AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement on the House Committee on State Affairs’ announcement of its August 19th interim hearing on the proposed 765kV transmission lines: “The Texas House remains committed to […]
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EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
DALLAS, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1,499,066 for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program in Texas. EPA selected the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to receive the grant funding. “These grants […]
A Multi-Faith Call for a Just & Prosperous Future for All
August 23, 2 p.m., online Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on economic dignity, healthcare for all, racial justice, peacebuilding, climate justice, a clean […]
The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts Offers Bogo Tickets To 21 Shows During Houston Theater Week 2026
Houston, TX – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will include 21 shows as part of Houston Theater Week 2026. The fifth annual Houston Theater Week, which offers exclusive discounts for performances in the 2026-2027 season, will kick off Aug. 24-30, 2026. The week-long […]
Texas Homeowners Are Shocked by These Common Foundation Problems and How to Stop Them Early
Why Foundation Problems Are So Common in Texas Texas is known for its unpredictable weather and expansive clay soil, two factors that can create ongoing stress beneath a home’s foundation. During dry periods, the soil contracts, while heavy rainfall causes […]
Katy Toll Divide: Morton Ranch Pays While Cinco Ranch Doesn’t
KATY, TX — Drivers entering the Grand Parkway southbound from Morton Road/Morton Ranch Road must pay a toll—even when they are only traveling a short distance to Interstate 10. TxDOT currently lists the Morton Road ramp toll at 69 cents […]
Texas Rangers, Amarillo Police Solve 1997 Cold Case Murder
AUSTIN – Using modern forensic testing, investigators have now identified the man responsible for the brutal murder of a woman at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago. The suspect, Jimmy Dale McClinton, of Buchanan Dam, died in November 2025 at […]
Goetz Family Awards More Than $80,000 in Scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Members and Alumni
HOUSTON – The Goetz Family is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual Goetz Family Future Leaders Program Scholarships, awarding more than $80,000 in scholarships to graduating members and returning scholars from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) as they […]
Three Romanian Nationals Arrested in Multi-Agency Skimming Investigation
SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) led a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the arrest of three Romanian nationals accused of operating an organized skimming scheme targeting retailers across Texas. The investigation began in June 2026 […]
EPA Issues Permitting Guidance to Further President Trump’s Agenda Promoting Data Centers and Safeguarding Communities
DALLAS, TEXAS, (July 27, 2026) – This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) Acid Rain Program (ARP) does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity […]
