BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A 12-member committee has been created to conduct a national search for the first president of Texas A&M University-Victoria. “This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader,” said Chancellor John Sharp of The Texas A&M […]
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Texas Legislature Unites to Pass Bettencourt’s “Transformative” Special Ed. Reform Bill
SB 568 Delivers Landmark Funding Overhaul for Texas Students with Disabilities AUSTIN, TX — In an overwhelming show of bipartisan support from both chambers, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed Senate Bill 568 (SB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt […]
Senator Bettencourt’s Housing Affordability Bill on it’s Way to the Gov.’s Desk!
SB 15 Reduces Minimum Lot Sizes to Boost Housing Supply & Lower Costs Statewide AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Legislature has concurred final passage on Senate Bill 15 (SB 15), marking a major step forward in addressing the state’s growing […]
Free #TXBookChat Virtual Event for Matagorda Magic with Author Kimberly Ridley and Illustrator Rebekah Raye, June 18
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. CDT for a free virtual book event! Kimberly Ridley and Rebekah Raye, the author and illustrator of the 2025 Texas Great Read […]
Hurricane Season Starts Now—Be Prepared, Harris County!
HCPH urges community members to prepare, June 1-November 30 HOUSTON – With the start of the 2025 hurricane season, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is encouraging all community members to take proactive steps to prepare for severe weather and potential public […]
No Smoke, Just Strength—Be Tobacco-Free Harris County May 31 is World No Tobacco Day
HOUSTON – Today is World No Tobacco Day, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the ongoing impact of deceptive marketing tactics aimed at youth. This year’s focus, “You Don’t Want the Smoke,” targets young people by […]
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their safety procedures and emergency response plans as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National […]
Elementary Students Who Earned ‘A’ Grades Are Free, June 4, at Typhoon Texas
HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2025) – Attention stellar elementary students! Your outstanding grades from the past school year will earn you free admission – and discounted admission for your friends – to Typhoon Texas Waterpark! On Wednesday, June 4, elementary […]
Texas’ Brightest, Bravest, And Best
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As the son of a career Air Force officer who flew B-17s during World War II, I hold the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the highest regard. That’s why […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers Seek Public’s Help in Unsolved 2023 Murder $20,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Austin Kanuch Homicide
HOUSTON, TX – Nearly two years after the brutal murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch in his West Harris County home, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is renewing its plea to the public for information, supported by a significant $20,000 reward from Crime […]
