Nation’s largest Renaissance festival’s anniversary jubilee achieves record numbers in 2024 TODD MISSION, Texas (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) closed out its epic 50th anniversary season this past weekend at the festival grounds in Todd Mission with its annual […]
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Houston Woman Magazine Sets Dec. 6 Deadline to Nominate Candidates for Houston’s Most Influential Women of 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 3, 2024) — Houston Woman Magazine is in the final days of accepting nominations for “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of the Year” candidates. The deadline for submitting nominations for this annual recognition program produced by Houston Woman Magazine is Friday, Dec. […]
Beaumont Art League Hosts Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition
BEAUMONT – The Beaumont Art League announces the Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition Reception, Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troppy was a graduate of Lamar University and went on to become an international renowned artist. With a studio […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Death Sentence For Murderer Who Killed a Police Officer While Carrying Drugs Across State Lines
LONGVIEW – Gregory Newson was sentenced to death for murdering a police officer in 2019. On December 31, 2019, Deputy William Christopher Dickerson was murdered by Newson during a traffic stop in Panola County around 2:00 AM while traveling through […]
Freeman F. Martin Assumes Command of DPS
Martin Becomes 14th DPS Director Following Swearing-In Ceremony AUSTIN – Today, Freeman F. Martin assumed command of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during a special swearing-in ceremony held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Martin, the first Texas Ranger to lead […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.3 Billion in November
(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 […]
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 […]
