AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces. These battery-operated chairs are available at 10 state parks across Texas, allowing visitors to traverse a variety of terrains with ease. Guests can check out a track chair for up to three hours at no cost. Reservations are required, and visitors should contact the park […]
April, 2025
Public Assistance Needed to Identify Decedent
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 4/25/2025 Date of Death/Recovery: 3/7/2025 IFS Case Number: ML25-0964 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: 2503-02315 (HCSO) NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/139953 Recovery Location: 15499 Beamer Rd., Friendswood, TX 77546 Demographic Description: Sex: Male Height: Undetermined Age: Middle- Aged Adult Race: Undetermined ADDITIONAL IDENTIFIERS: The decedent may have had a defect in the right side of the nose, which may have been noticeable during […]
TDLR Suspends Bell County Man’s Massage Therapist, Instructor Licenses
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has suspended the massage therapist and massage instructor licenses of Demarr Thomas and he may not work in Texas as a massage therapist or as a massage instructor until the resolution of several criminal cases against him have been disposed of, or until a court orders that his licenses be restored. Thomas has three pending criminal cases pending in Bell County, including a felony sexual assault […]
Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Projects Improve the Trinity River AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Multiple corporate and foundation partners supported the Wildcat Marsh and North Unit Expansion projects through the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC), led by Texan by Nature to match donors to projects that benefit natural resources in Texas. Located within the […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Statement on President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. “In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has set the new standard for bold, effective leadership. He has secured our borders, reestablished our economic sovereignty, bolstered national security, restored the rule of law, reignited the American spirit, and written the first chapter in our new golden age,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Our nation is witnessing […]
DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO. PRESENTS BUG
Performance dates: May 16 – 31, 2025 HOUSTON, TX — Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) closes out its ninth season with Bug, the cult thriller by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Co-directed by Malinda L. Beckham and Curtis Barber, this tense, award-winning play examines the terrifying power of belief and the psychological fallout of seclusion. ABOUT THE PLAY Agnes is a lonely waitress with a fondness for isolation. Peter is a Gulf War drifter. As an unexpected […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Highlights Mental Health Initiative During Mental Health Awareness Month in May
HOUSTON, TX, April 17, 2025 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), a leading educational nonprofit, proudly joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May. This year’s national campaign, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the power of personal stories to foster connection, understanding, and hope. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s campaign […]
Senator Bettencourt’s SB 2206 to Boost R&D Tax Credit Passes Texas Senate 31-0
SB 2206 Makes Sure Texas’ Economy Keeps Pace with the Demands of the 21st Century (Austin, TX) — Today, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2206 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) on a bipartisan 31-0 vote. SB 2206 strengthens Texas’ commitment to research and development by increasing the R&D franchise tax credit from 5% up to 8.722% — and even higher to 10.903% for research conducted through public or private institutions of higher education. […]
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Opens May 3 for the 2025 Season
Houston’s Largest Water Park Offers More Than 40 Slides and Attractions for Guests of All Ages Access high-res photos WHAT: With the blue pools filled with water, the colorful tubes fully inflated and the lifeguards in place, Houston’s largest water park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, is ready to welcome guests this Saturday, May 3 when it officially opens for the 2025 season. From pulse-pounding speed slides to gentler options for the little ones, Hurricane […]
Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Trump administration’s announcement of a deal with Mexico to secure shipments of water Mexico owes to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. Sen. Cruz said, “Mexico’s failures to uphold its water obligations have been devastating to Texas farmers and cities. I have been fighting for years to secure those deliveries, including by advancing sanctions legislation in the United States Senate and […]