Legal Profiles

Jaden Garza of Nomad Internet Is Bringing Internet Service to Rural American Households

Rural communities are known for their wide-open spaces, productive farmland, and, unfortunately, a lack of Internet access. According to the Federal Communications Commission, as many as 1 in 4 rural households in the United States have no Internet access. The reasons for this problem may be […]

The Bybee Foundation, Known for Historic Preservation, Grants The Heritage Society $500K for Its Endowment

Houston, March 10:  The Heritage Society announced that a $500,000 grant to its permanent endowment has been awarded by the Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Foundation.  The proceeds will support the Heritage Society’s Houston history programs, education, preservation, collections, […]

Sen. Paul Bettencourt & Rep. Mike Schofield Say Let Texans Vote on Daylight Saving Time!

Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)

SJR 86 lets voters decide to eliminate time shift that occurs this weekend; Fall vote stops “spring forward” Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed SB 2329 & SJR 86 to let Texans vote on eliminating Daylight Saving Time. […]

Katy ISD Destination Imagination Teams Advance to State Competition

KATY, TX [March 10, 2023] – On February 25, 135 Katy ISD Destination Imagination teams showcased their imagination and creativity at the annual Destination Imagination Gulf Coast Regional Tournament.  Elementary, junior high and high school students from Katy, Fort Bend, Cy-Fair and […]

Legislators Support Saving “Our Park”: House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism

TPWD Considers Temporarily Reopening Fairfield Lake State Park AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its Commission welcome the support expressed by legislators during a Thursday hearing of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. Committee members reiterated their desire to […]

Hunting Prospects Favorable this Spring in Areas with Historically Strong Turkey Populations

AUSTIN – While the 2022 drought and heat have reduced wild turkey numbers across Texas, hunters who hit the field this spring should see plenty of birds in areas that typically house huntable populations of wild turkeys. Texas Parks and […]