AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton opened investigations into 33 potential noncitizens who allegedly voted in the 2024 General Election after Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson referred the cases to the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”). “Noncitizens must not be allowed to influence American elections, and I will use the full weight of my office to investigate all voter fraud,” said Attorney General Paxton. “In order to be able to trust the integrity […]
Gov. Abbott Signed SB 4, SB 23, & HB 9 into Law as Part of $10B Property Tax Relief Package
Saves 5.7M Texas Homeowners $484/yr, 2.08M Seniors $907/yr, & all Business BPP 2.5k/yr! DENTON, TX – Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), and House Bill 9 (HB 9), a key part of the 89h Legislature’s $10 billion property tax relief package, into law at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse in Denton, Texas. SB 4, and SB 23 authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and championed by Lt. […]
Coastal Prairie Conservancy Announces Conservation Funding Deadline for Texas Landowners
June 17, 2025 – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is pleased to announce upcoming deadlines for landowners and agricultural producers interested in securing funding through the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI). These initiatives, supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, provide financial and technical assistance for conservation easements and land management practices that support the long-term health of prairies, grasslands, wetlands, […]
Texas Outlaw Challenge Returns to Galveston Bay with Horsepower, Thrills & Community Impact!
June 18–21, 2025 | Seabrook, Kemah, Nassau Bay, Galveston Bay SEABROOK, TX — Get ready for the most exhilarating powerboating event in Texas! The 18th Annual Texas Outlaw Challenge roars into town June 18–21, 2025, bringing together millions of dollars in high-performance powerboats, heart-pounding excitement, and four days of unforgettable entertainment across the Bay Area. Whether a performance powerboat, a cruiser, a V-bottom, or Skaters – they are all part of this year’s event. Event Highlights – Four Days of […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Visits French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to Strengthen U.S.-France Regional Ties
(Harris County, TX, June 16, 2025) – As part of her international trade and diplomacy mission in Paris, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the French Foreign Ministry at the Quai d’Orsay where she met with Emmanuel Mayer, Head of North America for France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The meeting highlighted Harris County’s growing global profile, deep cultural and economic ties with France, and the shared values that underpin transatlantic cooperation, particularly on issues of […]
DPS Releases Update on Investigation into Threat Against State Lawmakers
AUSTIN—On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capitol Region was notified of a threat made against Texas state lawmakers. Earlier that day, a concerned citizen contacted local authorities to report that a man was on his way to the protest at the Texas State Capitol, planning to harm state lawmakers. Out of an abundance of caution, DPS immediately evacuated the Texas State Capitol Building and Capitol Grounds and began to […]
Buzz Off, Mosquitoes! It’s National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division celebrates 60 years of protecting the community from mosquito-borne diseases HOUSTON – National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 15–21, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is joining health departments across the country to remind everyone how important mosquito control is for protecting public health. Mosquitoes may be small, but the diseases they spread can be serious. HCPH’s Mosquito and Vector Control (MVC) Division works year-round to […]
16 Houston-area bars/restaurants offer special “Periwinkle Cocktail” from June 5 – July 8 in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September
$1 from each cocktail sold goes to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser in September HOUSTON, TX (May 29, 2025) – The Periwinkle Foundation announces Iron Bartender 2025, a two-fold premier bartender competition that raises funds for the nonprofit organization. From June 5 to July 8, 16 bartenders across the city of Houston will create and feature a limited-edition, signature “Periwinkle Cocktail” that will be available for patrons to enjoy. Each bartender will create […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Launches Summer Internship Programs in Healthcare, Law, Energy, and Mental Health
Houston Bar Association, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Smithwood Medical Institute among key partners HOUSTON, June 11, 2025 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) has launched its 2025 summer internship and externship programs, offering high school juniors and seniors hands-on experience in professional settings—from hospitals and law firms to energy companies and mental health organizations. A cornerstone of CIS’s workforce development initiative, these paid opportunities equip students with job readiness, leadership skills, and career exposure. For many, the stipends […]
HOMETOWN HOUSTON COMPANY DEBUTS NEW FAMILY FUN MEGA-EVENT AT NRG CENTER: JURASSIC QUEST & BRICK FEST LIVE JOIN FORCES AUG 1-3
3 Days, 2 Events Together, 1 Ultimate Family Experience! 165M years of animatronic dinosaurs and marine creatures PLUS 1M bricks under one roof (and no cleanup for mom and dad!) Affordable interactive STEAM-based family fun at NRG CENTER with top brick building experience and biggest dinosaur touring event on the continent VIDEO & PHOTOS: JURASSIC QUEST CLICK HERE / BRICK FEST LIVE: CLICK HERE FAMILIES CAN SAVE 20% ONLINE WITH CODE DINO20 HOUSTON (JUNE 16, 2025) – North America’s most […]