AUSTIN – A “transgender” advocacy group called PFLAG sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this week in a bid to hide documents after the Office of the Attorney General launched an investigation that will likely demonstrate that entities throughout Texas are committing fraud or are otherwise violating Texas’s recently enacted SB 14. The Attorney General will fight to hold this organization accountable. SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical “gender transition” interventions for minors. After the […]
February, 2024
Public Input Sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2024-2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both Eastern and Western Goose Zones. Reduce the daily bag limit of light geese from 10 to 5 in both eastern and western zones. Extend the regular goose season for light geese to […]
Pink Bows Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Blingo & Bubbles Luncheon
Save the Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 HOUSTON (February 29, 2024) – Pink Bows Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advocates for and promotes stronger safety protocols and provides safe spaces at large events, will host the 2nd Annual Blingo & Bubbles Luncheon on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the new PostScript restaurant, 2800 Kirby Dr., Houston 77098. Chairs Lori and Martin Shellist invite guests to “Bring the Bling” and dress in pink for the champagne lunch that will include six Bingo games, a luxury silent […]
HCAD Offers Business Personal Property Rendition Help
Houston — The Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) has begun the process of mailing personal property rendition forms to businesses known to have been operating in Harris County during 2023. The appraisal district will continue offering its free rendition workshop sessions to help business owners complete the required personal property rendition forms before the April 15 filing deadline. The district will conduct eight workshops between March 6 and April 15 – four online virtual workshops and […]
Harmony Public Schools wins 51awards at TSPRA Star Awards
For the second year in a row, Harmony Public Schools finished among the Top 3 most-recognized school systems in Texas for school public relations SUGAR LAND – The Harmony Public Schools Department of Communications & Marketing was honored with 51 awards for excellence in school communications and marketing by the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) at the organization’s annual awards, held Feb. 28 in Sugar Land, Texas. Each year, TSPRA recognizes communicators in school […]
Communities In Schools of Houston hosts A Night in Wonderland 45th Anniversary Gala to support students in the greater Houston area
WHAT: Communities In Schools of Houston hosts its 2024 A Night in Wonderland 45th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 4th at The Post Oak Hotel, chaired by philanthropists Lauren and John Brollier and Cassie and John Milam, with honorary chairs Kirby and Scott McCool and Judy and Charles Tate. The magical evening supporting the valuable and impactful work of Communities In Schools of Houston begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, then dinner and the program. Rounding out the event is live entertainment by the popular […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Continue to Defend Texas Border Security Law After Court Blocks It From Taking Effect
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has immediately appealed a ruling against SB 4 by which a federal court blocked the border security measure from taking effect on March 5. SB 4 was adopted to address the ongoing disaster at our southern border by making it a state crime to cross the border illegally. This would enable Texas law enforcement to detain and order illegal aliens to return to the country they illegally entered […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Two More Texas School Districts for Illegal Electioneering
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Denison Independent School District (“ISD”) and Castleberry ISD for illegally using official resources to promote certain political candidates and policies. Earlier this month, Denison ISD’s official website expressed its support or opposition for certain political candidates and stumped for its preferred policy agenda. Additionally, Denison ISD posted a resolution adopted by its Board of Trustees further endorsing certain political measures. Similarly, the Castleberry ISD Superintendent used […]
Seven Lakes High School’s Justice Carlton Presented with 2024 McDonald’s All-American Jersey
KATY, TX [February 28, 2024] – Katy ISD’s Seven Lakes High School (SLHS) was filled with excitement and pride as it hosted a special McDonald’s All-American jersey presentation ceremony to honor Justice Carlton, a senior and University of Texas commit, on her recent selection to the 2024 McDonald’s All-American team. The jersey dedication ceremony was a momentous occasion attended by both the girls and boys basketball programs, student supporters, staff, family, district administrators, and community members. […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Biden Administration from Waiving Anti-Terrorism Sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed legislation today to prohibit the U.S. government from suspending anti-terrorism restrictions to send foreign aid to the Gaza Strip or the West Bank. The Terminating Unlawful Negligence and Nullifying Exemptions and Licenses to Sanctions (TUNNELS) Act of 2024, rescinds the licenses employed by the Biden administration to channel U.S. aid through international and non-governmental organizations to Gaza, and prevents these […]