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Bud Light Trips Over Former Statement With New Action, Gets Wrecked by Right and Left
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a company make more bad decisions in a row than…
Rep. Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Keep Non-Citizens From Voting, Thwarting Democrat Election Strategy
As the end of Title 42 gets closer, by all accounts, there will be a surge…
Border Reporter Bill Melugin Fact Checks Mayorkas on ‘Parole Program’ Whopper
Because they think they can get away with it, the Biden White House has in recent…
Scott Presler Rallies Nevada Republicans to Engage in Elections at NRC Event
The Nevada Republican Club (NRC) hosted a sold-out luncheon on Tuesday in Las Vegas, featuring Scott…
APD officer facing 2 separate murder charges heads to first pretrial court hearing
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Court proceedings for two separate murder charges against Austin police officer Christopher Taylor,…
Kaitlin Armstrong’s murder trial date moved
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 4, 2023. AUSTIN…
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Appears to Rule out Presidential Run
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared to rule out the possibility that he will throw himself into…
This Will Make the Left Lose Their Minds: Megyn Kelly Details ‘Amazing’ Offer to Tucker Carlson
Megyn Kelly has had some good information on the whole Tucker Carlson saga. As we reported,…
Putin’s War Comes Home as Kremlin Is Hit by Drone Attack
Early Wednesday morning, the Kremlin was struck by two explosive-laden drones believed to have been launched…
Jim Justice, Babydog Grin as Manchin Bites off More Than He Can Chew in WV Senate Comments
The official entry of West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice into the 2024 Senate race last…
Biden to Spend $500K Teaching ‘Professional Skills’ to Trans Kids in Pakistan
Decades hence, when historians are seeking the exact moment when relations between the West and the…
Attention Texas homeowners: You may have thrown away big money if you discarded a certain envelope from the appraisal district
Appraisals are up sharply in many big Texas counties, yet some homeowners are ignoring an invitation…
Leaders push for State of Texas to recognize Koreatown Dallas
At the Texas State Capitol, HCR 39 was presented. It would designate a portion of Royal…
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…
Governor Abbott Promotes Education Freedom For All Texans In Denton
Governor Greg Abbott last night joined over 375 parents, students, teachers, and other parent empowerment advocates…
JJ Watt says he misses a lot about Houston, but these are the 2 things he doesn’t miss
There are plenty of things to love about Houston, but we have to agree with JJ…
Prop A opponents slam proposed expansion of cite-and-release
SAN ANTONIO – The sections on abortion and marijuana decriminalization helped rally support for the so-called…
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…
Austin ISD hosting Pride Week March 20-25
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District announced it is holding a Pride Week celebration…
$3.4 million in state funding strengthens addiction recovery housing in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Finding safe, sober homes for young adults in recovery can be tough, but…
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…
11 suspects arrested, 6 wanted in connection with ‘street takeover’ incidents in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department on Thursday announced the arrests of 11 suspects in…
Seven, including six from Texas, charged in $111 million scheme to defraud IRS
WASHINGTON (KXAN) – The Department of Justice said Monday seven people, including six from Texas, face…
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…
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…
Michael Urie Just Can’t Resist Texas
Michael Urie has a lot on his mind. The 40-year-old actor, who rose to prominence between…
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…
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,…
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…
Brahmas-themed beer debuts at Alamo Beer Company ahead of XFL opener
SAN ANTONIO – A local brewery is partnering with San Antonio’s rebooted XFL team ahead of…
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…
Lubbock-Cooper ISD administrators, state advocates call for ‘well-rounded’ accountability in Texas public education
Administrators at Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District and members of the public education advocacy group Raise Your…
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 Ending Revolving Door Bail As Emergency Item
Governor Abbott Announces Ending Revolving Door Bail As Emergency ItemGovernor Greg Abbott tonight announced ending revolving…
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…
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…
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation alongside Uvalde, Santa Fe families
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will introduce new comprehensive, common-sense gun safety legislation alongside other state senators…
Family on Northwest Side on edge after windows were shot out
SAN ANTONIO – A family on the Northwest Side is shaken up after what they’re calling…
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…
Operation Lone Star Busts Mexican Drug Cartels’ Expanding Reach
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Deputies find $200,000 in cocaine during traffic stop on North Side, driver arrested
SAN ANTONIO – Deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office found 5 kilograms of cocaine in…
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…
Austin Police investigating downtown missing adult case
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking into the disappearance of a man last…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grammy-nominated quartet to perform at MSU Texas
The Music Series will happen on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
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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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…
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'
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
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…
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…
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,…
‘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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…