AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $2,861,935 in federal grant funding to the City of Houston to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with updated technology, and reduce the backlog of […]
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Sens. Cruz, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act. This bipartisan legislation imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials […]
Sens. Cruz, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution reaffirming America’s support for […]
Speaker Dustin Burrows Issues Statement on Upcoming State Affairs Interim Hearing
AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement on the House Committee on State Affairs’ announcement of its August 19th interim hearing on the proposed 765kV transmission lines: “The Texas House remains committed to […]
U.S. House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill: What It Means for Texas, Katy and Farmers
Daylight Saving Time Bill: What It Means for Texas By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — The United States moved closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change after the House of Representatives approved legislation that would […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following Sudden Illness
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71: Longtime South Carolina Senator and Republican Leader Passes Away WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican who became one of the most influential voices in Congress on national security, foreign […]
Late Stock Filings Draw Scrutiny for Freshman Congressman Christian Menefee
Juhi Varma Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, who has publicly advocated for restricting congressional stock trading, has joined a growing list of lawmakers whose stock trades have drawn public scrutiny and ethics questions. On June 1, 2026 Menefee reported […]
U.S. Secret Service – Houston Field Office card skimming outreach operation nets 14 illegal skimming devices, saves $14.5 Million
U.S. Secret Service – Houston Field Office card skimming outreach operation nets 14 illegal skimming devices, saves $14.5 Million Published By U.S. Secret Service Media Relations Published Date 2026-05-15 HOUSTON – The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Psychedelic Drugs
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Psychedelic Drugs President Donald Trump signed an executive order today 4/18/2026 addressing psychedelic drugs during a live televised event at the White House, with several officials standing behind him including Joe Rogan as the document […]
