Austin, TX – The Texas Library and Archives Foundation (TxLAF) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Research Fellowship in Texas History. The fellowship’s stipend of $2,000 has been awarded to […]
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Sen. Cruz Introduces the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act. This legislation prohibits the federal government from forcing federal employees or contractors to use so-called “preferred pronouns” incompatible with a person’s sex at birth. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “The […]
Harris County Judge’s Office Announces Free Measles Vaccine Drive Throughout the County
Harris County, TX, March 6, 2025 – Harris County Public Health, Legacy Health Systems, and Texas Children’s Hospital will offer free measles vaccines this weekend to ensure community members are protected against the highly contagious disease. While there are no confirmed cases […]
Cornyn Meets Houstonian & Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel
‘DJ is an inspiration to us all and a great example of resilience.’ ‘DJ, you are amazing, and I know you will be a fantastic Secret Service Agent.’ WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met Houstonian and 13-year-old […]
As daylight saving time begins, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers to spring into action and perform vital safety tasks and energy efficiency measures
CenterPoint encourages customers to change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and prepare for warmer temperatures and longer days Houston – March 7, 2025 – Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 9, and CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers to […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office defended Texas before the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) yesterday against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s attempt to send the nation’s nuclear waste to a proposed facility located in Texas’s Permian Basin—the […]
DPS Names Repeat Sex Offender as Featured Fugitive for March
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Carlos Jose Ayala Morales is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during March if the tip is received this month. Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, 43, […]
Senate Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act Unanimously
Bipartisan bill advances to the House for consideration WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act […]
Tips for Spring Break Adventures at Texas State Parks
AUSTIN – Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure. “Spring is a special time to […]
Statement from Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s passing is a tremendous loss to our community and country. Congressman Turner was a transformational leader whose presence was felt in every neighborhood he represented, whose career carried the hopes of his community, and whose legacy will […]
