AUSTIN – Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award recipient during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting. Walker began his career with TPWD as a member of the 47th Texas Game Warden Training Academy Class. After graduating from the academy in 2001, he has since served the communities of Van Zandt and Angelina Counties. Walker is a certified master peace officer, […]
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Sens. Cruz, Scott, Ossoff Lead Bipartisan Effort Ensuring Veterans Receive Timely Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act. The bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments at VA facilities and to submit a report with respect to that standard. This legislation is based on reports from the […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $20.6 Million in Local Park Grants
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis. Once funded, the sites must remain parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public. Forty community parks statewide will gain nature trails, native gardens, playgrounds, splash pads, dog parks, sports fields, […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement Following Meeting With Boeing CEO David Calhoun
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the following statement after meeting with Boeing CEO David Calhoun. “This morning, I met with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, and I asked him a number of new questions that he committed to answer regarding this accident, the MAX 9, and Boeing’s production processes. “Based on our conversation, I am hopeful there will soon be a […]
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Rep. Moolenaar Lead National School Choice Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined the co-chairs of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), in introducing a resolution designating January 21st – January 27th, 2024, as National School Choice Week. Upon joining the resolution, Sen. Cruz said, “For over a decade, I have been the leading advocate for school choice in the U.S. Senate because I firmly believe that school choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. […]
Office of the Attorney General Issues Statement Denouncing Court’s Shocking Bias in Litigation with Former Employees
AUSTIN – This week, the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) filed a motion to reconsider and a motion to enter judgment in litigation pertaining to an employment dispute with four former staff members. These filings challenged the judge’s ruling that depositions must proceed even after all facts were conceded and the defendant withdrew its opposition to the case. Contrary to Texas court rules and case law, the court ruled that litigation must continue despite the […]
5 Ways Dallas Car Accidents Can Dramatically Change Your Life
Car accidents happen on America’s roadways all the time. They occur in rural areas but also major cities. The traffic and congestion in large cities causes many collisions and near misses. Dallas has perhaps more car accidents than many other major metropolises. 2021 saw 15,000 Dallas car accidents, and that’s in line with what happens most years. You might enjoy living in or around this large Texas city, but you must exercise caution if you’re […]
Texas State Parks See Record Attendance at 2024 First Day Hikes
AUSTIN— Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state. “What a pleasant surprise to hear that Texans came in droves to kick off the new year at a Texas State Park,” said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “We topped the record-setting centennial kickoff numbers of 2023, proving that Texas has […]
A Sweet Symphony of Mockingbirds
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas The early bird gets the worm, but the mockingbird gets the final word. While their outward appearance may be unassuming, these skilled songbirds are the official bird of Texas for their ingenuity in using joyous tunes and talented mimicry to not only serenade Texans but also outwit unsuspecting predators. The history of the mockingbird’s official status in Texas dates back to January 31, 1927, when the Texas Federation of […]
MOODY GARDENS OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ROMANTIC EXPERIENCES AND DELECTABLE MENUS FOR A MEMORABLE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
Galveston, Texas (January 18, 2024) – Moody Gardens offers so much to love with memorable Valentine’s options that will take guests under the sea, on a dinner cruise, or a fine dining experience with spectacular views of Galveston Island with options for spa service or a romantic island getaway with hotel packages for sweethearts. As the ideal setting, guests can enjoy a visit to the Rainforest Pyramid, Aquarium Pyramid, or a choice of several films […]