General News

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Sends Letter to FAA Administrator Urging Expedited Approval of SpaceX Project and Increased Flight Cadence

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to Michael Whitaker, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging him to expedite the FAA’s ongoing environmental review of SpaceX’s project, the Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship/Heavy Vehicle Increased […]

Family Roots for Life Honors Mentor, Advocate for Child Welfare Professionals Day

(HOUSTON) September 11, 2024 – To raise awareness about transition-age youth and child welfare professionals who work to protect children and families, the nonprofit Family Roots for Life will honor former foster youth and advocate David G. Daniels with the Family Roots Advocacy in […]

Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in September 2023. These allocations are based on […]

Texas Veterans Commission grants $215,000 to Hope For The Warriors to support Texas-based military families

AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 11, 2024) – The Texas Veterans Commission recently awarded Hope For The Warriors a $215,000 one-year grant. The grant supports Hope For The Warriors programs’ operational costs with the overarching goal to support post 9/11 service members, veterans and their families with […]

A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close tomorrow September 12

AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close permanently tomorrow, Thursday Sep. 12 at 4 p.m. Center location: Acres Home Multi-Service Center 6719 W. Montgomery Road Houston, TX 77091 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) operate from 8 a.m. to 4 […]

TWC Awards Over $83 Million in Grants for Expansion of Adult Education and Literacy Programs

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded $83,030,502 to 40 grantees across the state in support of adult education and literacy. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, these grants will […]

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Call on Garland, Mayorkas to Eliminate Illegal Alien Parole Program Mired in Fraud and Abuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, today sent a letter with Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy […]

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston Announces 15th Annual Run for the House Race Supporting Families Battling Serious Illness

Lace-up your sneakers and join us on Dec. 7th to help make a difference HOUSTON (Sept. 9, 2024) – In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Greater Houston, a non-profit organization providing a home away from home for […]