AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement welcoming William Peterson, who will begin serving as the tenth Solicitor General of Texas next month, and congratulating Aaron Nielson, who will become a tenured professor at the University of […]
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Katy Chapter of AARP Meets July 8th
The Katy Chapter of AARP will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 8th, at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd., in Katy. Following a short meeting, we will be entertained by Tanya Curry. Tanya plays a mix of Classic Country […]
TDLR Assesses $381,400 Administrative Penalty and Issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a Senior Living Complex Where Residents Have Been Stranded for Two Months
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) and assessed an administrative penalty of $381,400 to the Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, for operating outside of the […]
Top Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms and How to Help
Learn the top fentanyl overdose symptoms that show somebody needs urgent medical intervention and what you should do to help. Identifying the most common fentanyl overdose symptoms is the first crucial step in preventing death. Fentanyl and other potent opioids […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Appointment of Judge Ashley Mayes Guice to Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12
“Congratulations to Judge Ashley Mayes Guice on her unanimous appointment by the Harris County Commissioners Court as the new Presiding Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12. Judge Guice is a dedicated public servant with a wealth of […]
Scheiner receives national award for impact in viticulture
Award recognizes leadership in bridging science with real-world impact across Texas’ growing wine industry For turning research into results for Texas’ emerging wine industry, Justin Scheiner, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service viticulture specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of […]
Judge Hidalgo on 2026: ‘More Options for Voters Is a Good Thing’
Harris County, TX, June 26, 2025 — Today, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo released the following statement: “Our democracy is built on open participation, and more options for voters is a good thing. I understand the desire to know whether I will […]
DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas Amid Potential Homeland Security Threats
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to download the iWatchTexas mobile app to protect the public from potential homeland security threats, considering recent international events. Using iWatchTexas, everyone can take an active role in protecting Texas communities […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Pornography Sites at SCOTUS
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton scored a major victory at the Supreme Court of the United States, successfully defending a Texas law that requires pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material. “This […]
3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon
A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. This season, Texas […]
