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German company opens new EV charger manufacturing facility in North Texas
Siemens says the facility will contribute to the company’s goal of making 1 million EV chargers…
Former AUS executive director had conflict of interest with previous employer, report says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The former Austin-Bergstrom International Airport executive director acted on a conflict of interest…
Legislation on sports betting, ticket buying and child care among the bills quietly moving through 2023 session
Legislators are also trying to address the shortage of workers to care for elderly and disabled…
DOJ reaches settlement with families of Sutherland Springs mass shooting
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it reached a tentative settlement of $144.5 million with…
Amid Trump indictment, 2024 hopefuls try to stay visible
The candidates vying against former President Donald Trump for the White House in 2024 have found…
Senate bills restricting drag performances and story hours headed to Texas House
Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, slammed the measures, saying ‘they can talk about drag shows and…
A Pentagon-appointed committee says easy access to guns on military bases leads to more suicides
The independent committee is calling on the Defense Department to make personal firearms harder to buy…
Will the housing affordability crisis crash the ‘Texas Miracle’?
Housing affordability has become such a crisis in Texas that it could be the one development…
8 arrested in New Braunfels drug bust; 6,500 fentanyl-laced pills, guns seized, police say
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police have arrested eight people as part of a street…
‘I’m not deceased!’: With her accounts frozen, Texas woman battles to be removed from the ‘Death Master File’
Erroneous news that you are dead can spread much more efficiently and quickly than the process…
Real Estate Experts Rank TOP 8 Texas Cities To Live In 2023
Texas has been one of the best states to relocate to in recent years. According to…
‘She fought for her life’: Witnesses recount what they saw during attempted kidnapping on SE Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are looking for a suspect in connection with two attempted…
Today on Texas Standard: What’s next as pandemic-era housing assistance winds down
The Texas Rent Relief program recently reopened applications, but due to record demand – 70,000 applications…
Longhorns, Cardinals expect physical game in NCAA women’s 2nd round
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Louisville and Texas meet Monday in the second round of the NCAA…
Thousands of dollars raised for festival that never happened; KSAT investigates Balling for Uvalde World Weekend
UVALDE, Texas – It’s a story we’ve been following for months — after the Robb Elementary…
Freddy Fender to be honored with Texas State Historical Marker in hometown of San Benito
The late Tex-Mex legend will be honored on April 15 in San Benito, Texas
Two former Texans among eight ex-NFL players charged in ‘health insurance scam’
The players are accused of submitting false reimbursement claims for rehabilitation therapy by a Houston trainer,…
Nervous about your money? Here’s what to check at your bank
SAN ANTONIO – Turmoil at a few banks is giving some people a little anxiety, wondering…
Texas sends enforcement letter to Houston school district, beginning takeover
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Education Agency sent an enforcement letter to the Houston Independent School…
Silicon Valley Bank failure touches San Antonio tech companies
SAN ANTONIO – The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry,…
Moody Center Basketball and Events Area University of Texas at Austin / Gensler
Completed in 2022 in Austin, United States. Images by Chase Daniel, Ryan Gobuty, Ryan Conway. The…
Brennan High School student arrested after photo of him posing with firearm spreads online, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A Brennan High School student was arrested Friday after Bexar County deputies said…
Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Judge Overturning Biden Administration Catch And Release Policies
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a U.S. federal judge's ruling that the Biden…
Governor Abbott Highlights Rural Support For School Choice In Tyler
Governor Greg Abbott last night highlighted rural support for parental rights and school choice at a…
A Zillow analysis ranks Austin as the most ‘pet-friendly’ city in the U.S.
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 7, 2023. Watch…
Texans’ new head coach DeMeco Ryans named 2022 AP Assistant Coach of the Year for work with 49ers
The new Texans head coach is being honored for what he accomplished last season.
The Texas House has a record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawma…
The Texas Legislature has nine lawmakers who are openly LGBTQ, all Democrats. At the same time,…
FAA gives San Antonio International Airport $20 million for new facility with 5 gates, more seating
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio International Airport on Monday announced that its Terminal Development Program…
Rodeo Roses Bid $125,000 at Junior Livestock Auction
SAN ANTONIO – A local group of women fundraisers made a $125,000 impact on junior livestock…
Nonprofit works to bridge gap between SAPD, community through sit-down conversations
One nonprofit organization is working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and historically-underserved communities by…
Patients ask Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to visit them at Methodist Children’s Hospital on Sunday
SAN ANTONIO – Patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital are trying to get Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson…
Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million to Make-A-Wish for his 60th Birthday, Setting a Record
Hir Royal Airness himself celebrated his 60th birthday today with the largest donation to the Make-a-Wish…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors find pests crawling on baked goods in display case
SAN ANTONIO – During a recent inspection, health inspectors found some pretty disturbing conditions inside a…
Governor Abbott Announces Education Freedom For All Texans As Emergency Item
Governor Abbott Announces Education Freedom For All Texans As Emergency ItemGovernor Greg Abbott tonight announced education…
Governor Abbott Announces School Safety As Emergency Item
Governor Abbott Announces School Safety As Emergency ItemGovernor Greg Abbott tonight announced school safety as an…
North Side councilmen leave chambers rather than put marijuana, abortion onto May 6 ballot
SAN ANTONIO – The so-called San Antonio Justice Charter is now officially Proposition A on the…
Chinese Citizens in Texas Are Incensed Over a Proposal to Ban Them From Buying Property in the State
Activist Ling Luo says her Chinese community in Texas has gone from fearful to infuriated —…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Letter sent to Gov. Abbott, lawmakers explains why more funding could be headed to Texas’ utility regulator
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two years after the winter storm and cascading power failure that left millions…
Beloved San Antonio artist dies after battle with cancer
SAN ANTONIO – Jesse Trevi?o, one of San Antonio’s most-known artists, has died after a battle…
Taking their show on the road
Raising sheep and showing them is a family affair for many students in 4-H or FFA…
Peter Hotez giving lectures at several Texas colleges about global health vaccines, his new book
Dr. Peter Hotez to give lectures at Texas institutions about global health vaccines and...
‘Tremendous conflict of interest’ Texas lawmaker seeks to outlaw caretakers getting clients’ death benefits
After a WFAA investigation highlighted a case where a caretaker became a beneficiary on a dead…
Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI
Paxton committed to making a remarkable public apology toward some of his formerly trusted advisers whom…
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…
Austin Police investigating downtown missing adult case
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking into the disappearance of a man last…
Forensic psychologist weighs in on Andre McDonald testimony
SAN ANTONIO – The jury heard shocking details nobody expected to hear as Andre McDonald on…
ERCOT update: keeping an eye on the Texas power grid
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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…
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…
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.
Texas fans, others react to Texas Tech basketball’s free fall
Texas fans, others react to Texas Tech basketball’s free fall
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
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Jeremy Renner suffered ‘blunt chest trauma,’ remains in critical condition
A spokesperson for the Oscar-nominated actor provided an update Monday on his condition.
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…
Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies
ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried…
Did anybody win the $685 million Mega Millions jackpot?
The jackpot increased to $685 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing after 21 straight drawings without…
Texas passengers with canceled flights wondering if they’ll be reimbursed by Southwest
If your flight is canceled and you choose to cancel your trip as a result, you…
Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year
The program, known as Chapter 313, provides companies with billions of dollars in property tax breaks.…
Venezuelan migrant hopes to work in U.S. to support family back home
Venezuelan migrant hopes to work in U.S. to support family back home lead image
GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas
At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back…
After a Texas National Guard member died, his family got no financial payment. Lawmakers want to change that.
In April, Bishop Evans drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two migrants being…
After recount, Democrat remains winner of battleground South Texas Senate seat
Republican Adam Hinojosa conceded Friday after a recount that included three counties in Senate District 27,…
Eight million Texans expected to hit the road for the holidays
According to AAA, 2022 will be the third busiest end of year holiday travel period on…
Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas
A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action…
Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: “It was cowardice”
Roland Gutierrez made the remarks during a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime,…