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‘Disinformation’ tracker paid state-funded university $90K for conservative blacklist report
EXCLUSIVE — The State Department-funded Global Disinformation Index paid the University of Texas at Austin to…
Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal
Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of…
Who would benefit most from the dueling Texas property tax plans
Plan touted by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick more directly benefits homeowners, while Gov. Greg…
Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility
In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has…
VIPER Team Mimics Moon’s Surface
By recreating realistic Moon-like environments, we can get a much better idea of how VIPER will…
Don’t believe the hype: Low-key lawmakers helped avert a debt ceiling crisis
The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling and cap…
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a saf…
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output…
Computer Programmer and Mathematician Josephine Jue
Hired by NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in 1963, Josephine Jue was a Chinese-American computer…
Conservatives think Chick-fil-A is woke now?
The right-wing outcry over the fast food chain, briefly explained.
6 Big Time Celebrities From Small Towns In Texas
Check out these famous folks from tiny Texas towns.
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim a…
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended…
Packing Figures and Charts, Roy Leads G.O.P. Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal
The Texas Republican, who is the policy director for the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, has become…
These 6 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Texas’ Most Charming Small Towns
Check out these 6 famous people from Texas’ smallest towns. They came from humble beginnings, yet…
Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling in Congress
The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…
Texas Legislature reconvenes for a special session focusing on border security
Along with property taxes, lawmakers have been tasked by Gov. Abbott to revisit two key border…
Increased calls for hate crime charge to be added to murder of Texas rancher Aaron Martinez
‘Texas is becoming a dangerous place for Latinos because state and local authorities refuse to take…
Debt ceiling bill faces a tough path in the House as GOP opposition grows
The Fiscal Responsibility Act represents a compromise reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe…
What to know about Ken Paxton, the impeached Texas attorney general
The Texas House’s impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday was the latest in…
Far-right members threaten a ‘reckoning’ over McCarthy’s debt limit deal
McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of…
TROPICS Prepped to Track Storms
A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in M?hia, New Zealand,…
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted…
Governor Abbot Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Georgetown
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made…
Texas attorney general suspended from office as he awaits impeachment trial
Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martinez-Beltran about what’s next after…
Dan Patrick sends letter to Abbott to consider conservative bills in Special Session call
AUSTIN, Texas – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick sent a letter to Governor Abbott Monday urging him…
Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key swing vote
Rep. Chip Roy accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday of cutting a deal that could…
Hubble Captures a Drifting Galaxy
The jellyfish galaxy JW39 hangs serenely in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Flags placed on graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for Memorial Day
SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds of volunteers took time to honor and remember veterans at the Fort…
Environmentalists and residents concerned about proposed water treatment plant in northwest Bexar County
The proposed plant would dump up to one million gallons of treated wastewater a day into…
First Ukrainian school opens in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – As the war in Ukraine continues, a refugee now living in San Antonio…
Texas rated worst state for Military Retirees — Here’s how you can show them love
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas has to step up its A-game, with Memorial Day around the corner.…
Highest-rated free things to do in Texas, according to Tripadvisor
STACKER — Whether for the weekend around town or to add to your out-of-town itinerary, free…
Oaxaca’s Silk Farmers Seek to Protect Their Way of Life
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Silk came to these mountains in colonial…
‘Pawn Stars’ to feature iconic Texas honky tonk in new spin-off
The crew traveled to North Texas for some episodes.
Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defen…
Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to…
How Fighting for Conservative Causes Has Helped Ken Paxton Survive Legal Woes
With the Texas House set to vote on his impeachment, Mr. Paxton is counting on political…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.2 Million In Career Training Grants To San Antonio-Area Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced five Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than…
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans…
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For South Texas Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request…
Who’s ahead in Texas Senate race? Poll tests matchup between Ted Cruz, Colin Allred
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even though Texas voters have 531 days left to decide who will represent…
Strategic Partnerships Manager Anita Dey
"If I can advocate for all the groups that need equity, I'm glad to do it."…
Those Who Don’t Know the Past…
In the Texas State Historical Association’s (TSHA) March 2023 annual meeting program book, J.P. Bryan, the…
Whistling Through the Wildflowers
Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
SpaceX Dragon Crew Ship Approaches the International Space Station
The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft, named Freedom, is seen as it approaches the International Space Station…
Governor Abbott Applauds Texas National Guard, DPS For Combating Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)…
Operation Lone Star Repels Illegal Immigrants From Crossing Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Baby Stars in the Orion Constellation
Scores of baby stars shrouded by dust are revealed in this infrared image of the star-forming…
Army CID bumps up reward for information regarding murder of UIW student to $30,000
SELMA, Texas – The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a $25,000 reward…
Diving to heal: Group of heroes going to great depths to find happiness
CANYON LAKE, Texas – A group of scuba divers at Canyon Lake had an early morning…
National park in Texas named as one of best places to see annular solar eclipse
In case you haven’t heard — Texas, specifically San Antonio and the Hill Country, are at…
Governor Abbott Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Israel’s Independence
Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence at a celebration hosted…
Hubble Peers into a Glistening Star Cluster
The densely packed globular cluster NGC 6325 glistens in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space…
Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus to begin construction in June
First up is the eight-story Law and Education Building. FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas A&M University’s…
First Lady Abbott Raises Awareness For Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night raised awareness and rallied support for the Williamson County Children's…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Career Training Grants To Coastal Bend Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $9 Million In EMS Student Scholarships
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department…
U.S. Senate Members Meet the Crew of Artemis II
The four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on NASA's Artemis II visited Washington on…
Laguna San Rafael National Park Viewed from the Space Station
Laguna San Rafael National Park, photographed on May 9, 2023 as the space station orbited 268…
HB 1199 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the inclusion of certain information regarding trailers in vehicle accident reports.
Texas AG: Marriott agrees to disclose fees and rates to guests
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Tuesday it entered a settlement with Marriott…
Texas Department of State Health Services issues meningitis warning tied to surgeries performed in Mexico
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday one person has died…
‘We’re going honking!’ Here’s why Spurs fans celebrate by honking their horns
SAN ANTONIO – “We’re going honking!” Spurs fans know the drill, but if you’re new to…
‘We Have to Put These People Back in Their Place’: Gene Wu Explains White Supremacy, Reddit, and Life in the Minority
Now in his sixth regular legislative session as a member of a largely powerless minority caucus,…
DeSantis Acts Since Biden Won’t, Sends Law Enforcement and Equipment to Texas Border
Seeing as President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas have been so unbelievably…
Moon Over the Southern Atlantic
The waxing gibbous Moon stands out against the stark darkness of space on May 3, 2023.
Texas A&M Forest Service lowers Wildland Fire Preparedness level after rain
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas A&M Forest Service on Monday lowered the Wildland Fire…
School voucher bill tied to ending STAAR test in Texas House
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Texas House committee rewrote a bill that would allow parents to use…
Hearing and Seeing the Music of the Spheres
Maestro Piotr Gajewski conducts the National Philharmonic in the world premiere performance of Henry Dehlinger's "Cosmic…
Governor Abbott Statement On Critical School Choice Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as the Texas Legislature considers pivotal school choice legislation…
50th Anniversary of the Skylab 1 Launch
Clouds of smoke billow out over the surrounding area as the uncrewed Skylab 1/Saturn V space…
Governor Abbott Issues Storm Damage Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a disaster declaration for residents in Hidalgo County impacted by the…
Operation Lone Star Surges Border Resources As Title 42 Ends
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
All Bets Are Off: Texas Says No to Casinos as Proposed Bill Fails Ash Jurberg
It will be at least another four years before Texas gets a casino as a proposed…
Former Bexar County jailer sentenced to five years probation for assault on inmate
SAN ANTONIO – A former Bexar County jailer was sentenced Friday to five years probation for…
HB 1040 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business…
Stabilizing Shorelines with Mangroves
A team member from the Environmental Management Branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center works to remove…
Don’t blame Tim Pool for the Texas mall shooting
On 6th May, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia went on a shooting spree in a packed mall in…
Southwest border communities prepare for end of Title 42 policy
SAN ANTONIO – The Biden Administration and the United States border communities are preparing for the…
Flooding danger this weekend for Rio Grande Valley, SA, and the Hill Country
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from 7 p.m. on Friday to 8…
Dolly Parton Responds To Mass Shooting In Allen, Texas
Dolly Parton, co-host of the upcoming Academy of County Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, was asked…
Texas Republicans’ Attack on Third Parties: An Effort to Silence Competition
Over the years, many have complained about the fact that Americans have a two-party system with…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hatch C. Smith, Jr. and David Willmann and reappointed Stephen F.…
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo CountyTO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Vance Oyama, Searching for Life in Our Solar System
Vance I. Oyama holds a readout from the gas chromatograph in the life detection laboratory at…
Updated Info on the Allen, Texas Mall Shooter
Saturday’s mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas left nine people dead, including…
Texas child care providers call on lawmakers for more money
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, child care providers, parents, and families across the country hosted a Day…
Projections: Texas baseball could be on the road to start NCAA tournament
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With two weeks left in the regular season and still mathematically in the…
Plumes from Popocat?petl Volcano
Popocat?petl, one of Mexico's most active volcanoes, has been erupting since 2005.
Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi Exit the Quest Airlock
Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi are pictured in their Extravehicular Mobility Units, or spacesuits, exiting…
Washington Post Rushes to Call Texas Mall Shooter a White Supremacist, Shoots Itself in the Foot
One day, the press will learn to wait for the facts before casting accusations, but at…
Bud Light Faces Another Major Problem That Offers a Very Valuable Lesson
The saga of Bud Light may be one of the most instructive in recent corporate history.…
‘You Picked the Wrong Person to Fight With’: Rockland County Exec Ed Day Lambasts NYC Mayor Eric Adams Over Migrant Crisis
County Executive Ed Day, a Republican, has served as the chief executive of Rockland County, New…
Joe Biden Is About to Severely Screw up Your Vacation Plans
Joe Biden is about to severely screw up your future vacation plans. On Monday, the president…
BREAKING: Suspect in Deadly Shooting at Texas Outlet Mall Reportedly Identified
Authorities have identified the shooter in Saturday’s deadly shooting in an Allen, Texas, outlet mall that…
Tucker Carlson Is Going to War With Fox News
Since Tucker Carlson was unceremoniously ousted from Fox News in late April, there’s been a relative…
Comer Announces Bombshell News Coming on Joe Biden, ‘Wednesday Will Be a Very Big Day’
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) has some big things ready to drop on Joe…
Treasury Sec. Yellen: U.S. Will Face ‘Financial and Economic Chaos’ if Debt Ceiling Not Raised
House Republicans and President Joe Biden remain stalled in contentious budget talks with each side accusing…
7 Killed in Brownsville, Texas as SUV Plows Through Crowd
Unfortunately, there’s more mayhem to report out of Texas. Sunday morning, the driver of a Range…
Geraldo Claims Appearances on ‘The Five’ Were Canceled, Raising Questions About His Future
We’ve seen some major media upheaval of late, particularly with the “parting of the ways” between…
‘Jaws’ Star Rips Into Oscars’ Diversity Requirements–‘They Make Me Vomit’
Actor Richard Dreyfuss has an enviable number of hit movies on his resume, classics like “Jaws,”…