AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a major victory against Google, with a U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling that the company’s anticompetitive business practices and monopoly represent violations of the Sherman Act, a […]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Five Additional Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Affected workers in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefitsAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in five additional counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, […]
DPS Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of New School Year
AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This […]
Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125 helicopter will allow the Texas Game Warden Aviation Unit to expand their statewide response capacity for natural disasters, search and rescue […]
Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents a Youth Jazz Jam Session
Austin, Texas – Women in Jazz Association, Inc. will host a free Youth Jazz Jam Session on August 18, 2024 @ 3:00-5:00 pm at the Texas Music Museum, 1009 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702. Bring your instrument or voice […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Brazoria, Liberty Counties Aug. 3
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Liberty counties Aug. 3 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Brazoria County Tom Reid Library 3522 Liberty Dr. Pearland, TX 77581 Liberty County Cleveland […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County Close Temporarily
AUSTIN – Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County will temporarily close at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 3. These centers will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 13. Center locations: Public Transportation Facility 3737 Bamore Rd. Rosenberg, TX 77471 […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Austin County Closing August 3
AUSTIN – The Disaster Recovery Center in Austin County will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 3. Center location: Austin County Bellville Police Department Training Center 162 N Chesley St. Bellville, TX 77418 For other Disaster Recovery Center locations, […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Foreign Espionage at DOD Installations
“The criminal penalties they face for doing so are weak, they are clearly not deterred, and foreign adversaries including the Chinese Communist Party are seeking to exploit these weaknesses.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards $130,667 in Texas Reads Grants
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced $130,667 in Texas Reads Grants for libraries across the state in 2024-2025. Fifteen applications were recently approved by TSLAC, with agency commissioners awarding the grants at their […]
