‘I’m angry’: Death Row inmate David Leonard Wood says he’s innocent as execution nears
Wood's conviction of the murders of six women and girls in El Paso, Texas in 1987 was largely based on circumstantial evidence. He's set for execution March 13.
This City Just Became The Official Boot Capital of Texas
El Paso has been crowned the Boot Capital of Texas! That’s right—the El Paso County Commissioners Court just approved a resolution recognizing our city’s rich boot-making history and its massive influence on the industry. If you’ve ever owned a pair of handmade cowboy boots, there’s a good chance they were made right...
Texas Faces Weather Triple Threat for First Time in Nearly 20 Years
Meteorologists warned of "dangerous, potentially historic" conditions amid extreme fire weather across much of the Lonestar State.
New Video Shows Texas Teacher Slapped by Student at School
One of the first things I learned from my parents was to show respect, which is a common practice in Texas. Although not everyone learns that lesson and that was on display recently as there was a Texas teacher that was slapped by a student just outside of their classroom.
Look: Major Tornado Hits U.S. On Tuesday Morning
A major tornado hit the United States on Tuesday morning, according to reports.
Texas School Shuts Down Due to Power Outage
A Texas school announced that it will not have any classes due to a significant and unforeseen lack of electricity, according to KCENT. In other words, there is no electricity at Marlin ISD. Texas Students Stay Home as School Cancels Due to Power Outage. The district stated that they have...
The Best Breakfasts in Austin
Brian Batch dreamed of making biscuits while working his way from barista to general manager at Thunderbird Coffee. In 2018, he followed his passion and finally let Bird Bird take flight. Crafted with high-fat Plugrà European butter and special-patent King Arthur flour, his handmade biscuits have garnered a devoted...
Haboobs in Texas: What Causes Them and How to Stay Safe
I live at the top of the only skyscraper in town, and seeing dust storms and haboobs from that vantage point is pretty wild! Buildings, parks, cars, and everything else simply disappear, and you're looking out at nothing but dirt. It's crazy. I had a friend over yesterday when the dirt storm hit Lubbock, and they...
Southwest Airlines Closing Flight Attendant Bases in Austin and Fort Lauderdale in Latest Cost...
Southwest Airlines has confirmed that it will close two more of its flight attendant bases in Austin, Texas, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the latest of a series of cost-cutting moves that insiders fear will fundamentally change the carrier for good and wreck the long-established connection it has with employees.
General Services Administration lists several federal buildings to sell — surprising some occupants
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. The U.S. General Services Administration is looking to dispose of hundreds of federal properties. The only problem is much of the nearly 78,000,000 square feet is still occupied. The list that...