours of Debbie Stabenow announcing her retirement, Dems are scrambling to replace her
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s decision to not run for reelection jolted national Democrats on Thursday, setting…
The unauthorized history of the House Freedom Caucus
In 2015, Rep. John Fleming (R-La.) was traveling back to Louisiana with his wife when he…
Conservative commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51
Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a member of the…
Arlington police investigating motel murder
Police say they found the body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds in a motel…
‘Get your home in Frisco now’: A new Universal Studios theme park will mean higher home prices. Experts say to get in now
For people hoping to purchase homes in Frisco, one realtor said her advice is to get…
Texas Awards Biggest Border Wall Contract Yet to Trump-Tied Firm
Texas has handed out the biggest contract yet for its border wall project to a construction…
Far-Right Texas Republicans Mutiny at the Capitol
Two-hundred and eighteen votes is the magic number to elect a new Speaker of the House,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Allred And Williams, Reappoints Elliott To Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brittny Allred and Elvis Williams and reappointed John Elliott to the…
Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters…
‘It’s especially prevalent in Dallas’ Sen. John Cornyn meets with law enforcement, advocates to discuss human trafficking prevention in North Texas
The act, signed on Jan. 5, essentially re-establishes programs and funding put in place by the…
Discovering the brain’s role in alcohol dependence
Addiction is a debilitating brain disease that results in a physical and psychological dependence on a…
White House: Jill Biden has two cancerous lesions removed
The president’s doctor says exams showed a lesion over Jill Biden’s left eye and one newly…
‘Never seen anything like this’: Texas pilot reacts to FAA glitch, grounded planes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Federal Aviation Administration outage early Wednesday morning grounded thousands of flights across…
Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. The Texas Agriculture Department wants $500,000 a year to change that.
The department's helpline is less than a year old. But advocates hope state lawmakers fully fund…
As the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the Legislature remains mostly white and male
In the 2023 legislative session that convened Tuesday, 70% of lawmakers are men. More than half…
‘Not everybody is going to be a victim’ Louisiana mom kills intruder to protect her children, police say
Police say Robert Rheams, 51, broke into the woman’s trailer while she and her two young…
Mega Millions swells to $1.1B after 3-month losing trend: When is the drawing?
No matter how long it takes, someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the…
Damar Hamlin released from Cincinnati hospital, back in Buffalo to continue recovery
The 24-year-old Hamlin has made significant progress in his recovery since spending his first two days…
Florida and Texas, the Far-Right Axis
At the crux of the nation’s hyperpartisan political and culture wars stand Texas and Florida, the…
Students Taking Back ‘Ownership’ of Education
Texas school libraries have been far from quiet in the past two years. The voices of…
San Antonio has more green space than any other major Texas city, report finds
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio was recently ranked as the No. 1 city in Texas with…
Operation Lone Star Continues Unprecedented Border Mission Into 2023
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Names Beauchamp Chair, Appoints Lane To Commission On State Emergency Communications
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Edwina Lane to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for a…
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Stopping President Biden’s Attacks On Permian Basin
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the…
Appeals court to decide if First Amendment should have protected Laredo’s “big crazy lady” from arrest
Priscilla Villarreal was arrested over her Facebook postings. In a rare proceeding, the entire 5th U.S.…
Midland is the latest Texas city to issue a boil-water notice
Officials said the water levels at the local reservoir were too low to meet safety standards.
Chip Roy, key McCarthy opponent, steps up as top negotiator in House speaker standoff
Roy has differentiated himself from peers like Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida,…
Yes, you can collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s earnings
If you are divorced, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your…
Gov. Abbott calls for legislative action to create criminal penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors, prioritize their arrest
Abbott’s letter to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan came two…
Suspect who had hours-long SWAT standoff at Dallas golf course is identified
Dallas police said a suspect crashed a car with stolen plates, ran from the car into…
Attorney General Paxton enters settlement with JUUL for over $43 million
The settlement not only includes money, but also restrictions on marketing, sales and distribution of JUUL…
Yes, the IRS delayed the $600 tax reporting rule for payment apps
Here’s what you need to know about payment apps and taxes after the latest IRS announcement.…
FDA rule change allows abortion pills to be sold at retail pharmacies
The FDA’s rule change broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains…
Body found on side of road outside Pleasanton city limits, sheriff says
ATASCOSA COUNTY – The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body was discovered…
Natural Bridge Caverns founder lived with ‘passion for exploration and discovery’
COMAL COUNTY, Texas – In tribute to Orion Knox Jr., 81, one of four St. Mary’s…
Two men killed in NW Side crash identified; Sisters of passenger says they are ‘heartbroken’
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two men…
James ‘Buster’ Corley, co-founder of Dallas-based Dave & Buster’s, dead at 72
Corley died Monday, Jan. 3, at his home near White Rock Lake. DALLAS — James “Buster”…
Astronaut Walter Cunningham dies at 90
Cunningham was one of three astronauts aboard the 1968 Apollo 7 mission, an 11-day spaceflight that…
McCarthy faces possible historic challenge in vote for Speaker
McCarthy is in line to replace Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but he heads into the vote…
FAA: Computer issue that caused Florida flight delays, cancellations fixed
The FAA reduced the number of flights flying in and out of Florida on Monday afternoon,…
Jeremy Renner suffered ‘blunt chest trauma,’ remains in critical condition
A spokesperson for the Oscar-nominated actor provided an update Monday on his condition.
Man tracks stolen AirPods to Southwest Side truck stop; SAPD arrests 4, recovers stolen property
SAN ANTONIO – A man who had his car stolen and his work van burglarized overnight,…
Warning Texans: Your gift cards may lose value before the expiration date
It’s part of the reason that the state of Texas now has $28 million in unclaimed…
Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl, honors Mike Leach
Mississippi St took its first lead of the game with just 4 seconds left, in an…
Multimillion-dollar renovation planned for Alamodome this year
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is planning on millions of dollars in renovations…
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing
Officials said over 4,500 houses were damaged, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still…
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Democrats kept the Senate, Republicans want it back
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 50 Outlook Speaker race: Formally, House Republican Leader Kevin…
‘Wherever it is peaceful’: Venezuelan migrant seeks refuge in D.C.
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Man stabbed during fight on Southwest Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed during a…