Galveston Island, Texas (July 14, 2024) — Galveston Island is poised to welcome visitors after Hurricane Beryl brought destructive wind and rain across the area on July 8. Power has been restored to much of the island and most local shops, […]
General News
Fort Bend, Nacogdoches Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
AUSTIN – Homeowners and renters in Fort Bend and Nacogdoches counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Previously, residents of Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity Counties Reopen July 15
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties will reopen at 1 p.m. today, July 15. The centers closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Harris County Leon Z Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi St., […]
Sen. Cruz Calls on DOJ to Expedite Review of John Barnes Benefit Claims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, today sent a letter to the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance at the Office of Justice […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Countering New Biden Administration Rule Blocking Oil and Gas Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after introducing legislation that would reverse a final rule issued by the Fish & Wildlife Service’s listing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard under the Endangered Species Act. In Texas, this […]
2024 Birding Classic Raises Significant Funds for Conservation Grants
AUSTIN — Notching a record number of participants, the 28th annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Great Texas Birding Classic raised $52,000 in conservation grants through team registrations and sponsorships to benefit native bird habitats and species. As the biggest, longest […]
Let the Feelings Out! Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces Inside Out Gala
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) invites you to feel all the feelings at their 25th annual Gala for the children on April 26, 2025. The Houston Marriott Sugar Land will burst with color and emotion as we explore and […]
AARP Texas Leader Applauds Officials For Expediting Emergency Food Assistance in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN, Texas — AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued the following statement today in response to an announcement by Acting Governor Dan Patrick that federal food assistance will become available to many of those in Texas who lost food as a […]
DPS Opens Temporary Driver License Office in Brenham
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with Blinn College, announces the opening of a temporary driver license (DL) office at the Blinn College Student Center in Brenham. Beginning Monday, July 15, Texans may visit this […]
Acting Governor Patrick, HHSC Announce SNAP, WIC Replacement Benefits for Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Acting Governor Dan Patrick today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval allowing recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from Hurricane […]
