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Comer Drops More Info About Two New Forms He Reviewed in Biden Probe, Reveals What’s Next
We’ve been talking at length about the FD 1023 “bribery form” that shows that a confidential…
Biden/Harris: A Succession Not Worth Contemplating
It’s near-certain that President Biden won’t make it through a second term. It’s not at all…
Go inside Port Arthur history and culture to become the Cajun Capital of Texas
It became state official this month, Port Arthur is the Cajun Capital of Texas. The Texas…
Ranked-Choice in the Great Land
Our own Alaska has been the subject of an electoral experiment, one that has also been…
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Law in Indiana Banning Trangender Puberty Blockers, Surgeries for Minors
A federal judge has blocked some parts of a new law in Indiana banning puberty blockers…
Did They or Didn’t They? Questions About Whether the FBI Ever Investigated Biden Bribery Scandal
President Joe Biden’s bribery scandal has raised more than a few eyebrows and elicited a number…
WATCH: Empty Stadium as LA Dodgers Honor Anti-Catholic Group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ Amid Protests
Opposition is in full swing to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ on-field ceremony honoring the Sisters of…
What bills targeting the Texas foster care system are slated to become law?
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Several bills sitting on Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s desk could impact the state’s…
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Protect Lives, Rights Of Texans
Governor Greg Abbott this week signed laws to empower Texas parents, protect Texans from the growing…
WATCH: Dem Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Tells Joe Rogan He Has to ‘Be Careful’ so the CIA Doesn’t Assassinate Him
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK Jr.) recently voiced his concerns about the CIA…
Abbott signs Texas bill allowing fentanyl deaths to be prosecuted as murder
AUSTIN (KXAN/Nexstar) — A new Texas law will up the criminal penalties for fentanyl distribution, including…
The Morning Briefing: Trump’s Enduring Appeal–He Never Does What Dems Want
Top O’ the Briefing Happy Wednesday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Jermon felt strongly about the…
PBS Chyrons During Trump’s Bedminster Remarks Were Something Else
PBS is not fully funded by the government. But they do receive some of their funding…
Texas governor signs major patient safety bill into law, sparked by KXAN investigation
Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Bob Hall hold HB 1998. (Courtesy Rep. Julie Johnson)…
Texas Crown Act formally signed by Abbott in ceremony
AUSTIN (KXAN)— On Monday morning, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Crown Act into law in…
Bombshell: Grassley Says Foreign National Who Allegedly Paid off Biden in Bribery Scheme Has Recordings of Hunter and Joe
Some of the liberal media and the Democrats have been doing all they can to ignore…
On Trump Arraignment Eve, the Gaslighting From CNN and Fox News Reaches Obscene Levels
As much as we’d all like to, it’s been impossible to avoid the biased mainstream media…
Governor Signs Key Legislation Empowering Texas Parents
“The House and Senate did a great job to provide transformative changes for education in the…
WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Absolutely Decimates a CNN Reporter Over the Network’s Hypocrisy
Kevin McCarthy ripped into a CNN reporter on Capitol Hill on Monday, pushing back as she…
Congress Needs to Press SBA to Investigate PPP Fraud
As the pandemic has taught us, the world can change in the blink of an eye,…
Biden’s Burisma Scandal: A Case for Impeachment That Can’t Be Ignored
If the $5 million Burisma bribery scandal isn’t enough to pursue the impeachment of President Joseph…
Turley Reveals How Dem Efforts to Take Down Trump May Come Back to Bite Biden
We have a little more opinion from George Washington law professor Jonathan Turley. We reported what…
Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Package Of Border Security Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular…
Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Radical ’28th Amendment’ to Strip Americans’ Gun Rights
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his hair gel are fed up with the fact that lawful…
Breaking: Donald Trump’s Lawyer Says He Has No Indictment but Has Summons, Charges Revealed
As reported earlier, former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his lawyers had been…
How many special sessions could Texas have?
AUSTIN (KXAN) – As top Republicans in Texas show no signs of compromising over property taxes,…
Gov. Greg Abbott to sign border security legislation on Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to sign into law border security legislation on…
Benefits could increase for retired Texas teachers in 2024
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 7, 2023 AUSTIN…
Governor Abbott Signs 8 Public Safety Bills Into Law To Protect Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th…
To Hell With Property Rights: Texas Government Plays Dirty to Seize Land From Real Estate Developer Through Eminent Domain
The state of Texas is at it again. A state agency is considering using eminent domain…
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Keeps Promise, Plans Special Session to Finish the Job
Nevada’s legislative session concluded on Tuesday, but Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo said “not so fast’ and…
Hilarity Ensues After CNN Drops ‘Bombshell’ Report of Meeting Between Ron DeSantis, Clarence Thomas
Though their exact positions on the list are unknown, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Florida…
Texas passes bill eliminating mandatory vehicle inspections
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas drivers will save a trip to the auto shop after lawmakers voted…
What on Earth Made Janet Yellen Agree to an Unconstitutional Global Corporate Tax?
House Republicans are set to repudiate U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for telling other countries that…
State of Texas: ‘I will not step back,’ Abbott and Patrick clash over property tax plans
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After five months of discord and a now a special session, top Republican…
Texas lawmakers allocated more than $2 billion to increase the state’s water supply, reduce flooding
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — During this year’s legislative session, Texas lawmakers allocated part of the state’s…
Cars Registered In Texas After 2025 Will No Longer Need To Pass A Safety Inspection, But Owners Will Still Pay The Fee
June 1, 2023- Many Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass…
Governor Abbott Appoints John Scott As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under…
Who will win from proposed Texas property tax relief plans?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After five months of discord and a short-lived special session, top Republican leaders…
Texas lawmakers from San Antonio area reflect on legislative session and next steps
SAN ANTONIO – This legislative session has been unique to say the least. From the start…
School Choice, Border Security, and Taxes Left Hanging: Will Texas Republicans Be Able to Deliver?
Texas’ most recent legislative session has come to a close and the performance of Republican lawmakers…
Lawmakers passed several bills aimed at helping Texas pets
San Antonio – Texas lawmakers passed several bills that would help protect pets, including one already…
Is Texas next up? Lawmakers clear the way for the state to leave voter data group ERIC
Texas is on its way to being the latest — and largest — state to leave…
Texas is home to most Scripps National Spelling Bee champions
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 30, 2023. AUSTIN…
Central Texas high school graduations get underway
AUSTIN (KXAN) – As the 2022-23 school year ends, high schools across Central Texas prepare to…
Paxton Is Burning
Was yesterday’s performance by the Texas House of Representatives intended to restore public faith in the…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to hold news conference as special session starts
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will hold a post-legislative session presentation and news conference on Tuesday…
SR 732 Enrolled
Recognizing Austin Osborn for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a…
State of Texas: Paxton impeachment – how we got here and what comes next
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The historic vote in the Texas House to impeach Ken Paxton is adding…
Texas lawmakers adjourn without passing property tax legislation
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Legislature ended the regular legislative session Monday evening with top priorities…
Donald Trump Is Pissed About Texas AG Paxton’s Impeachment – and Gov. Abbott’s Silence
It’s been a heated week in Texas government, as conflicts flair between Attorney General Ken Paxton…
Ken Paxton’s top assistant will act as Texas attorney general, for now
State law bars impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton from serving while the Senate debates whether to…
How does the impeachment process work in Texas?
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Following an investigation by the House General Investigating Committee, the conservative-leaning committee unanimously…
Texas lawmakers pass bill aimed at Veterinary Board
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas lawmakers voted to temporarily attach the state’s Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners…
Republicans Join With Democrats in Texas to Impeach AG Ken Paxton
In breaking news on this Saturday evening, Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas…
Mother’s loss leads to overdose awareness bill going to Texas governor’s desk
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Stefanie Turner carried three large boxes of cookies into the Texas Capitol Friday…
Auto buyers beware: A Texas bill addressing forced financing falls short at the legislature
But, auto buyers may start noticing a different kind of relief. AUSTIN, Texas — I have…
Texas state park could be saved from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
FAIRFIELD, Texas – Texas legislators have made another leap forward in an effort to save a…
TPWD authorized to ‘take all necessary steps’ to save Texas state park from development
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state of Texas is taking steps to save a popular state park…
Districts in ‘dire straits’ as they watch school funding fights in Texas legislature
Austin (KXAN) – The Texas House on Wednesday postponed a Senate bill to create a school…
‘One Year In: Uvalde’ — The Impact
This story is part of KSAT’s interactive project “One Year In: Uvalde,” which honors victims and…
Watch KSAT’s coverage from Uvalde on May 24 to mark one year since Robb Elementary shooting
UVALDE, Texas – KSAT was live in Uvalde on Wednesday, May 24 to mark one year…
Texas flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Uvalde school shooting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde,…
3 months after deadly dog attack, legislation in victim’s honor heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
SAN ANTONIO – Dangerous dog legislation passed by the Texas House and Senate is expected to…
About 98% of Texas counties have a mental health professional shortage
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call the…
Texas Transportation Advocacy Revs Up at the Lege
Statewide traffic fatalities remain high and big highway projects dominate transportation funding, but a diverse set…
Affordable places to live in Texas with high salaries, low cost of living
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four of the 10 most affordable places to live in the southern United…
Which Texas airport ranks among the angriest in the U.S.?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travelers at the San Antonio International Airport are among the angriest in the…
Kyle, Texas, falls short of world record attempt
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Kyle didn’t take home a world record Sunday evening…
Texas AG opinion questions Project Connect funding
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion Saturday morning related to Project…
Nebraska passes 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Legislature on Friday approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on…
Texas to charge EV owners $400 to register vehicles, $200 every year
(NEXSTAR) — Texas drivers looking to drive cleaner will have to fork out more money to…
Texas mother fights for swim school legislation after 3-year-old son drowns
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A bill one Texas mother said is designed to better protect children at…
San Antonio mother of trans teen worries SB14 will lead to more suicides
SAN ANTONIO – Paige Davis makes it perfectly clear that she doesn’t want to speak for…
The Texas Legislature approves a ban on gender-affirming care for minors
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas would become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors under…
The Texas Legislature approves a ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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LEILA FADEL, HOST: The final votes are still being counted in Turkey’s closely watched presidential election.…
Delays worsen in Texas Crime Victim Compensation Program
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When a group of men killed 22-year-old Bakari Henderson during a 2017 vacation…
Why Wisconsin’s no-toll road solution may not work in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more energy-efficient and electric vehicles make their way into the American market,…
State of Texas: Efforts aim to expand state border enforcement power
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – In the days leading up to the end of Title 42 immigration restrictions,…
LIST: Cancellations, postponements in Central Texas due to inclement weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Due to the upcoming inclement weather, several events across Central Texas and the…
First Lady Abbott Hosts Heart Gallery Event At Governor’s Mansion
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted a Heart Gallery event with attorney and child advocate…
Tollway fixes once again face bumpy ride at Texas Capitol
Investigative Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023.…
Morning news brief
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Will President Biden really negotiate with Republicans over paying the nation’s bills? A…
Democrats’ Differing Responses to Mass Shootings in Chico, CA and Allen, TX Expose Their Hypocrisy
National media and the Democrat Party are fixated on the mass shooting at a mall in…
Republican legislatures look to put local issues in liberal areas under state control
Lawmakers in statehouses across the country have spent the past several weeks debating bills that would…
State of Texas: Bracing for the end of Title 42
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Communities along the border are facing an increase in migrants, as they prepare…
‘Climate Czar’ John Kerry Is Negotiating With the CCP, James Comer Threatens Subpoena to Find out Why
One-time presidential candidate and former Secretary of State John Kerry wasn’t elected to his current position…
Finally, the COVID-19 Global Emergency Is Over, Says WHO
On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 is no longer a global public health…
Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state…
NYT Editorial Board Says It: Time for Dianne Feinstein to Exit Stage Left
I can’t recall a single thing on which I’ve agreed with Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) politically,…
Pro Publica Seems Put out That Clarence Thomas Looks Like a Champ After Their ‘Ethics Scandal’ Hit Job
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ close friend, lawyer, and historian Mark Paoletta took to Twitter to…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Wassberg and reappointed John Jenkins, Robert McFarlane, M.D., Will Rodgers,…
Events celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend, there…
Paxton, Travis County DA quarrel over Texas Capitol protest arrest
Editor’s note: The video above is part of KXAN’s coverage following Tuesday’s protest at the Texas…
Democrats Really Need to Go ‘Fourth’ Themselves
Personally, I am Team “Star Trek,” so this whole “May the Fourth Be With You” thing…
Chevron Deference, President Trump, the 2024 Election, and What I Fear Lies Ahead
Monday, the US Supreme Court announced it would take up a case that could upend the…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of DirectorsGovernor Greg Abbott has reappointed…