The Texas House passed a $300B budget. Here are some highlights.
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After months of deliberations and hours of debate on the House floor, the…
Suspect in custody after SWAT call in southeast Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team was called to a scene in southeast…
These features can help your home sell faster — and for more — according to Zillow
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Homes in the Austin area are taking a lot longer to sell these…
Federal judge issues stay, pausing FDA approval of abortion pill
AMARILLO, Texas (KXAN) — U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a ruling on Friday in…
Attack on sleeping homeless man highlights violence faced by homeless Austinites
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recent assault of a sleeping homeless man on March 28 highlights the…
City to focus on safety near Rainey Street after recent deaths
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said there would be increased safety measures at Rainey…
OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about ‘active shooter’
UPDATE: 10:57 p.m. The University of Oklahoma Police Department has canceled the ‘active shooter’ alert and…
Daniel Perry found guilty of murder in protester’s death
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The trial for Daniel Perry ended Friday, and after jury deliberation, he was…
Grand jury indicts Hays County officer who allegedly shot shackled inmate in the back after scuffle
KYLE, Texas – A Hays County grand jury has indicted a Hays County Sheriff’s Office corrections…
‘Bexar County is top priority’: Judge Peter Sakai shares thoughts on future Spurs games in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – The Spurs’ first game in Austin was considered by many to be a…
Fire damages apartment unit on NW Side
SAN ANTONIO – Fire damaged an apartment unit Friday afternoon on the city’s Northwest Side. According…
History Untold: Black community’s roots on the West Side
SAN ANTONIO – A thriving African American community took root on San Antonio’s West Side, especially…
KIA, Hyundai no longer covered by some insurance companies due to TikTok theft trend
SAN ANTONIO – A TikTok trend teaching people how to steal KIA and Hyundai cars has…
Nuisance property could put a damper on Easter for East Side church
SAN ANTONIO – Temple Missionary Baptist Church Youth Director Rhonda Lampkin is reluctant to use the…
George Strait Announces Two New Shows in His Home State of Texas
George Strait won’t have to travel far to see fans this fall. The King of Country…
Texas Tech law student’s famous name has firm’s attorneys recalling inspirational film
When a Lubbock law firm hired Texas Tech School of Law student Scout Blosser as a…
2023 Texas Country Music Awards Set for November 12 at Billy Bob’s Texas
Jason Boland and the Stragglers Headline and Others Set to Perform, Nominations for 26 Awards Begin…
A Trump Judge in Texas Has Officially Outlawed the Abortion Pill Nationwide
A judge in Texas issued an injunction suspending distribution of mifepristone — a critical component in…
Judges’ dueling decisions put access to a key abortion drug in jeopardy nationwide
A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA’s approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal…
U.S. judge says FDA wrongly approved key abortion pill, putting access in jeopardy
A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA’s approval of the drug mifepristone and gave the…
Army sergeant guilty in fatal Texas shooting of protester
A Texas jury has convicted a U.S. Army sergeant of murder for fatally shooting an armed…
Heart of the Valley: South Texas Health System offering free diabetes screenings
South Texas Health Systems is inviting the public to their locations for free diabetes health screenings…
K.T. Oslin, Clay Cooper named 2023 Texas County Music Hall of Fame inductees
K.T. Oslin and Clay Cooper were announced as the 2023 inductees into the Texas Country Music…
Texas singer and songwriter Willie Nelson celebrates turning 90
This month marks 90 times Willie Nelson has experienced a trip around the sun here on……
Operation Lone Star Receives Statewide Boost In Fighting Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
‘We Are in a Crisis’: Texas Public Schools on the Edge
In early March, the old sewage pipes of a Houston public middle school broke. By noon,…
DPS releases body cam video of officer’s dispute with mother of Uvalde shooting victim
UVALDE, Texas – Disclaimer: The video of the confrontation contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.…
Texans already approved for $18 billion in student debt relief if Biden’s plan proceeds, report finds
Student loan borrowers in Texas carry the second largest amount of debt in the U.S., behind…
Police standoff at South Side home ends with shooting suspect nowhere to be found
SAN ANTONIO – A man who was the subject of a police standoff on the city’s…
Morning news brief
LEILA FADEL, HOST: In an unprecedented decision that’s captured the nation’s attention, Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House voted…
Today on Texas Standard: What a banking slowdown in Texas means for the economy
There’s been a big slowdown in banking activity in Texas, according to new data from the…
Stormy Daniels says she’s not yet ‘vindicated’ by Trump’s indictment
In her first interview since the news of Donald Trump’s criminal indictment, Stormy Daniels said she’s…
Empty downtown retail building next to San Pedro Creek up for sale
The property is zoned for multiple uses, including retail and office. The property is zoned for multiple…
Battling Bots
Industrial-size robots built by high school teams compete against each other in a game at Rocket…
One of Britain’s Oldest and Greatest Oak Trees Gets $7,000 Hug from Community
In the southern Scottish town of Jedburgh, an old neighbor recently received a helping hand from…
Friday Funny: Pooch Determined to Be in Family Portrait Leaps into Shot for Best Photobomb Ever
When a London family got together to celebrate a dad’s 70th birthday with a family portrait,…
Ocean Cleanup Hits Milestone of 220 Tons Removed From Pacific Garbage Patch (Watch)
The Ocean Cleanup, the only organization currently tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), has just…
Rooms Filled with Plants Could Protect Us from Colds and Flu by Disinfecting Air, Study Finds
Plants are well-established partners that when brought indoors can help alleviate stress, and purify the air,…
Austin’s first Muslim city council member celebrates Ramadan, talks about challenges, rewards
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holy month of Ramadan is officially underway, as Muslims from all over…
Daniel Perry trial: 24 hours into deliberations, no verdict yet on murder trial
(AUSTIN)— It’s now up to 12 jurors to decide the fate of an Army sergeant accused of…
Man accused of intentionally setting Austin synagogue on fire pleads guilty
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Marcos man accused of intentionally starting a fire at an Austin…
Ascension nurses protest staffing, patient safety
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A large group of nurses with National Nurses United gathered outside Ascension Seton…
Easter Bunny pays early visit to NICU babies at St. David’s
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. David’s Women’s Center of…
Texas Hill Country prepares for thousands of visitors ahead of total solar eclipse
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Hotel rooms are booking up or already sold out ahead of…
Hays County corrections officer indicted in deadly shooting of inmate
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Hays County corrections officer was indicted in a deadly shooting…
‘Culty’: Viral video trolls Texas for having a pledge of allegiance
Who remembers reciting it in elementary school? Who remembers reciting it in elementary school?
Sense of Place: Denton, Texas’ Brave Combo does things their own way : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
The fierce independence behind their polka music has taken Brave Combo from Japan to an episode…
Rain chances continue Friday, then a drier, warmer Easter Weekend
Thursday brought much-needed rainfall to a good chunk of South Central Texas, with over 1? officially…
WATCH: Passion Play takes place in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – People lined the streets of downtown San Antonio for the Good Friday tradition…
Dairy Queen restaurants in Texas selling Blizzards for 85 cents for limited time in April
SAN ANTONIO – Fans of the Dairy Queen Blizzard can score a discounted treat for a…
KSAT to announce team match-ups Tuesday for 2nd annual KSAT Pigskin Classic in Alamodome
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 will announce on Tuesday the details of the second-annual KSAT 12…
Killer fungi may not be the last of us but scientists are concerned
Can it turn us into murderous zombies? No, but it has killed between 30 to 60…
Millions of Texans must reapply for Medicaid or risk losing health insurance
With the return of pre-pandemic Medicaid rules, nonprofits and community organizations are working to help low-income…
‘Chupacabra’: Mystery creature found lurking at Texas State Park
'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.' 'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.'
Briscoe Announced for Longhorn City Limits on April 15 – University of Texas Athletics
Following the conclusion of the Texas Football Orange-White Game presented by Texas One Fund on April…
Caprock Chronicles: The Maines Family: Nine decades of West Texas music, part one
The origin of the seed of talent that spread through the musical Maines family is unknown,…
2023 Texas Country Music Awards Set for November 12 at Billy Bob’s Texas Jason Boland and the Stragglers Headline
Jason Boland and the Stragglers Headline Coffey Anderson, Ken Holloway, Chad Cooke Band and Others Set…
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow treated Justice Clarence Thomas to luxu…
Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have…
‘Chupacabra’: Mystery creature found lurking at Texas State Park
'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.' 'Chupacabra!!! It's just been eating good lately.'
A chupacabra? A park ranger in disguise? Guess the mystery animal spotted in South Texas
After nighttime footage captured the critter near the Mexican border, social media users... After nighttime footage…
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow treated Justice Clarence Thomas to luxury trips that weren’t disclosed
Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have…
Texas Senate approves bill to create state’s first school voucher-like program
Senate Bill 8, which would give parents state funds to pay for private schools, was approved…
Why OL Christian Jones came back for a sixth year at Texas
Former Cy Woods player who once wanted to be a soccer star, thinks he has another…
Dragging Democracy into the Future
This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. South By Southwest…
Dallas’ Evidence Fiasco: An Exoneree’s Lawyer Speaks
In Dallas, a massive—and systemic—error on the part of the Dallas Police Department has thrown wrenches…
More Than Just a Number
At 7:30 a.m. sharp, 19 women scurry into the grand ballroom of the Renaissance Dallas North…
Governor Abbott Appoints 10 To Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Schwartz and reappointed Hector Villarreal to the Texas Crime Victims'…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Crawford, Sherri Merket, Thomas Neuhoff, and Susan Warren to the…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $870,000 In Job Training Grants To Del Mar College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Skills Development Fund grant awards for $567,597 and $303,206 to…
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Threat In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Initiatives To Fight Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis…
The Texas Hill Country Gets an Alpine Coaster and 16-Story Zip Line
Like if your childhood summer camp had a liquor license and A-frame cabins
‘I got justice’: More domestic violence victim support coming to Hays County
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Along with an increasing population in Hays County, there’s an increase…
Residents of 12 east Austin apartment units displaced after fire caused by smoking materials
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents of 12 units in an east Austin apartment complex were displaced after…
APD: ‘Unprovoked attack’ from unknown suspect left man with skull fracture
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Department officers are searching for a suspect who they say attacked…
VIDEO: APD searching for suspects in connection with north Austin apartment shooting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Austin Police said detectives were searching for several suspects after multiple…
FIRST LOOK: 2 new tiny homes unveiled at Community First! Village
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 6, 2023. AUSTIN…
Daniel Perry murder trial almost over, jury set to deliberate
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s now up to 12 jurors to decide the fate of a man…
Project Connect leaders break down 5 light rail options, future buildout opportunities
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Project Connect leaders debuted five reduced light rail scope options last month,…
SB 8 Engrossed
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the…
A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo’s parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas
Her name was Halo, and she was born last week, on March 29, two months early…
Corporation commission debates 2021 costs
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission continues to disagree on 2021 utility costs. Commissioners on Tuesday again discussed…
NASA’s High-Resolution Air Quality Control Instrument Launches
A NASA instrument to provide unprecedented resolution of monitoring major air pollutants – down to four…
Celebrating Texas Folk Music, April 16th
The power of preserving South Texas culture is through playing conjunto and Tejano music, which can…
SA Parks and Recreation Dept. conducting tree maintenance through Easter weekend at city parks
SAN ANTONIO – While families plan to invade Brackenridge Park for the annual tradition of camping…
BCSO holds first fentanyl awareness presentation for residents at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department held its first fentanyl awareness presentation at Morgan’s…
San Antonio considers adding hundreds of new police officers
SAN ANTONIO – Top city staff and elected officials are considering adding hundreds of new San…
Spurs break Moody Center attendance record, sellout arena in first Austin game
AUSTIN – The I-35 series started Thursday night as the Spurs played their first-ever regular season…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Southside bakery ‘permanently closed’ following health inspection
SAN ANTONIO – A South Side bakery cited for multiple violations by health inspectors decided it…
Parker McCollum Is Headed To Beaumont, Texas For A Big Show
Country music sensation Parker McCollum is headed to Beaumont and is bringing along another country newcomer…
Why is the two-step danced differently in Austin than in other parts of Texas and the U.S.?
Two-step has been around for many years and influenced by the different regions it’s danced in.…
HCR 93 Introduced
Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part…
HB 956 House Committee Report
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
HB 636 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun…
HB 474 House Committee Report
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
HB 422 House Committee Report
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
HB 175 House Committee Report
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication…
HB 77 House Committee Report
Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of…
Texas House passes budget that would grant property tax relief, block funding for school vouchers
This legislative session, the main priority for House Republicans has been easing the tax burden on…
HB 1654 House Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of a child for a determinate sentence for engaging in delinquent conduct…
HB 1636 House Committee Report
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
HB 884 House Committee Report
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
HB 568 House Committee Report
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and…
HB 207 House Committee Report
Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as sham or pretended sales.
Missing Texas 6-year-old whose mother left the country is now believed dead
Police in Everman, a city in the Fort Worth area, are seeking the extradition of Noel…
HB 2454 House Committee Report
Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1263 House Committee Report
Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks…
Alligator spotted on Texas beach by sea turtle patrollers: ‘Caught by surprise’
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in Galveston, Texas, announced that sea turtle patrollers recently…
A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo’s parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas
When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano…
From the pitch to the gridiron, Texas’ Christian Jones adjusted his goals as he kept growing
Christian Jones never outgrew his love for soccer. But with time, football finally... Christian Jones never…
HB 3647 House Committee Report
Relating to the imposition by the Department of Public Safety of administrative and civil consequences for…
HB 3443 House Committee Report
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that…
HB 2899 House Committee Report
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing…