Texas power woes linger as New England girds for deep freeze

The mayor of Austin, Texas, has apologized and says the city let its citizens down after…

Texas Music Educators Association convention: parking, dates and other details you should know

Here’s why thousands of student musicians and teachers are flooding into downtown San…     Share on…

How does public school funding work in Texas – and how would property tax relief affect it?

Texas homeowners have complained about rising property tax for years — and leaders in the Texas…

Koe Wetzel Joins Josh Abbott & Larry Joe Taylor For Ray Wylie Hubbard Cover, “Screw You, We’re From Texas”

A RIFF on what country is really about.  A RIFF on what country is really about. 

‘Losing a gem’: Texas at risk of losing 1,800-acre state park

The new owner of the property wants to end the lease with the state.  The new…

New Texas Border Czar Joins Operation Lone Star Mission

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

HB 1826 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of an organized retail theft task force.

HB 1825 Introduced

Relating to the consumption, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages at certain performing arts facilities owned…

HB 1824 Introduced

Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.

HB 1823 Introduced

Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.

HB 1822 Introduced

Relating to review and approval of advanced placement courses by the State Board of Education.

HB 1821 Introduced

Relating to the designation of Diwali and Dashain as optional holidays.

HB 1820 Introduced

Relating to a landlord's right to enter the dwelling of a residential tenant.

HB 1819 Introduced

Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.

HB 1818 Introduced

Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain counties and the procedure for…

HB 1817 Introduced

Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required.

HB 1816 Introduced

Relating to the governing board of certain junior college districts.

HB 1815 Introduced

Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.

HB 1814 Introduced

Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.

HB 1813 Introduced

Relating to systems of county road administration in certain counties.

REP. CAPRIGLIONE FILES HB 1844, THE TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT

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KHOU Investigation Concludes Over 120 (Not 20) Polling Sites in Harris County Were Denied Sufficient Supply of Ballot Paper

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Car burglar targets vehicle belonging to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus outside his home

SAN ANTONIO – Crime has hit especially close to home for San Antonio Police Chief William…

9-story mixed-use development coming to the Pearl

SAN ANTONIO – A new nine-story, mixed-use development is in the works at the Pearl. Officials…

17-year-old charged with his mother’s murder has bond set at more than $1 million

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – The 17-year-old charged with killing his mother last October and allegedly putting…

John Leguizamo filmed part of docu-series ‘American Historia’ in San Antonio in January

SAN ANTONIO – Actor, comedian and playwright John Leguizamo has been in San Antonio filming for…

Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Updated February 3, 2023 at 4:54 AM ET An intense winter storm finally passed through Texas…

Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power

An intense winter storm finally passed through Texas on Thursday, but residents will feel the impact…

Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power

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How the debt ceiling battle could affect Texas health care (Feb. 3, 2023)

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at…

DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from publicly declaring his presidential intentions, but his…

Today on Texas Standard: Answering your tree questions in the wake of the ice storm

From broken branches to fully uprooted adult oaks, the storm took a toll on many of…

Good Morning Texas

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Astronauts’ View of the Moon

The waxing gibbous Moon stands out in this Jan. 2, 2023, image from the International Space…

Vaccine for Mostly-Lethal Marburg Virus Shows Promise in First Human Study

A vaccine for the lethal Marburg virus has shown huge promise in early human trials with…

Hiker Captures Video of Rare Ice Disk Vortex Spinning in Scottish Winter Weather Phenomenon–WATCH

A hiker captured the incredibly rare phenomenon of an ice disk on a mountain walk in…

‘Princely’ Tomb of a Hunnic Warrior and his Horse Unearthed in Romania

Reprinted with Permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet focusing on travel, foreign policy,…

To Boost Produce Pollination, Tiny ‘FAIRY Robots‘ Can be Propelled by the Wind Like Seeds

In the future, millions of artificial dandelion seeds carrying pollen could be dispersed freely by natural…

Watch China’s Spacecraft Land on the Moon in This Trippy Video

In 2020, China was preparing for its second landing on the moon as part of a…

Rare Species of Feline Dubbed the ‘Original Grumpy Cat’ Found Living On Mount Everest

A DNA analysis confirmed that the rare and little-known Pallas’ cat lives on the body of…

Making Building Materials Out of Fast-Growing Grasses Capture More Carbon Than Trees for US Startup

A startup looking to find better ways to mass-produce lumber for construction has swapped trees for…

Try Your Hand at Haiku: Newspaper in Japan Selects Poems Each Day from Reader Submission

Five minutes slow My wall clock celebrating A new year That was today’s poem for the…

Japanese Archaeologists Find Beautiful Bronze Mirror Buried With a 7-Foot-Long Sword

The Japanese penchant for wielding large curved swords goes back much further in time than previously…

Several local districts close, delay classes amid winter storm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several school districts in Central Texas have adjusted schedules this week due to…

RRISD offering curbside meal service Friday

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock ISD said its food services department would host a…

APD: Man dies from injuries 10 days after being struck by vehicle

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Austin Police Department identified a man who died from injuries…

2 Horseshoe Bay police officers injured after shooting

HORSESHOE BAY, Texas (KXAN) — The Horseshoe Bay Police Department said two on-duty officers were shot…

Crash involving 10 cars reported on US 183 in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Drivers should expect major backups Friday morning in north Austin after icy conditions…

Disability rights advocates call on Texas Legislature to better protect students from restraints

Parents of students with disabilities gathered in the state capitol to share heartbreaking stories of the…

The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Austin, Texas

Here’s where to stay in Austin, Texas.  Here’s where to stay in Austin, Texas. 

Shots fired reported at Pflugerville shopping center

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Pflugerville Police responded to a shots fired report Thursday night in Pflugerville’s…

Carbon capture project is ‘Band-Aid’ to greenwash 10 billion-dollar LNG plant, locals say

Texas community fights to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG regain interest…

Texas power woes linger as Arctic air heads for New England

As rising temperatures offered some hope for frustrated Texans shivering in their homes days after losing…

Teen hospitalized after East Side drive-by shooting, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 16-year-old is hospitalized after being struck in a drive-by shooting on the…

Thousands in Hill Country without power; outages could extend into the weekend

COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Thousands of residents in the Hill Country are still in the cold…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Pest infestation leads to suspended license for Asian cuisine restaurant

SAN ANTONIO – A Northeast Side Asian cuisine restaurant had its license suspended last month after…

Man taking out trash shot by relative after altercation at West Side home, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was taken to an area hospital after he…

North Texas driver shares warning after ice flies off a car, shattering his windshield

Michael Frey was trying to help neighbors by giving rides when ice from another car flew…

Sabine County, East Texas was once a safe haven for slaves

Sabine County, Texas-  Sabine County, Texas- 

Texas Republicans want their own Title 42

Texas Republicans want their own Title 42, a state version of the federal pandemic policy that…

Texas State Parks celebrate Black History Month

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…

Louisiana Lafayette wins 82-63 against Texas State

Led by Greg Williams Jr.’s 23 points, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Texas State Bobcats…

Behemoth Bills and Bureaucracies: Texas’ Unique, Cumbersome Sunset Review Process

The process is cumbersome and takes up to or more than a year to review each…

SBF wins Texas case alleging violations of securities laws via FTX offerings

Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried gained an early victory in a case concerning Texas security laws,…

It’s now legal for domestic abusers to own a gun in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

We’re starting to see the fallout from the Supreme Court’s most recent Second Amendment decision.  A…

Smoke and seasoning, not sauce, are the staples of flavor for Texas Steele BBQ

  

Fabens High School students head to Texas Mariachi Festival

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Los Gatos Salvajes are heading to the Texas Mariachi Festival to…

Our host Thorgy Thor is helping this Dragged contestant honor her Texas roots

  

Hill Country power slowly returns as crews working overtime to repair damage

FAIR OAKS RANCH, Texas – The lights are slowly starting to come back on across the…

Man charged with murder tried to stage crime scene as self-defense, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 24-year-old man was arrested after he flagged down a police officer and…

‘Strength she has amazes me’: Pleasanton mother continues intense rehab after hands, feet amputated

SAN ANTONIO – It’s an emotional and physical daily struggle, but Krystina Pacheco is up to…

North Texas traffic watch: What do the roads look like Thursday?

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Winter weather watch: What should North Texas expect going into Friday?

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Texas Republicans See Attacking Trans Kids As Political Win

The far-right hopes to drag more moderate conservatives into a full-scale culture war.  The far-right hopes…

No boil water notice for City of Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Water confirmed the city is not under a boil water notice, quashing…

A new exhibition shows San Antonio’s HemisFair ’68 like never before

The Texas Archive for the Moving Image has collected Texans’ home movies, and now visitors in…

San Antonio Zoo touts its record of preventing animal escapes and thefts

Three animals escaped or were stolen from the Dallas Zoo in January, and another died of…

Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Report Ice Storm Damage

Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans impacted by this week's winter weather to report property damage…

First Lady Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of…

Governor Abbott Highlights Talent-Strong Workforce For 21st Century

Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas' ongoing efforts to develop and train a…

‘I love that dog.’ Texas police officer runs outside during tornado to rescue his K-9 partner.

DEER PARK, Texas – They say dogs are a man’s best friend and that certainly holds…

Federal Reserve just gave you more reason to pay off credit cards

SAN ANTONIO – If you pay with plastic, you can expect the interest rate on that…

First all-Black, all-female group chosen to lead graduation at JBSA-Lackland

SAN ANTONIO – For the first time, an all-female, all-Black Commander of the Airman Team at…

2023 Black History events hosted by the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum will host three Black…

Ice damage follow-up: Tree branch breakage, insurance claims, and ways to help prevent it in the future

SAN ANTONIO – When the sun came up Wednesday morning, a light was shed on ice…

Portillo’s announces two more locations coming to North Texas

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DFW ICE STORM: Live chopper views of North Texas road conditions

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Texas Will Likely Lose A State Park To A Real Estate Developer

A Texas State Park has been acquired by a private real estate developer, and while efforts…

Texas Medical Association files fourth lawsuit against federal No Surprises Act

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit in US…

The Case for Busing Migrants

Greg Abbott’s scheme to transport asylum seekers to Democrat-run cities is a cynical PR stunt. If…

Fairfield Lake State Park’s possible closure to public ‘unacceptable,’ parks chief says

A new owner of the property might end a lease with the state.  Fairfield Lake State…

4 of 5 Texans favor decriminalizing marijuana, University of Houston poll finds

Two-thirds of Texans said they would back legalization of recreational adult use.  // Fancy Fairchild, right,…

TCSO investigates shooting that left 1 dead in northern Travis County

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating an overnight…

Mayor Watson discusses future actions to combat winter weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson joined KXAN’s Sally Hernandez and Tom Miller Thursday morning to…

Taco Tuesday? Every Day Is Taco Day at DQ Restaurants in Texas

Now Through End of February, Get Three Tacos for $5     Share on FacebookPost on XFollow…

This is Texas’ favorite type of french fry: Report

The potato is everyone’s favorite vegetable and it can be prepared in almost every way possible,…

Thanks to ‘The Last of Us’ on HBO, a Linda Ronstadt song with Texas connections goes viral

Spotify announced that the song saw a 4,900% increase in streaming — in one hour —…

Things to do in San Antonio this February

Hey everyone, I know this is a couple of days behind schedule but it felt weird…

San Antonio toddler found safe; Amber Alert discontinued, police say

SAN ANTONIO – An Amber Alert has been issued in San Antonio for a 1-year-old girl.…

Dr Pepper adds Strawberries & Cream flavor to permanent lineup

SAN ANTONIO – Dr Pepper has added a new flavored soda to its permanent lineup. Fans,…

Firefighters have trouble navigating apartment north of downtown with ‘too much stuff’ in it

SAN ANTONIO – Three adults and an infant all are looking for a place to stay…

Downtown San Antonio store has been making custom, fitted cowboy hats for more than a century

SAN ANTONIO – Rodeo season is here and KSAT12 visited a store in downtown San Antonio…

Today on Texas Standard: What is causing the power outages we’re seeing throughout Texas?

Is it one issue – or a perfect storm? Mose Buchele, who covers energy and the…

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Appear at Texas Tech

The 16th season of the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series continues with a New Orleans jazz…

Remember. Reflect. Respond.

As the executive director of the El Paso Holocaust Museum, alumna Jamie Flores shares historic stories…

Mailbag: Happy Snow Day

What a snow day looks like at Texas Tech. What a snow day looks like at Texas…

Remember. Reflect. Respond.

As the executive director of the El Paso Holocaust Museum, alumna Jamie Flores shares historic stories…

Texas Tech’s Carol Korzeniewski Named AAAS Fellow

The chemistry professor was elected to membership in the prestigious science organization. The chemistry professor was elected…

Paul Tales: Tubatastic

Texas Tech professor has traveled the world spreading the word about…tubas? Texas Tech professor has traveled the…

Texas Tech Honors 20th Anniversary of Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster

Evermore magazine hosted a special remembrance at Space Center Houston. Evermore magazine hosted a special remembrance at…

Skyviews Restaurant Dinner Hosts Spring 2023 Centennial Dinner Series

The series will feature pop-up restaurants run by Texas Tech students and will include decade-themed food…

“There’s Not Going To Be A Landing Today.”

Remembering Columbia: A Texas Tech University Tribute Remembering Columbia: A Texas Tech University Tribute  Share on FacebookPost…

Veterinarian Seeks to Advance the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Mission

Blaine Johnson’s community-driven approach and commitment to veterinary medicine will make an impact on students and…

Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy

We Were Once a Family opens with something alarming that a German tourist traveling the scenic…

‘A Legacy of Rage’ in Waco

Thirty years ago this April 19, TV viewers looked on as Mount Carmel—the sprawling Branch Davidian…

Destiny Returns to Wolfforth

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned almost 50 years of legal precedent last June by stripping…

Texas eatery has one of the most unique tater tot dishes in America: report

While everyone is so heavily focused on french fries, there’s a potato dish that could be…

Got beef? Here’s where more Portillo’s locations opening up in North Texas

What’s life without another location serving up some Chicago-style hot dogs, beef, burgers, and more? Portillo’s…

Want to get access to public information in Fort Worth ISD? You might have to pay

The district charged almost $15,000 in a year of open records requests.  Jennifer Crossland is trying…

Agronomy and Horticulture seminar starts Feb. 3

The spring Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins with "Soybean Response to Micro-rates of Dicamba and…

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