Because of extended power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, Texans who purchased or rented generators between July 5 and July 20, 2024, in designated counties may be eligible for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. FEMA waived a requirement that […]
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Sen. Cruz Statement Standing With Israel After Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress. Sen. Cruz said, “Israel is one of our most critical allies, and it is fighting […]
Harris Health Recognized on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024
HOUSTON (July 24, 2024) — Harris Health has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024. This prestigious recognition is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list […]
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include […]
Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter
AUSTIN — If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include […]
Texas Prepaid Tuition Plan Newborn Enrollment Deadline Approaches
(AUSTIN) — Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2023-24 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan.* Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment. “It is […]
Mayor George Fuller: Sen. Cruz’s FAA Reauthorization Act Delivers Needed Funding for McKinney Airport Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: McKinney Mayor George Fuller published an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News praising U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for his efforts to boost McKinney National Airport’s expansion and improvements which will help “provide consumers with […]
TWC Receives $8.8 Million Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Expansion
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will add new apprenticeship opportunities with $8,812,636 million in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In each round of DOL Apprenticeship Expansion funding since 2017, TWC has successfully pursued […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Brazoria County July 24
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Brazoria County July 24 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center location West Columbia Civic Center 514 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX, 77486 The center operates from […]
Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Seth Moulton Introduce Legislation to Enhance Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. This legislation incorporates the Railway Safety Act of 2023, introduced by Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH) […]
