AUSTIN, Texas [April 27, 2026] – Leaders from across Texas’ construction materials industry gathered at the Texas State University Concrete Industry Management program’s (TXST CIM) Scholarship Gala April 23 in San Marcos to celebrate its mission of advancing education, workforce […]
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Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Planned Attack on Congregation Beth Israel
“I am horrified to learn about the planned attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Precinct 4. While I am incredibly grateful to the law enforcement leaders who disrupted this attack, it is profoundly unsettling to witness such hatred directed at […]
CDF-Texas: Proposed Rule Change Could Threaten Housing Security for Thousands of Texas Children
The federal government estimates that its proposed rule change could threaten the housing of 36,000 eligible children living in immigrant and mixed-status households nationwide. Nearly a quarter of impacted families live in Texas. AUSTIN, TX—Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-Texas), the Texas office […]
State Parks Getaways — April 2026
Where to Look for Wildflowers Mother Nature tosses a color bomb into Texas each spring in the form of wildflowers, creating huge fields of mixed blooms and small bursts of color. Your parks are showcases for many flower varieties — […]
DPS Update: Phase II of Texas Compassionate Use Program Expansion Selection Process
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has initiated Phase II of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion process. Three new businesses have been selected to move forward for further due diligence, adding to the nine announced […]
DPS Captures Most Wanted Sex Offender from Nueces Co. in Kyle
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, Kenneth Hiner, who was arrested in Hays Co. last week. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for […]
April is National Safe Digging Month – Contact 811 before digging to avoid striking underground utilities
With Spring in full swing, CenterPoint Energy urges everyone to remember that April is National Safe Digging Month and to contact 811 before digging to avoid striking underground utilities No outdoor project is too big or too small to call […]
Sens. Cruz, Merkley, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.–Taiwan Drone Cooperation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026. […]
Lone Star Women
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in honor of the extraordinary leaders, educators, artists, and innovators who have impacted our lives and shaped our future. In Texas, we are no strangers […]
KP George Convicted in Money-Laundering Case, Released on Bond as Fort Bend Faces Leadership Questions
Fort Bend County Judge KP George was released on bond Friday night after a jury found him guilty on two money-laundering counts in a case centered on the use of campaign funds for personal expenses. George was taken into custody […]
