21-8 vote ensures toll funds are spent on roads and emergency services, not non-transportation projects AUSTIN TX — The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2722 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R- Houston) in a 21-8-2 vote, refocusing how excess toll road surplus revenues are used in Harris County to prioritize real road maintenance and public safety services over non-transportation- related spending, and to recognize the $116M spent by the City of Houston on public safety. “Since […]
April, 2025
Fort Bend County Fair Fair Queen Contest Entries Open Now
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and represent your community? The Fort Bend County Fair is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fair Queen Scholarship Contest—and we’re looking for confident, community-minded young women to take center stage! This exciting opportunity is open to females ages at least 15 years of age and not more than 19 years of age on September 1, 2025, who reside in Fort Bend County. The deadline to apply is June 12, […]
Harmony Public Schools CCMO wins Top 50 Marketer Award
HOUSTON – John Boyd, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer for Harmony Public Schools, has been recognized with the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 50 Marketer Award for excellence in the field of marketing. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and executives worldwide. This prestigious recognition is determined through peer and community voting. Voters are instructed to select individuals they have seen make a significant impact on their own organization or within the broader industry, contribute […]
Massage Establishment In Huffman, Texas, Closed For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective April 22 that closes a massage establishment in Huffman for suspected human trafficking. John Chyr d/b/a 1&1 Foot Massage, 11101 FM 1960, Suite G, was ordered to halt operations at the establishment and is prohibited from operating a different massage establishment at that location. During a routine massage establishment inspection, a TDLR employee noted that required licenses and […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Earns VETS Indexes Recognized Employer Award for 2025
AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This award highlights the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has demonstrated outstanding support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the Recognized Employer Award as a result,” said George Altman, […]
TWC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) joins in celebrating April 30 as National Apprenticeship Day. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs through recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce to strengthen our economy. “TWC’s ApprenticeshipTexas effort helps employers address critical hiring needs and add skilled workers to the Lone Star State’s workforce,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “TWC provides support for both new and expanding apprenticeship opportunities across Texas.” Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed today National Apprenticeship Day in Texas, emphasizing […]
STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
CELEBRATING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO DROP CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE MAUDE FAMILY “The U.S. Department of Justice’s choice to dismiss the criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude is a long-awaited action that highlights the damage caused by the Biden Administration’s harmful federal overreach. This marks a significant triumph for land rights, the diligent families that sustain this nation, and basic common sense. The Maudes, as fifth-generation ranchers, have responsibly managed their land for […]
How to Combine Function and Aesthetics in Home Design
Function vs. aesthetics should not have to be a choice. It’s not an either-or scenario. This is especially true in the home design realm. Homeowners should be able to enjoy the most stunning properties imaginable while feeling assured of the most top-notch performance. In a Texas Gulf Coast region that sees everything from 90-degree temperatures to seasonal tropical storms, this can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are many innovative materials and design concepts that can […]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN, Texas –Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce Yolanda Xiong of Flower Mound, Texas as the Grand Prize Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Xiong is a 6th grade student at at the Color Panda Art Academy/Longhui Art and her winning artwork features a dolphin jumping out of the water wearing a Texas-themed Cowboy hat next to an aircraft carrier. “As Land Commissioner and a former […]
Business Community Unites to Recognize Outstanding Educators in Katy ISD
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce host luncheon for District’s Teachers of the Year KATY, TX [April 29, 2025] – Partnering with the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union (BVSCU) continued its decades-long tradition honoring Katy ISD’s Teachers of the Year at a celebratory luncheon today at the Merrell Center. In attendance were Katy ISD Board President Victor Perez, Vice President Amy Thieme, Secretary Mary Ellen Cuzela and […]