Empowering Girls: Austin Running Group Inspires Next Generation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This Sunday, Austinites have the chance to support young girls in the community while getting active themselves. Girls on the Run Austin is hosting a fundraising event at 1 p.m. at...
Texas Prison Staffing Crisis: Impact on Public Safety and Lawmakers’ Concerns
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is facing a staffing crisis that is impacting the safety of staff, inmates, and the public, according to a recent report by state lawmakers. With an inmate population...
Mastering the Barbecue Game: Pit Boss Alma Vera’s Rise to Grill Power
Barbecue has always been a significant part of Alma Vera's life, growing up near the border where her father owned Vera’s King O Meats in Edinburg, TX. However, it wasn't until 2012 when she...
Texas Students Urged to Practice Good Sportsmanship by Sarkisian
Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian and University of Texas Athletics Director Chris Del Conte have a message for students ahead of Saturday's home game against Florida.After a recent incident during a game...
Texas Dominates Florida with 35-0 Halftime Lead
Texas showcased a dominant performance in the first half against Florida, securing a commanding 35-0 lead at halftime. The Longhorns capitalized on turnovers, with quarterback Quinn Ewers impressively throwing for nearly 300 yards and...
Houston ISD Bond Rejected in Landslide Vote, Possible State Takeover Referral
Houston voters made a significant statement on Tuesday by rejecting the largest school bond proposal in Texas history. The $4.4 billion bond package presented by Houston ISD as Propositions A and B failed to...
Analyzing the 2024 Election Results in Texas
The 2024 election results in Texas brought some surprises, especially in how well the GOP performed both nationally and within the state. University of Houston professor Brandon Rottinghaus joined Texas Standard to analyze the...
Exploring the History of Rosenwald Schools in Texas: Nov. 8, 2024 Exhibition
During the early 20th century, a Sears executive named Julius Rosenwald and Black educator Booker T. Washington joined forces to tackle a significant issue: the lack of education funding for Black students compared to...
Securing Live Music in Austin’s Red River District: Funding Boost Ensures Vibrant Scene
Friday nights are a popular time for live music lovers to head downtown in Austin, especially to the Red River Cultural District. This area is known for its vibrant music scene, but recently faced...
Texas High School Football Scores: Nov. 8 Recap
The Texas high school football regular season came to an end on Friday, with teams in Central Texas either gearing up for the postseason or transitioning to winter sports. Bastrop secured the District 11-5A1...