AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden Administration for adopting a rule that purports to nullify parents’ state-law rights to […]
General News
National Cowboy Day: The First Vaqueros of Texas
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas When folks think of the American West, one individual often comes to mind: the cowboy. No other symbol embodies the same rugged individuality and dogged resilience, two traits us Texans respect and admire. On […]
Beloved ICE! Attraction Returns to Gaylord Texan Resort this Holiday Season
Located in the Official Christmas Capital of Texas®, the Resort Will Present Dozens of Holiday Events for Visitors Including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ in 2 Million Pounds of Hand-Carved Ice! GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 25, 2024) – The country’s most extraordinary frozen […]
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
AUSTIN – After Texans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It […]
Apply Separately to FEMA if You Reported Damage to TDEM
AUSTIN – If your home sustained disaster damage from Hurricane Beryl, you can apply to FEMA to be considered for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Your FEMA application is […]
Weiss Earns Elite Certification Central Fort Bend Chamber leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 24, 2024 — Kristin Weiss, CCE, IOM, President & CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is […]
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest […]
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales […]
TWC Promotes Industry Connections on National Intern Day
Texas Interns Unite! and Texas Internship Challenge Connect Employers and Students AUSTIN – In celebration of National Intern Day, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) encourages Texas employers and students to explore the many benefits of work-based learning. With TWC support, Texas […]
ANHEUSER-BUSCH AND SILVER EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS HOUSTON PROVIDE SIX TRUCKLOADS OF EMERGENCY DRINKING WATER TO SUPPORT HURRICANE BERYL RELIEF EFFORTS
HOUSTON, TX (Thursday, July 25, 2024) – In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, Anheuser-Busch and Silver Eagle Distributors Houston have mobilized to deliver critical aid to affected communities. Since May, the two companies have delivered 9 truckloads of emergency […]
