(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in November, 4.7 percent more than in November 2023. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency […]
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Vintage Holiday Brooches
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori By Dr. Lori Verderame When it comes to dressing up, holiday season requires your best outfits and accessories. During the holidays, we dress in our best clothes, shoes, and hats. Yet, when it comes […]
DPS Director Steven McCraw Retires After 15 Years
AUSTIN – After 15 years as the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Steven C. McCraw, today, he said goodbye to personnel as he left DPS Headquarters in Austin for a final time. “Director Steve McCraw has […]
The Best Kids’ Must-Have Rooms for Fun and Comfort
Fun, comfort, and functionality are all balanced in the ideal children’s room. Children can relax, explore, and play there. When creating a child’s room, selecting the appropriate furnishings and decorations is essential. You’re headed for a comfortable and stimulating space […]
Cornyn on Release of Texan Mark Swidan
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the announcement that Mark Swidan, a Houston resident, was released from Chinese prison: “After 12 long years of unjust imprisonment, Houstonian Mark Swidan is finally free,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Mark has […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Release of Unjustly Held Americans from China
“I could not be happier for Mark’s mother Katherine Swidan, who has spent 12 years waging an unremitting battle to ensure Mark’s release and make today a reality.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices. Over several years, the […]
Sen. Ted Cruz Statement on Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: “Our Israeli allies have accomplished enormous military successes over the last year against […]
Jail Staff Recover Inmate’s Hidden Gun
Nov. 26, 2024 – Acting on an anonymous tip, Harris County Jail detention officers confiscated a gun they found concealed inside an inmate’s wheelchair on Tuesday morning. Investigators are working with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to file […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Transfer of $5.5 Billion to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $5.48 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”). Each fund received about $2.74 […]
