Harris County, TX, January 7, 2025, Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) granted Judge Lina Hidalgo’s request for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of federal funding to support Hurricane Beryl recovery and disaster resiliency. The Texas Congressional […]
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IRS reminder to disaster area taxpayers with extensions: All or parts of 14 states, 2 territories need to file 2023 returns by Feb. 3; others have until May 1
IR-2025-01, Jan. 3, 2025 WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, their returns are due by Feb. 3 or May 1, 2025. Currently: Taxpayers in […]
Following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Urging, All U.S. Based Major Banks Withdraw from Anti-Oil and Gas Net-Zero Banking Alliance
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan for leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (“NZBA”), an anti-oil and gas activist organization that pushes members to advance destructive climate goals regardless of their obligations to […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Applauds the Appointment of Former OAG Employees to Texas Supreme Court Positions
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded the appointment of Justice Jimmy Blacklock to be Chief Justice and James Sullivan as Justice, Place 2, on the Supreme Court of Texas. Newly appointed Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock has served on […]
TWC Announces 2025 Texas Conference for Employers Schedule
Events focus on employment information and resources to Texas employers AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, kicking off in January. Sponsored by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, […]
Sen. Cruz Votes to Certify President Donald J. Trump’s Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting to certify the results of the 2024 Presidential election: “I was proud to vote to certify the results of the 2024 election, confirming President Trump’s decisive victory—a […]
Harris Co. Murder Suspect Named Featured Fugitive for January
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Jrdon Joe is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in January. Jrdon Mykel Joe, 23, of Humble, […]
A Landmark Day for Conservation: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Permanently Preserves 1,329 Acres
January 6, 2025 – Houston, Texas – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) has announced the conservation of 1,329 acres in a single day, including a 910-acre property in Waller County and 419 additional acres also in Waller County that expand […]
DPS Recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Urges Public to Remain Vigilant to Protect Vulnerable Texans AUSTIN –Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention […]
AARP Texas Welcomes Charlotte McKenzie of Frisco as State President
AUSTIN, Texas – Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state. McKenzie’s appointment – effective immediately — is announced by AARP […]
