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Texas State Parks Roll Out All-Terrain Track Chairs for Ultimate Outdoor Access

Cassie Cox and Jeremiah Ewing (volunteer) scouting out the best routes for access with the Action Trackchair in Hueco Tanks SP.

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces. These battery-operated chairs are available at 10 state parks across […]

Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects

Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Projects Improve the Trinity River AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Multiple corporate and […]

Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Statement on President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. “In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has set the new standard for bold, effective leadership. He has secured our […]

Communities In Schools of Houston Highlights Mental Health Initiative During Mental Health Awareness Month in May

HOUSTON, TX, April 17,  2025 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), a leading educational nonprofit, proudly joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May. This year’s national campaign, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the […]

Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Trump administration’s announcement of a deal with Mexico to secure shipments of water Mexico owes to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. Sen. Cruz said, “Mexico’s […]