AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14. Center location: Spring Spirit 8526 Pitner Rd. Houston, TX 77080 Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the Disaster Recovery Center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc. The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns the City of Dallas to End State Fair Firearms Policy Unlawfully Infringing on Second Amendment Rights
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a notice letter to the City of Dallas directing it to withdraw the statement made by the State Fair of Texas, the organization contracted to run Fair Park during the annual event, […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues General Motors for Unlawfully Collecting Drivers’ Private Data and Selling It To Several Companies, Including Insurance Companies
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued General Motors for its false, deceptive, and misleading business practices related to its unlawful collection and sale of over 1.5 million Texans’ private driving data to insurance companies without their knowledge or […]
GLOBAL WINES AND LONE STAR VIBES SET TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 38TH ANNUAL GRAPEFEST® – A TEXAS WINE EXPERIENCE
The four-day festival takes place September 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Grapevine, Texas. GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (August 12, 2024) – Grapevine is proud to announce the 38th Annual GrapeFest- A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West will be all about […]
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations Through Nov. 1
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas. Applications are being accepted through […]
Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, TDLR Release New PSA With Tips For Avoiding Credit Card Skimmers
AUSTIN – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have released a new public service announcement with helpful tips for avoiding possible credit card skimmers in gas pumps. The video on TDLR’s […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into CenterPoint Energy’s Conduct During Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, the electrical utility company that largely covers the greater Houston area, for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl. The Office of […]
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE HOLDS SUMMER COMMENCEMENT
KINGSVILLE (August 9, 2024) — Texas A&M University-Kingsville students walked the stage Friday, Aug. 9, during Summer Commencement at the Steinke Physical Education Center. There were 285 prospective graduates who received degrees in two ceremonies. Of the graduates, 151 received […]
Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council Selects Grant Awardee to Distribute Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Statewide
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) voted to award Bexar County Hospital District dba University Health a grant of up to $25 million to distribute medication to reverse opioid overdoses throughout the state. The […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Ongoing Investigation Into ActBlue Yields Cooperation On Donor Credit Card Identification
AUSTIN – In December 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into the major fundraising platform ActBlue to determine whether ActBlue’s operations are compliant with all applicable laws. ActBlue has been the subject of numerous allegations of illicit […]
