10-year anniversary ushers in a new era with expanded gaming, a resort casino vision and continued investment in economic and community opportunity Livingston, Texas – The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino today marked its next phase of growth with the groundbreaking of […]
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EPA Announces $25.5 million to Address Wastewater Challenges in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 17, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and […]
DPS Graduates New Class of Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 69 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class D-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church last week. This is the department’s 181st graduating class. Class D-2025’s keynote […]
Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty in Austin Metcalf Track Meet Stabbing Case
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder on June 9, 2026, in the death of Austin Metcalf, bringing a closely watched Texas case to a major turning point. Anthony, now 19, was convicted for the fatal […]
Canada Blocks Texas Livestock Imports After Flesh-Eating Screwworm Discovery; Texas Leaders Launch Emergency Response
Canada has temporarily restricted imports of certain live animals from Texas following the discovery of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, a development that is drawing attention across the agricultural industry and prompting an aggressive response from […]
DPS Shares Safety Tips as Texas Prepares to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to welcome millions of visitors from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans and visitors to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to stay […]
DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone about the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity or behavior and enhancing safety during World […]
Congressman Christian Menefee Wins Primary Runoff Election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District
HOUSTON, TX — Congressman Christian Menefee has won the primary runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, capping an extraordinary seven-month stretch in which he won four consecutive elections for the same seat — a direct consequence of Republican gerrymandering and […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Bring FAA Aircraft Maintenance Documentation Into the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, introduced the Major Repair and Alteration Modernization Act, which would direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize and expand electronic filing capabilities for FAA Form 337, which is used by mechanics and repair […]
EPA Announces $76 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 20, 2026) – Today, EPA is announcing $76,607,000 in funding to protect Texas from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America […]
