Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commissioners approved the annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards at the quarterly commission meeting on May 15, 2025. TVC Veteran Employment Services staff nominate businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans […]
General News
Eight Massage Establishments, One Sharing a Building With a Daycare, Closed For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective May 19, 2025, for eight massage establishments for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed a range of violations at […]
Texas Legislature Unanimously Passes HB 2001 to End Bid-Rigging Corruption in Texas HB 2001 Dramatically Increases Misdemeanors to Felonies to Crack Down on Bid-Rigging Fraud The Bill by Rep. Meyers and Senate Sponsor Bettencourt now Heads to Governor Abbotts Desk!
Austin, TX — In a strong bipartisan show of support, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) with a 31–0 vote in the Senate and 145–0 in the House. Authored by Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–University Park) […]
Doug Lemott Jr. Sets a New Standard in National Security with his Servant Leadership Approach
When Douglas Lemott Jr. talks about leadership, he doesn’t quote job titles or company growth metrics. He talks about his mother, a single parent who worked three jobs to make ends meet. He talks about pushing a lawn mower from […]
Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets
AUSTIN – The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have taken legal action supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for conspiring to artificially manipulate the coal market through anticompetitive […]
The Heritage Society Offers Two Unique Juneteenth Tours Honoring Black History
HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2025) —Starting June 7, 2025, The Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby Street invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Houston’s Black history through two immersive tours, each offering a distinct perspective on the journey from […]
The Heritage Society will commemorate Pride Month
HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2025) — The Heritage Society will commemorate Pride Month with a special event featuring keynote speaker Bryanna Jenkins, a distinguished trans rights advocate, on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. at 1100 Bagby Street. The gathering […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens Single-Ticket Sales for Porgy and Bess
The Gershwins’ beloved opera to launch company’s 2025-26 season in a nine-performance run HOUSTON—May 23, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is now offering single tickets to all performances of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at HGO.org. The anticipated production will open the company’s […]
Maud Marks Branch Library—August Programs
The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during August. We will be closing at 5 PM on Friday, August 29, and closed Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day […]
Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Don Davis Introduce the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01) introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, legislation that would establish a pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use of non-lethal de-escalation drones for local, […]
