Harris County, TX, August 31, 2026 – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) are monitoring the development of a tropical system that could bring heavy rainfall to parts of Harris […]
General News
Woman’s Life Awards Scholarship to Chesney Carmack
PORT HURON, MICH. —Woman’s Life, a Trusted Fraternal Life brand that helps women and their families achieve financial stability through life insurance and annuity products, is proud to announce Chesney Carmack of Katy, Texas, as a Woman’s Life Scholarship recipient for the 2026–2027 academic year. Chesney, a member of Chapter 081 in Ely, Minnesota, will study public health […]
DPS Wins North American Inspectors Championship for Second Year
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that Corporal Kaleb Rains (Eastland) has earned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2026 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC). This is the highest honor […]
DPS Investigators Awarded Unit Citation for Preventing Mass July 4th Attack
AUSTIN – This morning, members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, awarded DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Amarillo a Unit Citation in recognition of their efforts and swift, decisive actions […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $3M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $2,861,935 in federal grant funding to the City of Houston to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with updated technology, and reduce the backlog of […]
$50,000 Reward Offered on Two-Year Anniversary of Cypress Triple Murder and Arson
HOUSTON, TX – Today marks two years since three people were murdered and their Cypress home was intentionally set on fire. As investigators continue working to identify those responsible, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Houston, and Crime Stoppers of Houston […]
EPA conducts inspections of illegal toxic and polluting imports at Port Houston and sale and distribution of illegal pesticides by Houston area retailers
AA Hall speaking with CBP and EPA officials and staff during Los Angeles Long Beach inspection week.
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 18, 2026)– Last week, U.S. ) joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct inspections and train CBP agents at the Port of Houston, and in parallel EPA inspected Houston-area retailers—all in support of the […]
NATIONAL 811 DAY IS AUGUST 11 – KNOW WHAT’S BELOW. CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
Explorer Pipeline Offers Safe Digging Tips for Late Summer Projects to Protect Underground Utilities HOUSTON – August marks National Safe Digging Month, and Explorer Pipeline is reminding homeowners, landowners and farmers across Texas that every digging project – no matter how small – begins with […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Offers Guidance to Help Families Start the School Year Strong
Nonprofit encourages healthy habits for student success across all grade levels Houston, August 5, 2026 – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, a leading nonprofit supporting students and families across multiple Houston-area school districts, encourages parents and guardians to help students […]
DPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
