BROWNWOOD – June 18, 2021 – Howard Payne University recognized 227 students for academic success during the spring 2021 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s list, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average […]
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Texas A&M System to Observe New National Holiday
BRYAN/ COLLEGE-STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System will shut down Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth being designated a national holiday, Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday. “This is a special day that originated in Texas and we’re proud to honor […]
Sen. Cruz Commemorates Juneteenth on the Senate Floor
‘A celebration of the fact that our country strives each and every day to make good on its promise to protect the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all men and all women who are […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Supreme Court Obamacare Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act: “Today, the Supreme Court has yet again saved Obamacare. In 2012, Chief Justice Roberts tortured the law […]
Paxton Joins Multistate Fight to Expand States’ Antitrust Enforcement
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a multistate coalition in supporting the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation would allow antitrust enforcement actions brought by state attorneys general to remain in the court they select rather than […]
New Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be launching the long-awaited Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate on June 21 that will raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. “The monarch […]
Retrace Juneteenth History with Galveston Island’s Freedom Walk
GALVESTON, Texas (June 18, 2021) – In celebration of Juneteenth, the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is debuting its Freedom Walk Tour— an immersive experience that takes visitors on the march of freedom to the sites of emancipation where Major […]
Lake Brownwood, Medina Lake, and Inks Lake Now Fully “Infested” with Zebra Mussels
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as ‘infested’ with invasive zebra mussels. Infested status signifies that there is an established, […]
DPS Encourages Texans to Be Smart in Summer Heat
AUSTIN – As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. “Texas summers […]
Cirque du Soleil makes its grand return to Houston, Texas
The all-time classic Alegría will be presented under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park Starting November 13, 2021 Tickets available to Cirque Club members as of today. General on-sale starts June 21, 2021 HOUSTON, JUNE 18 – Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce […]
