AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other officials in the Biden Administration to stop an unlawful attempt to […]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Seven Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Weather, Flooding
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26. Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration […]
Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation Names Courtney Arbour as TDLR Executive Director
AUSTIN – Courtney Arbour has been named executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, effective June 1, 2024. Arbour replaces Brian E. Francis, who has served as the interim executive director since January 2024. Arbour was appointed through […]
Senate Democrats Block Cruz Effort to Secure the Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, went to the Senate floor today to try to pass the Secure the Border Act. Senate Democrats […]
Texas A&M System Steps Up to Stabilize Texas Energy Grid
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System today took its first steps toward creating a peaker power network on land it owns across the state to help stabilize the Texas power grid during peak demand. Peaker power plants, also […]
TWC Kicks off Annual Program Connecting Students with Disabilities to Meaningful Employment
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is announcing the launch of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students aged 14-22 with disabilities. Through work-based learning, SEAL participants earn a paycheck as they learn new skills and […]
The Periwinkle Foundation Hosts Fourth Annual Making A Mark® Artapalooza
Patients at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center participated in a fun week of creativity sponsored by Northwestern Mutual HOUSTON – (May 21, 2024) – Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center patients recently spent time exploring their creative sides during The Periwinkle Foundation’s Making A Mark® […]
THE COUNTDOWN TO COMICPALOOZA IS ON!
Captivating entertainment, legendary celebrity guests, insightful panels, special attractions, and beyond at Texas’ largest pop-culture festival May 24-26! WHAT: Prepare for the ultimate weekend of exhilarating entertainment, special attractions, and programming as Comicpalooza makes its triumph at the George R. Brown […]
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library make history – becoming the first two entities from same city to receive prestigious award in the same year We bring home the gold after 27 years! HOUSTON, TEXAS —The Institute […]
Be Neighborly – Share the Road
As we approach summer harvesting for farmers, please stay alert for slow-moving farm equipment. Equipment needs to be moved to and from fields as they work to grow food and fiber for us. It takes only 5 seconds for a […]
