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Sen. Cruz, EPA Administrator Zeldin Visit West Texas to Promote American Energy Dominance

MIDLAND, TX – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, on Thursday conducted a series of events focused on unleashing American energy, including visiting a Permian Basin oil and gas rig, conducting a […]

SBA Offers Relief to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Heat and Winds Low interest disaster loans now available

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas who sustained economic losses due to heat and winds occurring June 1 through […]

Controller Chris Hollins Unveils Portrait Gallery of Former Houston City Controllers in City Hall

Several History Making Houstonians Participate in Opening Ceremony  HOUSTON — The history of the City of Houston came to life on Wednesday, April 16th at City Hall when City Controller Chris Hollins welcomed several of his predecessors to celebrate their […]

Bettencourt’s SB 569 Virtual Learning Bill fully extends Public Education into the 21st Century

Education Enhancement Passes House 109-32, Expanding Learning Options for 51K+ Texas Students SB 569 is the 2nd Bill to Pass Both Chambers and Head to the Governor Desk for Signature Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced today that […]

Ivy League Scholar and New York Times Best Selling Author Lisa Miller to Serve as Featured Speaker at the Institute for Spirituality and Health’s 70th Anniversary Celebration on May 1, 2025

HOUSTON, Texas (April 17, 2025) –  Lisa Miller, Ph.D., will serve as the featured speaker at the Institute for Spirituality and Health’s 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Celebration on Thursday, May 1, in Houston. Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual […]

Commissioner Lesley Briones, County Attorney Christian Menefee Secure Victory for Justice and Public Health as Federal Government Releases Refugee Health Service Program Funds

Commissioner Lesley Briones

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (April 17, 2025) – In a swift reversal, the federal government has released critical refugee health funding to Harris County, just days after Commissioner Lesley Briones and County Attorney Christian Menefee announced a lawsuit demanding action. This decision […]