Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God particle,' has...
Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle, helping explain how matter formed after the Big Bang. His death at 94 was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he was a professor.
View ArticleSen. Cornyn warns dismissing effort to impeach DHS secretary would be...
Texas’ senior U.S. senator said the effort to oust DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should be taken seriously by Democrats.
View Article25 years after fatal bonfire, Texas A&M considers bringing student tradition...
A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.
View ArticleCommissioners hear progress reports on proposed workforce development center,...
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai said he wants to review the level of interest among advanced manufacturers for a proposed county workforce development center at Brooks.
View ArticleWails of a child fill courtroom as trial begins in 'starvation' case
Benjamin Cervera, 4, was 28 pounds when he died of malnourishment. Stepmother’s attorney said the story is far more complex and that the family had sought medical help before.
View ArticleYoung adults who started vaping as teens still can't shake the habit
Teen vaping is trending downwards these days. But data from Colorado and around the country show the generation that made Juul cool is still hooked on nicotine.
View ArticleTPR wins 3 SPJ Fort Worth First Amendment awards for immigration reporting,...
Texas Public Radio, the San Antonio-based NPR station, has won three First Amendment awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth chapter for Defending the Disadvantaged and Spanish...
View ArticleCarlos Alvarez, a San Antonio business and philanthropy icon, dies at 73
He introduced the U.S. to the Modelo, Corona, and Shiner beers and spent his fortune in support of the arts and higher education in the Alamo City.
View ArticleTobin Center lifts curtain on resident orchestra's ambitious future
They are planning their first performance season for next spring.
View ArticleMost 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring...
Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.
View ArticleNew federal guidelines address transit worker, passenger safety
The new rules address longstanding issues such as assaults on transit workers, collisions and exposure to infectious diseases for agencies like Dallas Area Rapid Transit and Trinity Metro.
View ArticleAustin will name bathhouse after woman who helped desegregate Barton Springs...
Joan Means Khabele was one of the first Black women to jump into the pool in protest of segregation.
View ArticleWhat's the deal with H-E-B? Here's why the Texas brand has a loyal following
Why does the chain’s most loyal Texas customers think it's worth the hype?
View ArticleLt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists housing affordability, fighting antisemitism on...
Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session.
View ArticleThe relief for caregivers: Grace Place opens at Meals on Wheels
The facility creates a new resource for dementia caregivers to receive support and for those with dementia to have a stimulating environment to interact with.
View ArticleHere's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or...
The Justice Department's new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores. Attorney General Merrick Garland said it will save lives.
View ArticleThe Biden administration tries to close the 'gun show loophole'
More background checks will be required for gun purchases under a changing administrative rule under the Biden administration. The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of...
View ArticleStolen 18-wheeler driven into DPS office in Brenham leaves one dead, 14 injured
Clenard Parker, a 42-year-old resident of Chappell Hill, is suspected of stealing the vehicle a day after his application for a commercial driver's license was denied.
View ArticleNew study says fiber supplements can improve brain health in older Americans
Eating plenty of fiber as part of our diets could also help improve brain health, but most Americans don’t do it. Dr. Donna Newsome of Texas Health Plano explains how the supplements work.
View ArticleTPR honored with 5 Texas Association of Broadcasters awards, including...
Texas Public Radio, the San Antonio-based NPR station, has been recognized by the Texas Association of Broadcasters with five awards for overall excellence, breaking news, newscast, beat reporting, and...
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