DPS and TMD Release Joint Statement on Inaccurate Reports AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) are aware of public reports that mischaracterize Beaver Island and Roma Island—two small islands along the Texas-Mexico border—as […]
General News
Sens. Cruz, Padilla Introduce Bill to Improve Fog Forecasting, Boost Vessel Safety at Ports
Bipartisan legislation follows significant fog-related trouble at Houston’s port WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act (FOG Forecasting Act), bipartisan legislation to improve […]
Measles Case Investigation in Harris County
Harris County Public Health is working on identifying any exposed individuals HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is currently investigating a measles case confirmed by a commercial laboratory involving a child under the age of 18 who lives in northwest Harris […]
DPS Steps Up Enforcement for Annual Distracted Driving Campaign
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted […]
DPS Advises of Possible Vehicle Emissions Testing Delays
Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Infrastructure Funding for Gulf Coast Ports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN), introduced the Securing Smart Investments in Our Ports Act, which would help ensure that Texas Gulf Coast ports receive a […]
CenterPoint Energy proposes to lower costs for Houston Electric customers & provide increased reliability for Texas
CenterPoint proposal to remove emergency temporary generation costs would lower monthly bills immediately and by as much as $2 per month by 2027 15 generation units would be sent to San Antonio area by Summer 2025 to help meet Texas’ […]
Adventure Awaits for Local Community Band
April 4th, 2025. Katy, Texas. The Lone Star Symphonic Band continues its 32nd Concert Season with a concert this May. All performances this season will take place at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas […]
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee Joins Supreme Court Amicus Brief to Protect Federal Workforce and Public Safety
Houston, TX – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has joined a coalition of local governments in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, opposing the federal government’s request to stay a United States District Court Judge’s preliminary injunction. This […]
