New Dallas Arboretum CEO sits down for 1-on-1 interview

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HR 304 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 288 Introduced

Honoring Medical City Dallas Hospital, Medical City Children's Hospital, and Medical City Green Oaks Hospital on…

HR 284 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 283 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Preservation Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 227 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State…

HR 188 Introduced

Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.

Governor Abbott Corrects The Record On School Choice At Texas Policy Summit In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today corrected the record on school choice and highlighted the real facts of…

TEA moves to take over South San ISD placing new board, superintendent

   SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) took over the South San Antonio ISD…

New South San ISD superintendent shares vision for district following TEA takeover

   SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) took control of South San Antonio ISD…

Senate Republicans want input as Trump steps up government overhaul

    A growing number of Republican senators say President Donald Trump and his administration will need…

Appropriations – S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII – 2/24/2025

     The Subcommittee on Articles VI, VII, and VIII will meet to hear testimony …

Appropriations – S/C on Articles I, IV, & V – 2/24/2025

     The Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, & V will meet to hear testimony on House…

Appropriations – S/C on Article III – 2/24/2025

     The Subcommittee on Article III will meet to hear testimony on House budget recommendations…

Taste Texas: Tex-Mex Pot Pie

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Dallas Trinity FC Kicks off Spring Season

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WFAA News at 4 p.m.

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ERCOT issues weather watch until Friday due to below-freezing temperatures

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HR 299 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 290 Introduced

Congratulating recording star Cody Daniel Johnson on his achievements in country music.

HR 273 Introduced

Honoring the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., at The University of Texas…

HR 80 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

HR 54 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Silicon Labs

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the third Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $23,250,000…

ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account

Fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids began to spread the day after President Donald…

Latin Grammy Award-winning artist announced as PACfest 2025 co-headliner

   SAN ANTONIO – Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Salgado will co-headline PACfest 2025, Palo Alto…

The 13th Annual San Antonio Book Festival’s ‘Get Lit’ series will feature author Eve L. Ewing

   SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Book Festival, in collaboration with Texas Public Radio, will…

Southwest ISD campus goes into ‘secure’ mode after robbery chase ends near school

   SAN ANTONIO – A robbery chase that began on the Northwest Side and ended near…

Past Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station Publications

     October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 This eighth annual report provides an overall highlight…

US Attorney for the Western District of Texas departs

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Jaime Esparza is “departing”…

What to know about Trump’s executive order and ‘unprecedented’ power grab within the government

    CNN  —  President Donald Trump’s executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies…

Texas power grid update: ERCOT CEO explains state’s current electric supply

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Why Texas’ electric supply will be tighter Thursday, according to ERCOT’s CEO

  Four years after Winter Storm Uri, lessons learned and changes made have made the Texas…

Controversial comeback: Kirby city council rehires former city manager

   KIRBY, Texas – More than a year after he was terminated, a former Kirby city…

Do you let your kids play Roblox? Here are the facts, dangers and protection options

   SAN ANTONIO – Have you heard of Roblox? If you’re a parent, you probably have.…

Under Duress from Brid Flu, California Farm Donates Over 300,000 Eggs to Victims of Palisades Fires

What do you get when you cross some good eggs with a fire? In Los Angeles…

Parker County sees flurries of snow early Wednesday

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Arctic blast brings snow to parts of Dallas

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How districts decide whether to hold school amid winter weather

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VIDEO: Ice crashes through Pennsylvania driver’s windshield

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TxDOT crews out patrolling and treating slick roads

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Meet the New Miss Texas Teen Volunteer

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Taste Texas: Tex-Mex Pot Pie

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SR 120 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

SR 111 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day.

SR 108 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State…

SR 99 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians Advocacy Leadership Day…

SR 95 Introduced

Recognizing the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Austin Legislative Fly-In on February 18 and 19, 2025, at…

SCR 16 Introduced

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday,…

HR 154 Introduced

In memory of former state senator Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio.

Bexar County sheriff’s deputy terminated after family violence arrest, BCSO says

   SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested a now-former Bexar County sheriff’s deputy on multiple…

2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station Science

     The 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is now available. This new edition…

Sponsored: Protecting Your Retirement with Gold and Precious Metals

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Sponsored: How a Texas winter can affect your home

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Prescription for Life

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Foods to help with the menstrual cycle

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Sponsored: Protecting Your Retirement with Gold and Precious Metals

  Legacy Precious Metals CEO Charles Thorngren explains how precious metals and gold can help protect…

The Spice & Tea Exchange

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WFAA Midday

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SR 117 Introduced

Congratulating State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr., on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

SR 114 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.

SR 113 Introduced

In memory of Karl McElhaney.

SR 110 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day.

SR 92 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day.

SR 62 Introduced

Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days.

CHECK IT OUT: Snow flurries reported north of San Antonio by KSAT Connect users

   Tuesday night’s cold front brought BIG changes to South Central Texas as cold, Arctic air…

Man accused of shooting 3 SAPD officers in 2023 sentenced to 45 years in prison

   SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of shooting three San Antonio police officers in 2023…

BBB warns taxpayers about phishing scams

   With tax season in full swing, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning taxpayers about…

3 arrested in shut down ‘strip club’ burglary, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office says

   ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – Three suspects were arrested for attempting a burglary at a business…

Australia’s ‘Bee Man’ Saving Native Species, One ‘Hotel’ at a Time

A young Australian ecologist travels from town to town building bee “hotels” and educating children and…

Low-income loan program in Texas celebrates 25th anniversary

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — A loan program designed to help low-income residents achieve homeownership is celebrating…

Feds Approve Another Deepwater Oil Export Terminal Off Texas

    The Trump administration on Friday approved plans for a second deepwater oil loading terminal off…

Bird flu continues to spread, affecting egg prices

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President Trump says new tariffs may be announced soon

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KFC will relocate its headquarters from Louisville to Plano

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DQ will close 24 locations in Texas

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Here’s a look at North Texas road conditions amid freezing temperatures

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The pope slept peacefully, got up and had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says

  The Argentine pope, who has previously admitted to being a non-compliant patient, has a number…

Dozens of flights canceled at DFW airport amid record cold snap

  Over 60 flights in and out of DFW Airport were canceled Wednesday morning. DALLAS —…

In The News

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ME’s office identifies man struck, killed by vehicle while crossing Walzem Road

   SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 5:57 a.m.: The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s…

Dozens of down boilers preceded SAISD’s decision to shutter schools last month, records show

   SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino cited safety concerns…

Thank God in Texas: Catholic Jubilee

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Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs – 2/24/2025

     SB 384         Flores                  Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief…

Teen with Rare Tumor Gets Marathon Facial Surgery Delivering Results in 7 Hours Instead of Several Years

“I’m really excited to eat Korean fried chicken again,” said Bruce Yamate, a California teen who,…

Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China

    Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox,…

Meet the Dallas Arboretum’s new CEO

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Here are 2 reasons North Texas saw snow flurries Wednesday morning

  If you were out and about Wednesday morning, there’s a good chance you saw a…

LIST: Here’s all the North Texas school districts closures and delays

  We’re tracking schools in North Texas either staying open, delaying class start times or closing…

Fire burns in Corsicana amid freezing temperatures

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Fort Worth ISD names interim superintendent the lone finalist in superintendent search

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ASAP Rocky was found not guilty of 2021 gun charge

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Postmaster general steps down after five years

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President Trump responds to critiques of mass firings carried out by Elon Musk and DOGE

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Group accused of stealing from athlete’s homes will face charges

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‘Asylum as We Know It’: An Immigration Historian on Trump, Refuge, and Exclusion

President Donald Trump seeks to fundamentally alter how the United States approaches immigration. Less than a…

DFW weather: Keeping your children warm who are still going to school

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DFW weather: How are the roads looking Wednesday morning?

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Is it safe to drive on DFW roads Wednesday morning? Here’s what we’re seeing

  We have crews across North Texas monitoring the latest conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses,…

Will Texas be America’s film capital? Legislature revives focus on industry incentives amid outside push

   AUSTIN, Texas – It is a Texas-sized statement to say the state could be the…

Woman in Her 90s Reunites with Toddler She Saved from Drowning 64 Years Ago, ‘Goose Bumps’ (Watch)

A woman who rescued a drowning toddler from a pool has met him again for just…

DFW WEATHER | Latest freeze forecast in North Texas, live temps and a look at roads

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WFAA Daybreak

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Strong cold front has arrived, here’s what to expect

   FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS GUSTY WINDS/WIND CHILLS: Teens and single digits this morning SUNSHINE, BUT COLD: The…

NASA Sets Briefings for Next International Space Station Crew Missions

     Official crew portrait for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission with NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole…

Employees, former staff claim raw chicken put North Texas fast food customers at risk, question company’s response

    Local News By J.D. Miles Updated on: February 18, 2025 / 11:30 PM CST /…

Breaking down school vouchers and Senate Bill 2 for San Antonio families

    Senate Bill 2 was passed in the State Senate and awaits approval from the Texas…

WFAA News at 10 p.m.

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Ever wondered how North Texas school districts decide whether to close for weather?

  In recent years, districts have become quicker to make closure decisions, realizing that both parents…

‘Put Dallas on the map’ | Former Neiman Marcus employees react as historic flagship is set to close after more than 100 years

  The company made the announcement it would shut down the flagship Tuesday. DALLAS — The…

KFC plans to move corporate employees in Louisville to North Texas

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Measles outbreak in West Texas worsens

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Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs

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UTSA announces price increases for 2025 football season tickets

   SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio announced that ticket prices are…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas hold friendly flag football face-off on Super Bowl weekend

   SAN ANTONIO – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, along with Jalen Hurts and…

Fort Worth ISD names Dr. Karen Molinar lone finalist for superintendent position

  Molinar has served with the district for 27 years and was named the permanent superintendent…

Spurs’ Harrison Barnes donates $250K toward tuition-free program

   SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs’ forward Harrison Barnes and his wife significantly contributed to…

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to remain open during cold front

   SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo announced plans to remain open…

STC, National Dual Credit Organization Host Record-Breaking Summit

    The fourth annual Summit for Dual Credit Programs recently hosted by South Texas College and…

Traffic building ahead of winter weather in DFW

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