WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough raising concerns over reports that numerous VA employees improperly accessed the medical records of then-vice-presidential candidates […]
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Proposed Oyster Mariculture Rule Revisions, Temporary Closures of Oyster Restoration Areas in Galveston Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI- At its Nov. 7 meeting in Corpus Christi, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) adopted Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) rule changes to clarify and refine current program rules. The commission also voted to temporarily close two oyster […]
Texas General Land Office Recognized For Participating in ‘We Hire Vets’ Program by Texas Workforce Commission
AUSTIN— Today, the The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the “We Hire Vets” program, an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers […]
DPS Trooper Recognized at the North American Human Trafficking Conference
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) congratulates Trooper Kyle Bradley (Capitol) for earning the prestigious “Be the One” Award at this year’s North American Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The three-day conference took place Oct. 23-25, and […]
Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder
A documented member of the Black Disciples, a nationally recognized street gang, was sentenced Monday to 55 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “This was a brazen ambush in broad daylight by a gang […]
Tree Removal and Its Economic Impact on Seattle’s Property Values
Seattle’s property market is deeply connected to its greenery, especially its trees. Over the years, trees have added both beauty and environmental character to the city. Locals and newcomers alike appreciate how trees enhance neighborhood appeal, often making properties more […]
HCAD Named A Top Houston Workplace 8 Years In A Row
Houston — The Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) has been selected as a Top Workplace in the Houston metropolitan area by the Houston Chronicle for the eighth consecutive year. “The recognition as a public-sector employer of choice only happens because […]
50th annual Texas Renaissance Festival celebrates Barbarian Invasion Nov. 16-17
Gladiators, Vikings and feisty warriors of all sizes set to invade Todd Mission TODD MISSION, Texas (Nov. 12, 2024) — The 50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) will welcome warriors of all ages this weekend for its annual Barbarian Invasion Weekend, Nov. 16-17. This themed […]
Texas Talking Book Program to Host Online Author Talk with Ken Roberts Dec. 10
Austin, TX – The Texas Talking Book Program has announced a free, online event with Dr. Ken Roberts, author of The Cedar Choppers: Life on the Edge of Nothing, at 6:00 p.m. (central) on Tuesday, Dec. 10. In this special, […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host National Government Agency Virtual Veterans Career Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Government Agency Virtual Veterans Career Fair, November 19 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Central. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the […]
