A South Texas man has been arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on charges related to the theft of name-brand distilled spirits being shipped within the state. Matthew Tafolla, 37, was arrested Jan. 24 by TABC […]
General News
SBA Disaster News Release – Relief Still Available to Texas Private Nonprofits Hit by Spring Storms: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb. 24, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by severe storms, straight line […]
Gov. Abbott appoints M. Scott Adkins, Chad M. Craycraft to serve on Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Chad M. Craycraft to serve on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, while reappointing current Commissioner M. Scott Adkins for a second term. Craycraft, a fifth-generation Texan raised in Georgetown, is a graduate […]
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Houston, Mesquite
(Left to right: Hernandez, Zavala) AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, respectively. A […]
2024 ENDS ON A POSITIVE NOTE WITH 5,700 NEW JOBS ADDED
(HOUSTON, Texas, January 24, 2025) Houston area employers added 5,700 new jobs in December, which – while substantially below the long-term average – is still in line with more recent trends, according to figures released Friday by Workforce Solution Gulf Coast. […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Crime Victim Services Division (“CVS”) hosted a conference this week bringing together leaders in the victim services field to strengthen collaboration and reinforce the Office of the Attorney General’s ability to provide swift, effective […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare. The State Bar of Texas attempted to punish Attorney General […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $30.9 Million in Local Park Grants
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $30.9 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s Approval of $100 Million for 2025 Grant Plan
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today applauded the Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s (OAFC or Council) 2025 Grant Issuance Plan that could award up to $100 million in grants for approved proposals that respond to the statewide opioid crisis. The available […]
Texas Labor Market Growth Continues with Over 37,000 Jobs Added in December
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market achieved a new record-high level for jobs and the civilian labor force in December. The state added 37,500 positions over the month, reaching a total of 14,318,700 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 284,200 jobs from […]
