Katy, TX., Dec. 10, 2024—Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes […]
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Girl Scout Camp Robinwood to Receive Texas Historical Commission Historical Marker
The recognition comes alongside the camp’s 75th Anniversary celebration. HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 10, 2024) – Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) is excited to announce that Camp Robinwood, one of the council’s most beloved camp properties, was approved […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Distributes Over $100,000 in Payments to Relieve Effect of Border Crime Through New Landowner Compensation Program
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued more than $100,000 of disbursements to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the new Landowner Compensation Program. On May 9, Attorney General Paxton launched the Landowner Compensation Program which provides relief payments to […]
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Next Month
Launches English and Spanish PSA Videos AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. These changes—which eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are […]
HOLIDAY LIGHT ATTRACTION, CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, SALUTES LOCAL MILITARY MEMBERS WITH APPRECIATION NIGHT AND HONOR GUARD CEREMONY DECMEBER 8
WHO: Crafted by Enchant Christmas (the creators of the award-winning “World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze), Houston’s Classic Christmas experience is hosting a Military Appreciation Night to support Houston’s troops and veterans. WHAT: Holiday magic comes to life at Classic Christmas, the all-new immersive holiday light experience now […]
Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. In the spirit of the holidays, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all […]
Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Open December 12
Be recognized for outstanding stories on veteran services and issues AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Excellence in Media awards recognize exemplary research, coverage and production by news media of stories which bring attention to veteran topics and […]
Houston Man Sentenced to 75 Years in Prison for Killing 16-Year-Old Girl
A Houston man who ambushed a teenage girl he knew, fatally shooting her outside her home in 2018, was sentenced this week to 75 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “No one should ever lose their […]
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CALLS ON TEXANS TO BE VIGILANT OF UNLICENSED PESTICIDE OPERATIONS
Illegal pesticide applicators are costly and dangerous to Texas communities Austin — Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) call on Texans to be vigilant against unlicensed pesticide businesses operating in their communities. These unlicensed […]
Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a major victory for Texas small businesses as a federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional federal law that would have imposed major costs on tens of millions of small […]
