The Senate on Wednesday gave approval to a bill that would create a new institute dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. About half a million Texans suffered from dementia in 2024, and with […]
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Sen. Cruz Introduces the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025. This legislation closes loopholes in existing law meant to ensure that American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will […]
Regents Select Glenn Hegar as Sole Finalist to be Chancellor
HOUSTON, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Hegar, a Republican, has served in the Texas House […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Medicaid Fraud Investigation of Molina Healthcare
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division has secured $40 million for the State of Texas by settling an enforcement action brought under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”) against Molina Healthcare of Texas, […]
TSLAC Awards Research Fellowship in Texas History
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 […]
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 […]
