AUSTIN — Texans who sustained losses from Hurricane Beryl have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is October 10, 2024. Since the disaster declaration in July, FEMA has helped nearly 673,700 Texas households with $704.7 million in financial assistance. FEMA specialists have been working in 22 counties helping people apply for assistance. FEMA crews have visited 174,203 homes and 9,285 public locations. More than 45,000 residents have visited the 42 Disaster Recovery Centers […]
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DPS Highlights Crime Laboratory Division During National Forensic Science Week
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place Sept. 15-21. “Every day our crime labs across the state are doing […]
Cruz Calls on Senate to Expeditiously Pass Justice for Jocelyn Act after Alexis Nungaray Testimony
“If the Justice for Jocelyn Act were law, Jocelyn Nungaray would be alive today.” 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, issued the following statement […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Liberty County Closes Sept. 10
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Liberty County will close permanently Tuesday Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. Center location: Cleveland Civic Center 210 Peach Street Cleveland, TX 77327 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints New Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the promotion of Austin Kinghorn to Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy. “Throughout his time at the Office of the Attorney General, Austin has continually displayed exceptional skill, judgment, and dedication […]
THRAB Offers Free Registration for Society of American Archivists Grant Writing Workshop in November
Austin, TX – Celebrate Texas Archives Month by applying for free registration to the Society of American Archivists (SAA) workshop, Grant Proposal Writing. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will host the in-person workshop at its headquarters in […]
Second annual Strawberry Jamboree set for Sept. 21 in Lake Jackson
Event will showcase best practices for growing strawberries in the region by Tim Schnettler The second annual Strawberry Jamboree will take place in Lake Jackson on Sept. 21 and will feature speakers and exhibitors as well as an opportunity to purchase […]
Public Safety Commission Forms Selection Committee, Begins Process to Name New DPS Director
AUSTIN – Today, the Public Safety Commission (PSC) formally created a selection committee to assist in the process of naming a new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director. Members of the PSC, including Chairman Steven P. Mach, Nelda L. […]
Texas Hurricane Beryl Survivors Can Apply for an SBA Loan
Austin – FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans in a declared major disaster area. As a matter of fact, 80% of SBA loans are […]
Texas Game Wardens See Decline in Fatalities, Rise in Boating Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state reported a decline in water-related fatalities but noticed an increase in boating accidents compared to last year’s Labor Day holiday weekend. Wardens patrolling Aug. 31-Sept. 2 reported nine boating accidents — […]
