WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after the United States secured the freedom of 135 political prisoners on humanitarian grounds, including 13 individuals affiliated with Texas-based religious organization Mountain Gateway. These political prisoners were being […]
General News
THIS OCTOBER, HEED THE CALL OF THE COSMIC HOWL: SPOOKY SPECTACLES ACROSS ALL MEOW WOLF LOCATIONS LINK TO IMAGES
Grapevine, TX (September 5, 2024) —This October, Meow Wolf invites lovers of spooky season to experience The Cosmic Howl, celebration of fall that is coming back for its second year. Across all Meow Wolf locations, the veil on the portals […]
Harris County Public Health Observes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Choosing healthier foods and more physical activity can reduce childhood obesity in Harris County. HOUSTON – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is celebrating by reminding families to practice healthier eating habits and maintain physical activity to […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Travis County Over Illegal Use of Taxpayer Funds to Hire Partisan Organization to Identify Potentially Unregistered Voters
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Travis County Commissioners Court to stop the unlawful appropriation of taxpayer money. Travis County, where the City of Austin is located, hired a partisan third-party organization to identify potentially unregistered voters […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Record $422 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2024
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid out a record $422.4 million in unclaimed property during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. The record in unclaimed property returns tops the $344 million returned to rightful […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Illegal Rule that Would Weaken State Law Enforcement and Investigation Authority
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other Biden Administration officials to stop a new rule that would unlawfully restrict state law enforcement investigations. This […]
TWC Youth Robotics Grants Encourage High School Students to Pursue Careers in STEM
AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded $1.4 million in grants for Youth Robotics programs that will enable more than 8,200 Texas high school students to participate in Youth Robotics competitions. This year, two applicants received grant awards — Robotics […]
Enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® Before Nov. 1 and Save
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2025. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones […]
Teal Season Begins in Texas Sept. 14
AUSTIN – Teal hunting season opens Sept. 14, and with wet conditions prevailing in many areas of Texas, hunters will have ample opportunities to harvest birds. Habitat conditions across much of the state are currently above average to excellent. In […]
Vehicle Repair or Replacement
Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace a vehicle. FEMA provides financial help after a disaster for eligible expenses not paid by insurance or other sources which may include repair or replacement […]
