WATCH DPS’ LABOR DAY WEEKEND PSA VIDEO HERE AUSTIN – As part of an effort to keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement efforts, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, statewide. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers look for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, not complying with Texas’ Move Over, Slow Down law or violating other […]
August, 2024
Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris County August 30
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County Fri Aug. 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: George H.W. Bush Community Center 6827 Cypresswood Drive Spring, TX 77379 Milton Lusk Activity Center 1022 Mercury Drive Houston, TX 77029 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any DRC can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed by American Sustainable Business Council
(AUSTIN) — “The plaintiff has filed a purported First Amendment lawsuit that seeks to undermine state sovereignty and force the state of Texas and Texas taxpayers to invest their own money in a manner inconsistent with their values and detrimental to their own economic well-being. That is absurd. “Texas has taken a very open, transparent and methodical approach, so it is ironic that this left-wing group suing Texas is hiding their true intent: to force companies […]
Roosevelt Weeks Appointed Director of Fort Bend County Libraries
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, August 27. He will assume the role on October 7, 2024. Weeks brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in library leadership, most recently as Library Director at the Austin Public Library system, where he has worked for the past seven years. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Director/Chief of […]
Q&A: FEMA Individual Assistance
FEMA Individual Assistance can help Texans recover from Hurricane Beryl by providing funds for basic and critical needs. What kinds of help can FEMA provide? FEMA may provide Serious Needs Assistance, Displacement Assistance, Home Repair Assistance, Rental Assistance, Personal Property Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Medical and Dental Assistance, and Funeral Assistance for eligible applicants. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance, nor can it duplicate funding received for same purposes. How can I apply for […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties Close Aug. 31
AUSTIN — Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties will permanently close Aug. 31. at 4:00 p.m. Center locations: Mustang Community Center 4521 FM-521 Fresno, TX 77545 William B. Travis Building 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469 Carthage Fire Department Training Bldg. 808 W. Panola Carthage, TX 75633 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any DRC can help with both Hurricane […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Unlawfully Prohibiting Firearms From the Texas State Fair
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas for unlawfully prohibiting firearms from government-owned public property in violation of Texas law. Earlier in August, the Office of the Attorney General gave the City of Dallas fifteen days’ notice to reverse the Texas State Fair’s recently announced prohibition of firearms in Fair Park before a lawsuit would be filed. Fair Park is owned by the City […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces 30-State Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation
AUSTIN – Texas, along with a bipartisan coalition of 29 other states, has reached a settlement ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. Texas and the other states will take possession of more than $190 million in unclaimed property. In 2023, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court sided with Texas and its coalition partners, holding that unclaimed official checks issued by MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (“MoneyGram”) are governed […]
Banxe Startup Revolutionizes Business Payments with New Tools
Banxe, a big name in digital finance innovation, has announced the launch of two groundbreaking tools. This article explains the features of Payment Roles and Mass Payments. This solution will revolutionize the way organizations handle their finances. Payment Roles: Enhancing Collaboration and Security A startup, Banxe has a new feature designed to revolutionize the payment approval process. With Payment Roles, you can give your employees particular roles, such as Accountant and Employee. The accountant can […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes Aug. 29
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will permanently close tomorrow Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Center location: Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St Baytown, TX 77520 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. Any DRC can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26–June 5 storms and flooding. To find a center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access […]