AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting two public meetings to address possibilities for recreation and public use of Powderhorn State Park. The park, acquired by the department in 2021, lies in Calhoun County northwest of Port […]
General News
Girl Scout receives award for quick action in saving toddler
September 10, 2024 It happened so quickly that Isabelle didn’t have time to think. She heard someone splashing about in her family’s swimming pool, then turned to see her 2-year-old cousin floundering. Isabelle instinctively jumped into the pool to pull […]
A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County is Closed Until Further Notice
AUSTIN – Effective immediately, a Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County is temporarily closed until further notice. Center location: Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77507 To find a center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) […]
DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in September
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is adding Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of September. Participating offices—located in all regions of Texas—will be open for half days each Saturday through the […]
Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day is September 22: How to Help Those in Crisis
AUSTIN, TX – September 22 is Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day. The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) wants to help inform veterans, their families, friends and communities of the risk factors, warning signs and resources available for those in crisis. “Anyone […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Bexar County’s Unsolicited Voter Registration Form Mailout Program
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a notice of appeal to continue an Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) lawsuit challenging a Bexar County program that unlawfully mailed thousands of unsolicited voter registration applications to unverified recipients. On […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Prosecutions Division Secures 40-Year Sentence for Death of 5-Month-Old
BLANCO – Danielle Ivy Dechert, 27, pleaded guilty in the 33rd Judicial District Court of Blanco County, Texas, on August 30, 2024, to Injury to a Child – Recklessly Causing Death/Serious Bodily Injury and was sentenced to 40 years in […]
GRAPEVINE’S GRAPEFEST® ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINE TASTING CLASSIC
The four-day festival took place on Historic Main Street September 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2024 GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (September 15, 2024) – The 38th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West has announced the winners of the […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Increase Pensions for Medal of Honor Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The MEDAL Act increase the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. […]
Free Disaster Legal Assistance for Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. Texans with disaster-related legal issues may receive free legal assistance by calling the State Bar of Texas Legal Hotline at 800-504-7030. Hours of operation are […]
