“Today, dozens of protesters gathered peacefully to demand KP George’s resignation, echoing what I called for three weeks ago. Judge George knows if he is guilty or not. If he knows he is, he should apologize and resign. But instead […]
General News
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County will Close Permanently this Week
AUSTIN – Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Houston (Harris County) will close permanently this week. Locations and closing dates follow. Closing 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center 16600 Pine Forest Lane Houston, TX 77084 BakerRipley East […]
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the […]
New Festivals, Ghost Tours Mark Galveston Island’s Haunted History
GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 7, 2024) – The season for thrills and chills is quickly approaching and Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for “haunted” travel. This year, the inaugural Ghost Coast Festival and […]
DPS’ Fitness Wellness Unit Receives National Officer Wellness Award
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its Fitness Wellness Unit (FWU) is the recipient of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 2024 Officer Wellness Award. The FWU was selected for its robust efforts to increase […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Win for Texas Pro-Life Laws at the Supreme Court of the United States
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major win protecting the rights of Texas hospitals and doctors to refuse to provide abortions that are prohibited by State law. The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) declined to […]
How to Maintain a Clean Work Environment During Commercial Renovations
There are multiple reasons to prioritize a clean commercial construction site. It reduces risk of worker injury. It promotes a productive work environment. Clean sites also do wonders for public impression, reminding the community that your project adheres to the […]
Hurricane Beryl
October 7, 2024, DR-4798-TX, Recovery Update 006 Key Messages To date, FEMA has approved more than $754.2 million in financial assistance for 697,250 Texas households to help survivors of Hurricane Beryl in 22 counties recover. There is still time for Texans affected by Hurricane […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Citizenship Data From Biden-Harris Administration To Investigate Potential Noncitizen Voters
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter demanding that the federal government fulfill its legal obligations by providing any information it possesses regarding the citizenship status of people who may be illegally registered to vote in Texas. […]
