AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement. “Today, Texas argued our case against DACA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. We already prevailed in 2022 when the court agreed that DACA […]
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Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Send Letter Urging Restoration of NADBank’s Water Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and members from the Texas delegation wrote to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) urging its board to revive the Water Infrastructure Fund to assist border communities facing water shortages. […]
One Day Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until midnight Oct. 10, 2024 RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS Texans who experienced damage from Hurricane Beryl have until midnight Oct. 10th to apply with FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, […]
Myth or Fact? Misinformation about FEMA Disaster Assistance can Hinder Recovery
Unfortunately, during disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may desperately need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Local Sales Tax Allocations – October 2024 Recipient Oct. 2024 Allocations Change from Oct. 2023 Year-to-Date Change Cities $692.2M ↓2.0% ↑1.7% Transit Systems $231.7M ↑0.4% ↑1.5% Counties $67.2M ↓2.4% ↑1.4% Special Purpose Districts $108.2M ↑1.0% ↑4.3% Total $1.1B ↓1.2% ↑1.9% […]
Cruz, Warren, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women Volunteers in World War II
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and several of their colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) resolution to recognize the women who served in […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County Closing Permanently Thursday
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Arcola and Orchard (both in Fort Bend County) will close permanently at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Locations: Arcola City Hall 13222 Highway 6 Arcola, TX 77583 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler St. Orchard, TX […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement Following Investigation into Marriott’s Breach of Customers’ Data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., that resolves an investigation into a breach of one of the company’s reservation databases. The breach exposed 131 million guest records pertaining to customers in the […]
Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual ‘Help A Hero’ Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16
Now the largest scholarship program of its kind, Help A Hero supports service members pursuing education needed for civilian careers GEORGETOWN, Texas (Oct. 9, 2024) – Sport Clips Haircuts has launched its annual “Help A Hero” campaign to raise $1.5 million through […]
Juan Castillo appointed Acting President of Texas A&M International University
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has appointed Juan J. Castillo as the Acting President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, effective immediately. Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and […]
