WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: McKinney Mayor George Fuller published an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News praising U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for his efforts to boost McKinney National Airport’s expansion and improvements which will help “provide consumers with […]
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TWC Receives $8.8 Million Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Expansion
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will add new apprenticeship opportunities with $8,812,636 million in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In each round of DOL Apprenticeship Expansion funding since 2017, TWC has successfully pursued […]
Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Seth Moulton Introduce Legislation to Enhance Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. This legislation incorporates the Railway Safety Act of 2023, introduced by Senators J.D. Vance (R-OH) […]
Citizenship and FEMA Eligibility
FEMA is committed to helping all eligible Texas households recover from Hurricane Beryl, including U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens. You or a member of your household must be U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national or qualified non-citizen to […]
Texans Now Able to Verify Identity In-Person for Unemployment Benefit Claims at USPS Locations
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to offer statewide in-person identity (ID) verification for unemployment benefit claims. Unemployment claimants who were notified by TWC […]
DPS K-9 Tracks Down Fugitive After Miles-Long Manhunt in Frio County
AUSTIN – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) K-9 Tracking Team arrested a man wanted for murder after a miles-long manhunt in rural Frio County earlier this month. The suspect, Naudy Hernandez Perez, 25, had an active warrant for […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Central Region Virtual Veterans Career Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Central Region Virtual Veterans Career Fair, July 30 from 11:00am – 3:00pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Expansion of CFIUS Jurisdiction to Prevent Chinese Communist Party Surveillance of U.S. Military Bases
“A step in the right direction.” SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding an announcement that the Department of the Treasury intends to expand the power of […]
Replacing Lost Documents
When you apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl, you will need to provide proof of identity, residence and other documentation. Here are ways to replace important documents lost or damaged in the storm. Insurance policy information: Call your insurance […]
How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loan
How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loan The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to Texans. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations. These loans cover […]
