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. […]
General News
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Issues Election Integrity Advisory Cautioning Against Unlawful Voting Activity
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal advisory on election integrity and launched an email tipline (illegalvoting@oag.texas.gov) where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law. In preparation for the 2024 elections, Attorney General Paxton […]
DPS Aircraft Rescues Stranded Hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
AUSTIN – Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) rescued a family of stranded hikers in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Culberson County. On Aug. 20, around 4:15 p.m., Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers […]
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Austin and Harris Counties August 27
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Austin and Harris Counties Aug. 27 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Wallis Community Center 6810 Guyler Street Wallis, TX 77485 San Jacinto College – Generation Park […]
Damaged Wells and Septic Systems
Texans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA assistance. What Assistance Is Available? For private wells and septic systems, FEMA may reimburse you […]
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas. Hunters could encounter significantly increased dove […]
Harris County Public Health Releases Air Pollution Report
The report analyzes trends in common pollutants in Harris County HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has released its latest annual report on air pollution and its significant impact on community health. Air pollution, caused by the release of harmful gases, particles, […]
Preliminary Flood Maps for Trinity County, Texas, Ready for Public View
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Trinity County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local […]
H-E-B PARTNERS WITH UT AUSTIN’S THREE-TIME NCAA CHAMPION, MADISEN SKINNER, FOR FIRST NIL DEAL
H-E-B Serves Up Its First NIL Deal With UT Austin’s Volleyball Star AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 28, 2024) – H-E-B is taking the court and serving an ace with its groundbreaking new partnership with University of Texas at Austin volleyball sensation Madisen “Madi” […]
