WATCH DPS’ LABOR DAY WEEKEND PSA VIDEO HERE AUSTIN – As part of an effort to keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement efforts, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction […]
General News
Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris County August 30
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County Fri Aug. 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: George H.W. Bush Community Center 6827 Cypresswood Drive Spring, TX 77379 Milton Lusk Activity […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed by American Sustainable Business Council
(AUSTIN) — “The plaintiff has filed a purported First Amendment lawsuit that seeks to undermine state sovereignty and force the state of Texas and Texas taxpayers to invest their own money in a manner inconsistent with their values and detrimental to […]
Q&A: FEMA Individual Assistance
FEMA Individual Assistance can help Texans recover from Hurricane Beryl by providing funds for basic and critical needs. What kinds of help can FEMA provide? FEMA may provide Serious Needs Assistance, Displacement Assistance, Home Repair Assistance, Rental Assistance, Personal Property […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties Close Aug. 31
AUSTIN — Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties will permanently close Aug. 31. at 4:00 p.m. Center locations: Mustang Community Center 4521 FM-521 Fresno, TX 77545 William B. Travis Building 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Unlawfully Prohibiting Firearms From the Texas State Fair
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas for unlawfully prohibiting firearms from government-owned public property in violation of Texas law. Earlier in August, the Office of the Attorney General […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces 30-State Settlement to End Interstate Unclaimed Property Litigation
AUSTIN – Texas, along with a bipartisan coalition of 29 other states, has reached a settlement ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. Texas and the other states will take possession of […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes Aug. 29
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will permanently close tomorrow Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Center location: Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St Baytown, TX 77520 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. […]
Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt
AUSTIN – Hunters preparing for the Sept. 1 opening of dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations. While hunters prepare to take to the field for their shot at the most popular game […]
Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity […]
