(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 […]
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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 […]
FEMA Assistance for Generators Following Hurricane Beryl
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 […]
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 […]
