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 […]
General News
Celebrate Constitution Day with TSLAC
Austin, TX – Celebrate Constitution Day with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)! Visit the lobby of TSLAC’s headquarters in the Capitol Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 17 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and pick up a free, […]
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 […]
One Month Remains for Hurricane Beryl Survivors to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Texas
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 […]
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 […]
