KINGVILLE – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a prison sentence of 14 years for Andrew Smith, a former Texas State Trooper, for Indecency with a Child. In January 2021, the 14-year-old victim reported that Smith had committed multiple acts […]
General News
Texas A&M University-Victoria Presidential Advisory Search Committee Named
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A 12-member committee has been created to conduct a national search for the first president of Texas A&M University-Victoria. “This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader,” said Chancellor John Sharp of The Texas A&M […]
Texas Legislature Unites to Pass Bettencourt’s “Transformative” Special Ed. Reform Bill
SB 568 Delivers Landmark Funding Overhaul for Texas Students with Disabilities AUSTIN, TX — In an overwhelming show of bipartisan support from both chambers, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed Senate Bill 568 (SB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt […]
Senator Bettencourt’s Housing Affordability Bill on it’s Way to the Gov.’s Desk!
SB 15 Reduces Minimum Lot Sizes to Boost Housing Supply & Lower Costs Statewide AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Legislature has concurred final passage on Senate Bill 15 (SB 15), marking a major step forward in addressing the state’s growing […]
Free #TXBookChat Virtual Event for Matagorda Magic with Author Kimberly Ridley and Illustrator Rebekah Raye, June 18
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. CDT for a free virtual book event! Kimberly Ridley and Rebekah Raye, the author and illustrator of the 2025 Texas Great Read […]
Hurricane Season Starts Now—Be Prepared, Harris County!
HCPH urges community members to prepare, June 1-November 30 HOUSTON – With the start of the 2025 hurricane season, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is encouraging all community members to take proactive steps to prepare for severe weather and potential public […]
AI Art Attracts Young Collectors
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame Technology and more specifically, Artificial intelligence (AI) impacts many aspects of contemporary life. While we don’t think about AI within the art world often, it is certainly alive and well […]
Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 571 Heads to Gov.’s Desk to Stop “Passing the Trash” in Texas Schools
SB 571 Closes Dangerous Loopholes in Statewide ISD’s by Strengthening the Do Not Hire Registry AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced Senate Bill 571 (SB 571), his “Educator Misconduct” bill, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas […]
No Smoke, Just Strength—Be Tobacco-Free Harris County May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the ongoing impact of deceptive marketing tactics aimed at youth. This year’s focus, “You Don’t Want the Smoke,” targets young people by […]
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National […]
