AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a temporary administrative stay against the Biden-Harris Administration, blocking the unlawful “parole in place” policy while litigation continues. On August 23, Attorney General Paxton led a 16-state coalition along with co-counsel America First […]
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Austin and Harris Counties August 27
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Austin and Harris Counties Aug. 27 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Wallis Community Center 6810 Guyler Street Wallis, TX 77485 San Jacinto College – Generation […]
Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6
AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum […]
DPS Recognizes Courageous Acts at August PSC Meeting
(Pictured: Bicycle Patrol Unit) AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Commissioners and Director McCraw presented […]
Schedule Change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas Aug 26
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Panola, Polk and Wharton counties will change their hours of operation beginning Aug. 26. New Hours Of Operation: Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All Disaster […]
Tow Trucks, Emergency Vehicles Stopped On The Side Of The Road? You Must Slow Down Or Move Over
AUSTIN – Motorists headed out for one last summer holiday during the Labor Day weekend should remember that state law requires them to slow down or move over when tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway […]
REMINDER: Submit Applications for Hurricane Beryl Disaster Unemployment Assistance by September 9
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Hurricane Beryl have until September 9 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers […]
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class A-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address. […]
Schedule Change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas Aug 26
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Panola, Polk and Wharton counties will change their hours of operation beginning Aug. 26. New Hours Of Operation: Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County Temporarily Closed Aug. 24
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County will temporarily close on Saturday Aug. 24. The Center will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday Aug. 26. Center location: Wharton Civic Center 1924 N. Fulton Wharton, TX 77488 All Disaster Recovery […]
