SB 571 Closes Dangerous Loopholes in Statewide ISD’s by Strengthening the Do Not Hire Registry AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), his “Educator Misconduct” bill, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature with overwhelming bi-partisan support. SB 571 is now on its way to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature. SB 571 closes dangerous loopholes in the state’s “Do Not Hire” registry by ensuring all individuals […]
May, 2025
No Smoke, Just Strength—Be Tobacco-Free Harris County May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the ongoing impact of deceptive marketing tactics aimed at youth. This year’s focus, “You Don’t Want the Smoke,” targets young people by suggesting better life choices contrary to how the tobacco and vaping industries downplay the risks of nicotine addiction. The HCPH Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation Program (TC) remains committed to reducing tobacco and nicotine use in Harris […]
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a range of six to 10 hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this season. Of those, three to five are expected to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. An […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Against Border NGO Allegedly Harboring Illegal Aliens
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory at the Supreme Court of Texas, enabling a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a nongovernmental organization (“NGO”) accused of unlawfully harboring illegal aliens, to proceed. “Today is a great victory for Texas, secure borders, and the rule of law,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Annunciation House has flagrantly violated our laws by harboring illegal aliens and assisting them to enter further into our country. This cannot be […]
Elementary Students Who Earned ‘A’ Grades Are Free, June 4, at Typhoon Texas
HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2025) – Attention stellar elementary students! Your outstanding grades from the past school year will earn you free admission – and discounted admission for your friends – to Typhoon Texas Waterpark! On Wednesday, June 4, elementary students who present a 2025 report card with 3 A’s or more get in the park free! Each elementary-school scholar also can bring up to six friends for the discounted admission of $39.99 each at […]
Bettencourt’s SB 4 & SB 23 Head to Gov’s Desk, Part of $10 Billion in Property Tax Cuts & Relief
Record Homestead Exemptions Provide Relief for 5.7M Texas Homeowners & 2.08M Seniors! AUSTIN, TX – With the final passage of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) and Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senator Bettencourt, joined by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and members of the Texas Senate, held a press conference at the State Capitol to celebrate the bipartisan passage of this legislative milestone, now headed to Governor Greg Abbotts […]
Texas’ Brightest, Bravest, And Best
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As the son of a career Air Force officer who flew B-17s during World War II, I hold the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the highest regard. That’s why it’s both an honor and a privilege each year to nominate some of our state’s finest young Texans to our nation’s prestigious military service academies. What makes this task so special is knowing that some […]
Regents Approve Major Campus Construction Projects Across The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved plans for 10 capital projects that reflect the System’s commitment to academic excellence, student life, economic development and environmental stewardship. “The Texas A&M University System is doing its part to improve higher education in Texas,” Albritton said. “Building up our state and our nation begins with making investments like these for tomorrow’s leaders.” Chancellor John Sharp said the construction projects will benefit […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers Seek Public’s Help in Unsolved 2023 Murder $20,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Austin Kanuch Homicide
HOUSTON, TX – Nearly two years after the brutal murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch in his West Harris County home, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is renewing its plea to the public for information, supported by a significant $20,000 reward from Crime Stoppers of Houston for tips leading to an arrest. Austin Kanuch was tragically stabbed to death on the morning of September 22, 2023, by an unknown suspect who broke into his Greenleaf Lake Drive home while […]
CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generators to the Northeast Multi-Service Center and Tidwell Community Center
CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation HOUSTON — May 29, 2025 — Today, at an announcement in Houston with elected officials and community leaders, CenterPoint Energy leaders announced the donation of backup generators to the Northeast Multi-Service Center and Tidwell Community Center as part of its Community Generator Donation Program to support local community […]