Garage doors may seem like a background feature of the home, but for residents in Burnsville, Minnesota, they’re a critical component of both safety and everyday convenience. When your garage door functions properly, you don’t think twice about it. But […]
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Texas Legislature Passes Key Disaster Tax Reform Bill to Protect Taxpayers from Misuse
Sen. Bettencourt’s Says HB 30 Will Head to Gov’s Desk to Stop Post-Disaster Property Tax Abuse Harris County Post-Disaster Property Tax Exemption Misuse Sparked Bill, HB 30 closes that loophole! AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the […]
National Honors for Katy ISD’s Commitment to Music Education
KATY, TX [May 16, 2025] – Earning national acclaim—for the 23rd straight year—Katy ISD has earned the “Best Communities for Music Education” award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The distinction recognizes districts that nurture students’ access to […]
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE GRADUATES CELEBRATE SPRING COMMENCEMENT
KINGSVILLE (May 15-16, 2024) — Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Thursday and Friday, May 15-16, in four commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Prospective master’s and doctoral graduates from the Frank H. Dotterweich College […]
HOUSTON EMPLOYMENT GROWTH STRONGER THAN AVERAGE IN APRIL
(HOUSTON, Texas, May 16, 2025) Houston-area employers went on a hiring spree during the first full month of spring, adding 14,400 jobs in April, surpassing the long-term average of 7,400, according to data released Friday by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. […]
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners celebrate new members
By Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Fort Bend County Master Gardeners welcomed the 18 graduates of the Class of 2024 to their ranks Thursday night in a celebration at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center. “They’ve chosen to dedicate their time […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden’s “Pronoun Police” Rule Attempting to Force Businesses to Adopt Toxic “Transgender” Workplace Policies
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped an enforcement guidance issued under former President Joe Biden that sought to redefine the definition of “discrimination” to include self-professed “gender identity.” This unlawful rewrite of federal law would have opened […]
Commissioner Meyers Breaks Ground on Precinct 3 All-Abilities Park
SUGAR LAND, Texas (May 16, 2025) — Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers broke ground Thursday, May 15, on the Galaxy All-Abilities Park, an innovative outdoor recreational facility designed to accommodate County residents of all ages and abilities. […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season
ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from nine different public lakes across the state of Texas. Another new waterbody recorded its first Legacy […]
Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 24-26
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, […]
